Expert Review★★★★★ Click to read Tap to read
I've found Dr. Rumney's Green to be a reliable choice during long stretches of work or as a mid-morning reset.
Dr. Rumney's Green comes out of the tin with a bold note of anise that hits the nose first, cool, sharp, and unmistakably medicinal. But behind that, there's more at play: as the scent settles, floral traces begin to stir, soft rose, maybe a touch of bergamot, before the tobacco base finally anchors everything with a steady, earthy finish. The medicated nature here is quieter than something like JIP!, but with less blast and more nuance; eucalyptus and camphor are present, but they don't announce themselves loudly, they hum in the background, supporting the anise without crowding it. What you get instead is a blend that feels composed, structured around liquorice-like sharpness with just enough aromatic lift to keep the profile dancing on the nose. As you go in for a second or third pinch, the floral notes come into better focus; they don't overwhelm, they hover just behind the dominant anise, adding dimension without turning the blend into a perfume. The tobacco itself is light brown, leaning hearty and refined, rounding things out with a touch of tobacco. The grind is medium-fine, a hair coarser than an English snuff, and the old-world flavours of anise and liquorice, when added to a strong mentholated background, can make this snuff overpower the nose if not handled with care.
The moisture content is moderate, with the tap tin slightly drier than I would expect. This snuff leans to the high end of nicotine with some nose burn; the menthol and other agents help mask the burn, and there is a hearty amount of Vitamin N. The medicated notes help mitigate burn, which in turn allows for larger doses, which, for me, lead to more nicotine intake due to how easy this snuff was to use.
It's a medicated snuff with more depth than an overwhelming menthol blast. If you've ever appreciated anise-forward blends and want something hearty yet balanced, this one deserves a spot in your rotation.
If you don't like Licorice/Anise then you can stop reading because Dr. Rumney's Green is loaded with it.
There is A LOT to unpack with this snuff... The grind is very fine and has a silky smooth almost velvet like consistency. Moisture is medium. I have to say the grind and moisture are about as perfect as you can get. Extremely easy to take and it feels so soft and smooth in the nose. Nicotine content is medium-high.
This snuff has a very medicinal quality to, and is packed with the wide variety of essential oils and botanical scents. I've sampled other snuffs that attempt to blend too many scents into one product and the end result is awful, so you would think with so many things going on that this would be gross, but somehow they've managed to make all of these botanicals blend together harmoniously... However, don't be mistaken... this is first a foremost an anise flavored product. Upon your first sniff the anise seed scent hits your nose with a massive punch of licorice. it has a slight burn to it and just the right amount of menthol and eucalyptus. The menthol instantly clears the nose but is not overpowering and it doesn't leave a long lasting burn, but rather fades within 3-5 minutes leaving you with a lingering aniseed scent that soon gives way to a forest of other botanicals... Scents of bitter orange (neroli or bergamot) blend perfectly with floral notes of Rose and Lavender. Normally I hate floral scented snuffs since they so often smell artificial, but rather than the aroma of carpet cleaner this snuff reveals the fragrance of beautiful and natural smelling essential oils. The complexity of this snuff is seriously impressive and while not a daily use snuff for me, when I do find myself reaching for its very hard to put it down once I've had a sniff. The perfect complement for a relaxing day.
I don't know if Dr. Rumney was ever a real person, but hats off to whoever perfected this thoughtful recipe.
-- One additional note to make: after having this tin open for a month, the pungency of the licorice and menthol have mellowed out enough to reveal more of the floral and SP type aromas.
This is a great aniseed snuff. It may very well be my favorite of the Dr. Rumney's offerings. Expect a fairly moist, moderately mentholated snuff with a high nicotine content. A gorgeous, complex blend of aniseed, eucalyptus, camphor, lavender, bergamot, rose, and menthol springs from a rich, mellow bed of earthy, woody, and chocolaty tobacco on each sniff, lingering in the nose for a substantial amount of time. Try it if you are looking for a very refined snuff with a lot to dig into on each toot.
maybe mr snuff is not the right company to order from very disappointed in them.
I don't know if I agree with the description of "balanced" for this snuff. The other florals may compliment the flavour but all I really get out of it is anise or licorice and menthol. It smells like a shot of Ouzo or Sambuca with a dollop of menthol. I first ordered this because it was the only snuff in stock with lavender (I love toque lavender) and didn't get what I was hoping for but still fell in love. I would highly recommend.
During the canicule, on a hot summer’s day in l’Occitanie or Provence, Sunday lunch is served outdoors under the cover of shade often provided by olive trees. As the meats are being grilled and the table prepared one has recourse to a Ricard diluted milky white with fresh spring water. Dr. Rumney’s Green is that refreshing pastis, under the guise of snuff. Its mixture of aniseed, licorice root, lavender, rose, eucalyptus and menthol combined with a high nicotine hit prepares the palate for the communal meal to be shared by family and friends.
The predominant note here is anise. Imagine old fashioned aniseseed balls from a sweets shop. Fresh, new package just as you open it. That's how delicious this snuff is. Some touches of camphor and only a slight hint of eucalyptus ensure that this is not a "one-hit wonder" scent wise. A bit of earthiness compliments the anise. I had this first thing yesterday morning. It's wonderful to start the day with and it's great for evening relaxation. 5 stars.
NOT "ani extra," I tried this with it side by side. Dr. Rumney's green, to my nose, has a sharper aniseed, higher nicotine, and longer lasting menthol. I did not smell the florals as much as I thought, considering the description, and I really enjoy this one. I think Wilson's ani extra is a lighter version of this, more suited to all day use, while green could still fit that bill, it is more of a heavier version. If you like either, try them both! I enjoy licorice, anise and aniseed snuffs a lot. This is one of the best ones I have tried.
Can we say licorice"It has a nice flavor if Your into licorice.I wasn't into it but now find myself going to it a least once a day.At first it hits hard with a med to light black licocorice that fill's the sense's that linger's but fades rather quickly leaving a slight mentholated after effect that clear the nasals.You can do big pinch's too!without it slamming the back of your throat.And there's little to no drip.it's not bad not bad at all.