Produced by the US Smokeless Tobacco Company, Skoal Spearmint Tobacco Blend Pouches are a relatively new addition to the Skoal lineup. Skoal Wintergreen was the first dip I ever tried, and as a fan of mint flavoured dips I was excited to give Spearmint Tobacco Blend a try! Every can of Skoal Spearmint Tobacco Blend comes with 0.82oz (23.25g) of dipping tobacco in pouch format.

After opening my can of Spearmint Tobacco Blend, the first thing I noticed was a spearmint aroma, with hints of smoky tobacco in the background which I found to be quite nice. Soon after putting in a pouch, I quickly began to notice a slightly sweet and refreshing spearmint taste. Unlike some brands of mint dip however, I noticed that the spearmint was not overpowering, and I was also able to taste hints of salty dipping tobacco with hints of smokiness in the background. The flavor was really tasty, and I found that the mix between mint and tobacco to work very well together. Over time, the spearmint flavor became increasingly mild but remained present during the entire time I had a pouch in.

I found the pouches to be very moist in comparison to snus portions, and the material was a bit rougher. Unlike snus portions (which I place in my upper lip), I put Peppermint Tobacco Blend pouches in the middle of my lower lip where I usually put loose dip. Due to the high moisture level of the pouches, I quickly began to notice a nicotine buzz not long after putting one in. The buzz was fairly mild (which I found to be nice to use midday when I need to focus), but I can definitely see it being a bit on the weak side for those who prefer strong dips. On average, I generally kept pouches in for half an hour before I removed them due to a decline in flavor.

As a whole, I was quite impressed by Skoal Spearmint Tobacco Blend. Although I’m not the biggest fan of pouched dipping tobacco, the spearmint and tobacco tastes worked well together and produced a highly enjoyable experience. Moreover, the mild strength of the portions made for a great experience while driving, and I can definitely see myself adding Spearmint Tobacco Blend to my dip rotation.

Produced by the US Smokeless Tobacco Company, Copenhagen Wintergreen Pouches are a variant of the ever popular Copenhagen Wintergreen brand of dipping tobacco available in a pouch form similar to snus. As a fan of both wintergreen flavored dip as well as most Copenhagen flavors, I was excited to see what the Wintergreen Pouches experience would be like! Every can of Copenhagen Wintergreen Pouches comes with 0.82oz (23.25g) of dipping tobacco.

Not long after opening my can of Copenhagen Wintergreen Pouches, I was soon greeted with a strong and fresh wintergreen aroma which I found to smell very pleasant. Soon after taking a pouch and placing it in the middle of my lower lip, I quickly began to notice a tingling sensation accompanied by a pleasant, natural tasting wintergreen flavor. I found the wintergreen to be tasty and not overly sweet (unlike some brands of wintergreen out there), and it was definitely refreshing. Around the twenty-five minute mark I found the wintergreen taste to slowly diminish in strength, and in its place I began to taste hints of smoky tobacco with just a pinch of salt in the background.

The pouches were very moist, but not to the point that they felt soggy. As a result of the moisture, I found that the pouches released both flavour and nicotine quickly, and I generally began to feel a pleasant buzz set in within just a few minutes of putting in a pouch. Unlike portioned snus, I normally find dipping tobacco pouches to be fairly weak in terms of nicotine content, but I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the Copenhagen pouches were quite strong. I experienced less drip than loose dip with the pouches, and I generally found myself removing pouches around the thirty-five minute mark due to a drop off in flavor and nicotine strength.

As a whole, I found that I enjoyed the taste and experience of Copenhagen Wintergreen Pouches quite a bit. Although I’m not normally a big fan of dipping tobacco pouches, I was pleasantly surprised at both the taste and strength of the Wintergreen Pouches. I recommend Copenhagen Wintergreen Pouches to fans of dip who are looking for a discreet, mess free way to enjoy a dip while in situations where you need to be fairly discreet while dipping!

Newly released this fall season in October by the American Snuff Company, Grizzly Premium Dark Select is a long cut dipping tobacco with a straight flavor. I’ve previously reviewed and enjoyed several types of Grizzly dips including Grizzly 1900 and Grizzly Dark Wintergreen, so I was pretty excited once my can of Premium Dark Select arrived! Every can of Premium Dark Select comes with 1.2 oz (34.02 grams) of long cut dipping tobacco.

Soon after opening my can of Premium Dark Select, I was greeted with an aroma of smokey tobacco which was peppered with hints of sweetness. After taking a regular sized pinch, I soon began to notice a sweet tobacco taste which was contrasted by a slight spiciness that I found created an interesting mix. After about fifteen minutes of having a lip in, I started tasting a slightly salty flavor, and as time passed the sweet flavor diminished and was gradually replaced by a salty tobacco taste. The flavor began to drop off around the half hour mark which is when I usually took my pinches out.

As the name implies, this is a long cut dip and the longer strands of tobacco make it easier to form a pinch and keep it together while dipping compared to the shorter cuts. Within several minutes of having a pinch in, I started to notice a pleasant nicotine buzz which I would categorize as being medium strength in comparison to other brands I’ve had. On average, I generally left pinches in a little over half an hour, and they were fairly easy to remove due to the long cut.

Overall, I must say that I really enjoyed Grizzly Premium Dark Select, and the flavor is especially tasty if you enjoy straight style dips. I found Premium Dark Select makes an excellent daily dip, and I found that it was great to throw in a lip after a nice coffee in the morning!

Released this fall by the U.S Smokeless Tobacco Company, Copenhagen Black Weyman’s Reserve is a limited edition dip made from barrel aged tobacco. Produced only in small batches, Copenhagen Black Weyman’s Reserve is named after George Weyman, the inventor of Copenhagen Snuff. As a fan of other products in the Copenhagen lineup, I was excited to give Black a try and see how it compared to dips such as Copenhagen Southern Blend and Copenhagen Natural. Every can of Copenhagen Black comes with 1.2oz (34.02 grams) of long cut dipping tobacco per can.

Soon after opening my can of Copenhagen Black, I began to notice a rich, tobacco dominant aroma complimented by earthy notes. Moreover, there was distinct hints of bourbon in the background as well as a slight smokiness, and I presume this comes from barrel aging the tobacco in barrels which once used for bourbon. Not long after putting in a medium sized pinch, I was greeted with a tobacco dominant flavor which had a rich, smokey taste to it. Within a few minutes of having a lip in, I also began to notice slight hints of bourbon which I found to be very pleasant. The flavor produced a nice flow of juices, and although the bourbon flavor began to diminish around the twenty minute mark, the tobacco taste remained present for a little over half an hour.

Copenhagen Black is a long cut dip, and upon examining the tobacco up close I would definitely classify it as such. Moreover, the dip is quite moist, making it easy to form a pinch that holds together well. I found Black to have a slightly higher nicotine content than most other brands of dip, and it is in line with other products in the Copenhagen lineup. On average, I generally left pinches in for a half hour and they were fairly easy to remove thanks to the long cut.

As a whole, I enjoyed Copenhagen Black’s flavor quite a bit, and it is definitely a brand that I can see myself enjoying from time to time to mix up my daily rotation. I recommend Copenhagen Black to fans of tobacco dominant dips, as well as those who are looking for something with a relatively unique taste. If you’re interested in trying out Copenhagen Black, I suggest placing an order soon as this is a limited edition dip and will not always be available!

Produced by the Pinkerton Tobacco Company (a subsidiary of snus manufacturer Swedish Match), Red Man Long Cut Wintergreen is a wintergreen flavored dip in a long cut format. I’m generally a fan of wintergreen dips, and since I’ve previously enjoyed Pinkerton’s Renegade Pouches, I was curious to see how a different style and flavor would taste. Red Man Long Cut Wintergreen comes with 1.2oz (34g) of regular strength dipping tobacco per can and has a “Fresh or Free” guarantee printed on the can which is quite nice!

Soon after opening my can, the first thing I noticed was how tightly packed the can was. I’ve had some brands of dip where there’s some air pockets at the top of the can, but both my cans of Red Man were packed tightly with dip which was quite nice! With the can open, I noticed a strong and natural wintergreen aroma as well as subtle hints of sweet tobacco in the background. Packing a medium sized lip, I soon began to taste a natural wintergreen flavor which I found to be very flavorful without producing too much of a stinging sensation. Around the fifteen minute mark the wintergreen flavor began to slowly diminish, and a sweet, slightly smoky tobacco taste began to slowly take over. As a whole I found the flavor to be very well rounded, and I usually kept lips in for around half an hour before removing them.

Red Man LC Wintergreen is a long cut, and I found that the cut was typical for a long cut and it was easy to form and remove pinches without any issues. Moreover, I found the dip to be very moist which (in addition to making pinches easy to form) helped really get the juices flowing as well as introduce a nicotine buzz within a couple minutes of throwing in a lip. I also found this dip to be very juicy due to the flavor and freshness.

As a whole, I must say that Red Man Long Cut Wintergreen is a delicious tasting dip with a pleasurable buzz to boot. I recommend Long Cut Wintergreen to those looking for a dipping tobacco with a great wintergreen flavor, and I find that it works great as an after dinner treat.