Montecristo Loose

[Ulsterman]

Yep - I'd get pine from that - pine and varnish :?

[aj01]

MC Loose

Having worked for the company (Taboca AS), I know for a fact that juniper is not part of the flavor profile of any MC products. It is bergamot and some citrus, with under 5% Cuban tobacco. Bergamot is 65% of the Swedish market (General, Gustavus, Granit, LD Red and more), and MC was meant to appeal to this broad taste demographic with a bit of a 'Cuban' difference.

The Cuban leaf was a higher percentage in early runs of MC portion, and it's not one to hold moisture well. The loose did pose a challenge, but the panels were quite clear when it was finally "nailed."

Theoretically, snus should retain moisture right up until the date on the can. However, it's quite rare for snus to be unsold by this point. I'd go to your webstore and inquire if the product was overdry.

[justintempler]

Re: MC Loose

..with under 5% Cuban tobacco...

Is it mostly Kentucky Dark Fired + Cuban?

[Ulsterman]

Now that's the great thing about snuson - people with great knowledge of the products.

I learn a lot here - and today I learned that I've tasted and smelled bergamot for the first time.

Now that I've had quite a bit of this stuff - the nicotine delivery is to be praised as it delivers it quickly and the uptake is vertical - pretty similar to cigarettes. It dies rather quickly too though.

All my comments are simply a reflection of how I'm perceiving it. I'm nothing but a babe as far as the snus world goes.

[sagedil]

aj01, just thank you for hanging with us. You just bring knowledge, history, perspective we never could duplicate without you.

[RobsanX]

Bergamot is what gives Earl Grey tea its distinct flavor. Juniper tastes a lot like pine.

[Ulsterman]

It's only you Americans that drink Earl Grey - here in England we can't stand the stuff :wink:

[sagedil]

What do you English know about tea?

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[lxskllr]

Earl Grey and Irish Breakfast are my 2 favorite black teas. What do you drink?

[aj01]

tobaccos

Taboca sources Rustica (high nic stem) from the Philippines. Previously, when I was at Gallaher, the same was sourced out of India for Gustavus and LD, etc. It could be in Swedish Camel as well.

As I've mentioned before, the Cuban content can be considered as a flavoring agent due to its small percentage in the blend.

One store-owner in Stockholm once asked me if it was true that Cuban cigars were rolled on the naked breasts of voluptuous local women. I smiled and said "you gotta believe!"

The basic tobacco content of all snuses is the same quality-wise. Everything else is man-made. That's why there's so much diversity available in the market. The hit of free nic is something that is targeted per brand and per type (dry, white, wet, mini, maxi and all variations). To each his/her own.

[Ulsterman]

Earl Grey and Irish Breakfast are my 2 favorite black teas. What do you drink?

Triple espresso (Illy or Lavazza) in the morning with a Nick & Johnny and for the rest of the day I do drink tea - lots of tea, in fact I drink so much tea I need a catheter inserted.

Can't stand Earl Grey though.


............oh........I'm not English lol.

[Ulsterman]

Re: tobaccos

To each his/her own.

Very true.
Everybodys perceptions of taste and nic hit are different. For instance people have recommended snus, I've got it and hated it but this doesn't mean to say that the snus is rubbish. For example - I cannot stand Skruf yet it is probably the most popular brand.

[lxskllr]

Earl Grey and Irish Breakfast are my 2 favorite black teas. What do you drink?

Triple espresso (Illy or Lavazza) in the morning with a Nick & Johnny and for the rest of the day I do drink tea - lots of tea, in fact I drink so much tea I need a catheter inserted.

Can't stand Earl Grey though.


............oh........I'm not English lol.

I'm mostly a coffee guy. My preferred is 8 O'Clock whole bean French roast. I get on tea kicks though, I made a pot of Earl Grey tonight. I've also been drinking a lot of iced tea. I really lost my taste for soda, and have been drinking seltzer water and tea for cold drinks.

[MN_Snuser]

Re: tobaccos

Taboca sources Rustica (high nic stem) from the Philippines. Previously, when I was at Gallaher, the same was sourced out of India for Gustavus and LD, etc. It could be in Swedish Camel as well.

As I've mentioned before, the Cuban content can be considered as a flavoring agent due to its small percentage in the blend.

One store-owner in Stockholm once asked me if it was true that Cuban cigars were rolled on the naked breasts of voluptuous local women. I smiled and said "you gotta believe!"

The basic tobacco content of all snuses is the same quality-wise. Everything else is man-made. That's why there's so much diversity available in the market. The hit of free nic is something that is targeted per brand and per type (dry, white, wet, mini, maxi and all variations). To each his/her own.

aj01, I appreciate your knowledge on the subject of snus. Thank you for contributing.

[justintempler]

Re: tobaccos

aj01, I appreciate your knowledge on the subject of snus. Thank you for contributing.

+1 8)