Original Wintergreen Rough Cut – 10 Pack

I ordered this product really hoping it would be my answer to quitting, and over time it might grow on me. But, there is a lot to be desired. Pros: there is definitely a little bit of a burn after it sits for a bit. Similar to a tobacco dip burn, though pretty far off in intensity, but it’s still there nonetheless. The spit “ritual” is quite similar to what I’m used to with dipping Grizzly long cut. It definitely mimics that part of what dipping gives. Cons: under no circumstance would I say this is an overall substitute for long cut. For one, it is closer to powder than it is to long cut. The “strands” are more like little dots of whatever leaf is being used to substitute the tobacco leaf. When I try to get a pinch, it crumbles apart between my fingers, and I have to basically shovel 3-4 grabs in to get the equivalent of one normal pinch. That brings up the next part – this is not a moist snuff alternative. This stuff is EXTREMELY crumbly. I ordered 13 cans in total (shame on me for gunning for the free shipping before trying a test order first) and I have opened three in total after noticing the first one was like this, thinking maybe it was a fluke. So far, 3 for 3 in terms of that crumbly, almost dry texture. Also – I’m not sure what ingredient does it, but when I put this in my lip, it feels like there’s some sort of powder coating my bottom teeth. It’s gritty and unpleasant for the first 4-5 minutes of the experience. Lastly, the flavor. It’s just…not there. I get a stronger wintergreen taste from licking the outside of a pack of Wrigley’s gum (no seriously, I tried it). When I spit, it just tastes like I’m spitting out water while someone yells “WINTERGREEN” from three rooms over. Overall, I think there’s a lot of potential. The look, spit, and ritual all really do act as a substitute for the dipping routine. The product itself just leaves a lot to be desired. I hope I can come back and update this review in the future – I genuinely want to see this product succeed, as I don’t think there are many other tobacco AND nicotine free products out there that have the bones that this product does to be a successful replacement. Keep in mind, there are tons of really positive reviews, so maybe I’m the crazy one here. This is just my honest experience and assessment.