Suggestions for next order?

**RobsanX** · 02-01-09, 04:55 PM

Re: Suggestions for next order?

Welcome to the forums fellow Wisconsinite!

Originally posted by Tristik

What I'm looking for is a main brand of, probably, menthol or citrus flavored snus, with some off-brand single cans of other stuff once in awhile. I have yet to try any licorice or other un-familiar tastes.

My first order, all portions:
Catch Eucalyptus - Liked it
Wise Menthol/Citrus - GREAT flavor, but far too weak
General Sterk - Not liking the flavor from this much, but it's not BAD

My current order (on it's way:

Catch White Licorice Portion - I used to like it, but grew tired of it
Elixyr Power Energy portion - Nasty
Jakobssons Ice-Fruit Snus - Not terrible, but not my thing
Mocca Plus Eucalyptus (STRONG) - Haven't had it
Mocca Pomegranate - I like the flavor, but I'm not into minis
Offroad - American Wintergreen Portion - Haven't had it
Röda Lacket White Portion - I used to like it, but grew tired of it
Skruf Portion - I just got some Skruf original and I like it, but not as much as Skruf Stark

If you want a really rich citrus flavor, and don't mind paying a little more then try General Onyx. General Wintergreen is slightly sweet, and very wintergreen flavored. The Icefruit has an underlying menthol flavor, but basically tastes like Apple Jacks cereal otherwise. I've gotten away from the heavily flavored snus in favor of brands like General, Skruf, Nick and Johnny, and Ettan.

My advice that I give to everyone is to finish two cans of any kind before buying a roll. I find that I can go through one can of a new flavor fairly quickly. Then by the second can I decide whether or not I want to keep buying it.

**snusjus** · 02-01-09, 09:34 PM

I have never tried mini portions before. I prefer sterk portions and find General Ekstra Sterk and Roda Lacket Claq Qui to be my favorites of the two. I have yet to try the non-stark Skruf portions, but I've heard they are all pretty good. Also, try Lucky Strike and Pall Mall; they are highly recommended and I'm throwing in a can of each with my next order.

**sagedil** · 02-01-09, 10:03 PM

Tristik, welcome to the forum.

You have a different taste palate then me, so I am not going to make any suggestions. the funnest part for a new snus user is juts trying as much as you can and seeing what you like.

But being the official Snuson spokesperson for Elyxr Power, let me give you some advanced warnings and advice. For many people, the taste can be VERY off putting. Some say it even tastes nasty. This is NOT a snus you use for the taste. It exists because of what it does for you.

Even if I completely gave up snus. I doubt I would ever give up my Elyxr. I use one or two each morning and have never found something as effective at getting me woken up and functional. Sure, I could just make a cup of coffee, but I simply do not have that time or patience in the morning, especially if I have not had any caffeine. I suppose an energy drink might work. But at $2 per can, compared to the $0.15 per portion I spend on the Elyxr, the math just doesn't make sense

So.....if you are using the Elyxr just like any other snus, I am sure you will find it horrific. But if you are using it BECAUSE of what it does for you, you will be able to tolerate it. Use it enough ( I am at least 9 months in with it), the taste becomes more bearable. I won't quite say I love the taste now, but it IS a old reliable friend for me now.

**TBD** · 03-01-09, 12:04 AM

Originally posted by sagedil

Sure, I could just make a cup of coffee, but I simply do not have that time or patience in the morning, especially if I have not had any caffeine. .

Or you could spend some cash and get a programmable coffee maker. Every morning when I wake up at 5:45 a fresh pot is still steaming waiting for me. :lol:

**sagedil** · 03-01-09, 12:33 AM

Umm, still time spent pouring, making it right, and drinking it. I literally roll out of bed, grab my Elyxr, hit the shower and am out the door in about 10 minutes.

Trust me, I do love my coffee. Usually the first thing I do when I hit the office. And go out for coffee most nights.

Besides, the Elyxr has more than just caffeine. The mix they have is the most perfect mix I have ever found for making me feel good REALLY fast in the morning. And cheaper than home coffee as well.

**Tristik** · 03-01-09, 09:23 AM

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Thanks for the advice all. Especially the 'try two cans before buying a log". I can see the intelligence in that. I've had some chew flavors that were AWESOME. Once you got to the end of the can though, you couldn't stand it anymore (I'm looking at you berry flavored Skoal).

I'm also going to be trying 2-3 cans of los next time for when I'm at home, so any further suggestions on the los side of things are also appreciated.

Not dropping the 40 bucks on an icetool right off the bat, so don't suggest it. :P Since I'm only going to los when I am at home, I'm going to be practicing my hand baking. After trying what I order, I'll decide if the experience warrants buying more los. If it does, I'll definitely be getting an icetool.
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**justintempler** · 03-01-09, 12:36 PM

Re: Suggestions for next order?

Originally posted by Tristik

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Any other suggestions for someone with what tastes I've described?
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Definately add a can of General White Portion Wintergreen

This is my order that should be here Monday

a roll of my everyday favorite:
General Original Portion

and one each of all these to try out:
Gotlandssnus Anis (Grey) Portion
Gotlandssnus Classic (Yellow) Portion
General Ekstra Sterk Portion
General Onyx White Portion
General Sterk White Portion
Roda Lacket Claq Qui Sterk Portion
GetSnus Mystery Can

**Norwester** · 03-01-09, 01:30 PM

Funny,out of my 1st order my favorite turned out to be the freebie can of General Sterk. I didn't like it on 1st try but went back to it a couple days later and decided this stuff is GOOD!

I like Ice fruit but couldn't do it all day. This cans almost gone and I'll wait a while before I open the other. The other that I can see buying on a regular basis is Rape #2. The berry flavor is very evident as soon as it hits my lip and its a nice fresh authentic flavor as opposed to Skoal "WildBerry". :x

**hydra** · 03-01-09, 05:41 PM

I can't stand the Catch Licorice. Threw the can away before finishing it. My favorite licorice snus so far is Off Road loose. If you want to get into loose snus but don't want to drop the $50 bucks on a Ice Tool get a Pris Master for something like $3 bucks. That is what I use and it works just fine. I have to shape the portion some before putting it in but thats cool.

**squeezyjohn** · 03-01-09, 08:55 PM

I think you might really like the Elixyr Pepparmint which is one of the most menthol snuses I've ever tried. Like all the Elixyr range the tobacco quality is pretty bad - but this one has so much mintiness you hardly notice!

**joshua** · 05-01-09, 07:25 AM

Ettan.

**Wholesome** · 06-01-09, 02:37 AM

General Onyx
Grov Svart

**deebocools** · 06-01-09, 05:10 PM

snus is great- but if you really miss the menthol you ought to consider trying mentholated nasal snuff. menthol as a flavor is one thing, but as an effect is a bit different.

or cough drops...

but you're on the right track with snus

**Tristik** · 07-01-09, 08:24 AM

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Well, it's not just menthol, but minty stuff in general. The Catch Eucalyptus i had does the trick well. When you first put it in, the menthol-like "burn" or feeling you get is an immediate kind of satisfaction that subsides once the nic starts flowing. I like how that works. The mint/menthol immediate kick to let you know it's there, then it subsides significantly after 5 minutes or so.
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