Alot going on here orange spice makes you hungry. It's not my everyday but you want a pinch every other day.
Top shelf as usual for these guys .
Sir Walter Scott’s snuffs are different. Like the famous Scottish novelist, this fine border snuff is attempting to create a new genre. Expensive, it is a combination of Burley, Rustica and Bright Leaf Virginia tobaccos. It is dry, coarse and high in nicotine. While it combines such flavours as bitter orange, bergamot and wild celery, I would not qualify it as a SP. It has a unique flavour profile that stands on it own and tastes nothing like Earl Grey tea. Granular and light brown in colour, it looks like sawdust when opening the tin and smells like warm oatmeal mixed with cinnamon and sultanas…with a hint of triple sec thrown in for good measure. Upon uptake, its dryness coats the nostrils by bonding the snuff to the humidity of the mucus membrane. A sustained and lightly numbing burn announces…well…nothing. This is a little disconcerting, until, like the sun rising in the east, the snuff’s flavours progressively reveal themselves in a Nietzschean mix of tobacco, dates and Angostura orange bitters. Increasingly commanding attention, Moro Moro reminds me of Richard Strauss’ Also Spracht Zarathustra in that it progressively builds towards crescendo that is both intense and highly entertaining. To truly enjoy this snuff taking experience one requires patience, forethought and a little concentration. It is not a flash-in-the-pan or a passing fancy.
On the back of the tin, under the health warning, in a print too fine for my unassisted eyes to see, the following manufacturer’s instructions are written: “REFRIDERATE AND KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED AFTER OPENING”. Sir Walter Scott fabricates artisanal snuff in which the ribs and stalks of the tobacco leaves have been removed. No preservatives are added and not all ingredients are torrefied. As such, tins must be refrigerated after opening. Not heeding the order may alter the flavour and negatively affect the snuff taking experience.
Most of the reviews for this are way off in my opinion. Way off. The added flavors, are not discernible as such. At all. The tobacco is the absolute star of this show. Front and center. The tobacco isn’t dark IMO either. Medium at best. Pontefract Priory is dark. Moro Moro smells and looks like light and medium mixed. I don’t know a lot about it, just seems like that’s how it would be classified as Moro Moro is very light next to Pont Priory.
The aroma out of the tin is strong hay. Not orange. Not florals or citrus. Tobacco. Hay. Upon taking a large pinch up each, the immediate aroma is strong hay. Tobacco. Typical of lighter tobaccos (as far as I know).
Don’t get me wrong. Here’s the rest of it. The snuff is absolutely masterfully done. I think what’s going on here is that Johnny is such a master at what he does, the result is such a powerful, aromatic snuff, it stands completely on a level all alone at the top as far as I can tell. Not the next level either. It’s several levels above anything else IMO. It is not a perfumed snuff. It is not aromatic in a way that you will smell what’s in the description. You will smell the tobacco. Because that was the intention it appears, and it is masterfully done. Strong aroma that doesn’t fade. Strong nicotine. Will cure a craving for a smoke I guarantee it. Will buy again.
Johnny’s snuffs are several cuts above. This one is no exception. Just don’t expect Seville. This ain’t that. Seville is a cheap hooker next to Moro Moro.
Not bad, like most of Sir Walter Scott's snuffs, but not outstanding.
Very moist and very smooth snuff. The citrus notes stand out the most, but it's not over powering. Despite the coarse and moist grind, it stays well in the nose.
This and the thrice brewed are my favorite SWS snuff's.
Slightly sweet at First then following that is an exquisite Orange's bouquet of citrus like Florals I can't name them all but they're wonderful High nicotine level the flavor lingers for quite a long time very enjoyable snuff once again this was made by a Master's Hand thought love and craftsmanship was definitely put into this one as with all Sir Walter Scott's I'm finding excellent snuff.
Because of all the discussion of bergamot and orange flavorings, I was expecting something more along the lines of an SP. Perhaps this is more akin to the antique snuffs which evolved into the modern SP. Anyway, the results are excellent. Good nicotine delivery, even with the relatively coarse grind. A bit more moist than other SWS offerings, but still relatively easy to take, although somewhat more troublesome to clean out of the nose than its siblings. Great flavor and overall snuffing experience. Highly recommended, although I'm not sure it would be enjoyable as an everyday snuff; perhaps more of a boutique offering for occasional savoring.
This is good snuff. Highly sophisticated and very well refined. The grind is as described and the moisture content is perfect. They're not kidding when they say it's soft and velvety on the nose. You can feel the goodness gently rising into the nose with absolutely no burn what so ever. The aromas are unusual and very old world. There is no front or back drip to speak of. These are among the Bugatti's of the snuff world. A little more expensive but well worth the price. I do believe the nicotine content rating is a little off as the grind is not fine enough to implode the capillaries with vitamin N. I would give it a medium at the most in that department so don't let the high nicotine rating scare you away. If it had a little more kick I would rate it a 5 for sure but for that reason and that reason only this is a solid 4+
An inspired perfectly crafted blend of richly aged tobaccos scented with citrus from heaven.
Seville on steroids. The unequivocal ultimate citrus snuff. Easy (too easy) to take in uber pinches that bring on a euphoria unlike any other in this genre.
Magnificent!