Samuel Gawith - Pinewood Ice

Very unique. I'll be back for more.

Samuel Gawith - Pinewood Ice

Initial pinch notes remind me of a fresh morning at the ski resort. Subtle hints of forest and a cool breeze. Post-snuff, there is a lingering scent of an old wooden chest or the woods after a good rain. Love this stuff. It's not too in your face and has a nice evolution

There are not alot of snuffs out there, that remind me on walking in the Forest. This is one of them. The other is Bernards F which stands for Fichtennadel (Spruce Needles). In my opinion this is an every day snuff. Very balanced menthol and you just get the feeling that your walking in a pine forest.

It a descent pine mentholated snuff. I can take it all day. It is dry so be careful how you take it or could end up in the back of your throat. It is not too sweet and a little dry. Overall, not too bad!

As other reviewers have said, the grind and moisture is great, except it's very non confrontational on the menthol and pine. Actually right on the inhale, you get the earthy tobacco upfront more so than the pine or menthol. The scent definitely lingers around, Nicotine wise, I think it's on the lower side as well. It's very hard to beat Bernard's Original.

I think if someone is sensitive to menthols, and they want to like menthols, give this a gander.

Good snuff, good grind, good moisture. Not a lot of ice and the pine is, a tick more than subtle.

The fireplace is cracking got my feet up my German Shepherd is resting below my feet and I get a pinch of Pinewood Ice. Now the evening is complete. Don't overlook this one its a staple in the collection.

This snuff is complex in its subtlety. You get this great pine flavor up front, and the menthol hits after while the pine still lingers. The aroma reminds me of summer camp. It’s great.

And I’m not sure, but the nicotine content seems to be fairly high. I love it.

I was used to Samuel gawith pipe tobacco which is very top notch and complex, so was expecting something similar and was not disappointed. I had purchased three different snuffs to try. Only downside with this one was the lid on the tin was vacuumed sealed and took a screw driver to pry it open, but was worth it. It’s a complex aroma with a touch of menthol, some woody and spice notes. The best surprise was after trying indoors. I went outside on a cool day and the aromas seemed to increase with a cherry smell , along with the refreshing menthol feeling. It’s has a nice fine texture and was surprised at the size of the tin. Will be buying more when needed.

This is the snuff I break out when I'm with the Chapter. Everyone appreciated the pine scent and the level of menthol.
I use it all year.

Really a christmas pinch. At the beginning it would taste like menthol, but the pine scent stays inside. Smooth, relaxing and fresh. Great forest to walk. A little resemblance with Dr. Verey's Plus.

Got my snuff package today and this tin of Gawith Pine Ice snuff. Not bad at all think they should add some pine wood, pine sap flavor and maybe cedar wood flavor too it! Dont know what grows between a pine tree and a cedar tree maybe take a walk and find out add a couple more flavors! Pine ice is a good deal for 4 bucks! Has some menthol flavor to it!

I had once tried nasal snuff in the 1990s as a teen and was not a fan, can't recall what brand, bought at tobacconist in the US. Part of the problem may have been snorting it like a different powder...

I love S.G. pipe tobacco, and lately realized that they make snuff as well. Ordered this, Dr. Verey Plus and Kendall brown on a lark. When the tin came in I thought "this is a lot, it will last for years." Now I realize I should have ordered 10! The flavour (smell?) is incredible. The pine/menthol sounded odd but it is perfect. A hint of cedar or sandalwood in the back? I think I read that, but it is complex and stimulating as well as refreshing. I feel a bit worried that my coworkers think I have begun using drugs, but I can't put it away for long. Dr. Vereys is good too and seems similar but this one is just more... balanced.

Upon opening the tin there's a very strong smell of pine, specifically holiday pine incense. It's wonderful. Then come notes of slight earthiness that play with the piney notes. There's also olfactory notes of high quality leather. That subdued, pleasant smell of Thomasville leather couches. Some spices, maybe nutmeg in the background. This is refreshing, due to a mentholated quality that isn't extremely powerful, but helps to open your nose to the piney forest profile. Nice cold winter air, breathe it deep and smell that rich evergreen forest. 5 stars.

The only thing I was a little sad about was the tin didn’t have the picture. But that doesn’t matter to the quality of this snuff. It is amazing with a natural pine smell!

Just received a tin of this snuff with my recent order and this one is one of the best. Would put it right up there with F&T Patchouli as far as originality goes. Has a fresh Pine scent with a very light IMO Menthol background. Very refreshing and just a wonderful snuff, This is one I will do my best to never be without it is that good.

Light brown tobacco finely ground with distinctive pine essence. Moderately mentholated. The base has a hay like smell that tends to penetrate the initial pine hit. The flavour might be more stable if it was in a Kendall Brown base with a little more pine, but this depends on whether you prefer a dark or light tobacco.

I've been looking for this snuff for months after trying it at a whisky tasting event. The pine aromas I experienced back then really struck me as something wonderful, if not aromatherapeutic. Having brought back a small sample, I had my mates try it out and all agreed it was splendidly made and unmistakably coniferous.

After having been told that the Christmas Pinch was without a doubt what I had brought back as a sample, I bought some here but I couldn't get past the fact that it was more menthol than pine, and thus a completely different experience. When this snuff is taken fresh out of the tin, the menthol is, in my opinion, too strong. I was almost convinced that this was not the same as the sample I had brought back. However, having set some aside in an accidentally-left-open crush box for a few days, it eventually settled and I was amazed how it turned out to be what I needed. It is much more balanced, even letting the tobacco notes resurface.

There is a possibility that there are different batches of varying quality, and I may have stumbled on one that was different than the others. But after all is said and done, after leaving it "decanted" for a day, this ends up being better than the De Kralingse A/P or Bernard Fichtennadel. The medium fine grind inhales well without accumulation in the throat or back drip. It's easy on the nose with a slight burn and conjures a wonderful pine forest olfactory memory. This is excellent for those who prefer a dryer snuff.

This is one of the most unique, delicious scented
snuffs I have ever had the pleasure of sniffing. Piney, menthol-y, something else I can't put my finger on... Moist and fluffy, yellowish-brown base. This snuff has character and class, and is not just good at Christmas, but any time you want a refreshing, satisfying treat. I hope they make it all year long, and put it on their permanent list.
This will be enjoyed by anyone who loves the smell of a pine forest, and wants to envisage the alpine region simply by taking a pinch!

As the other reviews noted, this snuff is the essence of Yuletide scents, especially pine or fir needles, with eucalyptus in second place. Fresh, fluffy goodness all around on an excellent base tobacco, medium fine grind, easy to pinch after delicious pinch. Another top notch winner from the craftsmen at S. Gawith & Co.

I like to be surprised and this last minute add into my order was perfect. When I opened the tin, my wife walked by and said she smelled Christmas trees. The menthol is light and just enough to open up for the scent of the forest. No burn at all! Yummy.

Silky to the touch and the moisture just perfect, this snuff from SG is sublime. The menthol is the forward note closely followed by pine needles and a very welcome companion of eucalyptus. Christmas Pinch is very easy to take with no burn, but rather a cooling, refreshing sensation with no back drip minutes after. There is a little forward drip but think of it as a running nose on a cold winter day, which will be easy as the festive scent will put anyone in the Christmas spirit. Excellent from Samuel Gawith.