Review Updated: 21 July 2022
About a year 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 Mint X-Stark! The
flavor description on this one says, "
a refreshing mint character rounded off with a taste of tobacco". 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, the aroma that greets you is a smooth, mellow, balanced smell of peppermint, a mild sweetness, and a tiny menthol hint. Those these portions aren’t a full gram, they still feel very plump and fill out the lip nicely. One one the things I've always liked about AG Snus products is how fat the portions are. They also come with a light cooling presence under the lip, as well. The taste is a gentle, lightly sweet taste of peppermint. It's fresh, mellow, and gentle. The sweetness isn't too overdone, nor is the peppermint too in your face. I can also taste the tobacco base, though it is quite mild. But, a nice addition to the flavor profile! The nicotine strength, though called an X-Stark (extra stark), feels to be about the strong level, and has a nice nicotine delivery that won't knock your teeth out. The flavor on this one lasts about an hour, as well. Sometimes, a little bit longer, almost to the hour and fifteen minute mark.
Rating and Final Thoughts
There are a LOT of mint products on the market. With snus, and nicotine pouches. But of all the mint snus products out there, this is one of my personal favorites, and one I keep in my personal rotation. I rated it at 3.5/5. That may sound low, but it is higher than most mint product ratings I've done before. I love the large, plump pouches, the fresh flavor, and the cooling presence in the lip. It is a well rounded, enjoyable experience!
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