Bernard - Amostrinha
Bernard - Amostrinha
Bernard Bernard Amostrinha is blessed with a perfect formulation of grind, moisture and color that offers a powder that is easily sniffed with no irritation but rather a pleasant feeling in the nose. The aromas are typical of a fine fermented tobacco; there is a nutty flavor that sits on top of a peppery chocolate taste that hides a lingering spicy note, reminiscent of camphor or mint. The nicotine is quite respectable but not overwhelming. Genießen Sie eine Prise!
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Despite the tarrifs I got my order due to the patience of Mr. Snuff to work through it.
My favorite tobacco company.
Granted I don't have as much experience with snuff and schmalzlers as other users but I find this one unlike anything else I've tried. It has a very strange, almost "medical" quality to it that I just can't put my finger on. When I had my first pinch, it was so unusual that a jolt went through my entire body. However, strangely, I wanted more! Now it's probably my favourite "flavoured" schmalzler. Although I can't take it too often as I find the backdrip quite annoying. That might be just me and my inexperience though.
Bernard, one of the most historic snuff-makers in Europe, was forced to shutter its line of tobacco-based snuffs due to new EU regulations. Let's hope that wiser heads prevail and they can get back to producing what has made them famous for centuries. Amostrinha is a perfect example of why so many of us love Bernard---there's simply nothing else like it. I can best describe it as a moderate moisture, lightly-mentholated snuff with beautiful notes of wood smoke, roasted nuts, cocoa, and ammonia. I've never tried anything else quite like it and I suspect that I never will again.
Hi Mike,
We have some good news. McChrystals are stepping up and will continue to manufacture Bernards. Here's their post on X (Twitter):
https://x.com/mcchrystalsuk/status/1819065870087336279
This was discussed on the SnuffHouse forum too: https://www.snuffhouse.com/t/the-end-of-bernard/29831
The grind is excellent, it has a lovely cooling effect. The smokiness is a bit strange and feels shoehorned in. It reminds me. Of being in an old bookstore full of leather, and they keep the thermostat set to 15 degrees ferenheit. A lot to unpack with this one. I can see it being very polarizing. Definitely worth a shot though.
I’m relatively new to the game. I’ve tried all Bernard has to offer, liking almost all of them. But this…this one hits different. A nice blend of earthy with a little appearance of something semi sweet. The menthol is perfect, meaning it just kind of hangs out and adds a little bit extra to an amazing blend. I highly recommend.