I have some coveted Spanish Jewel snuff on the way!!

[lxskllr]

I am thinking of duplicating every thing but the dung smell,

I love the dung smell :^D

It's very earthy, and reminds me of the country(go figure :^D). Your experimentation with the rustica leaves has got me interested though. I may have to pick some up for myself. I want to get a larger container of Cheese/Bacon anyway...

[Premium Parrots]

Yea don't eliminate the dung smell.

Ya know.....if Whalen doesn't come up with an exact SJ, his efforts should produce a really great snuff in its own right. Then he can sell it. Come up with another flavor and sell it too.......and keep on going. Look out Roderik!!!

[Toque Snuff]

Walen,

Keep going I think you're almost there.

My first attempt at a copy of SJ was in my mind too accurate; so I changed the blend of tobacco and removed the locker room aroma. I thought I was doing everyone a favour by toning down the bad aromas (IMHO) and enhancing the Spanish brandy and honey. Although this snuff has proved to be one of our most popular snuffs, there is a crazy band of snuffers (you know who you are, LOL!) who actually like that sweaty socks smell. I think they're retired athletes/jocks who miss the camaraderie of the locker-rooms.

If demand continues I might yet have to tweak the Gem a little in the New Year.

[TBD]

Roderick, I really like SJ as is. C&B too, and no, I'm not now nor was I ever a jock. That slight cheesy scent is what makes SJ so good. If it's popular why mess with it?
Better to tweak it and rename the new version. I like SJ, but a new snuff with less sweetness and more spice would be great.

[eyephantom]

is rustica used in toque sg or any other varieties?

[lxskllr]

If demand continues I might yet have to tweak the Gem a little in the New Year.

I have to say I was disappointed in the Spanish Gem. As a snuff it's very good, and may have surpassed Whisky/Honey as my favorite in that style. It's sweet with a powdery softness that's very easy to take. The Jewel demands attention and respect in the taking, and is harder edged with a firm masculinity.

If you were to do anything, I'd leave the Gem as is. It's a great snuff, and certainly has great commercial appeal. To make something closer to the Jewel, I'd start over, and give it a different name. I don't think it would be as accepted as SG, but it would have a loyal following from the snuff fringe.

[whalen]

Roderick, I really do not care for the smell of the Jewel, but you of all people could duplicate the Nicotine uptake level of the Rustica, and you have to know that a large group of snuffers are chasing this kind of snuff, witness NTSU. I for one cannot wait for a strong Rustica snuff from you, and wonder why the Toque line is rather mild nic wise, I mean Quit does not come close to the levels we enjoy in Fubar and Rooster. The jewel certainly has it and that quality alone is so rewarding.

You already know that the smell is not the draw in the Jewel, it is the buzz that pleases. And anyone quitting smoking is looking for this, the Toque Rustica snuff would be the ultimate quit blend. Spanish Quit would be on my must have always carry list. I am but a humble home snuff hobbyist, I spend way too much time grinding and experimenting, the process is a real pain due to learning the hard way, I have a real new found respect for your craft, and really enjoy your product.

I just want to find the best way to make that nicotine in the leaf available, That is the true genius of Mr. LLUIS VINYETS SALABERT.

[Juxtaposer]

That Rustica would be good in a snus too!

[lofat]

This thread makes me want to dig my snuff humidor out of storage and hit up my Spanish Jewell... been a good long time since I snuffed and I still have some of it left.

[Norwester]

I've been using this sparingly and have about a 3rd left of what I received. I think I'll save it for a New Years snuff. My rustica should be here any day now and then I can start experimenting.