Review Updated: 27 February 2023
About a year or so ago, AG Snus was
acquired by Phillip Morris International. I was waiting to do new reviews of Kapten products to see if PMI would keep them in production, but they recently relaunched with a new design, so it appears the Kapten brand will continue after the PMI acquisition. Kapten originally launched in 2015, produced by AG Snus in Denmark, which has four generations of snus production going all the way back to 1864. According to a price comparison on Snusbolaget, Kapten is the most value-conscious brand on the market, priced below other budget brands such as LD, Granit, and Knox. Today, we're checking out
Kapten Salmiak X-Stark Vit (White) Portion! The
flavor description for this one says, "
an earthy tobacco character with a hint of salty licorice". Each can weighs 18 grams, and has 20 portions, for 0.9g each. The nicotine content is 15mg/g (1.5%), or 13.5mg/portion.
When you open the can, you'll notice a present black licorice smell greeting you. It's lightly sweet, in nature. The pouches are quite nice; I've long been a fan of AG Snus white portions. They're only 0.9g each, but feel as plump as a full 1g pouch. They're semi-moist, soft, and comfortable under the lip. The flavor is a smooth, but mellow taste of black licorice. The tobacco base is mild, and stays in the background. It's semi-sweet in nature, but not too overbearingly so. In the nicotine strength, this one, though called "X-Stark", to actually be at the strong/stark level. In the flavor longevity, I find it hangs around for about an hour, sometimes up to an hour and fifteen minutes.
Rating and Final Thoughts
I've long been a fan of this one. It's a pretty tasty product. From the super plump white portions, to the salmiak flavor profile, it's a very well rounded snus. And, for the price, it's one of the best bang-for-your-buck products on the market. I rated it at 3.5/5. For me, it's not an all day every day snus, but it is one that I find I do get a craving for from time to time!
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BuySnus.com has it as well (just got a couple of cans in an order from them).
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