It's been a bit since I've done a review on LD, so I figured it was time to write up a brand new article about these quality budget offerings from Nordic Snus AB in Sweden! Also, since I last reviewed it, there's been a few changes. One, they've dropped the hinged catch lid and switched to a regular catch lid. In terms of the portions, they've switched to a new, softer portion material. I've been a fan of LD since 2009 and have found it to be probably the best budget snus on the market. I think their quote on their
website says it best: "
Anyone can make a cheap snus, the art is to make a really good snus at a really good price". Yes, LD is a cheaper product, but it's one that I've always said has a premium taste at a value price. This one has the familiar, traditional bergamot taste that you'd find in a General, for example. In this review we'll be talking about the regular strength LD - in white and in original portion!
Flavor: "Anyone can make a cheap snus, the art is to make a really good snus at a really good price".
Can Contents: 18g, 20 portions, 0.9g each
Nicotine Strength: 10mg/g, 9mg/portion
When you open the can, a present, tart smell of bergamot greets you balanced out with a present, robust base tobacco. It's not as spicy or peppery in the aroma as General, by comparison. The portions are nice and plump, soft in the lip, and they come with a great moisture amount, a steady drip, and a quick flavor release. In the taste, it's very much that traditional flavor profile. The flavor of bergamot is present in the mix, and comes through in a tart way. The tobacco base is rich, and balanced out quite well with the bergamot flavor. I don't notice a lot of salt, nor do I notice a lot of pepper in the flavor. The strength feels to be about the regular level, and the flavor lasts about 45 minutes, on average.
LD White Portion
Flavor: "Anyone can make a cheap snus, the art is to make a really good snus at a really good price".
Can Contents: 16g, 20 portions, 0.8g each
Nicotine Strength: 10mg/g, 8mg/portion
This one is milder than the original portion version. In the aroma, the bergamot is pretty mild, and balanced out by a mellow tobacco base. I notice a difference in the pouch material more with this one than the original portion version. The portion material is quite soft, and feels great under the lip. The flavor is milder than you'll get with the original portion version. The bergamot flavor is there, but more mellowed out than in the original portion version. The tobacco base is detectable, and well balanced with the bergamot, however it is a more gentle tobacco base. Like with the original, though, I don't notice a peppery or spicy taste with this one. In terms of strength, it feels about the regular mark. The flavor hangs out for about an hour, sometimes a little more.
Rating and Final Thoughts
While I prefer the
Stark version of LD more, this one rated at the exact same as that one. Mainly because the other one was higher in flavor, but this regular strength version rated higher due to strength. I prefer regular strength products personally, so while it took a drop in flavor, it hit a rise in nicotine strength. The original portion version of this one rated at 4.17/5, and the white portion version rated at 4/5. I'm a big LD fan boy, and to me I consider it to be the second best traditional flavored snus right after General. If you want a budget snus with a premium taste, this is definitely one to check out!
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