Hey folks,
I'm sure you're all tired of the noobs like me by now, but I don't think I'll be peppering you all with *too* many questions. I've been lurking for a couple of weeks now and have read hundreds of threads, but just now went ahead and ordered some Genuine Swedish Snus.
I've been an unrepentant two-pack-a-day smoker for 10 years.. switched mostly to the e-cig to save $$ and avoid spilled ashtrays but ehhh.. even the stoutest 48mg liquid is just not cutting it, unless I inadvertently get a mouthful, then I feel better for a while.
My first experience with snus took place about a month ago, when I received a General sampler pack. I hemmed and hawed and eventually popped in a General Mini Mint, which seemed the least likely in the package to kill me dead. I did not die but all I tasted was BURNING and SALT and HOLY SHIT MINT.
I felt nauseous almost instantly, and it wasn't the nicotine. It was the memories of teenage boys I saw when I was a kid, dipping wads of Skoal the size of my fist and spitting voluminous streams of brown spit. That's pretty much the only association I had with any kind of oral tobacco use, but I've finally gotten over THAT now.
I gave the rest of the sampler to my brother who I'm still trying to convert, but anyway... I'm thinking about reclaiming it if he doesn't try it within the next week, but it's a 50 mile drive, so perhaps not.
After that, I got some Discreet samples and thought, hey, this isn't too bad. No burning, too sweet for all day long, but definitely working better. Still not strong enough I think, at least not for after meals, early morning, before bed, etc.
It tastes good, and my husband seems to like it, but it's just too desserty for me.
So I've ordered a broad selection of single cans, mostly based upon what I've read here and my own tastes. Please critique if you want to. My tastes are pretty eccentric, heh.
For reference, I like fresh fruit but don't care for sweets or desserts much. I enjoy a glass of good, dry red wine and a few shots of Captain Morgan here and there... oh and Wild Turkey. I love spices of almost all kinds. I don't care much for mint, at least not when combined with tobacco, and even mint Discreet burns like the fires of hell.
I'm not interested in los, at least for now. Perhaps at some point.. I'm open-minded.
What I would love is if someone would take the brands/varieties I've chosen and rank them in what order I should try them and let me know an approximate saltiness for each.
From GetSnus.com:
General Onyx - I've heard the pouches are comfortable and the spiral looks pretty neat. And it's black! I like black.
Goatrape #2 - The combination of juniper and berries sounds fascinating.
Gotlandssnus Flader - From what I've heard, it's herbaly, flowery and appley. Gotta try it.
Oden's Extra Stark Cinnamon - Anything cinnamon must be tried, and I wanted some strong stuff in the mix.
Roda Lacket - I needed another can to get my freebie from GetSnus.com and this sounded interesting.
Mystery Can! Woo!
From Northerner:
Oomph Licorice-Lemon 6mg - I picked up some Oomph because I've heard it hits like a truck and there are times when that would be a very good thing.
Oomph Citrus-Menthol 6mg - Mostly with my husband in mind, but I will also try this.
02 - I love the ideas behind this... no drip? Slimmer portion? Sign me up!
Probe Whiskey - I had to try it. In general, I enjoy rum and whiskey-flavored things and this sounded interesting.
Claq Qui - The can makes me happy.
Thanks!
--K
I'm sure you're all tired of the noobs like me by now, but I don't think I'll be peppering you all with *too* many questions. I've been lurking for a couple of weeks now and have read hundreds of threads, but just now went ahead and ordered some Genuine Swedish Snus.
I've been an unrepentant two-pack-a-day smoker for 10 years.. switched mostly to the e-cig to save $$ and avoid spilled ashtrays but ehhh.. even the stoutest 48mg liquid is just not cutting it, unless I inadvertently get a mouthful, then I feel better for a while.
My first experience with snus took place about a month ago, when I received a General sampler pack. I hemmed and hawed and eventually popped in a General Mini Mint, which seemed the least likely in the package to kill me dead. I did not die but all I tasted was BURNING and SALT and HOLY SHIT MINT.
I felt nauseous almost instantly, and it wasn't the nicotine. It was the memories of teenage boys I saw when I was a kid, dipping wads of Skoal the size of my fist and spitting voluminous streams of brown spit. That's pretty much the only association I had with any kind of oral tobacco use, but I've finally gotten over THAT now.
I gave the rest of the sampler to my brother who I'm still trying to convert, but anyway... I'm thinking about reclaiming it if he doesn't try it within the next week, but it's a 50 mile drive, so perhaps not.
After that, I got some Discreet samples and thought, hey, this isn't too bad. No burning, too sweet for all day long, but definitely working better. Still not strong enough I think, at least not for after meals, early morning, before bed, etc.
It tastes good, and my husband seems to like it, but it's just too desserty for me.
So I've ordered a broad selection of single cans, mostly based upon what I've read here and my own tastes. Please critique if you want to. My tastes are pretty eccentric, heh.
For reference, I like fresh fruit but don't care for sweets or desserts much. I enjoy a glass of good, dry red wine and a few shots of Captain Morgan here and there... oh and Wild Turkey. I love spices of almost all kinds. I don't care much for mint, at least not when combined with tobacco, and even mint Discreet burns like the fires of hell.
I'm not interested in los, at least for now. Perhaps at some point.. I'm open-minded.
What I would love is if someone would take the brands/varieties I've chosen and rank them in what order I should try them and let me know an approximate saltiness for each.
From GetSnus.com:
General Onyx - I've heard the pouches are comfortable and the spiral looks pretty neat. And it's black! I like black.
Goatrape #2 - The combination of juniper and berries sounds fascinating.
Gotlandssnus Flader - From what I've heard, it's herbaly, flowery and appley. Gotta try it.
Oden's Extra Stark Cinnamon - Anything cinnamon must be tried, and I wanted some strong stuff in the mix.
Roda Lacket - I needed another can to get my freebie from GetSnus.com and this sounded interesting.
Mystery Can! Woo!
From Northerner:
Oomph Licorice-Lemon 6mg - I picked up some Oomph because I've heard it hits like a truck and there are times when that would be a very good thing.
Oomph Citrus-Menthol 6mg - Mostly with my husband in mind, but I will also try this.
02 - I love the ideas behind this... no drip? Slimmer portion? Sign me up!
Probe Whiskey - I had to try it. In general, I enjoy rum and whiskey-flavored things and this sounded interesting.
Claq Qui - The can makes me happy.
Thanks!
--K
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