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A pinch of the German glacier presents menthol and tobacco to the nostrils with the typical Poschl funk behind it. The menthol here lacks any pronounced mintiness, as the menthol is front and centre; if there are other "cooling agents", they are lost to me. The "funk" here is more akin to aged tobacco, whereas the "funk" in Alpina and JBR Red is more pronounced, almost a separate additive. This pinch of the glacier's menthol and vitamin N does not come in guns blazing like JIP!. Instead, this agent is more of the "concealed carry" type: there is an inherent ability to "get the party started," but not in an intrusive way.
The menthol and subtle notes of camphor and eucalyptus create a nice mask for the mild burn of Vitamin N, a little boost of energy in a nice and simple format, easy to use all day long without a headache. The tobacco is medium-dark brown, with occasional specks of light tan, I imagine from processing the leaf's veins, and is consistent once the menthol and "funk" are down. The moisture content is a smidgen drier than Alpina or JBR Red, but it is still more moist than traditional English snuffs like McChrystals. This medium-coarse grind, coupled with moderate moisture and ample fluffiness, makes this an easy-to-use snuff, though it pays to watch the wind, as the fluffy composition can catch it and send it flying; it stays in the nose and is not hard to sniff. This snuff has plenty of moisture and an easy-to-pinch grind, and the menthol present helps reduce nasal irritation. There can be a bit of nasal drip, but nothing that puts off additional pinches.
Although this is not the most robust menthol, the blend is easy to take, sits well in the nose, and provides the needed Vitamin N with only a minor drip. Get your hands on a tin of this if you want to get into the Poschl family of products and are already a menthol friend.