General Classic Extra Strong Loose - Expert Review

There was a point in time when General Classic Extra Strong was one of the strongest products you could get. When I first started snusing, this was one of those you’d reach for when you needed something a little extra. Times change, and it isn’t near the strongest now, but it once was. This snus brings the classic General snus, and quality, to an extra strong lössnus! It is a fairly popular one, and one I enjoy from time to time. There is also a portion version of this one which is quite good!

Product Specifics:

Can Weight: 42 grams
Nicotine (Total mg/g): 12mg/g
Nicotine %: 1.2%

Opening the can, you’ll notice the snus has the familiar grind of a Swedish Match loose snus. Taking a pinch, I find it pretty easy to pack, handbake, and put into the lip. The aroma of this one is very much the traditional, classic smell of General! The spicy tobacco base is front and center, and comes through in a bold way. The present aroma of bergamot is there, along with a subtle grassy presence.

In the lip, I find the tobacco to be quite soft, and to have a pretty quick release of flavor. The flavor profile is top notch! The tobacco flavor is present, and it comes through in an earthy way, with a subtle spiciness to it. The bergamot compliments the tobacco base quite well! There is a slight hay-like, grassy presence to the flavor, as well. With this one, some will notice salmiak/lakrits in the flavor profile, but I’ve never noticed it myself. Your experience may vary! The flavor lasts quite a while, usually up to 45-55 minutes.

The nicotine strength is where this one can vary. In total, it is 12mg/g. But that number is pretty arbitrary. It really depends on how big you bake your prilla. Usually I go up to a 2g-3g prilla, but with this one, I couldn’t do that, that would be 24-36mg of nicotine! So, with this one, I stick to a 1g prilla, which gives the full 12mg of nicotine. I find the nicotine strength to be satisfactory, and to delivery in a pleasant way. It feels a little over the strong level, but not too overly strong.

Wrap-Up & Recommendation:

General is a top-notch, top-shelf snus. It is truly one of a kind, and one that exhibits an impeccable attention to detail. General Extra Strong Loose is a great product, with a tremendous flavor. If you like the traditional taste of snus, you’ll enjoy this one.

Snubie’s Opinion:

I’ve always enjoyed this snus. I’m a big General fan though, it’s mostly what I use. When I want a really powerful, flavorful snus, this is one I’ll reach for. General Lös is good on it’s own, don’t get me wrong, but this one just seems to have a more bold flavor, and I really enjoy it. If you like good traditional snus, you’ll enjoy this one.