Thunder ES Berry Blend

Here we go again! Thunder ES Berry Blend is one of the flavors available from the Extra Stark line of snus from V2. Now stop. Berry? YES, berry. Unlike any other snus that's out right now and carrying 16mg nic/g this is definitely not for the loose of bowel.

Not the strongest smelling snus available, but don't let that faint scent fool you. It smells like fruit punch (go ahead smell that haiwaiin punch in your fridge). Somewhat sweet, but not overly so, Thunder ES Berry Blend actually has quite a pleasing aroma as far as snus smells go.

Now at one point V2 didn't make the best portions in the world, but they have improved drastically. The portion feels nice under the lip and isn't very abrasive. Now I'm not saying that V2's portion material is the king of kings, but it is pretty damn good compared to the old ways.

A cup of strawberry, a dash of bluberry, and an orgy of various others. That is what you get with Thunder ES Berry Blend. NO CHERRY, according to a few reports by others, but some people will swear it's in there somewhere. Once again we go back to the fruit punch comparison. A fruit punch snus, come on, it can't be real. Oh but it is. Thunder ES Berry Blend is the product of a wild drunken one night stand between fruit punch and tobacco. A wonderful, beautiful offspring indeed.

Would I recommend this snus to anybody? Would a politician lie to you? Of course. This is a unique snus and should be given a chance by any and everybody. The extra nick is also helpful for people trying to kick the cig habit. So what are you waiting for? Head over to The Northerner and throw a few cans in your next order.

Thunder Frosted Long + Portion

V2 has perfected the spearmint realm of snus. Thunder Frosted Long + is a sterk snus (that means strong :D), boasting a hefty 12mg of nic/g. Hits like a champ and can satisfy a craving that a regular 8mg snus just can't. This is a middle of the road snus when an 8mg won't do the job and an ES is just too much.


Strong smell, Strong snus. You will feel a burning tingle the first few times you use it (kind of like that KY Intense with the eucalyptus oils o.O). When you open the can you can tell right away what it is. Spearmint. Yes, spearmint. There's no missing it. The scent will easily fill a small room.


Since this is a long portion it sits higher up in the lip away from the gumline and is easier to conceal. Once you put it in you don't have to worry about it sliding down or showing while you're talking. It's very comfortable and if it weren't for the tingle from the spearmint you could literally forget that it's in.


Same as with the smell. Spearmint. Yes there is a bit of redundancy going on here, but that's the only way to describe this snus. The flavor isn't as strong as the smell, but you won't miss it. Wrigley's spearmint gum (minus most of the sugary sweetness) is the closest thing that comes to mind when trying to compare the flavor of TFL+. Suprisingly spearmint works well with snus and lasts for more than enough time (the one I have in has been going for he past 2 hours).

I know people that swear by TFL+ and it is a staple in their snus diet. If you have tried it you would know why. All around a great snus and definitely a must try. V2 knew what they were doing when they took Thunder Frosted , cut the nic down and threw it in a long portion. Available at Northerner.com, so go get it and judge for yourself the greatness that is V2's Thunder Frosted Long +.

Blå Lös

Blå Lös from F&L is a must try in my book. Bakes easy, holds up well, and can easily be an all day snus. It's only available at Northerner.com so you'd have to head over there to pick it up. Now back to the snus.


I would describe the smell of Blå as sweet with a hint of chocolate. It's a strong smell (if the can is open you can smell it from at least a few feet away), but not a bad one. That doesn't mean use it as an air freshener or sprinkle it around the house to set the mood (I don't think your Significant Other would be able to appreciate the smell as much as you or I).


This is a snus you can put under your lip and forget about. It's not to rough and not to soft. You can move it around with ease and not have to worry about the dreaded mudslide, but you might have to pay attention because Blå tends to slide down quicker than most other snus I've used. A quick push with the tongue can fix that though.


Now on to the best part. The taste. Simply put imagine a lovechild of Ettan and Grovsnus. Yes, I know it may be hard to fathom such a thing, but trust me, it is real. Think, the pure tobacco of Grovsnus with the chocolate undertones of Ettan and you have what is known as Blå. Now some people will say it tastes artificial because of the caramel coloring, but I'm not one of them...mainly because I've never tasted caramel coloring or cared to hone in on it in any products that may have contained it. To each their own, as stated in my introduction everyone's tastes are different, but it's always best to approach every snus with an open mind.


I would say that this could be an all day snus. In all honesty I could never make it my one and only, but a great product nonetheless. Blå is more like my mistress snus (or that really hot babysitter that your wife hired, because let's face it, when the cat's away the mouse will play), something that I will use as a frequent break from my normal line up.

Offroad Liquorice/Lankrits Lös

Coming from one of my favorite companies, V2's Offroad Liquorice Lös is one of many flavors in the Offroad line. As with all of V2's Lös it is extremely easy to bake and holds together forever. At a price that flirts with just around $2-2.5 US, it's a good bargain for any liquorice lovers out there.


Imagine opening a bag of liquorice twizzlers and inhaling deeply, that's pretty close to the aroma you get from OR Liquorice Lös. No beating around the bush, no subtleties, no BS, just straight liquorice.


Once under the lip you can move the prilla around with no problems (although not recommended for new snusers, unless you are fond of looking like you plow soil with your teeth), flip it if it starts sliding, or (if you feel so inclined to do so) you can flick it in the air with your tongue and try catching it in your mouth with no worries of it breaking apart. Now I've had many V2 products and I can, from personal experience, tell you that V2 makes some pretty comfortable Lössnus (Imagine memory foam with nicotine).


Out of all the available Liquorice flavored snus, this one is probably the sweetest. Now when I say sweet I don't mean raped with sugar, only that it packs a lot of flavor and is more "in your face" than most other snus. Once again the closest thing to this flavor would be the Liquorice Twizzlers, only slightly muted with a little salt added.


At the end of the day OR Liquorice Lös is not an all the time snus (unless you love liquorice packed in your mouth), but it is definately good if you want a break from the more subtle flavors that other snus have to offer. I wouldn't recommend this snus to everyone, but if you are a true fan of liquorice then this is definitely a must try. You can pick it up at Northerner.com.

LD Original Lös

Now here's a snus by JTI that is sure to deliver. It's described as having a fine grind, but I would classify it somewhere between Grovsnus and Röda Lacket. This snus is very moist (if it were a women she would probably be thinking of changing her panties) and holds together well under the lip whether you decide to handbake or hillbilly.

When you open the can you're greeted with a citrusy scent akin to a sour orange (this is the bergamont).If you can't imagine what that smell would be then think, muted lemon scented Pine-sol. Now that might sound offputting at first (I mean the only time you sit around and sniff Pine-sol is....well anyways), but once you learn to identify the scent of bergamont (and other aromas in different brands of snus) you will come to appreciate the complexity of certain brands and the simplicity of others.

Now I'd say this particular snus is has a comfortable mouth feel to it. You can throw LD in and forget about it (like that turkey in the oven...totally slipped your mind while the babysitter was over), and virtually no slide so you don't have to worry about mudmouth all to often.

So what does bergamont taste like? Well to my tongue of great experience it is simply a lemon minus a large percentage of sour (I never said it was experienced in taste so you can't sue if this is a little off), Somewhat sweet yet not overly so (you won't throw a prilla in and think hmmm I'll put this out for Halloween). I would describe it as a subtle explosion, It's not slapping you in the face but you don't have to call Dick Tracy to find it either (but you might need his help if you're looking for the tobacco flavor).

LD Original Lös is a quality product at a bargain price, so if you have a few extra bucks after your main order and you're looking for something to spend it on, then add this. If you end up not liking it, well you're only out a couple bucks. You can find it at Northerner.com.

Grovsnus Lös

ROUGH. Just the way I like it...of course I'm talking about the grind of Grovsnus (not that other activities aren't also enjoyable in said way, but I digress). Made by Swedish Match, The "Grov" in Grovsnus means rough, large or coarse in swedish, so it would be fitting for the tobacco in Grovsnus to be ground into larger pieces, but enough about that. Let us get on to the good stuff (not that "good stuff" you tokers).

Open the can and take a whiff (most people would speak against this, but trust me this snus is definitely an exception to the "Don't Sniff, Don't Puke Violenty From Olfactory Overdose" rule). What do you smell? (If you answered anything other than the essence of God himself then I'm sorry you must have no sense of smell.) Yes folks, tobaccoey goodness. It reminds me of the scent that rises from dirt after a good rain, clean, inviting, calming, relaxing(I swear it's not the green herbal material you are all thinking it is), and pure. You may find extremely subtle hints of some sort of smokiness but no need to make something so simple(not in a bad way) so complex.

How does it feel in the mouth? (Go ahead ask your Significant Other that question one day, tell them I ok'd it...although for you women readers...it might be a bit strange if you ask your man that..just saying). It's quite comfortable, holds together well, and will definitely last for an hour or more if you know what you're doing(yes, that too). Chainsnusing Grovsnus is something I wouldn't recommend to someone that has sensitive gums at first as prolonged use could cause gum pain due to the coarseness of this particular snus(salt also being a contributing factor to what is known around the snus world as "pickle or wrinkle lip").

On to the taste...Now when I say this is one of THE best snus out there I'm not just saying it. Pure tobacco, robust and slightly salty, not sweet and never bitter from my experiences. This is a snus that one could easily use all day and not burn out on...Lets put it into perspective. If I were to ever drop an tin of Grovsnus over the side of the bear exhibit at the zoo and there just so happens to be a bear right next to it, that bear better watch out (Grovsnus gives you the strength of 50 men if you didn't know...or that could just be the adrenaline rush you get from facing down a full size bear on its hinds with teeth bearing...but it's most likely the Grovsnus).

All in all, Grovsnus is definitely a great all around snus that can be enjoyed by the older and younger generations and appreciated for its savory simplisticism(it's a word, I saw it on urban dictionary). Head over to Northerner.com to grab a few cans.

How I Came to Snus and Why I'm Here

Welcome one and all. Here's a little about how I came to find snus. It started one day in July of 2008, in the sweltering heat of a Georgia summer after 6 hours of Marine Corps style PT. A fellow DEP recruit came up to me just as i was about to light up my last cig and offered me a portion of Triumph Mint. I obliged him and took an instant liking to it. I used it for 6 months(not the same portion obviously) and went online thinking that there had to be more than this. I went to my favorite detective Google and searched snus and came across getsnus.com. I placed my first order and the rest is history. After poking around the getsnus forum and seeing it to be a little..."dead"(not zombie dead where there's slow paced activity..I mean body on the slab dead with a little jerk every now and then dead) I went back and Googled "snus forums". That's when I came across SnusOn.com, made an account and have called it home ever since.


The reason I've started this blog is to give reviews of snus so that new snusers can get an idea of how certain snus taste and to help them make decisions on what to order.*

Also to give some tips on handbaking and storage that can be employed by newbs and vets alike.

Enjoy and Spread the word of the wonders of Swedish Snus.




*Reviews may be helpful but everyones tastes are different. You may find that you dislike a certain snus that I praise like a sex goddess.