This is the first Sir Walter Scott’s border snuff I’ve had. At first opening the can (mine came in a canister, maybe not every one I’m not sure), the aroma was strong and fresh. The smell reminded me of grains. Very rich.The grind is medium with a few lighter, slightly larger pieces. Seems almost like it’s saturated…gives you a boozy feeling later on. Must be careful. Like an imperial beer. I took it often and what got me was the spiciness of this stuff. A few drip moments were almost unbearable. Anyhow, I enjoyed it nonetheless. Very natural.
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Its aroma is great but Im not going to be paying a premium on a snuff that gets mold after owning the tin for like 3 months, I have too big of a snuff collection to burn through a tin quickly these days. This snuff is not mold resistant like other snuffs are and you will waste your money if you dont burn through the tin immediately.
It took me a while to write this review because it took me a while to fully appreciate everything this blend offers.
First impression was that it seemed dry, was quite coarse, has a very good, deep and earthy tobacco smell with hints of dark fruit. Smells similar to a good brown rope tobacco, likely owing to the kentucky leaf. Has a hellacious backdrip burn. The texture almost made me wonder if it was meant to be dipped rather than snuffed.
After using it for a while, wow! The nic hit was quite satisfying from the start, but it took a little while for my nose to puck up on all the subtle hints of plum and earth and other indescribable scents that are wonderful and blend perfectly. The moisture is just right even though it seems dry. The grind is coarse but it seems to make the absorption slower and thus the scent develops over time rather than right away. Backdrip still burns like hell.
If i could only have one blend for the rest of my life, this would be it.
One of the better, if not the best rapee, which I hane to deal with, what make her one of the best two snuffs from Sir Walter Scott's.
I'm from Finland so My experinces from snuff is little . But this snuff is amazing Flavor keep it going for a long time Only problem is to like it too much and keep on it ! But i do recommended this one dearly everrybody snuff beginners! Love this one! Maybe the next one is Latakia flavor for me !
A really good one ! Just like old whiskeys with a scent of a old wine barrel Like an old leather Flavor that will last depinding how much you take it ! I like it a wery much as you keep it freh as I bought it in a bigger gans fresh! I do recommended indeed for those who want natural flavor and search Sir Walters snuff !
A truly magical offering from SWS! This is not an all day snuff?she is a dark and mysterious beauty who only reveals herself to those who deeply contemplate her sensual delights.
The overwhelming scent from the tin is one of saltwater, with subtle notes of smoke and leather. Once in the nose, however, these initial aromas develop into a long-lasting masterpiece of olfactory bliss.
Personally, I am transported to a comfortable chair beside a fireplace in a library full of rare books: where aromas of old parchment, leather-bound first editions, and burning wood entrance the mind and captivate the senses.
Being a fan of smokey tastes and aromas I'm quite fond of this snuff, for its principle accord is one of smokiness,but in a gourmand fashion, not like a campfire, but rather like a smoked meat or cheese. The complexity of the overall flavour lends itself to description by comparison. Aged Border Rapee behaves like a combination of Rosinski Uckermarker and SG Black Rappee, but with slightly more nicotine than either of the aforementioned snuffs.
My new favorite. A wonderful, rich snuff. Smoky like an Islay scotch, leathery. Now I am very interested in trying the rest of Sir Walter Scott's snuffs.
Full disclosure: I have a mental disorder - I'm crazy about SWS snuffs. I find snuff descriptions lacking most of the time. Usually inadequate. But describing a taste/smell experience is tough. Writing about snuff is like dancing about food. Still, you have to say something. So I didn;'t care what they wrote really. I thought I'd give Aged Border Rapee a shot.
I cracked this tin and was a bit surprised to see a snuff as dark as espresso grinds inside. It looks intriguing. The tin aroma has the natural sweetness of a tobacco like cavendish perhaps. There something in the background that brings to mind a slight scotch whiskey whiff. A light sweetness aroma. Not wasting any time I dipped in and filled the boxcar.
It hits you right away. This is an elegant and properly built snuff. Moist as many SWS are. Good nic hit right away. Make that a strong nic hit--more than other SWS blends. So be careful. The tobacco taste come thru right away. Very pleasant, earthy, smokey, woodsy - but with a delicate touch. Its hard to isolate other flavorings but there's something there. The salt ingredient makes it slightly reminiscent of Thrice Brewed but I'd say Rapee is better by far. I am not a big fan of the pure tobacco toasts but Rapee puts the tobacco forward in a delicious way. Nice boost of energy from this snuff. Its intoxicating. And elegant and complex in a way that I am not able to describe well.
The Greeks had a word for it but mine is fantastic. Aged Border Rapee is a wonderful addition to the SWS line. A new favorite for me as soon as I gently snuffed the first taste. Trying this one is not optional, it's mandatory.
When I first tried this snuff, a smile crept on my face. Dark, moist, medium grind with slight taste of a toasted tobacco. The fire cure really shines out. I did not care for Abraxas' Fire Cure Cerise...but I really love this. It warms your nostrils gently with just a smidge of sweetness balanced by an awesome brine of the sea salt used for curing. I have been snuffing this all day. I think this will be a love it or hate it snuff. For me, I love it. If you are a fan of plainer snuffs, this will suprise you. If you like F&T's Santo Domingo or SWS's Mull of Oa, you will surely want to add this in your rotation!
This is an interesting snuff to say the least! It's dark and somewhat course that takes to the nose easily. It has what I can only describe as a barnyard/stable smell to it. Not bad, but very pronounced. I opened the can, so I'll revisit this snuff later to see if it mellows which I'm sure it will.
The only thing I don't care for is putting the can in the fridge after opening. I'm sure you can take out a days worth without worry, but leaving the can in the fridge is a pain if you run out during the day.
A real smoky little number, very woody scent,very easy to take and moreish very reminiscent of gotard latakia. most definitely worth the price and plenty of vitamin N.
As I've stated in a previous post, I am very new to snuff.. 2nd day :) and loving it.
I tried to start the day with this and failed lol sniffed it way to high, I thought since it looked heavy that I could sniff it strong but it went way to far back and burned like the dickens lol. I cleaned my nose out and did a pinch of something lighter to start my day. I revisited it this afternoon, this is amazing snuff, sooo good , sooo easy to take. I sniffed it much more carefully and when it settled where it belonged it was definitely euphoria. This snuff is a bit pricey as far as snuff goes but definitely worth every penny!!! Thank You Mr.Snuff for the outstanding service and super fast shipping!