You might have heard about the new plastic dispensers that Samuel Gawith have introduced recently to replace the old small tins. What I didn't know until a few days back was that they've also introduced new large (approximately 20-25g) vacuum sealed tins.

I called them up a few days ago to enquire as to whether they still provide mail order. They do, but there's a couple of minor catches:
- Minimum order of a case of 16 tins.
- They're not too keen on providing a mix of different sorts as each order would be put together by hand.

After a bit of haggling, they (sort of) agreed, as a one-off, to send out a package with four tins each of four different flavours. I figured this was good enough and started planning an order of my four favourites.

Thing is - I'd really quite like to try some of the flavours they have which are harder to get hold of, such as the Irish 'D' Original. But if I don't like them I'd be stuck with 3 or 4 ounces of snuff !

So - would anyone like to chip in for a group order of some nice fresh sealed tins of Sammy direct from the mill ? Either at least 4 tins of your favourite or, preferably, maybe we could come to an agreement on splitting an order to get a variety.

I don't want any cash in advance, but to give you an idea of the cost I've tried to come up with an estimate, including VAT and postage from Gawith's to me, and the cost of jiffy bags and postage from me to you. I reckon four tins would be a maximum of £11.00 to the UK. Add about £0.70 to that for European postage and about £1.70 for postage to the States.

i'd be in for yellow, red, or blue crest. Ive only tryed the yellow so far, but it is an amazing snuff and one of my favs so im guessing the other crests may be as good.

Walrus1985 and I have been discussing an order, so with Snuffster and Ejacerooni on board it looks like this might make four of us. Cool !

The Walrus and I agree that one of the must-tries is Irish 'D' Original - this is the toasted version of the Irish 'D' Light and if it's anywhere near as tasty as the Light it should be a damn fine snuff. I guess this will suit you Snuffster ? Ejacerooni - would that be okay as one of your four sorts or do you want Crests only ?

Regarding the Crest/SP types, I'm slightly confused about the Samuel Gawith website listings as they state that each of them are available as both "plain" and "scented".

I've tried the SP No 1 High Mill and the Yellow Crest and really enjoyed them both, but I've no idea whether they were scented or plain as it gave no indication on the tin. Does anyone know how the plain and scented compare ?

Is 4 guys your max or are you selling each tin in the case separate? If you are I wouldn't mind getting my hands on an Irish D Original. I loved the Lite version, let me know!

Dajawu: The more the merrier pal. I must admit, I can't wait to try the toasted Irish myself. Since there's enough interest I'm probably going to order two cases so there will be plenty to go around. Even if I'm stuck with a pile of snuff, they'll be vacuum sealed so will last ages anyway. No such thing as too much Samuel Gawith in storage LOL.

It looks like the order will include:
Irish 'D' Original
Yellow Crest
Red Crest
SP No 1 High Mill
Kendal Brown (I haven't tried any of these - any requests for a particular sort ? There's four listed - KB plain, KB scented, KB Special and KB Original).
Special M (I haven't tried this either but it's listed as almond flavour and I really like Wilson's Royal George and Smith's George IV so I'm hoping for a SG version of these)
X-Blend (not only does it have a great name but I reckon it might turn me into a superhero. "Radioactive spider bite ?" "Nah, an overdose of X-Blend")

Ermtony: I've never been to the mills but I'm very jealous ! Let us know how you get on.

every snuff with special listed in it that i have tryed have been realy good. yes i was debating on the xblend. the scotch sp sounds interesting to me.

I'd also love to join in on some Irish D' Original all I got is Irish D' light and as any of the more plain varieties which sounds like you getting quite a few good ones!

Sounds great just keep me updated on what you have and I'll be willing to send you a money order or paypal if you have that option for any of the snuff you have an abundance of!

Cheers,
celticsnuffer aka Rob

I've answered my own question....

Just phoned Samuel Gawith's. While they don't have a shop as such at the factory, they've no problem with customers calling in to buy snuff or anything else. Good news indeed. I'd better make sure I have plenty of cash on me a week on Friday!

Might just do that, though making one snuff buying visit will be testing my wife's patience. And then I may call in at Greens of Leeds en route as well..... :D

Oh and aren't you in Hull?

That means the Molens windmills are only a short hop over the North Sea :D

So that's a visit to two mills in Kendal via Sharrow, Leeds and Rotterdam.

I'm sure she won't mind :o)

Update - I called the mill today to see if there was any progress on the order.

Apparently they got a delivery of tins at the beginning of the week, but all the lids were too tight and they had to be returned.

It'll be another few days at least :o(

Teething troubles I guess.

I love Sam gawith snuffs,Its too bad they havnt got the vacuum sealing down yet,when they do,look out Im stocking up!

Reviews for Samuel Gawith SP Scotch

I don't have the other ones yet, so hopefully when people get their tins, they will review them.