Just received a tin of this snuff with my recent order and this one is one of the best. Would put it right up there with F&T Patchouli as far as originality goes. Has a fresh Pine scent with a very light IMO Menthol background. Very refreshing and just a wonderful snuff, This is one I will do my best to never be without it is that good.

Light brown tobacco finely ground with distinctive pine essence. Moderately mentholated. The base has a hay like smell that tends to penetrate the initial pine hit. The flavour might be more stable if it was in a Kendall Brown base with a little more pine, but this depends on whether you prefer a dark or light tobacco.

I've been looking for this snuff for months after trying it at a whisky tasting event. The pine aromas I experienced back then really struck me as something wonderful, if not aromatherapeutic. Having brought back a small sample, I had my mates try it out and all agreed it was splendidly made and unmistakably coniferous.

After having been told that the Christmas Pinch was without a doubt what I had brought back as a sample, I bought some here but I couldn't get past the fact that it was more menthol than pine, and thus a completely different experience. When this snuff is taken fresh out of the tin, the menthol is, in my opinion, too strong. I was almost convinced that this was not the same as the sample I had brought back. However, having set some aside in an accidentally-left-open crush box for a few days, it eventually settled and I was amazed how it turned out to be what I needed. It is much more balanced, even letting the tobacco notes resurface.

There is a possibility that there are different batches of varying quality, and I may have stumbled on one that was different than the others. But after all is said and done, after leaving it "decanted" for a day, this ends up being better than the De Kralingse A/P or Bernard Fichtennadel. The medium fine grind inhales well without accumulation in the throat or back drip. It's easy on the nose with a slight burn and conjures a wonderful pine forest olfactory memory. This is excellent for those who prefer a dryer snuff.

This is one of the most unique, delicious scented
snuffs I have ever had the pleasure of sniffing. Piney, menthol-y, something else I can't put my finger on... Moist and fluffy, yellowish-brown base. This snuff has character and class, and is not just good at Christmas, but any time you want a refreshing, satisfying treat. I hope they make it all year long, and put it on their permanent list.
This will be enjoyed by anyone who loves the smell of a pine forest, and wants to envisage the alpine region simply by taking a pinch!

As the other reviews noted, this snuff is the essence of Yuletide scents, especially pine or fir needles, with eucalyptus in second place. Fresh, fluffy goodness all around on an excellent base tobacco, medium fine grind, easy to pinch after delicious pinch. Another top notch winner from the craftsmen at S. Gawith & Co.