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This snuff provides a light to moderate amount of vitamin N. The moisture content is sufficient with only minor clumping in the tin. Finely milled with a slightly fluffy cut, the light-mocha brown tobacco presents an intermediate challenge — the relatively fine grind can be hard to place in the nose without a careful sniff.
Port Royal Rum bursts from the tin with a banner of chocolate and dark rum sweet, smooth, and unmistakably rich. The initial aroma blends these two profiles so entirely that it gives the impression of a chocolate liqueur. Unlike McChrystal's Aztec, which leans more toward raw cocoa, this leans into confectionery territory. In fact, the closest match on the American palate might just be a Tootsie Roll.
Once placed in the nose, the chocolate and rum hold court, with the chocolate edge rising just above. The rum adds a warmth and smoothness, but doesn't linger long. The fine grind, while flavourful, does make for a less forgiving pinch, better suited for careful dosing than casual hits from the anatomical box. As the top notes taper, what remains is a soft, lingering sweetness, and just a whisper of tobacco in the background, enough to remind you this is still a snuff and not a dessert.
If you have a sweet tooth and appreciate candy-like blends, Port Royal Rum is a worthy addition to your rotation. But if artificial chocolate isn't your thing, or if you prefer your snuffs dry, earthy, or mentholated, this might be one to admire from afar.