I recently did some snuff, it was called superior snuff... and it was kinda mentholish and I didn't really care much for it. Anyhow, I really liked the nic buzz I got from it and plan to begin snuffing regularly... however I'm having a hard time finding a variety of snuff in the local stores. It seems that there's just w.e garret scotch/mildsweet or bruton scotch. What does scotch mean? Does it mean its flavored like scotch? I hate the scotch drink and definately don't wanna waste money buying some snuff that I'll end up hating. Do these snuffs have menthol in them, I'm not a fan of menthol either.... anyhow...

Could someone please give me a review of we garret sweet and we garret scotch? As well as bruton scotch?

I plan to order some snuff online in a few weeks when I can afford to buy half a dozen different flavored tins to see what I like the best but in the meantime I'd just like to know if either of the formerly mentioned snuffs would be something that might work for me until I can do this. So that's why I would like a review of each.

Thanks in advance sirs.

Thanks Pedro that info helps.

Any thoughts on which of those snuffs is the better? Or which has more nicotine in it?

Rocky,
You won't go far wrong with Toque or Snus Ice. Most snuffers agree that Toque Original is a good snuff for smokers switching to snuff as it is a high quality fine tobacco snuff and Snus Ice is a light peppermint snuff good for beginners. Toque are also just about to launch 3 new flavors Chocolate (a strong dark chocolate) Espresso (a smooth strong coffee flavor) and Menthol (a menthol freaks dream) in mid September. Alex has a link in the ‘FAQs/Guide’ under ‘Shops’.

Alex, I just noticed it states Toque Tobacco (selling filled snuff bullets only). We also sell refills and bullet belt clips.

Never tried it, but am planning on buying some in the next few days. I have an ignorant question, do people "dip" snuff (i.e. use it orally?) I see the terminology is all over the place when I research it using google and I can't tell if they are making references to oral use as well as nasal use?

Thanks for your patience!

Interesting. So is this where we get the iconic picture of the farmer with a twig in his mouth and a handkerchief in his front pocket? Does it all go back to tobacco? Just curious.

Thanks, I've used chewing tobacco (lip snuff and moist leaf) for years and recently began rolling my own bugler cigarettes, but this will be my first venture into dry snuff.

Rocky, first Roderick @ Toque tobacco ships Internationally free of charge. Second WE Garrett is made for BOTH oral and nasal use. Were you concerned because it had a warning of gum disease and tooth loss? It is perfectly safe for nasal use. I use it nasally along with a lot of other people. As far as the bullet, I would suggest that you use this snuff with your fingers. It is to light and fine for the bullet. You can keep in bullet then just dump the loaded amount onto back of hand then take with fingers. You have to control the amount that you sniff in with tension on your fingers. You want just a little at a time to enter the nose. With this fine snuff you will just end up inhaling all the snuff into your lungs. The best way 'for me' with this snuff is to take a small pinch between your fingers then tap your fingers on the jar to shake off any loose dust around your fingers. Then bring your pinched fingers up to the nose so that your two fingernails are just touching the inner rim of the nostril. Lightly "smell, sniff" the snuff and as you are doing this I like to roll the snuff between my two fingers. You will have to figure out for yourself how light or hard to sniff!!!

All of the American snuffs are made to preserve the true tobacco taste so they won't be scented very much. The most scented of these snuffs is probably Honey Bee. If your looking for a strong scent, you won't find it in these. You might like to try Dutch Windmill Latakia Orange or the A/P. All of the Bespoke flavors are good. Just about all of the Poschl/Ozona brands you can sniff just about as hard as you like without it going into the lungs or back of throat. Something like Poschl Gawith Apricot or Ozona Spearmint. It will all depend if you like menthol or not and if you like heavy or light scents.

Wikipedia may not list it but they also don't list about 6 dozen others. WE Garret is made by the Conwood Co. You can see the site here Conwood .There is also a nice little video on the Poschl site showing how they make the snuff. Poschl Video The video link is on the top right listed as Corporate Film.

I hope this helps some!

Thanks for the comments guys there is certainly a good community here on this site :)

Troutstroker I tried out your technique and it works pretty good, much better than choking on snuff, lol. That poschl video was very good and informative, their operation definately impressed me.

Roderick its awesome that you ship for free, sounds like a great deal and I'll definately be trying out your stuff at some point :)

Try not to snort your snuff. Gently sniffing is a good way to start. Try taking a pinch between your forefinger and thumb then take it to your nose, but don’t block it and just as you sniff part your thumb and forefinger letting air pass over the snuff so that the snuff rests just inside your nose. If you find you are still inhaling too deeply, try gently rubbing a mild snuff on to the thin membrane that separates your nostrils this works beautifully and rapidly absorbs the nicotine.

You can also try a bullet. Don’t make the mistake of pointing your bullet straight up your nose. Tilt the bullet forward so that the snuff sits in the dip above your palate. It is here that I find it most satisfying, as this way the olfactory nerves are able to get the most from the snuff.

That's an excellent thought, why didn’t I say that? If inhaled deeply the snuff hits the back of the throat and that’s what provokes coughing, it then trickles down the throat and is ingested. Beginers have nothing to fear from deeply inhaling other than a coughing fit.

By George, I think I've got it; through much research, coaching, PRACTICE, and reading I've finally got the hang of the "precise sniff" that is so widely documented as the proper method for enjoying fine snuff. This adventure started with a snort (rude and obnoxious), moved on to an inhale (particularly uncomfortable), and has finally evolved into a "precise sniff" that gently settles the aromatic dust on the inside of my nose (it still tickles a bit, but it's a wonderful little tickle). Take heart other beginners as this entire evolution took only a day of trial, error, and persistence. I still get a little excited sometimes and get it (painfully) wrong, but I now have wonderful reason to slow down, take my time, and get it right. It is such a delicate process that it is so easily missed, especially for an American, being that we are ALWAYS in a hurry. Thanks guys for the coaching...

Tried the W.E. Garret's scotch snuff, you're absolutely right, the scent is very much like barbecue (BBQ or Bar-B-Q, as we Texans like to spell it... you know us rednecks ;->) I think I like I like the sweet & mild and other scented snuffs better indoors, but the scotch snuff I like when I'm outdoors working.