Larry Waters Reports!
FDA Panel Takes on Menthol in March 2010!
Voting Members of FDA Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee Chosen FDA announced this morning that they had selected the Voting Members (the ones that count) for the Tobacco Products Scientific
Thunder Frosted Long + Portion Snus: First Look at a New Type of Snus
Back in September of 2009 when I wrote First Review: 0102 Lab Series Snus, I predicted every snus manufacturer in Scandinavia would be lining up to buy and copy this
The Tobacco Act: Wasted Taxpayer Dollars and the new Tobacco Black Market
The best of intentions carry unintended consequences. In the case of The Tobacco Act of 2009 giving FDA control over tobacco products, the intentions weren’t even praise-worthy. The Tobacco Act
Flavored Tobacco Ban in NYC Starts Next Week…maybe
When the New York City Council voted overwhelming to ban flavored tobacco in NYC, no one believed it would go anywhere and if it did, it would only affect cigarettes.
Triumph Snus KILLED by Lorillard
Don’t look for Triumph Snus anymore. The rumors that Triumph Snus was discontinued are true. Lorillard confirmed on Monday that they were de-listing the brand, getting out of the
General Mint White Portion Snus: Much more than a Snus Review
The long awaited and begged for General Mint White Portion Snus from Swedish Match will be released during Week 7 of 2010. From a snus review standpoint, this is an
Is Swedish Tobacco-Free & Nicotine-Free Snus still Swedish Snus?
When you talk to a snuser about nicotine and tobacco free snus products, the usual response is “Why”? That is certainly a valid question since almost all the people I
Olde Viking Snus – Can you Handle the Truth?
The story of Olde Viking Snus, Gajane, and GN Tobacco is an interesting one. My biggest challenge has not been as much getting information as finding someone at Gajane to
Gajane buys shuttered SnusAB Factory for Olde Viking Snus
Gajane Blows the Dust off Olde SnusAB Factory for Olde Viking Snus Just when we thought we had heard the last of bankrupt third-tier SnusAB, former makers of the American
General Maxi Portion Snus Funeral Date Set
Swedish Match has quietly announced that the funeral for General Maxi Portion will occur in Week 6 (Feb 8) of 2010. Unlike Nick & Johnny East and West, General Maxi
General ONYX Bullet Proof Edition is Real
On December 21st, Swedish Match leaked the existence of 2009’s ONYX Limited Edition: General Bullet Proof Edition. The name reflects the fact that the can itself is really bullet proof:
The Rarest Snus in the World: Thunder UNZ Very Limited Edition Snus
In honor of V2 Tobacco’s decision to commemorate Swedish Snus Pioneer Lars Unz, this article is dedicated to the legendary Unz Family Snus Dynasty Thunder UNZ VERY, VERY Limited
SPEAK NOW: Save Swedish Snus from the FDA!
Back on November 21st, I advanced the argument that while we were all so concerned about the impact of S.1147, The PACT Act of 2009 legislation, we were ignoring the
Ex-Cigarette Smokers have Swedish Snus to Thank
Swedish Snus IS effective in Smoking Cessation Programs One of the things I find most annoying and offensive oft repeated by the Anti-All-Tobacco crowd is their insistence that if something
The PACT Act will Hurt, but FDA could Kill Snus Users!
FDA Seeking Public Comment on Tobacco Regulation The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) established a public docket to obtain information on the implementation of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco
Swedish Match Snus Rocked by ANOTHER Scandal!
Swedish Match AB, the largest snus manufacturer in Sweden, is about to get hit with its second scandal in less than 30 days. Most communications from Stockholm have been cut
Kardus Superior Blend; Vintage 2009, is in the house!
Snus Week 45: Kardus Superior Blend 2009 and Nick & Johnny Black released! Oh, Christmas time for Swedish Snus Lovers! This week, Swedish Match has released Nick & Johnny Black
NEW SNUS! It’s Christmas time for Snus Lovers!
UPDATED: October 19th 2009! This is the time of year REAL Snus lovers wait all year for. Week 42 of each year is the customary time for Swedish and Scandinavian
New Look for 1847 Snus…and maybe more?
Swedish Match released the first photographs of the new cans for Philip Morris 1847 today. A huge change, they certainly have a 2009 look, but I admit the old cans
Taboca A/S Bloodbath: CEO Darren Quinn fired; Tom Ruud leaves
BREAKING: Oslo Norway: Huge Upheaval at Taboca A/S: CEO Darren Quinn fired; Founding Partner Tom Ruud abruptly leaves, and there’s a new Chairman of the Board. It’s no secret that