Submited By: David Orman on 06/10/2010
Nicotine: Medium-Low (appears low at first, but is quite satisfying).
Grind: Medium-Coarse.
Strength of flavour: Medium-Mild
Flavour: Subtle SP-like taste, with a hint of what I interpret as menthol but others record as bergamot/citrus.
Longevity of flavour: Lingers (but in a subtle way).
Moisture:Medium
A visually and texturally attractive snuff which, as its name suggests, is a dark, rich brown. Beware spillages with this one, though: it can easily stain clothing if it comes into contact with the smallest amount of moisture.
Because of the grind, there is an increased likelihood of it falling out of (or not reaching) the nose, so a little more effort in snuffing is required. On the plus side, there is only a negligible likelihood of it reaching the throat, which makes for an extremely relaxing snuffing experience and, doubtless, one suitable for beginners.
Though traditional, I find the tin a nuisance to carry, so prefer to decant it. My own current preference is to use a wooden “tap boxes”, sourced from this very site, or to use an empty plastic tap-box (such as a Samuel Gawith or Gawith Hoggarth), which makes for easy carrying with no fear of spillage. It also makes for straightforward dispensing to the anatomical snuff box, though I’ve found it best to give the container a good shake first to get rid of any clumps.
There is what appears to me to be a hint of menthol (most others record it as bergamot; doubtless their nose is more refined than my own hooter!). For me, fully-medicated (mentholated) snuffs are a horror – I enjoy a burn as much as the next chap, but snuffs such as L260 are overpoweringly medicated, entirely spoiling the experience and giving no opportunity to enjoy whatever tobacco they are made from. With Best Dark, the ‘menthol’ is absolutely right – refreshing , giving a sense of increased air-flow in the nasal passages, and (most importantly) supporting the subtleties of the snuff rather than bearing down on them.
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