Sir Walter Scotts - Pontefract Priory
Sir Walter Scotts - Pontefract Priory
This is a masterfully crafted, licorice-forward snuff inspired by the historic licorice tradition of Yorkshire. The aroma is a sophisticated blend of natural licorice, muscovado sugar, and a hint of alcohol, layered over a deep, rich, and slightly smoky tobacco base.
The grind is medium to coarse and moist, making it easy to take and yielding a long-lasting, evolving aroma. The licorice flavor is pronounced but never cloying, balanced by the robust tobacco blend. Nicotine delivery is strong but smooth, and the snuff is praised for its artisan quality and complexity.
There is no menthol or anise, and the product is best stored in its original tin, refrigerated after opening to preserve freshness.
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On that quest for licorice? These guys do it again . I'm getting really nice sweet sugar richness that SWS do.
Deceptively simple formula here that is incredible in it's execution. Potently smoky. Perhaps a bit too smoky for me. Rich, deep, dark and smooth blend with a just hint of smooth licorice to sweeten. Moist, medium grind, easy to take. Strong vitamin N. Incredible. There simply aren't enough cavendish blends. Fans of smoky schmalzlers might want to check this out.
An outstanding snuff. Full of natural liquorice in a perfectly blended dark and rich base flour. The price reflects the time and quality of ingredients invested in this snuff. Moist, medium grind with respectable amount of nicotine. Follow the storage directions to the letter, i.e. fridge and original or airtight container to prevent mould developing. A+++
I can't say enough about Pontefract Priory. It is delicious. The tin aroma is mildly sweet with a faint but definite licorice whiff. Usually when something has anise or licorice ingredients, it is delivered with a heavy hand that is clumsy and one dimensional. Not so with Pontefract. SWS has a delicate approach that marries the flavors and scents with the tobacco. The licorice is exactly to my liking. But licorice is not the only component here. It has a slight smokiness. Nice nicotine hit. Lovely moist grind. I could use this snuff all day but don't want to risk burning myself out on it. Its that good. Pontefract Priory is terrific. I am a big fan of most of the SWS snuffs but this one is near or at the top -- tough call!!
Licorice. Long considered a "love it or hate it" scent and flavor, often due to confusing anise with licorice. They aren't the same.
This snuff is exemplary in "explaining" that difference. The tobacco bill is amazing and of the highest quality. The mastery of cavendish and raw sugar along with the licorice root's finicky nature show a level of craftsmanship not often seen. It's cheaper and easier to substitute anise seeds/pods for true licorice, and this snuff makes that difference glaringly apparent. It's a naturally bitter substance that has been tamed, enhanced and sweetened into a snuff that is sweet and pleasant, but is does not fall into the dessert category in my opinion.
It is delicious. All day. Every day. It's at the top of my short list.
