Offered my grandpa who smokes snus..

[dman21]

He says "I'm going out for a smoke." I'm like, "Nah, it's too cold, I'm doing something else" and showed him my snus. I offered him one, smelled it, and was like nah, I prefer cigarettes. I smoked a few with him today, and finally broke down and just snussed. I was hesitant to do it in front of him too. I got so sick of smoking, snus tastes and feels waaay better. What you guys say about the snus always winning is very true.

[Burnsey]

I have been in the same situation and had smokers try snus without any positive responses, so far. The smell of snus still doesn't do much for me either, and I really like snus!

[UsualSnuspects]

The road to snus is very different for smokers than for smokeless tobacco users. I've gotten the same shrugs from smokers. I first tried Camel "snus" as a smoker, and though it was pretty disappointing, it was a crucial step in finding the real deal. RJR designed it for smokers after all. Having that US-made bridge probably helps convince the old xenophobes of its legitimacy, too. Not that your grandpa fears foreigners, but smokers are known for severe brand loyalty -- switching up administration routes is an even bigger leap.

Frankly, I've always loved the smell of snus. But one thing I miss about smoking is all the people I meet by loitering in smoking areas.

[Nuusku]

Smokes snus?
Someone had to do it

[dman21]

Hmm.. I wonder if a tobacco flavored snus would do the trick. He does smoke full flavored cigarettes after all.

[UsualSnuspects]

Hmm.. I wonder if a tobacco flavored snus would do the trick. He does smoke full flavored cigarettes after all.

What kind did you offer to him?

[dman21]

General Classic Mint.. that's what I had on me at the time

[nate.n]

Hmm.. I wonder if a tobacco flavored snus would do the trick. He does smoke full flavored cigarettes after all.

I would give him some Ettan. Its the best plain tobacco flavor i have tried. I dont know how the portuons are though, ive only tried the loose.

[dman21]

Hmm.. good suggestion actually. Just wish I had more Ettan on me

[UsualSnuspects]

I don't know why people think Ettan tastes like plain tobacco. It tastes like liquid smoke, and is the saltiest snus available. If anything approaches "plain" it's Pioneer, and even that's up for debate.

It's difficult to say what a smoker would like because their tastebuds are shot to hell in the first place. Cigarettes don't taste like how they smell, so why would that be the barrier to entrée for snus? The major hurdle I've witnessed is simply asking smokers to give up the satisfying breathing exercise and constant putting of something in the mouth. A smoker who complains about the smell more likely is just afraid of missing their routine.

[devilock76]

Truly there is little about a cigarette that "tastes" good. Our brain just takes over in the quest for more nicotine telling us it does taste good.

I can understand the taste argument more from former dippers than I can former smokers.

That being said I find Grov to be more of a natural plain tobacco taste. Although I do like Ettan more.

Ken

[nate.n]

I don't know why people think Ettan tastes like plain tobacco. It tastes like liquid smoke, and is the saltiest snus available. If anything approaches "plain" it's Pioneer, and even that's up for debate.

It's difficult to say what a smoker would like because their tastebuds are shot to hell in the first place. Cigarettes don't taste like how they smell, so why would that be the barrier to entrée for snus? The major hurdle I've witnessed is simply asking smokers to give up the satisfying breathing exercise and constant putting of something in the mouth. A smoker who complains about the smell more likely is just afraid of missing their routine.

I think Ettan is one of the less salty snus ive tried. I guess everyones taste is different though

[dman21]

I find Ettan has more of a nutty type taste if it will. The taste reminds me of peanuts, which really isn't too bad, considering I do like peanuts.

[nate.n]

I taste a little of something else too. Not so much nutty to me. I cant exactly put my finger on it. I think Ettan is good for ppl new to snus because its flavor is very subtle. Its very plain tasting and nothing really stands out.

[indian_snusHer]

smoking snus?

btw smoking gives me nothing.. snus hammers me..