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Mulled magic sets the tone with bold notes of clove, cinnamon, and allspice. This snuff gives off heavy fall vibes, and the clove dominates. The mixture is enjoyable but only in the smallest of pinches. The snuff's quality is not in question, but if your nose can not handle a strong spiced note, then this may not be for you.
This Medium-Fine grind and base fluffiness make this snuff easy to use. The snuff can easily be pinched or taken from the anatomical snuff box. The semi-fine nature of this snuff, along with nearly the whole line of McChrystals, will withstand a modest breeze but not much more. Brown, not light, not dark, just brown. The moisture content is moderate, with minor clumping in the tin. The snuff is in line with McChrystals' family of snuffs, which are all about the same moisture with only modest differences. Small pinches of this limit the amount of Vitamin N you can realistically take at once, and the levels are in line with most of McChrystals' family of snuffs. The moisture level, grind, and cut of this snuff, when combined with the very strong spiced clove mixture, can be harsh if snuffed too deeply into the nose. The sharp scents can cause a coughing fit more easily than other snuffs. Small sniffs go a long way.
This snuff blends well with GLACIER, as the clove bite can be balanced by the cool menthol, which complements it. If this were just a tad bit gentler on the nose, or added some base citrus, it would be a definite addition to any lineup anytime, but alas, we are not there. This snuff brings to mind fond memories of Thanksgiving and Christmas, when Mom would put on a pot of potpourri to spruce up the scent of the whole home. Along with your favourite Oktoberfest beer, this snuff can earn a spot in your holiday rotation. Handled with care, it's a holiday tradition in a tin.
Great flavor
Every morning with my coffee
The long lasting clove flavor is so pleasant. I really love it. I’m still a beginner but feel this will be one of my “go too” snuffs for a long time.
Clove fans here’s your choice! It’s a very nice pinch
This is my fall time go to for festive cheer. The aroma does last. Which is nice but it can get a little one dimensional. That isn’t a bad thing just how I perceive it. Really worth a shot if you want something different from menthol snuffs.
The cloves are the star of the show here but there is also an undertone of fresh cut firewood and classic leather. This snuff reminds me of Saturday afternoon in the fall, when the sun is shining bright through the windows while the wind outside swirls the fallen leaves. This one would be a great evening fireside snuff while enjoying an Octoberfest brew or hot cider while you ease back into your favorite leather chair.
As you wander through the back alleys of the Christmas Market, Black Peter lurks in the shadows; awaiting to collect his bill for your litany of sins. As Krampus whips you with his bundled birch rods, you acquiesce to the epiphany that you are really quite rotten the kid. Like skinny dipping with electric eels, you move from burn to rapture from the tobacco laced cloves your nostrils ingest. Mulled Magic is euphoric and invites you to kneel in front of the alter on which the Ram’s Head is placed.
If you're clicking the add to cart button right now you must REALLY like cloves. This snuff will do nothing more than give you the clove you're after. Medium grind... a little more moist than medium... makes it a very easy snuff to take. Other reviews have mentioned insane nose burn with this snuff but I haven't really gotten that. The best way I can think of to describe it is that this is the nasal snuff equivalent to Djarum Clove smokes...... the Djarums won't really satisfy that vitamin N craving and neither will this snuff. But if you're after a pleasant clove smell that sticks with you for a solid 20-30 minutes this is for you.
I ordered this snuff a while ago and didn't get that into it until winter. It is a great winter snuff since the clove really burns your nose and wakes you up in the cold winter air. The grind is quite fine and it feels smooth in the nose despite the strong burning sensation I've grown to love. The color is a nice medium brown. If there's any flavor in there besides clove I can't detect it since it is very powerful clove flavor. If you've ever had clove gum and thought it was too sweet and not spicy enough I can highly recommend this snuff. It is the snuff equivalent of atomic fireballs. The nicotine is moderate though the burn might make you think otherwise.
actually I have made my own clove snuff using just my hands a hardwood mortar clove and a good quality tobacco (n. rustica). in that creation of mine cloves aroma was perhaps a bit fresher but that wild tobacco just was too much. .
in this beautifully light brown snuff clove sneaks in slowly leaving aromatic bliss in your nose. have to say that this is quite peppery as well and totally dominated by clove so after snuffing you might just feel like you had some really nice herbal remedy istead of taking tobacco product.
it is not easy snuff to take. not at all! but if you feel anxious to get some clove flavoured tobacco and you chooce this you do not regret!
clove is fierce so small tin is sufficient for me.
As mentioned in previous reviews, in your face cloves! I love cloves so this was good for me, especially trough out the winter. It has a very "warming effect" to be sure. Don't mess with this if you don't like clove. I love clove, but, this for me is only an occasional sniff, it goes real well with a fine glass of whiskey, or a mug of hot cider, or hot cider and whisky!
If you like cloves you WILL LOVE THIS. It is VERY clovey and very easy to take with no sneeze factor. Slightly sweet and I detect some spice other than clove, maybe cinnamon, but the cloves are definitely in the spot-light. Pretty good especially for the Holidays!
I will state that you must MUST like clove to enjoy this. The smell/flavor pulls no punches and delivers just what it says. When I smoked, I enjoyed Djarum very much. This product is comparable to holding the stick under your nose (maybe in your nose) for an extended period of time.
Now this is not to imply that the snuff is overbearing... but it is bold. The flavor is consistent and long lasting, powerful and elegant. I found it impossible to be incognito with this one, as the scent travels to those around you as well.
I did not get any tobacco scent/taste, and must be in the mood to take this spicey snuff, but when I am, it delivers exactly what is promised.
The name says it all: CLOVE. That what it is. That's what will be. That's what it was. Clove, clove, clovety, clove. This is the cloviest thing to happen since cloves came to clove town. In all seriousness, this is a bold, powerful snuff not to be taken lightly. This stuff will make your face do whacky, Tex Avery stuff. Don't misunderstand me, this is a great snuff. But it is intrusive and the smell permeates everything around you. If you don't LOVE clove flavor, don't even look at this, don't make eye contact with it. I like this because I miss clove cigarettes. I give this a thumbs up.
This is really only the third variety of nasal snuff I have tried (the others being Poschl Ozona Spearmint and Cherry). What a great snuff. In my younger days, I used to love smoking clove cigarettes, especially Djarum Blacks. Now that certain legislations have been passed in NC, clove cigarettes are only available as little cigars, which are quite terrible in my opinion.
This is not for the faint of heart. It is a fine easy snuff to use, but the spice of the clove is rather intense. That being said, once the heat has burned off the cloves, the rich tobacco scent stays with you for a while. The natural tobacco scent is pleasant and sweet.
Considering this is the first spice snuff I have used, I have little to compare it to. There is no comparison to the previous flavors I mentioned. Nevertheless, I love this snuff. McChrystal's has done a great job capturing the intense nature of clove. But beware: the burn is intense, but if you like clove as much as I do, then this is a must buy!
If you have ever enjoyed kretek - clove cigarettes - then this is the snuff for you. I'm a relative newcomer to the world of snuff but I have to say that McChrystal's Clove is my all-time favorite snuff to date. The flavor is Potent with a capital "P" and not for the faint of heart or for those who like their flavoring subtle. I've found that taking a smaller amount with a spoon is preferable for me to pinching, as I tend to pinch heartily. This lovely snuff is to be taken in smaller doses. The flavor stays for a decent time and renews nicely with additional sniffs. No drip for me with this one, and no congestion. I really cannot think of anything about it that I don't love, though if you're a newbie start carefully so that you don't overdo it. What ordinarily might be a slight burn could easily turn into an eye-watering surprise! I can't recommend this snuff enough, and there is no time that you'll find me without it -- I carry it with me everywhere I go, and always will. Life without McChrystal's Clove would be a pale thing indeed.
Wonderful snuff, The clove flavor comes thru like gangbusters. base tobacco is ther supporeting the clove. Nice nic hit. Have to practice or this will end up inthe back of your throat.
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McChrystal's Clove is amazing! I read many reviews that said it was too much clove, but if you love clove as much as I do, then there's never too much! McChrystal's Clove is a very strong clove scented snuff, and the scent stays in your nose for quite some time! It's also pretty easy to snuff, and hardly ever hits my throat.
Definitely a must have for anyone who loves clove, and one I will keep in stock at all times!
I used to smoke cloves and I was surprised that they weren't more clove snuffs. Even if there were more, this would be a pretty tough one to beat. I love McChrystal's non-menthol snuffs and this is my absolute favorite. It has that amazing grind and moisture that McChrystal's is famous for. How do they get snuff so light and fluffy like that? To top it off, the cloves are soooo strong, I just can't get enough of this. The scent stays with you for like 15-20 minutes. This is an ideal snuff to have with a cup of coffee.