N&J and LD Black

[Multinic]

Ok, I tried N&J original and LD Black for the first time yesterday. Some comments:

Nick&Johnny Original: This is it! It's got the "high" of a Skruf Stark without its disgusting aftertaste of what I reckon is artificially enhanced perfume extract. Really really satisfying. Sort of a neutral taste with a hint of licorice, neither sweet nor salty by snus standards. As a matter of fact I I'm considering making this my regular (only?) snus. I actually tried N&J West before N&J Original, but they are not similar at all. West seems much weaker in nicotine terms and has almost no flavor. I also tried Onyx, which is like West + lemon.

LD Black: This is the 2nd best snus I ever tried. Great flavor, but more like some kind of salty snack than tobacco. Unfortunately, no real nic hit, so it makes me keep craving something stronger. And much better and more durable than Catch Licorice. I might consider this an occasional option...maybe as a substitute for peanuts or potato chips.

All in all, this was my best purchase so far. Btw, one of the good things about about strong pouches is that I actually take breaks between each one of them, whereas I become a chain-snuser with 8mg portions.

M

[Multinic]

One more thing: I would like to thank Sagedil for suggesting LD Black. That's the reason I ordered it.

A question to Sagedil: I remember that you also recommended Lucky Strike. Why is that? How does LS compare with LD Black and N&J Original?

M

[sagedil]

Aww, you made me blush ops:

But I am glad you like.

As to your question, nothing compares to LD Black, it exists unto itself. No other licorice snus is even close.

Now comparing lucky strike to N&J, well at least they are in the same ballpark, but N&J is still really unique. It has a slightly sweet undertone that no other snus has. Lucky Strike is a bit more salty, and has this smoked flavoring added. It's hard to describe, but just tastes really good.

OK, so I have a new suggestion for the next time you order. Pick up the new Pall Mall. I have just tried the original, have the whites in the freezer. And first 24 hour reaction...I love it. I suspect it will crack my top 5, and may fight all the way to the number 1 position. And I am shocked I like the original as much as I do, as I generally lean towards whites these days. But the Pall mall just has a great taste that never gets to strong, I find it perfectly balanced

Your need for strong will slowly subside the longer you use snus. My first 6 weeks, it's ALL I used. Now, it is just for those moments I need it, But since you are using strong, if you haven't yet tried General Sterk, get that one too!!

[Multinic]

Thanks again, Sagedil.

So, next order will be N&J, LD Black, LS, Pall Mall and, possibly, General Stark. But I have an unprecedented stash of 34 tins now, so I guess my next snus-tasting will be in November.

I'm discovering that the Snuson experts are correct: I'm becoming increasingly indifferent about cigarettes. I bought a tax-free airport carton August 15, and I still have 7 packs left!

M

[sagedil]

I had one yesterday. It was my first in over a month...,But oh was it good :wink:

But that's the point I can't stress enough. what is so different now, for the first time in my life, I only have cigarettes when I want them. NOT when I need them. That slight difference is the most amazing liberation!!

I imagine that I will always smoke an occasional cigarette. I smoke dope every day, if I am gonna die of lung cancer, my 1 cigarette a month ain't gonna be the feather that pushed me over .... yeah, yeah, get a vaporizer someone is gonna say next.

As for 34 cans, that's only half of my stash!! I placed a $120 order with Northerner when I hit my six month low of exactly 34 cans last week :lol: :lol:

[mercvrivs]

I'm actually waiting for some LD Black to come with my next order. It'll be the first portion snus I've tried. Good to hear some feedback about it. If I like the portion thing (might keep some on hand for occasional use at work), I think I'll try some of the other suggestions too (N&J).

[jamesstew]

Speaking of N&J, it's one of the selections in my 5 free cans!

[bmwgsa]

FWIW - I use an LS as my first portion in the morning - it goes good with my coffee and get's the brain running, I highly recommend. You also might want to try Elixr power. I use one of those ONLY when I'm really having a problem waking up.


If you like N&J, you'll love General Sterk. Sterk had me at the first portion.