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  • jamesstew
    Member
    • May 2008
    • 1440

    #1

    Swedish Match 01

    I'm wondering if there are any fans of this one as many of the reviews are from a while back. I've not been using snus for quite some time and am looking for something I can use at work without a noticeable lip-bulge. Unfortunately Retro, which had a very easy to conceal pouch, has gone the way of the dodo, Cop Rock, and Steller's Sea Cow.
  • lxskllr
    Member
    • Sep 2007
    • 13435

    #2
    James!! How ya been man? I've never tried the 01, but it seems to have a solid following. I don't think I've ever heard anything derogatory about the 01/02 line.

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    • Frosted
      Member
      • Mar 2010
      • 5798

      #3
      I know you're asking about 01 but you could also try Thunder Frosted Long + which has the same style pouch. Personally I'm not a fan of 01.

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      • jamesstew
        Member
        • May 2008
        • 1440

        #4
        Thanks fellas and I've been doing well lx. Methinks I'll give it a go and place an order for some as well as some Gellvare; which I am thrilled to see is back. I may also give the Frosted a go, although my memories of Thunder are clouded by the strange fake bacon aroma of the original Thunder.

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        • Frosted
          Member
          • Mar 2010
          • 5798

          #5
          lol - no bacon in this. The long + is 12mg.

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          • Zanaspus
            Member
            • Mar 2010
            • 153

            #6
            I love 01/02. It's my second favorite portion behind Flader. It's got a very muted nutty tobaccoey thing goin on. I can't imagine anyone hating it as there's nothing in the way of strong flavoring. You may find it boring, but dislike?...nope.

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            • snusjus
              Member
              • Jun 2008
              • 2674

              #7
              From what I have read, most people prefer 02 over 01, since it has more flavor.

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              • jtwh20
                Member
                • Nov 2009
                • 833

                #8
                I like both 02 and 01 - In fact those were ones I stocked up on...

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                • f. bandersnatch
                  Member
                  • Mar 2010
                  • 725

                  #9
                  Lab series is weird. Its snus that's not supposed to juice. Not preferred.

                  I always fold portions I use in half, because I only use portions when I am looking to conceal my oral tobacco use. I find this makes them easier to hide, especially if they are reg. SM portions or F&L portions. Just a thought.

                  Who knows though, you might really like 01 and 02.

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                  • Roo
                    Member
                    • Jun 2008
                    • 3446

                    #10
                    Good to see you jamesstew! Not a fan of 02, never tried 01, I mean 02 was okay but I won't buy it again unless I have a strong yearning for some mediocre snus. Try it though, and stick around.

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                    • jamesstew
                      Member
                      • May 2008
                      • 1440

                      #11
                      Greetings Roo,
                      Sometimes mediocre is just the ticket for me as I love subtlety which is why Gellvare, Laandstrom's, and Ettan Los appeal to me. I was also a big fan of Mocca+ minis which unfortunately are gone also. The pipe tobaccos I generally enjoy are some of the very subtle oriental varieties so subtlety is appreciated. That said I'll also be getting some delicious Gotland's yellow which IMO is very flavorful. I'll try to stick around this time.d

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                      • victoryredchevy
                        Member
                        • Jan 2008
                        • 303

                        #12
                        I like it. After Lucky and Retro became unavailable, I started to use 01 as a replacement. And....the no run stuff is bogus. It does run, but it's good.

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                        • jamesstew
                          Member
                          • May 2008
                          • 1440

                          #13
                          Originally posted by victoryredchevy View Post
                          I like it. After Lucky and Retro became unavailable, I started to use 01 as a replacement. And....the no run stuff is bogus. It does run, but it's good.
                          You nailed it VRC, it tastes very much like Retro and has that same tobacco, juniper, Vlasic pickle thing that I remember. I hadn't been using snus for quite some time and was dismayed to find Retro gone but this fills the gap.

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                          • victoryredchevy
                            Member
                            • Jan 2008
                            • 303

                            #14
                            Originally posted by jamesstew View Post
                            You nailed it VRC, it tastes very much like Retro and has that same tobacco, juniper, Vlasic pickle thing that I remember. I hadn't been using snus for quite some time and was dismayed to find Retro gone but this fills the gap.
                            I really took Retro for granted. I really hated it at first because of that pickley taste, but it grew on me. I believe that taste would be the bergamont? I miss Lucky and Retro, but 01 isn't a drop off for me. Also love the portion shape and size.

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                            • PipenSnus
                              Member
                              • Apr 2010
                              • 1038

                              #15
                              If you like subtle flavors, you'll like 02. I can't speak about 01, as I haven't tried it yet, but I love 02. I'm not a huge fan of oriental pipe blends, but going with the bolder blends I favor, I'd say that 02 has a complexity similar to Escudo Navy Deluxe.

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