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The guide looks great! Excellent job.
The only thing I'd say is that perhaps the beginner snuff list should include a Poschl or two (like Gletscherprise maybe) since they're so popular and so many people start with them ... even though they're not my favorites anymore. But 'tis a minor quibble. :) -
Thank you guys for the feedback.
Jeff, I think taking a Pöschl in the beginning might be misleading. Once upon a time, I started with the Gletscherprise myself. Today, I wouldn't touch it any more. Only for comparison to other snuffs. The good thing of the Pöschls is, that you can't get them in your throat, unless you eat them. The texture and scent is nothing special nor very pleasant for a beginner. People use it so much because Pöschl is doing a great marketing job, I guess. The snuff is okay, but there are far better ones out there. To sum up: In private, I would not recommend a Pöschl to a beginner, so I don't want to do it here. Being a serious snuffer, you have to try them, of course. -
Version 1.0 available at the FAQs. Thanks everybody for the help!
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The good thing of the Pöschls is, that you can't get them in your throat, unless you eat them. The texture and scent is nothing special nor very pleasant for a beginner. People use it so much because Pöschl is doing a great marketing job, I guess. The snuff is okay, but there are far better ones out there.
I can't argue with that! :) -
I dunno.......I kinda like a Glacier Pinch every now and then.......still haven't the foggiest idea what on gods green earth colmbia oil is. I mean......I know what Columbian Gold is....;)
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Columbia Oil? Good question. I have read somewhere that it serves as a flavour carrier more than a flavour itself. It also adds a certain moisture, I guess.
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Why, it's the oil of the Columbia plant, of course. Found along the Norfolk and Western tracks in Columbus, Ohio. Used to smoke it when we wuz kids.
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Thanks for the enlightenment.
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I'm having trouble regulating the amount I put on my hand with the boxes of Apricot and President. I think maybe I'm getting too much though I try to keep it to the amount of the Packard's measure. Any good tips on amount?
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I often need to dump some back into the package. I usually do 1 nostril at a time but you can also use the package to make a line or 2 piles. To me a full Packard's club measure is too much for 1 side so I do half in each. Both the apricot and the president are easer to control about half way through the pack. I think it is because it is a bit drier. When it is new and moist it clumps much more.
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At first i'd recommend pinching from the back of your hand and rubbing it as you inhale.At least untuill you get the hang of it. Then you can directly sniff a quantity a little bit less than the size of a pea without getting hurt :P.
Right now i go for whatever i feel like , sometimes i pinch for a better flavor , sometimes i sniff about 3 to 4 peas worth of snuff at a time to get a proper nicotine hit.
Like Jarhog i to put some back in the package if i took too much out. And if it's clumped together i spread it a little bit with my finger (it tends to stick to the plastic container so i don't use that) -
Thanks so much for the tips. I'm so happy I joined you guys.
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the rubber tab on the package is great for pushing the snuff around. I find taping the pour spout end on your hand before opening the package and tapping it out seems to help control the amount. I also find that tapping diffrent parts of the container has diffrent effects on the amount that comes out. I prefer the top of the box on the same side as the pour spout.
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The first thing i would tell the beginner or newbie....
Is,
WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME!!!
Second, I would try then all, dont just stick to one flavor that fits your fancy...
Third, even if at first you didnt like one give it time, the tin may need to air our a bit. Some as it has been my experience are more of an acquired taste.. I for one do not like aniseed because i dont like the taste of licorice, but i still have several times of them, and on occasion i will take a pinch just for a change of something differant....
Last but not least is ENJOY, and again WELCOME to an elite group of tobacco user, those who really know the finer joys of tobacco!!!
McChrystals Og is a good one,
Polsch Apricot
Anything toasty or plain with HIGH NICOTINE is a blast
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Yep, good points Ibild
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- CommentAuthorPieter Claassen
- CommentTimeApr 24th 2009
Check Wikipedia for Columbia Oil -
wikipedia doesn't know what it is. It may have a different name in the English speaking world.
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CommentAuthorwickedkitchen
- CommentTimeJun 30th 2009
First Snuff was W.E. Garrett Scotch. It took three tries to get the delicate sniffing correct. The nic hits you like a hammer which I guess is good for the beginner. I wish i had started with something a little less fine and dry though. -
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Took me about 300 tries. Count yourself lucky.
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CommentAuthorwickedkitchen
- CommentTimeJul 4th 2009
Had two straight ones. Toque and Wilson's Best SP. I have to say that they are both very good and much more suited to my taste than the two American Scotches I had. Now my desire to explore is rapidly growing. Does anyone recommend any sampler sets, or better yet, given a bit of information on one's taste could anyone make several suggestions?
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don't worry about wasting. you can always trade it later. My suggestion is to buy a toque 10g sampler as well as a bigger version of original at the same time. that way you get a good amount of what you like without committing too much to the new flavors, and as always free shipping. Of course this is entirely my opinion and my experience. You can go hog wild if you like, many do, but i never have. and I am actually thankful i didn't, I have experienced more snuffs i haven't liked than I do. But of course this is just me. but I find if you like something you like get a bunch and sample some others here and there. the ones you don't like, most likely you can trade for somebody elses no likes. I don't think there are too many low quality snuffs out there, I think it just comes to down to personal preference.
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There are very few snuffs I have tried that I don't like. And I have a rather large collection. Like bigblue said, there aren't many low quality snuffs, just some I don't really like. For example, I just don't like chocolate, so therefore I don't like chocolate snuffs. It doesn't mean that they are bad, it just means I don't like them.
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CommentAuthorwickedkitchen
- CommentTimeJul 4th 2009
Cool. I haven't looked at the swapping thread yet. W/ snus I tried every portion that Northerner has (quickly learned that whites were better for me) and inside of a year I settled on one as my fav. I supplement it w/ others still but like bigblue1 I have tried more snus that I didn't care for than snus I loved. I've chucked a bunch of them in the bin that I knew I wouldn't finish, gave some away, and still have some I don't like much. When I get enough to make a trade worthwhile I'll check out the thread.
I think it might be a McCrystals sampler as that one seemed to have more of the flavors i "think" I'd like but for now I'm thrilled w/ the two that I have. They're very similar but the Toque is still a little more ammonia smelling. -