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A pinch of the German glacier presents menthol and tobacco to the nostrils with the typical Poschl Funk behind it. The menthol here lacks any pronounced mintiness, as the menthol is front and center. If there are other "cooling agents", they are lost to me. The "funk" here is more akin to aged tobacco, whereas the "funk" in Alpina and JBR Red is a more pronounced distinction, almost a separate additive. The menthol and minor notes of Camphor and Eucalyptus create a nice mask for the minor burn of the Vitamin N. A little boost of energy in a nice and simple format.
This pinch of the glaciers' menthol and vitamin N does not come in guns blazing like JIP!. Instead, this agent is more of the "concealed carry" type. This means that there is an inherent ability to "get the party started," but not in an intrusive way. Easy to use all day long without a headache. The tobacco is consistent once the menthol and "funk" are down. Although this is not the most robust menthol, the blend is easy to take, sits in the nose well, and provides the needed Vitamin N with only minor drip.
This medium-coarse grind, coupled with moderate moisture and ample fluffiness, makes this an easy-to-use snuff. The moisture content is a smidgen drier than Alpina or JBR Red, but it is still more moist than traditional English snuffs like McChrystals. The tobacco appears as medium to dark brown, with occasional specks of a light tan, I imagine from processing the leaf's veins. Watch that wind, as the fluffy composition can catch the wind and send it flying. Stays in the nose and is not hard to sniff. Get your hands on a tin of this if you want to get into the Poschl's family of products and are already a menthol friend.