Thunder Xtreme is here! Today we’re going to be talking about this exciting new line from Swedish Match for the US market! Thunder Xtreme is now available for purchase, and these products are sold exclusively online at Northerner.com. These products are “the only strong snus approved by the FDA. It’s 50% stronger than regular snus. They are shelf stable, so they do not require a chiller.” Thunder Xtreme has launched in three varieties – Original, Original Strong, and Red Strong! With that being said, let’s get into the reviews and talk about each product. US customers will initially be offered a discount of 30% off Thunder Xtreme!
I really like the can designs for these products. The big X stands out, and these bold graphics definitely catch the eye! I think Swedish Match did a great job designing this cans, because they are very bold, sleek, and modern.
Thunder Xtreme: Original (Regular Strength)
Flavor Description: “Thunder Xtreme Original Portion has a traditional aroma and hints of bergamot.”
Nicotine: 8mg/g
Can: 24 gram can, 24 portions (1 gram each)
Let’s start by taking about the traditional flavored Thunder Xtreme products. Upon opening the can, the aroma that greets you is an earthy, natural tobacco smell with a very light citrus touch. I find the portions to be quite plump, and very comfortable under the lip! While the flavor may sound like it’s a bergamot-type snus like General, I find it to be much different. The citrus is in the background and very light; it does not take over the flavor at all. Rather, the tobacco taste is front and center and comes through in a natural, earthy way. There’s also notes of pepper, which work really well with the tobacco flavor! The nicotine strength is comparable to other Swedish Snus products such as General, and the flavor usually lasts up to about 50 minutes on average!
Thunder Xtreme: Original Strong
Flavor Description: “Thunder Xtreme Original Strong Portion has a traditional aroma and hints of bergamot.”
Nicotine: 12mg/g
Can: 24 gram can, 24 portions (1 gram each)
This one is not much different from the regular strength version, however I notice the portions to be a little more moist. The nicotine strength is also 12mg/g instead of 8mg/g, so it is at the strong level and provides a little extra nicotine, something that is new to most US snusers!
Flavor Description: “Thunder Xtreme Original Portion has a taste of berries.”
Nicotine: 12mg/g
Can: 24 gram can, 24 portions (1 gram each)
I really liked this one. I enjoy Thunder Raspberry Snus a lot, and this one seems to remind me of that one! The aroma is very much a berry smell – which to me seems a lot like raspberry, but with a little cranberry mixed in. There is a tobacco presence to the aroma, but it is behind the berry. The portions, like Thunder Xtreme: Original, are plump and feel great under the lip! The taste seems to be a lot like Thunder Raspberry. The berry flavor is very natural, and it isn’t as sweet as other fruit flavored products I’ve had in the past. Like the aroma, it seems like there is a little cranberry mixed in. The longer I have it in the more I notice the tobacco character, but it stays in the background. The nicotine, being 12mg/g, is at the strong level and supplies a nice nicotine kick! The flavor, like with the others, lasts about 50 minutes on average.
If you’re a US based snuser and want to try something new, check out Thunder Xtreme! All three products are available for purchase now, exclusively at Northerner.com!
