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There is something fitting about the name Smokers Blend. Perhaps the finer grind is intended to provide that quicker rush of nicotine a smoker might appreciate, or perhaps the restrained aromatics and recognisable tobacco character are meant to provide some familiarity. Either way, you certainly do not need to be trying to quit smoking to appreciate it. I could easily see this being enjoyed over a few drinks in a pub, or while making your way through a bar crawl in downtown Austin, when you still want something flavourful and satisfying without having to step away for a smoke.
Smokers Blend presents a muddled blend of citrus, bergamot, and restrained floral notes that seem to dance together rather than stand out individually. There is a spicy kick to the mixture, with the bergamot eventually pushing its way forward in healthy doses alongside hints of neroli, citrus, and the base tobacco. This is not floral in the sense of perfume or some heavily fragranced snuff. Instead, the floral character seems intertwined with the citrus and tobacco, giving the whole thing a lively, slightly spicy aromatic quality. The tobacco is a light mocha brown with just a few tan specks throughout.
Medium-fine in nature, this grind in the nose feels just a hair finer than O&G. This snuff was a bit drier than similar McChrystals products, but the fine grind may contribute to this perception. It has a moderate amount of nicotine, which may be due to the finer grind allowing for a more rapid release. The fine, somewhat dry nature of the snuff can send it toward the back of the sinuses if snuffed too enthusiastically, but with that comes a rush of potent nicotine that really does satisfy. There is a wonderful kick to the sinuses followed by a noticeable lift of energy. No menthol to mention here, and frankly, none is needed. With a moderately fine grind and limited moisture, it can land deeper in the sinuses and throat if not careful. The nicotine release is approachable but fortified.
What I particularly enjoy is the light sweetness that begins to peek through as everything settles down. It reminds me of the natural sweetness found in a well-aired Virginia-Burley pipe tobacco, where the leaf itself provides just enough sweetness without needing to be heavily dressed. I am not suggesting that Virginia and Burley necessarily make up the base of Smokers Blend, but that same sort of natural tobacco sweetness is what comes to mind. It sits beneath the bergamot and citrus, occasionally peeking through before disappearing back into the blend. A good pinch delivers citrus, bergamot, natural tobacco sweetness, a healthy dose of Vitamin N, and a wonderful wake-me-up to keep you going throughout the day.
As a former smoker, I bought this having no idea how it would be. To me it has the same 'kicking you will of a Marlboro, and s tad of burn. At least for me. I bought two, and glad I did.
McChrystals - Smoker's Blend
This was the first snuff I ever tried so I didn't know what to think about it. I am trying to quit smoking cigarettes (30 year habit now) so I chose this smoker's blend. The burn was so good, though. It was punchy but not overpowering.
My first order here on Mr. Snuff I bought Magestic Elephant, Iron Goddess of Mercy, and Scotch Dark (Viking) and so far, the McChrystals is just so spot on.
It has a unique flavor and smell to it that I can't quite put my finger on, but it's very very good. I feel a good hit of nic too.
I feel like it was a really, really good choice because the moment I tried it, I was like "oh wow!" because I loved it so much. I've tries snus, dip, vape, and other things to quit but nothing works.
I haven't smoked a single cigarette since I did my first snuff about 4 hours ago. I haven't gone 4 hours without a cigarette in a long, long, long time. I think maybe 16 years ago was the last time I tried quitting.
I'm very impressed so I got the sampler pack and will likely buy a 200g tub. I plan to be a heavy user of snuff products and this one turned me on to it.
If you're like me and you want to quit smoking - for some reason, this one really, really did it for me.
As soon as my feet hit the floor a mixture of this along with McChrystals Sturco blend & McChrystals Jip hit my nose 👃 even before my morning coffee ☕️ 🙃. Alone by itself smokers blend is still good yes but once you mix in a little bit of sturco and a dash of jip it becomes a whole new monster! Something handed down from Odin himself bergamot and herbs of pure perfection and the mix of Menthol nulls the black pepper just enough to burn so good. 👍 Grade A++ Top Notch Snuff.
I love it. Reminds.me.of of an SP with citrus notes. Straight forward good for all day snuff.
Absolutely astounding. Easy to take stuff , cant get enough , a little burn followed by a scent of citrus, best paired with a lager .could definitely bump this all day also well paired with mc crystals star gazer in my opinion
Okay, it's a great snuff, but with the wrong name. Aside from the nicotine, I don't see why a smoker would want this, instead of any other snuff. I.M.O., a "smokers" blend should be tobacco focused, without much extra flavor.
Medium brown fine to medium grind with perfect moisture. Typical toned down McCrystals menthol with a hint of bergamot and undertones of leathery tobacco. Just a joy to snuff but a bit disappointing in vitamin N. Still very nice.
Coming back to the snuff world after a number of years. As with some of the other reviews, the bergamot & citric is deliciously well balanced and prominent. Subtle undertone of a sandy beach w. fruity aniseed. As the reviews guided my choice I thought I'd share mine as it's an absolute fantastic snuff. Medium, satisfying nicotine hit, slightly dry fine mix that gives a good hit.
Great citrus and bergamot scent with a medium vitamin N kick. This could be another desert island snuff for me.
Eau de Cologne was invented in 17th Century by Johann Maria Faria in Köln, Duchy of Westphalia. The original recipe includes various citrus aromas, Bergamot being the most prominent. The heir to this product is a cologne called 4711, which still hails from Köln. Smoker’s Blend is a combination of this flavouring mixed with fermented tobacco. Bergamot is a hybrid of lemon and bitter orange – “bergamotto” in Italian from the Turkish “bey armudu” or “the Lord’s pear”. Refreshing, this slightly moist snuff is easy to take with no burn and medium levels of nicotine. It tastes like a nice cup of Earl Grey tea and warms the soul in a similar manner.
If you enjoy a fine Earl Grey tea the you will love this snuff. Wonderful bergamot aroma and flavour. Slightly dry in grind and texture so be careful when snorting.
wouldn't say that this is a coarse snuff. I find it to be a bit stronger SP style snuff. yes there is bergamot but not that much that it would dominate the snuffing experience. reminds me about Toques SP extra but I don't have that one now at hand to compare.
I'd say that despite all SP flavours tobacco still dominates nicely this S'nuff so maybe that's the reason why it's called smokers blend? I'm no smoker but for SP snuff there is no reason for me to not give it full points for satisfaction.
strong McCrystal style snuff. no too easy to take but satisfaction is quaranteed _3
Just the label itself caught my eye. The label is obviously different than other McChrystal’s offerings as the background is black and the letters S’nuff pop out in bold red. The label reminds me of the Grindhouse film posters of the 70’s. This was the first tin I tried out of my recent order and my favorite so far. The initial smell I got when I first cracked the tin was bergamot, straight heavy dose of bergamot with a rich tobacco aroma in the background. The tobacco is a rich brown and the grind is about a little less than medium. When you take a pinch its just that. You just sit back and enjoy the bergamot with peppery undertones. The bergamot aroma lasts quite a while and as it fades your just left with a rich tobacco flavor. Easy to take, nicotine kick is up there, being as this offering is a quit smoking snuff, not as fierce as Toque Quit though. I really like this snuff a lot and I will definitely get another tin on my next order. I keep returning to this tin, my wife even told me, “Just use a spoon to dump it in your nose, why don’t you.” Its really good!
Mildly flavored Bergamot. Somewhat coarse but soft. Very easy to take. Not oily or sticky at all so keeping clean is easy. Good for sharing with a beginner for an introduction to snuff. Not as strong as expected but I feel that may be a good thing as I can keep on using more. If you like this one you will like Tom Buck and other S.P. snuffs. The name is off putting as it relates to quitting smoking. Overall a good snuff to try.
McChrystal's S'Nuff is an excellent SP. Too bad for McChrystal's that it's marketed as a smoking cessation product instead of what it is. I tried it when I sampled a few of McChrystal's products. The only reason I ordered it was it's cheap and they weren't many of their products without menthol. I was pleasantly surprised when my nose experienced an SP that rivaled some of my other favorites like Toque Original. For a company that is known for their menthol snuff, they could be known for their other varieties, if they would drop this gimmicky "S'Nuff" name and packaging. I would recommend this to other SP lovers out there. The grind makes it a good beginner snuff too.
Once again I received my order from Mr. Snuff and what a JOY. I would like to comment That the shipping from your company is very FAST and everything is packed very well. Thank you. MY only problem is I DID NOT ORDER ENOUGH. McChrystals SMOKERS BLEND. LOOKS AS IF I WILL BE ORDERING AGAIN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR FAST SERVICE REWARDS POINTS SYSTEM AND QUALITY SNUFF.