The General G.3 brand originally launched in 2014, and was a pretty big deal at the time. General 3 was said to be the next big innovation in General Snus. First came the original General Loose in 1866. Then came the portion snus format in 1977. And now, Generation 3 (G3) by General in 2014. The main focal points was that this was to be a perfect snus - Extra Strong, Slim Fit, Long Lasting, Soft Fit, Minimal Drip. All these were results of a Norwegian focus group that pinpointed what snusers were looking for. And from those developments came the Generation 3 (G3) line by Swedish Match. The flavor description for this one says, "Strong and spicy tobacco character with hints of bergamot and hardwood, as well as a hint of tea and leather". Each can weighs 21.6 grams and has 24 portions, for 0.9g each. The nicotine content is 20mg/g (2.0%), or 18mg/portion.
I was quite fond of General Long Extra Strong before it was discontinued; it was in my rotation for about 2 years and it's a product that I know very, very well. When you open the can, it has a rich, beautiful aroma. There's a rich, dark aroma of tobacco. There's a present aroma of bergamot, along with a touch of pepper in the background. The portions are slim, moist, and soft. They also have a great feel in the lip. The flavor of this one is that classic General taste. Bergamot greets you in the front, along with a dark tobacco behind it. It's earthy in nature, with a touch of pepper in the background. In terms of strength, it has quite a kick. This one feels firmly at the extra strong level. The flavor, on average, lasts about 45-50 minutes.
Rating and Final Thoughts
This is a great, great snus. The G3 line is one of the best presentations of General in the portion format. I rated this one at 4.17/5. Honestly, it's a little too strong for me. But, I think people who like traditional snus and want a stronger kick will enjoy this one. For me. I like the less strong one more, but this one is still a solid offering! It's got a great taste, beautiful portions, and a pretty slick can design.
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