Expert Review★★★★★ Click to read Tap to read
As the name suggests, Extra M delivers on its namesake extra menthol, right out of the tin. This is a sharp, bracing snuff, but it's not overwhelming, and it carries enough strength to wake up the nose, yet it's controlled enough for all-day use if that's your preference.
The nose is greeted by a strong menthol front, backed by eucalyptus that rides quietly in the background. Many English medicated snuffs build on the trinity of menthol, camphor, and eucalyptus; Extra M leans hardest into menthol, using eucalyptus as its steady carrier, and camphor isn't dominant here, which lets the cooling effect stay sharp and clear. Once the initial blast settles, a toasted or slightly malted tobacco note closes out the experience, familiar and well-mannered. This snuff contains a moderate amount of vitamin N, right in line with the English style snuffs, and it's medium-fine in grind and texture, keeping with most English-style snuffs, lighter brown in colour, and producing only a mild nose drip. The moisture content is comparable to that of most English-style snuffs, drier in nature, with no clumping in the tin. It's intermediate to use, as the fine grind and somewhat dry nature can hit the back of the nose if sniffed too hard. It's not as sinus-clearing as No. 66, but it doesn't need to be.
For me, this has become a go-to palate cleanser. Between flavoured or scented snuffs, Extra M offers a clean reset: a menthol-forward refresher that stands on its own. I'm also looking forward to trying it as a blend base, especially with something like Apri by Wilsons, for a chilled fruit twist. If menthol is your compass, Extra M deserves a place in the tin rotation.