Personal tastes compared

[Mariner]

I am just starting out, and I am still experimenting. Haven't smoked for more than a month now, and I've been a heavy cigarette smoker for twenty years. 8)

For now I've mostly been trying portions, but an Icetool may very well be in my near future. I'm Norwegian, so all snus has been bought over the counter.

Opinion so far ( portions unless otherwise stated):

Best in class so far: General loose (available everywhere, classic, even refined, and I'm a sucker for bergamot), Göteborgs Rapé #2 white portion (simply mindbogglingly good - could easily have been cloying, but I find it very well balanced) and N&J "brown portions" (mmm... interesting taste and a very respectable nicotine payload)

Skruf Stark portion (almost a tie with N&J), Röda Lacket loose (very nice taste, almost bakes itself, but possibly a tad weak in the nic department)

Göteborgs Rapé white portion, General maxi portions, Montecristo portion, Lucky Strike original portion, Röda Lacket white portion

:? Ettan original portion, Skruf original, General onyx (jury's still out, but I find it a bit too lemony), General white

:x Catch licorice (nasty - tasted like an ashtray from a greek tourist café)

What can I say? I like a lot of stuff.

I have also tried Göteborgs Rapé loose, but unfortunately I don't think I can judge that conclusively yet. That tin (the first I bought over the counter in Sweden, of all things) was a month or so past its "best before" date, and the snus was very dry. Felt like rubbery putty or half-dried clay rather than the moist goodness I expect. The taste was promising enough, and we'll see if I can revive it by adding a tiny bit of water.

Currently my 'must try' list includes Gotlandssnus (esp. yellow), possibly Romeo y Julieta, plus more loose, including Skruf Stark, Ettan, Grov, and Landströms.

I also have a can of N&J loose waiting in my fridge back home. Factory fresh IIRC, bought over the counter here in Norway this week (mid March). Looking forward to that one.

[Karey]

Things change, here's my updated list:

General loose, General stärk portion, Röda Lacket, Grovsnus, probe, Romeo y Julieta, skruf stärk, skruf cranberry, lucky strike, Nick & Johnny

Ettan, göteborgs rapé, skruf portion, kronan, level, Röda Lacket portion

:? Catch

:x Mocca, flavoured snus, rocker (exept the grey one), Tre Ankare, most dannish snus.

[Kindrd]

The top looses:

Skruf Stark, Gotlands Yellow, Landstroms, Prima Fint, Kronan and Gustavus.

The top portions:

Gotlands Yellow, Goteborgs #2, Ettan, Grov, Skruf Stark, Kronan and Gustavus

[Lauritzen]

I've been snusing for a bit longer now and I think my list should be updated!

RODA LACKET! This has now skyrocketed to my best and favorite portion snus by far.

Goteborg's Rape, GR#2, General, Catch Eucalyptus, Nick (And Johnny), Skruf Stark, Offroad Strong, Gotlandssnus Julesnus

Mocca, Kronan, Tre Ankare, Catch Classis Menthol, Grov

:x Catch Licorice, yuck...

And just like last time, these are all portions and I still prefer white portions while I'm on the go although the strong portions are awesome for first thing in the morning. I don't think I'll ever switch to loose because I'm quite happy, but who knows?

[victoryredchevy]

Just got another shipment of snus in yesterday and it made my day. I got my General and Gustavas and a tin of Phantom to try. My two old favorites were fresh and didn't disappoint, but I was dissapointed with Phantom. First off, when I opened the can the smell was quite awful and it was the same result when it came to the taste. Wow, this stuff is pungent. I know some people have really given Phantom some decent reviews, but it's not my brand of snus. Way too strong in smell and weird taste. Cool tin, though and very good price. I'll have to choke through the whole tin of this stuff cause I don't waste snus, but it's gonna be very hard. I think on this next order, I'll throw in a few cans of some loose stuff to change it up a bit.

[RealmofOpeth]

:?: These are some I am curious about trying, but I don't want to waste money on if they're not good.
Phantom portion, Rocker portion, Goteborgs Rape No. 2, Knox portion, Tre Ankare.

I thought they stopped making Rocker? Knox portion is good. rich tobacco flavor. decent nicotine. made by skruf (so it tastes a little similar).
I have phantom portions but haven't tried them yet.

[databat]

I highly recommend Gotborgs Rape No. 2. It has a smooth berry flavor. No tartness and not candy sweet. I would say it's sweet enough to make it taste delicious without being overpowering. No citrus taste either. No detectable harsh bite to it. It's probably the smoothest snus I've ever tasted so far. It's a bit hard to describe if you have never tasted lingonberries. I enjoy it so much, I've made it an everyday snus for me. It doesn't even go sour if you keep it in for several hours. (just looses a little flavor)

At the very least I think it's worth the price of 1 tin just to try it out. Of course I intend to try out every brand and flavor. :P

[victoryredchevy]

First off, General is by far my favorite overall brand.
General portion, General Onyx, Gustavas Original portion
Grovsnus portion, Goteborgs Rape white portion, Ettan portion
Kronan portion, Roda Lacket white portion, Lucky Strike portion, Skruf portion

:?: These are some I am curious about trying, but I don't want to waste money on if they're not good.
Phantom portion, Rocker portion, Goteborgs Rape No. 2, Knox portion, Tre Ankare.

[Tutu]

: General Loose, Skruf, Skruf Stärk, General Original, Montecristo, Nick & Johnny loose, Ettan

: Lucky Strike, Kronan, Göteborgs Rapé, General Stärk

: Röda Läcket (eeew), General Onyx, N&J Portion

[Blackwidowman]

Snus

First time snusing, since I'm use to Skoal straight and Red Man chew, this is quite a change.

General, Röda Lacket, Romeo Y Julieta
Catch white licorice, Skruf portion

For some reason I'm not too fond about portions.

Edit: 27 Dec 07

I got on order some N&J, Probe and Göteborgs Rapé, all loose

Edit: 9 Jan 08

I got my snus today and I looooooove Probe closes to Skoal so far. I'm tempted to open the N&J and G. Rape

[Sacrilicious]

: Grov loose, Lucky Strike White, Diplomat (portions & loose), N & J (loose & portions), Skruf Stark(loose & portions), Grovsnus White, Skruf Cranberry, Goteborg's No. 2.


:? : Lucky Strike, Knox (portions), General Onyx, Prima Fint, General White, Retro (brown & white), Tre Ankare, Offroad Icemint loose, General.


:cry: : Mocca Pomegranate, Offroad Wintergreen, Offroad Coffee Vanilla, Phantom (portions), Offroad regular portion, Taboka.


:evil: : Camel "Snus", Elxyr Energy.

[Karey]

Just bought a can of Brobe Whiskey snus, and its awesome! Think I'm gonna use probe for a while

[Lauritzen]

A bit new to the game but here is a list of what I've tried thus far and my impressions:

Göteborg's Rape, Göteborg's No. 2, General, Röda Lacket

Catch Eucalyptus, Catch Classis Menthol

Mocca, Kronan, Tre Ankare

:x Catch Licorice, yuck...

Keep in mind these are all portions and some have been minis. I'm already leaning toward preferring the white portions because they seem to last longer. I'm not sure if I'll ever go the loose route because I rather enjoy the convenience of portions.

I know Catch isn't very well received around here, but I really enjoy the Eucalyptus and Menthol flavors. It gives me three benefits: fresh breath, great taste and greater anonymity at work. Basically its like having gum you don't have to chew.

I am really into the Göteborg's stuff now because I really like the juniper in the classic recipe and the lingonberry in No. 2. General is great, love the peppery taste. The Roda Lacket has grown on me and I think I'm getting a taste for the classic snus taste. I'll be trying Ettan soon and from what I've heard, I think I'll like it.

[Karey]

General loose, General Sterk Portion, Röda Lacket, Grovsnus, Nick & Johnny, skruf portion and skruf stërk.

Röda Lacket portion, general portion, skruf, göteborgs rapé, hawken, ettan

:x catch, mocca, krone, rocker

[Since 1988]

Yeah, today was the day when I tried Göteborgs Rape loose and it`s great! Allso Göteborg portions are good too, like the bitter but smooth lemon taste