The history of snuff is as interesting as that of smoking tobaccos and has been closely linked through the centuries since the Europeans first discovered it in the latter part of the 15th Century. It was Romono Pane a Franciscan friar travelling with Sir Walter Raleigh who on his return reported he had seen 'New World' inhabitants burning the dried leaves of a plant or weed and inhaling the smoke, or sniffing the powder made from the leaves.
In the 16th Century Fernando Hernandez brought leaves and seeds from the tobacco plant back to Spain and introduced tobacco to Europe.
Mature crumbled snuff
The recipe for this 'SP' type snuff dates back over two centuries, made from Kentucky tobacco and aged for several years in wooden barrels. A snuff of exceptional quality.
Packed in a 25g tin.
Particular snuff
Based on an 18th century favourite, this snuff now incorporates Malawi and South American tobaccos but is otherwise unchanged. A pleaseing medium to dry light flavoured snuff.
Packed in a 25g tin.
Keen scented snuff
A 'medicated' snuff made from a fine blend of African and Indian leaf, flavoured with Chinese menthol crystals and Australian Eucalyptus oil.
Packed in a 25g tin.
Jocks choice snuff
Originally blended to the exclusive recipe of a discerning Scotsman. This unusual snuff, flavoured with Neroli is steadily growing in popularity. An acquired taste, but one with aquiring.
Packed in a 25g tin.
