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  • Xan_e
    Member
    • Feb 2008
    • 36

    Skruf Original Portion

    I just tried my second portion of Skruf Original. At first it was great, more salty than the GR but it was still good. It seemed like it had more nicotine too. I felt a headache quickly coming on actually.

    I noticed after having this in after about 20 minutes or so it starts to get a bitter taste. I don't know about everyone else but to me it's not a very good taste at all.

    Anyone out there who enjoy Skruf Original? Is Skruf original anything like Skruf Stark (with less nicotine of course)? I wanted to try stark but I wasn't for sure if I would like it.

    I'm kind of a snus-noob. I'm still trying to find my snus-taste-buds.
    Any replies would be helpful.
  • Xobeloot
    Member
    • Jan 2008
    • 2542

    #2
    I have never had the original, but I use the stark quite often. The stark has a very nice tobacco flavor with what seems like a hint of flowers and a subtle sweetness. Very tasty, but the nicotine will definately knock you on your ass if you are not used to it. Keep in mind I am also referring to the loose, not the portion.

    As far as your taste buds go... I think you are suffering from a smokers palette. It took me several weeks to get my sense of taste back after quitting the cigs.

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    • PrisMaster
      Member
      • May 2007
      • 208

      #3
      I have used Skruf Original Portions and Skruf Stark Los and I personally do not think they are that similar, but its also not a huge difference. I actually kinda liked the Skruf Original Portion, but they did seem to get kinda crappier after like 20-30 min. I rarely use portions now though. Skruf Stark Los on the other hand is great stuff IMO.

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      • razor
        Member
        • Dec 2007
        • 78

        #4
        One thing I notice right away about Skuf Stark is it did not seems to have a lot of flavor. Maybe I got one that was a little dried out. It did really well hanging together. Now I am noticing thet Probe tends to flatten out and flow, I still love it; it just take more work with the tip of my tongue to keep it together.

        This brings up another thought, I was contemplating buying a 5mm Ice tool (I have a 3mm), but the 5mm seem it would be geared to snus that stayed put. I cant image a big 5mm pris of Probe as the mass of it would be out of control soon after putting it in. Hence, I believe that the 5mm Ice tool is desinged for snus that does not run or looses its shape.
        What do you all think!

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        • Xobeloot
          Member
          • Jan 2008
          • 2542

          #5
          I also have the 3ml and not the 5. If the 5 is anything like when I hand bake, I think any snus will keep from running more than the 3ml. It seems when i make a small/long piece, it flattens pretty quick and the edges will run if i dont manage it well. When i hand bake a shorter/fatter piece, it stays in place muck better/longer. I too plan to get the 5ml in the very near future.

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          • Xan_e
            Member
            • Feb 2008
            • 36

            #6
            So does anyone actually like this stuff? I can at least tolerate for about 20 minutes maximum. Maybe I just need to get used to it, and use a few portions.

            I'm looking for a snus with a lot of tobacco flavor and thats got some subtle but not too subtle sweetness, but no odd flavors like licorice, cranberry, mint etc.

            I was a fan of Camel Snus Original (yeah camel sucks i know), but it tastes really good. It tastes about like sweetened tea. Something close to that would be perfect. I really enjoyed Goteborgs Rape though. I'm glad I bought two cans.

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            • lxskllr
              Member
              • Sep 2007
              • 13435

              #7
              Try Grov. It's one of my favorites with a pure tobacco taste.

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              • Juxtaposer
                Member
                • Dec 2007
                • 94

                #8
                I have the same opinion of the Scruf original. I do enjoy the flavor but only if I'm snusry(horny for snus). The sourness that sets in is fine for a while but I won't be chainsnusing with this stuff. I liked the taste of the TreAnkare mini's when I first started snusing. They had a nice tobacco flavor in my opinion. I'll be trying the regular portions soon. You can do the same if it won't bust your bank! :roll:

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                • mwood72

                  #9
                  Re: Skruf Original Portion

                  Originally posted by Xan_e
                  It seemed like it had more nicotine too. I felt a headache quickly coming on actually.
                  Skruf Original does have slightly more nicotine per pouch than regular large portions. It has 9mg/pouch as opposed to 8mg/pouch (eg General, Retro etc)

                  Skruf Sterk has about 12mg/pouch! :evil:

                  Skruf Original can turn a little sour if I remember rightly. For a pure tobacco taste I agree Grovsnus would be your best bet and that is 8mg/pouch so that may be just right for you.

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                  • Xan_e
                    Member
                    • Feb 2008
                    • 36

                    #10
                    I can barely even stand the smell of my skruf original now. Man, it smells... potent.

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