Gawith Apricot Snuff

It baffles me that this snuff gets so many good reviews. I think its omnipresence in the world has more to do with its continued popularity than its quality does. The menthol is way too much. The apricot flavor is practially non existant. It has a subtle fruityness to it, but its hard to distinguish it as apricot. The paraffin content, which gives it its moisture is also unpleasant. That combined with the menthol gives me a nasty throat drip that leaves me hacking for many minutes after snuffing it. Most Pöschl snuffs do this to me, but this one is the worst.
Why is the Gawith name attached? This and Gawith Cola are presumably recipes belonging to Gawith Hoggarth of Kendal which is forbidden by British law from making oil based snuffs. Apparantly they have partnered with Pöschl for manufacture and distribution.
I'll struggle through the tin I have, but I won't get this again. I fear too many people have been introduced to snuff and immediatly turned off of it because of this one. Its a shame. I'd give it no stars, but this review system makes me leave at least one.

This is often described as a beginner's snuff and I would have no argument with that as it doesn't present the sort of challenges to the snuff taker that most other styles of snuff do. It was my dad's first snuff at the age of 82 and he likes it. I still find it enjoyable too. The menthol isn't over-done (and I'm no big menthol fan - menthol snuffs rarely get more than three stars from me) and the apricot flavour is at about the right level so the sweetness isn't cloying. Very refreshing for occasional use. The container is pretty neat too, and it's reusable - always a bonus.