Review: Lucky Strike Portions Snus

Lucky Strike Portion Snus - Used with permission from BuySnus.com

When I began my journey into the world of snus I didn’t have much of an idea of what I liked and didn’t like; I didn’t know if I would like pure tobacco flavored snus, or any of the other flavors available. As time has gone and I’ve tried more flavors I’ve come to realize that I do in fact prefer pure tobacco flavor, over any fruit, citrus, or mint flavors that I’ve tried.
Up until the day that I opened my first can Lucky Strike, Ettan was my all-time favorite snus, but by the end of my first portion Lucky strike had claimed that spot.
Lucky Strike is another offering from British American Tobacco, and like the Pall Mall I reviewed previously, Lucky Strike is another brand that outshines its cigarette brand counterpart.
From the moment I opened the can I knew it I was in for. Just by smelling the snus I could tell it was pure tobacco; no citrus, no fruit, no gimmicks. I also smelled a hint of smokiness, which piqued my interest even more. When I popped the portion into my mouth I was not disappointed. This was exactly the flavor I was looking for. Straight tobacco; not too salty, not sweet at all, with a nice smoky aftertaste that I really enjoyed. I like to keep a portion in my mouth for about an hour, sometimes little more and Lucky Strike holds up just fine for that amount of time, and I have no doubt the flavor would last even longer. The portion bags have a typical feel, and are comfortable for all that time.
To put it simply, this snus is my new all-time favorite, and it’s hard to imagine any other snus knocking it from that spot.

Don’t forget, that by clicking the banner below you can receive 10% off of your first order from buysnus.com, my preferred online snus store

---

Technorati Tags: Swedish, snus, cigarette, tobacco, Lucky, strike, British, American, tobacco, smoky, Ettan, portion, citrus, fruit, mint, salty, sweet
Site Search Tags: Swedish, snus, cigarette, tobacco, Lucky, strike, British, American, tobacco, smoky, Ettan, portion, citrus, fruit, mint, salty, sweet

Review: Pall Mall Portion Snus

Pall Mall Portion Snus - Used with permission of BuySnus.com

Back in the beginning of November, when I placed my second order of snus the two cans I was most looking forward to trying were Pall Mall and Lucky Strike. I had heard so many good things about them both that by the time I got my order I opened them both right away, even though I still had about half a can of LD left. This review will focus on Pall Mall.

Pall Mall is an offering from British American Tobacco, but made in Sweden, which differentiates it from other snuses offered by non-Swedish companies such as Marlboro and Camel.

Some people have described Pall Mall as a milder version of General and I would tend to agree. Where I think it differentiates from general is that, at least in my mind the citrus flavor is more lemon like in taste and odor. It’s quite delicious! Just like General, tobacco and citrus flavors are in perfect balance, with neither being overpowering. They don’t overdo it with salt, which as I’ve said before is a big plus for me. Each portion will last you at least an hour, if not more.
This is a premium snus, which is surprising when you consider that the Pall Mall brand of cigarettes are quite cheap, and for many people a last resort when the store is out of their own brands. I will definitely be ordering a roll or two of this in the future.

---

Technorati Tags: Snus, portion, Pall, Mall, tobacco, citrus, lemon, general, milder, cigarette
Site Search Tags: Snus, portion, Pall, Mall, tobacco, citrus, lemon, general, milder, cigarette

Review: LD Portion Snus

LD Portion Snus - Used with permission of BuySnus.com

According to buysnus.com LD is “A low priced snus with an element of citrus and bergamot. LD is made by the Gallaher house.”. When I first put the portion in my mouth, there was a strange, herb like flavor to it which I’m guessing is bergamot. It’s not a bad flavor, just different than what I’m used to. It takes about a minute or so for the tobacco and citrus flavors to kick in. It’s not bad, but it’s also not great. The taste is pretty standard, certainly not as good as General, but for the price it’s good. My one major complaint about LD is that the flavor does not last long. Generally I’ll have a portion in my mouth for about an hour before it starts to lose flavor, but with LD the flavor was gone in 30 to 45 minutes. While is not a terrible snus, you can certainly find better at a comparable price.

---

Technorati Tags: LD, snus, citrus, bergamot, herb, tobacco, smokeless, flavor, portion
Site Search Tags: LD, snus, citrus, bergamot, herb, tobacco, smokeless, flavor, portion

Review: Retro Portion Snus

Retro Portion Snus - Used with permission of BuySnus.com

Retro is another entry into the pure tobacco taste snus category and it delivers as promised. It has no flowery scents, no citrus flavors, and no gimmicks. The taste is quite good, with just enough salt as to not be offensive. The tobacco flavor is on par with Ettan, which is a huge plus for me. Where Retro deviates from Ettan is in the smokiness. Retro has no smoke flavor added to it at all which is the only reason that it’s not my new favorite in the pure tobacco taste category. Aside from the smokiness, which is a personal preference, Retro is quite good. I’ll certainly be adding a few cans to future orders. If you are looking for pure tobacco flavor with nothing else added then Retro is for you.

---

Technorati Tags: Retro, snus, tobacco, smokeless, flowery, citrus, salt, Ettan, smokiness, portion
Site Search Tags: Retro, snus, tobacco, smokeless, flowery, citrus, salt, Ettan, smokiness, portion

Review: General Portion Snus

General Portion Snus - Used with permission from BuySnus.com

General snus is Sweden’s best-selling snus, and I can see why. Everything about it is great. When I popped open the can for the first time I smelled nothing but tobacco with a hint of citrus. I noticed that the portions seemed to be thinner than the other portions I’ve tried so far, and also slightly longer. When I put in my mouth I was able to see why they did that. It produces no noticeable bulge in your lip, and sits very comfortably. The taste is exquisite. Nothing is out of proportion. It’s slightly peppery which helps define the tobacco flavor. All the reviews I’ve read of general say it has a slight citrus taste to it, I wasn’t sure how this would add to the flavor, but let me tell you it’s delicious! The citrus flavor is not too strong, and is not apparent right away, it’s a very pleasant aftertaste. General is my new favorite snus, replacing Ettan, though it’s a very close second. If you’re getting ready to order snus for the first time I highly recommend you add General to your order, and make it the first snus you try.

As always if you click the banner at the bottom of this post or the link to buysnus.com on the sidebar, you’ll receive a 10% discount on your first order.

---

Technorati Tags: General, Portion, Snus, smokeless, tobacco
Site Search Tags: General, Portion, Snus, smokeless, tobacco

Review: Kronan Portion Snus

A tin of Kronan Portion Snus

I received My first shipment of Swedish Snus on Wednesday October 22nd 2008. Before buying I had skimmed some reviews, but did not read thoroughly. I did this on purpose. I wanted to taste Snus without any preconceptions. I chose ten random tins, from very cheap to more expensive. When I opened the package I chose Kronan to try first. I opened the tin and was hit with the aroma. It was strong. I don’t quite know how to describe it. It was citrusy, it was flowery, it was different. It wouldn’t have been bad, bu it was too strong.

I popped the first portion (a tea bag like pouch designed to fit comfortably in your mouth) in and placed it in my upper lip, just off-center. I was immediately hit with the flavor. Firstly, it’s salty, VERY salty. All Snus has salt, but this was ridiculous. It reminded me of something like vinegar or pickle juice, that’s how salty it was. The flavors are in your face strong. There’s no subtlety to this Snus. The in your face nature of this Snus made it very unpleasant. There is absolutely no balance in flavor to this Snus. I made it through five portions but was forced to toss the tin, it was awful.

Final verdict: If you like strong, very salty flavors, you might like this, otherwise I don’t recommend.

---

Technorati Tags: Kronan, snus, swedish, cheap, expensive, portion, pouch, tins, strong, citrusy, citrus, flower, flowery, tea, bag, salty
Site Search Tags: Kronan, snus, swedish, cheap, expensive, portion, pouch, tins, strong, citrusy, citrus, flower, flowery, tea, bag, salty