Ettan Original - June 1, 2023

What do a 1967 Mustang, Fenway Park, and the Millennium Falcon have in common? They're all iconic things, and that's just what we're talking about today. Ettan Original portion is an iconic snus. Produced since 1822 (No, that's not a typo, it's 201 years old!), this snus is one of the oldest still in production today! Swedish Match describes Ettan Original as having a "Dark and smoky tobacco character with clear elements of smoke and malt, as well as a little dark chocolate".

Ettan Original comes in a gold can, with a gold label. Ettan is right in the middle in block text, in front of what appears to be a close resemblance of the Swedish Coat of Arms. Original Portion is under that, denoting that it is the original portion instead of the white portion. I don't have a photo of the regular can, but the only difference between the usual can, and the one pictured here, is that it doesn't have the 200 year celebration on the bottom of the can. Each can comes with 24 portions, weighing 1g each, totaling 24g. The nicotine content is 8.5mg/g, which is an easy 8.5mg/portion.

When you first open the can, you'll find full, moist, original portions. The aroma is great. A dark, earthy tobacco aroma will greet you. The flavor is similar to the aroma. A dark, earthy tobacco character up front with a hint of chocolate in the background. I haven't found any smokiness in the aroma or the flavor, but you might find it when you try it! The portions feel great in the lip and the flavor comes on quick due to it being an original portion. The flavor lasts for about 30-45 minutes.

Overall, this is a really good snus. The flavor is excellent and is a great reason why this product is over 200 years old! Ettan Original is truly an icon in the snus world! Grab yourself a can or two at SnusMe.com and don't forget to use the promo code, "SAY10" for an extra 10% off your order!

Catch Licorice White - August 22, 2022

Licorice isn't my favorite treat, but this particular snus has always seemed right to me. There are many different licorice products out there, but today we're going to be talking about Catch Licorice White. Swedish Match also makes this in a mini dry portion, as well as a mini original portion. Swedish Match describes this as having a "light tobacco character with clear hints of licorice and salmiak, as well as slightly dried herbs".

Catch Licorice White comes in a white can with a black label. The Catch logo is slightly off-center with the portion format on top, and size underneath. As with most Swedish Match cans, this is a very well done can. The black on white just pops and makes the can look sleek. Each can comes with 24 portions, weighing .9g each, totaling 21.6g. The nicotine content is 8mg/g which is 7.2mg/portion.

When you first open the can, you'll find that classic Swedish Match star formation. You'll then notice a black licorice aroma hit you. It's not strong or overbearing, but just right. Behind that is a mellow tobacco character. The taste is incredible. A black licorice up front, with just a hint of tobacco in the background. This one definitely tastes like it smells. I haven't found any dried herbs in this one, but each person will experience slightly different tastes and smells! These portions will need fluffed up to fit comfortably in the lip, but once they're in, they feel great.

Overall, this is a really well done snus. The licorice blends well with the tobacco and isn't in your face at all. There are a ton of other licorice products out there, but this one is really good. Because there are a ton of other flavors like this out there, if this one isn't for you, don't stress! There are plenty of other options for you to try out!

Catch Eucalyptus White Dry Mini - August 21, 2022

First, let me start by saying that I usually do not use mini portions. They're just not my cup of tea. But I can see the appeal to people, and if this helps someone transition from smoking to a safer alternative, than I'm all for it. I've been using snus for 9 years and this snus has been around for as long as I can remember. Eucalyptus just isn't a super popular flavor in the snus world. Catch makes this snus in both, mini and regular size portions. I think Offroad still makes an eucalyptus snus however, so there's not much in the way of variety of eucalyptus products on the market. Swedish Match describes this as having a "mellow tobacco taste and distinct notes of eucalyptus and mint".

Catch Eucalyptus White Dry Mini (that's a mouthful) comes in a white can with a baby blue label. The Catch logo is off-center with the portion format on top, and size underneath. Being a mini portion means mini can as well! This is a much smaller can than most other cans and fits easily in your pocket. So easily, you can forget it's even there sometimes! Each can comes with 20 portions, weighing .34g each, totaling 6.8g. The nicotine content is 15mg/g which is 5.1mg/portion. These portions are dry mini portions so that's why they're slightly lighter than most others.

When you first open the can, you'll find a cooling menthol, followed by a slight citrusy pine. It's a refreshing aroma. Not too strong, or overbearing, yet not faint either. The taste is very similar to the aroma. You get that cooling presence from the menthol and that refreshing eucalyptus flavor up front. A hint of tobacco in the background ties it all together really nicely. The nicotine content is on the lower end, being a mini portion. So if you're used to regular size portions, this is one you might want to double up on portions.

Overall, this isn't a bad snus. It's not one I can use all the time, mostly because I'm just not a fan of mini portions, but they do make it in a full size regular portion. I tend to keep the full size in stock just in case I'm sick. There's something refreshing about it that makes me feel a little better whenever I have a cold or the allergies are getting bad. Try it out today and let me know what you think of it!