Produced by the CN Smokeless Company (the makers of Klondike), Decade Peppermint Long Cut is targeted towards the budget minded consumer and aims to deliver a tasty and affordable experience. I’m unsure whether or not Decade using 100% American grown tobacco as it isn’t specified on the can. Every can of Decade Peppermint comes with 1.2 oz (34 grams) of long cut dipping tobacco per can.

After opening my can of Decade Peppermint, I started to notice a peppermint aroma with sweet undertones. Soon after taking a decent sized pinch I began to taste peppermint with hints of sweet tobacco in the background. As a fan of peppermint flavored dips, the taste was pleasant but I wouldn’t say that its one of my favorites. Around fifteen minutes in the peppermint flavor began to subside and was gradually replaced by a sweet tobacco taste which turned increasingly bitter as time passed.

As a long cut dip, Decade Peppermint is easy to take pinches of and the pinches hold together quite well. The tobacco is fairly moist with a moisture content of 55%, and as a result I started to notice a pleasant nicotine buzz set in within a few minutes, but it wasn’t as strong as some of the other brands that I’ve had. On average, I generally left lips of Decade Peppermint in for around thirty minutes before taking them out due to a loss in flavor.

As a whole, I must say that even though I wasn’t a huge fan of Decade Peppermint Long Cut, I didn’t dislike it either, especially given the price. If you’re used to dipping other discount brands of dip, then I definitely recommend giving Decade Peppermint a try in order to see what you think! However, if you’re someone who mainly dips something like Copenhagen, you may find the taste and strength of Decade to be somewhat lacking in comparison.

Produced by Swisher International of West Virginia, Cooper Long Cut Wintergreen is as the name implies, a long cut dipping tobacco with a wintergreen flavor. I’m a big fan of using wintergreen flavored dips to mix things up every now and then in my daily rotation, so I was excited to give Cooper LC Wintergreen a try! Every can of LC Wintergreen has 1.2 oz (28.9g) of dipping tobacco with approximately 8mg of nicotine per gram of dip.

After opening my can of LC Wintergreen, the first thing that I noticed was the aroma, which I found to be quite unique for a wintergreen flavored dip. It has a strong wintergreen smell which reminds me more of wintergreen mints than it does natural wintergreen. Soon after placing a lip in, I quickly began to taste a sweet and mild wintergreen flavor which didn’t pack much punch. The wintergreen flavor was quite weak, and I found that it quickly dropped off around the fifteen minute mark and was replaced by a mild salty tobacco taste. I usually removed lips after about half an hour when I found the flavor and nicotine kick subsided. Unlike most wintergreen brands, I never noticed much of a burning sensation with LC Wintergreen when I had lips in.

With its long cut, I found that LC Wintergreen was easy to form and fit comfortably in my lower lip. Cooper’s nicotine content is fairly low compared to most brands of dip, and as a result I needed to take larger than normal pinches which in turn had me finishing cans faster than I normally do. Removing pinches was easy, and I generally rinsed my mouth with water once I was finished with a pinch

As a whole, I can’t say that Cooper Long Cut Wintergreen was one of my favorite brands of dip, but it definitely isn’t my least favorite either. With its mild and unique wintergreen flavor, LC Wintergreen creates an interesting taste which I wish was just a little bit stronger. Moreover, the lower nicotine strength also had me wishing for a bit more oomph as I’m used to dipping stronger brands. However, if you’re a fan of wintergreen flavored dips and are looking for a new an affordable taste, I recommend giving a Cooper LC Wintergreen a try at least once!

Manufactured by the U.S Smokeless Tobacco Co. as part of their highly popular Skoal brand of dip, Skoal Citrus Pouches is a fruit flavored dipping tobacco which comes in a mess free pouch format. Each can of Skoal Citrus Pouches comes with .82oz (23.25g) of dipping tobacco per can. As a fan of both Skoal and fruit flavored dips, I was excited to give my can of Skoal Citrus Pouches a try!

After cracking open my can, I immediately began to notice a sweet and slightly tart aroma of lemon and lime, and I found it to be very pleasant. The aroma is very natural, and it had me quite eager to try out a pouch. Not long after popping in a pouch, I was quickly greeted with a tart taste of lime, with hints of lemon in the background and it was very enjoyable. After a few minutes the tartness began to fade, and was replaced by a sweet taste which reminded me a little bit of homemade lemonade. After about twenty minutes, the citrus flavor began to take on a bit of a sweet tobacco taste which lasted for another twenty or so minutes before becoming increasingly salty (which is when I usually removed the pouches.

The Skoal Citrus Pouches are long and fairly large, and definitely larger than a standard snus portion. They fit comfortably in my mouth, and I appreciate their mess free removal after a dip session. The pouches do however limit you from creating your own pinch sizes, so for those who prefer to take smaller or larger pinches, you’ll be better off with Skoal Citrus Long Cut.

As a whole, I enjoyed Skoal Citrus Pouches a lot, and I can definitely see myself adding it to my dip rotation to mix things up every now and then. I’ve dipped several fruit flavored dips in the past (including Skoal Berry Blend, Kayak Peach, and Kayak Grape), and I have to say that Skoal Citrus is by far my favorite in terms of taste. I find that Skoal Citrus Pouches are great as an after meal treat, or a tasty way to start your morning off!

Produced by Swisher International, Silver Creek Cherry is a lesser known dip which has a strong cherry flavor. Although my favorite dips generally tend to have tobacco dominant flavors, I usually enjoy throwing in a lip of fruit flavored dip every now and then to mix things up a little, and since I haven’t heard much about the Silver Creek brand, I was excited to give it a try and see how it stacks up compared to Skoal Long Cut Cherry. Every can of Silver Creek Cherry comes with 1.2 oz of long cut dip made from 100% domestically (U.S) grown tobaccos.

Soon after opening my can of Silver Creek Cherry, I was greeted with a strong aroma of sweet cherries and it smelled quite good. In addition, unlike Skoal Cherry, I detected slight hints of tobacco in the background, but the cherry flavor was definitely in the foreground. Soon after putting a pinch in, I began to notice a strong, sweet cherry taste and just a tad of smoky tobacco in the background. I found the cherry to be fairly natural tasting, except a little bit on the sweet side which wasn’t a bad thing. Over time the cherry flavor slowly subsided, and the smoky tobacco became stronger but never overbearing.

As a long cut, Silver Creek Cherry is easy to form pinches of, and it holds together quite well in my lower lip. The nicotine strength was average, and a medium sized pinch felt quite satisfying. I didn’t have too much trouble removing pinches, but I did find myself needing some water just to make sure I had everything removed. Moreover, due to the flavor I found that the juices flowed quite well with this one, and I generally kept lips packed for around thirty five minutes before removing them due to a decline in flavor.

Overall, I must say that I’m pretty impressed with Silver Creek Cherry. Prior to this review, I hadn’t heard of the Silver Creek brand and wasn’t expecting much from my can, but once I tried it I quickly found myself coming back for more. Although I find the cherry flavor a bit strong to use as my all day dip, I can definitely see myself keeping cans around to mix things up every now and then during the day. If you’re a fan of fruit flavored dips and are looking to try something new, I definitely recommend trying Silver Creek Cherry out!

Produced by the US Smokeless Tobacco Company, Red Seal Straight Long Cut is a straight flavored dip aimed at the budget conscious dipper. One neat thing about the Red Seal brand is that cans come with 25% more tobacco than normal brands of dip, which means cans contain 1.5oz (42.53g) of dip as opposed to the standard 1.2oz (34.02g)! The extra dip is definitely a bonus as cans last slightly longer than usual, and this provides a large benefit to those who enjoy taking larger than normal pinches while they dip.

Soon after opening my can of Red Seal Straight, I was greeted with an aroma of sweet tobacco, mixed in with hints of smokiness in the background. Although the can is the same size as other brands, it is packed much tighter due to the extra dip. Soon after taking in the aroma, I formed a medium sized pinch and threw it in my lower lip. I soon began to notice the taste of sweet tobacco, but it was milder than other Straight offerings out there (such as Copenhagen Straight). After about five minutes, I also began to notice a smoky taste begin to develop, and it was complimented by a salty taste which grew increasingly strong as time passed. At first Straight produced quite a bit of juice, but around the thirty minute mark I felt my pinches start to dry out and I generally removed them around the thirty five minute mark.

The grind is about average for a long cut, possibly even just a little bit smaller than normal long cuts, but even so I still found it fairly easy to keep pinches in place as well as remove them. The nicotine content appeared to be average, and as I moderate dipper I was able to catch a buzz when I took a larger pinch.

As a whole, I can’t say that I’m the biggest fan of Red Seal Straight as I find it to be a little bland in the taste department compared to other straight cuts (especially after the fifteen minute mark). Despite this, I wouldn’t say the flavor is terrible, and it may even be attractive to those who aren’t looking for an overly flavorful dip. Finally, the extra dip combined with its affordable price can make it an attractive option to those who are on a budget yet still want a straight flavor which they can use as their daily dip!