Today we’re going to be talking about a rather tasty snus, Oden’s Extreme Melon!  This is a pretty neat snus, not just for the flavor, but because of the can.  I know you can’t feel the can through the screen, but it’s actually textured.  When you run your fingers across it, it actually feels like the skin of a fruit!  Another thing that makes this snus very unique is the flavor.  It’s described as having “a taste of honeydew melon”.  While most melon products are watermelon flavored, this one packs the delicious taste of honeydew!  It also comes in a nicotine strength of 22mg/g, so if you like a kick, this is one that will give it to you.

Each can has 20 plump, moist portions.  They feel great under the lip, and have a flavor that comes on quite quickly!  The aroma is nice and fruity, mild, and lightly sweet.  The taste is very interesting – it’s like a mix of honeydew and cantaloupe.  Both are quite natural, not too artificial tasting, and not overly sweet.  It’s very enjoyable.  The nicotine on this one – whew!  It’s got quite a kick to it.  It feels to be just above extra strong.  The flavor on these generally lasts about 40-50 minutes, which is the usual for most original portions.

If you like fruit flavored snus, check out Oden’s Extreme Melon!  It’s one of the better ones on the market, in my opinion.  And nothing beats the taste of honeydew!

Today, I was sitting here and trying to figure out what snus to review today.  I was watching TV and looked down and saw my can of G3 Strong (Slim Original) and said hey, why don’t I just review one of my favorite products?  I used to use G3 Extra Strong (Slim Original), but within the last year or so switched over to using G3 Strong (Slim Original) as my daily driver.  I’ve been a big General Snus fan for a few years now, and this is, in my humble opinion, the best offering in the entire General series.

The flavor description says, “G.3 Strong Slim Portion has a spicy tobacco taste with notes of bergamot and hints of tea, hay and leather. This snus has a long and narrow full sized pouch which has a moistened surface for a quick release of flavor.”  Each can has 24 portions, and a 15mg/g nicotine strength.

One thing I really like about G3 Strong is the portions.  They’re soft, moist, and have a quick flavor release but not a lot of drip to them.  They feel great in the lip, and are portions you can truly use all day long.  The aroma of this one is a beautiful mixing of robust, peppery tobacco, and tart bergamot.  There’s not much smokiness to this one, which I don’t mind.  The flavor is where this one shines.  If you like General Snus, it has the classic General flavor but in a slim, comfortable portion.  The tobacco flavor is bold, rich, slightly spicy, and has an earthy component.  The bergamot comes through in a clear, tart way, complimenting that spicy tobacco flavor.  The nicotine level is strong, but not too strong that one couldn’t use this all day.  The flavor lasts quite a while, usually up to 55 minutes on average!

If you like General Snus, or traditional flavored products, check out G3 Strong (Slim Original).  It has it all!

When the Lab 02 launched back in 2009, it innovated the snus world.  It introduced the slim format to the world, and brought about a realization that there is a segment of the snus community that wants non-drip/low-drip snus portions.  The Lab was a non-snusers snus.  It was meant to be different, and think outside the box.  And even today, it is still one of the most unique products on the market.  The flavor description says, “The Lab 02 Strong Slim has a dark tobacco taste with notes of green herbs, oak and cedar, along with hints of almond. This snus has a long and narrow full sized pouch which has a moistened surface for a quick release of flavor.”  The Lab 02 has 24 portions per can, and a 15mg/g nicotine strength.

When you open the can, the aroma that greets you is very natural, very outdoorsy.  There’s a mild tobacco character, some notes of oak, and a slight nutty tone.  The portions are slim, rather soft, and have a quick release of flavor.  They’re moist, but don’t have a lot of drip to them.  The taste is very natural, much like the aroma.  The mild, earthy tobacco flavor is present and comes with a slight nutty hint, and this really nice oaky taste.  I don’t really pick up any herbs, or almond.  The nicotine level is strong, but not too incredibly strong.  And the flavor lasts quite a while, usually up to an hour.  That’s impressive, for an original portion.

If you want a snus that is different, a snus that is unique, and one that has an outdoorsy flavor, check out Lab 02.  It’s one of the best of the Lab series, and is easily an all day snus!