Nasal Snuff Adventures

[cigarmo]

This is my fav snuff so far its a dry snuff with a hell of a N kick. I like that it causes no nose run or throat burn.
Oh nearly forgot to say what it is

S'nuff smokers blend by mcChrystals at around a quid its a must try

[cigarmo]

new snuffs
really like the S G Kendal guarana

[mrcigar]

You have nice collection there. I really must try the McChrystals for smokers.
How do you find the W of S extra strong?

[cigarmo]

You have nice collection there. I really must try the McChrystals for smokers.
How do you find the W of S extra strong?

I have tried it but i really cant say what its like because i also tried all the rest of them one after the other !!! Got a little bit carried away i thinks... So at the moment I have a menthol floural runny nose

I will post a review when my sence of smell and taste return

[mrcigar]

Yes, I know what you mean. Really, we're no different to children in that they stuff their face with as many sweets as possible, we just do it with tobacco. I love it, it's great stuff whether snuffed or smoked.

[cigarmo]

True true however I still stuff my face with sweets too

[mrcigar]

I do.

[cigarmo]

You have nice collection there. I really must try the McChrystals for smokers.
How do you find the W of S extra strong?

The W of S extra strong... Its a dry snuff With a real N kick not flavoured. No nose drip or throat burn. I think I am begining to prefer the dry snuffs.

[ValeTudoGuy]

Nice selection Mo, I have not seen the Radford or Sturco before..... Looking forward to reviews!

[cigarmo]

Nice selection Mo, I have not seen the Radford or Sturco before..... Looking forward to reviews!

The radford is menthol and moist makes my nose run like mad but has a nice little kick.

The sturco is super menthol and moist but has no kick and not much about it really.

[mrcigar]

Yes, I find the Radford a real nose runner too - good for purging out. I've started mixing about 1 part Radford with two parts McChrystals. It's a nice blend.
I took two pinches for each nostril for the first time after not snuffing for a day or two and the kick was very prominent and very nice.

[cigarmo]

I was thinking about mixing my own blends. It is my entertainment for tomorrow

[ValeTudoGuy]

Yeah, I need to experiment more with mixing.

[ValeTudoGuy]

I have just taken J & H Wilson Medicated No.99 out of a 2 week daily use cycle. On Monday I exchanged it in my pocket for a tin of McCrystals Original and Genuine which I have been snuffing throughout the day, so I feel this is a good point to do a direct comparison.

Now I understand that this is not necessarily a good direct comparison and that No.99 would stack up closer to McCrystals JIP (which I am yet to obtain) or Original & Genuine would naturally be compared to J & H SP No.1...... But what the hey, I can do that one next!

First thing first, I love both of these snuffs! But for differing reasons.

The McCrystals will clear your head better than pretty much anything else I have experienced, Red Bull snuff will do a similar job but No.99 is simply a more refined product IMO.

The McCrystals is a very well rounded, more laid back snuff. I happily use the McCrystals in the evening while winding down with a glass of red and a book/music/film that requires a modicum of concentration, the J & H would simply take centre stage so would not be a good choice for me in that circumstance.

All in all I think the McCrystals is a better buy as it is more versatile and a better choice (for me) as a daily use snuff. But the No.99 is a medicated and in that use it excels and by far and away exceeds the abilities of the McCrystals (as it should, to be fair.)

Both will see continued use for me.

[mrcigar]

41 White Elephant Snuff
Renowned for its nicotine strength (and it is remarkably strong), 41 WE is a very pale brown snuff which is an incredibly fine grind - similar to talcum powder. The aroma in the tin is distinctly mild ammonia, which may disappear in time, and no added 'flavour'.
Taking this stuff is very difficult due to its fine grind, and it is impossible to prevent hitting the back of throat, even with the most gentle sniff. Once finally managing to snuff any, the nicotine kick is powerful though short lived, and burns slightly.
I find this snuff far too difficult to take, and combined with the ammonia smell and burn I opted to mix it 50/50 with a standard snuff. The grind is so fine it clings to the coarser snuff without separating to cause any snuffing problems. Being so high in nicotine the kick is still prominent and works as a great supplement for those more 'needful' days.