Recently I announced that Snubie.com is getting back to basics - and that means more tobacco content. I've had some requests to review American moist snuff/dipping tobacco, and as a tobacco enthusiast I figured what the heck, why not. I'm a snus guy, don't get me wrong. But I do enjoy all things tobacco! I still believe snus to be the best harm reduced option for smokeless tobacco enjoyment/smoking cessation. But these products are a fun break from time to time. Skoal is pretty popular, having around 15% of the US market, making it the #2 dip brand. The name is a derivative of "Skål", which is a Scandinavian toast. It's fitting, because dip actually evolved out of Swedish immigrants bringing Swedish Snus to the US in the 1800's. Skoal is a newer one, introduced in 1934. This one, like other Skoal products, contains 100% American tobacco.
Product Details
Flavor Description: "Some times call for a pinch of this peach tobacco blend, like on the back nine or with a line in the lake."
Can Contents: 1.2oz / 34.02g
Nicotine Strength: Source put it between 12.7-13.4mg/g.
Usage
Of course, American moist snuff is a fermented product. This means that you'll need to spit your saliva. Traditionally, it is put in the lower lip. However, as a snuser, I don't use it the regular way. I take a pinch (without packing the can), and throw it in my upper lip. That means less salivary gland contact and less spit. Basically, I use it like regular lös snus.
When you open the can, a nice juicy aroma of peach greets you. It's lightly sweet, and pretty fresh smelling. The tobacco base is mild, and earthy, and it has hints of smoke and wood behind it. The tobacco itself is moderately moist, and packs pretty easily in the lip. The flavor has a pretty quick build-up, as well. In the flavor, it's quite nice. It's a shame I'm reviewing this in the fall, because I bet it would be great in the summer. The peach taste is the most present part of this one. It's present, lightly sweet, and bright. The tobacco taste is no slouch; sitting in the background you'll find an earthy, well rounded tobacco base. The flavor kicks around for about 40-45 minutes. In terms of the strength, it feels about regular, or comparable to other dip products on the market.
Rating and Final Thoughts
One thing I like about American dip is the peach flavor. We've had like, one
Peach Snus and it was several years ago. It's just not a common flavor we get in the world of snus. But, in the world of dip, there's quite a lot of peach flavored products. I rated this one at 3.32/5. While not something I could use all the time, it's definitely something I could see myself using in the summertime!
Disclaimer: I'm still a snus guy. If you're looking to switch from smoking to a safer form of smokeless tobacco, I still encourage Swedish Snus being that option. In my opinion, Swedish Snus is the most enjoyable, safest oral smokeless tobacco product available. Dip is a fun excursion from time to time, but I still encourage snus usage over dip usage. If you want to learn more about Swedish Snus, you can check out our Snus FAQ here, or this informative video about snus, here.
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