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Medicated No. 99 opens like a cold splash to the face, heavy on the menthol and camphor with a sharp, herbal snap. The fine, dusty grind comes with minimal drip and a quick onset of cooling, but can be tricky to seat comfortably in the nose. This isn't a casual beginner's snuff; it takes a practiced hand and gentle sniff — the fine grind and dry nature make it a little more difficult to use.
This snuff finds itself right in the middle when it comes to strength. The moisture content is rather dry — my sample was in a tap tin, and I imagine a larger tin may hold more moisture. Finely milled with a slightly fluffy cut, and light brown in colour, the initial hit is bold and clean, but fades faster than expected, leaving behind a soft wisp of tobacco.
Hidden beneath the camphor, with some effort and repeat pinches, are faint traces of citrus — barely there, like a memory half-remembered. That subtle twist adds dimension, though it's easily lost in the menthol blitz. This may be a case of the tin having lost some freshness; the tap box format isn't known for airtight preservation.
As it stands, the experience doesn't linger long, and I found myself reaching for more often than usual just to recapture the effect. While the core profile is solid and refreshingly old-school, Medicated No. 99 struggles to compete with more balanced medicated offerings. It hits hard, fades fast, and leaves you chasing a complexity that never quite arrives.
A quintessentially English snuff in my eye, and my personal rating is 9 out of 10. Finely-ground base flour of reddish-brown color melded with a moderate amount of menthol—on the eucalyptus and camphor side, not spearmint—and topped with a touch of floral essence. At first sniff, the menthol cools you instantly but it’s far from overwhelming. Immediately following the cool rush of menthol, an impossibly pleasant floral essence takes hold. Only after a long while do you smell a bit of the base flour. Opening a fresh tin brings on a whiff of the usual Wilson’s of Sharrow tobacco-ammonia smell; it’s not disagreeably strong, but it is front and center alongside menthol. After a couple hours and decanting it into a small 5g tin (my preference), the ammonia dissipates. A wonderful medicated menagerie of aromas comes through. Floral essences set this apart from other medicated snuff, but it’s not at all like a strongly floral Fribourg & Treyer blend. Nicotine levels are medium-low—which is the ONLY thing I don't like about it—but the aromatic quality is incredible. It soothes like a cold lemonade on a hot day. Suitable for nearly any occasion; could be your "all day" snuff for sure. Excellent for warm and humid days.
Being in Canada most of my Life, the selection of Snuffs was Limited to what ever the Local Tobacconist decided to bring in regarding Snuffs as their main Business was Cigars and Pipe Tobaccos (Snuff being a smaller side line thing). Basically they all seem to carry either J&H Wilson Medicated 99 and McCrystal's Medicated plus a few SP's of the same Brands and a few German "Pocket Rocket" 10 gram (Poschl) Floral type Snuffs.
I never had Access to the Massive selection of Mr. Snuff's Great Products, in the Old Days (30+ Years ago) therefore the only Access to Medicated Snuffs was J & H Wilson Medicated 99 which I was very fond of (McCrystal's Med. OK too) so I guess my Review is kinda Biased. I'm sure their are many other Great Snuff out their which I haven't had the Privilege of trying yet. The Tin sizes back then seemed to be twice as Big then too ??? Shrinkflation I guess ?!
Jim
CANADA
Great selection and constantly updating inventory!
I have high tolerances, but these 50 MG Pablo pouches made me sit on my ****. Lip tingling, gum warming, I had to proceed with caution.
The pouches themselves are very well made. Superior soft material with a slight moistness and a punchy ice mint flavor.
Definitely worth a try, but safety googles required.
J & H Wilson - Medicated 99
我感觉就是加强版原真。薄荷味、凉感、刺激度均高于原真，桉树和药香味道稍浓厚，烟草味道不明显，不像原真的烟草味那么香。有通窍效果，今天早上堵鼻子，来一发立马通畅了。觉得原真不够劲的可以尝试一下。
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Great Product, Terrible Packaging
I feel this is essentially an 'Enhanced Version' of Original Genuine (Yuan Zhen). The menthol, cooling sensation, and overall 'hit' (pungency) are all higher than in the Original. The eucalyptus and medicinal herbal notes are slightly richer, but the tobacco scent is less prominent—it doesn't have that fragrant tobacco aroma that characterizes the Original.
It has a powerful sinus-clearing effect; my nose was congested this morning, but one 'hit' cleared it up immediately. If you find the Original doesn't have enough 'kick,' you should definitely give this a try.
Thank you guys for taking care of your overseas customers.
You guys really look after us. Turn around time from your store to my mail box( Canadian) is amazing. Cept now we have a mail strike ,so hopefully my stash will last
J & H Wilson - Medicated 99
Very efficient and sound service
fast delivery and contact.
The burn is slight for there is a steady on rush of a plethora of different methylations. Done all the while smoothly with rich somewhat dark tobacco undertones. It's masterfully made, and easy on the nose. It would be like where Lg260 Haeges would make you jump out of bed waiting for your breath to come back with a running nose, Were Med. No99 is like an awaking to a dancing coolness clearing your pathways of breath. With a moderate high grade clean nicotine on going in your head to make those windows to the soul batter open wide and bright sunshine.
This Snuff is another all day banger for me and a must have to clear my sinuses at bedtime 🌙 😴 plus I wake up randomly multiple times throughout the night and take multiple bumps and pass right back out lol. It really takes me back to childhood I can still remember seeing the older adults or grandparents having that tiny little tin of it they'd always keep in there pocket or in the junk drawer, medicine cabinet or somewhere randomly about the house or truck glove box. The color is redish with just enough moisture to work and a nice fine grind the smell/taste is👌 a perfect mix of Menthol,eucalyptus,peppermint and camphor with just enough vitamin N to get the job done and calm your nerves and ease your pain with the endorphin rush. This snuff is a real OG and will always hold a special place in my heart. ❤️ A Top Banana 🍌 in my book. Grade A++ Top Notch
Super stout. Great snuff. Little dry.
I'm not sure if there is a difference in freshness/quality with the 5g and 20g tins, but the 5g tins feel very underpowered. I was expecting something a bit similar to Red Bull snuff, but this one has far less Nicotine than Red Bull and the menthol isn't exactly on the cool side, it just a slight burn. That's the peppermint. Might recommend as a beginner medicated snuff, but it doesn't feel like there is much there. Nicotine wise I'm not really feeling a whole lot. I don't think the tin was as fresh as Simon's.
Tin was absolutely packed full. The product everything I was hoping for. Strong menthol, powerful nicotine hit. Drips are tasty. Looking forward to enjoying this during winter work.
Maybe I just don't pay enough attention but I feel like this doesn't have the rep that it deserves as I don't really see anyone talk about it or recommend it. The stuff is great and will definitely become a daily snuff.
J.&H. Wilson's M.E.D. No. 99 is a classic medicated snuff and has stuck around as long as it has for a reason. Delivering delightful notes of menthol, black pepper, peppermint, camphor, bergamot, and lemon zest framed against a backdrop of lavender, eucalyptus, sea salt, earth, biscuit, and grapefruit, this snuff offers a ton of complexity, though it remains expertly balanced throughout. Absolutely nothing is out of place or out of focus. Moisture content is relatively low. The grind is fine and dusty, so care should be taken when tooting this snuff. Nicotine content is fairly high. Even though I tend to prefer more moisture and more of a medium-fine grind in my medicated snuffs, this one still managed to thoroughly impress me. Again, it's a classic. It is a snuff that anyone with any level of interest in medicated snuffs really should try.
Hands down my favourite. I will be honest, I haven't tried hundreds of different types, but of the dozen or so i have tried....Medicated 99 is my favourite. Wonderful blast, and nothing at all earthy or mellow about it. This is for the menthol lover.
I really like this snuff, the menthol and tobacco are wonderful, my only wish is the scent lasted longer
all good
Let me just say that this one grew to become my favorite Medicated snuff, right up there with HedgesL260 for me. The tin note is Eucalyptus and Lavender with just a hint of a Hedges style biscuity tobacco scent. In the nose it's exactly the same, starting with a mild burn followed by a beautiful cooling sensation. What makes this one a winner to me is the undertones of lavender. This is all all day snuff for me. I'd buy in bulk if I could. For you English Medicated fans who like a bit of lavender in your life don't miss this.
Very strong menthol with eucalyptus and lavender, this has a strong tobacco base that provides more nicotine than most other snuff varieties. I always keep a large number of tins around. This snuff is unavailable in some areas but so popular that even Wilson's of Sharrow has created their own version of it, which is close but not as strong in the nicotine department (I buy both and use the one or the other depending on the nicotine level desired) which has a different tobacco base and different floral hints. Medicated No. 99 would be best described as a lightly floral, spicy menthol. It is just barely less menthol than Radford snuff, which is very low in nicotine. This is much finer ground, and has a faint floral hint in the background, but is more on the faintly soapy side than the perfumed side. The floral element takes the edge off the strong menthol. If you haven't tried this masterpiece, you are missing out! Possibly the most "English" of English style snuffs.