SKëLD - Tynwald

• Name: SKëLD - Tynwald
• Category: Demi Gros Rapee - A pungent, bourbon-cased snuff with citrus and vanilla notes
• Grind: Demi Gros Rapee - Coarser texture; designed for traditional rapee delivery
• Moisture: To be confirmed
• Nicotine: To be confirmed
• Intensity: Pungent - Bold character with pronounced presence

SKëLD - Tynwald

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Tynwald - A Tribute to Manx Sovereignty Across the Seas

Tynwald represents Sir Johnny's most historically personal creation—a snuff designed to honour both the ancient institution of Manx self-governance and the Manx people who carried that spirit across the world. The product is cased with Old Dominick Bourbon, chosen in memory of John Cubbin (1827-1894), a Manxman who emigrated to Memphis, Tennessee, and rose to prominence in the American South. Cubbin's life embodies a profound truth: the spirit of Tynwald—the principle of law, governance, and self-determination—transcends geography. Though he left the Isle of Man, he carried with him the values that Tynwald represents, eventually serving in the Tennessee State Senate.

The choice of Old Dominick Bourbon is deliberate and symbolic. This American whiskey represents the new world that Cubbin helped build, while the snuff itself—rooted in the traditions of the Isle of Man—represents the old world he never forgot. The marriage of these two elements creates a product that speaks to the Manx diaspora: those who left the island but remained connected to its values. Tynwald is not merely a snuff inspired by an ancient parliament; it is a tribute to the enduring power of Manx identity, carried forward by those who understood that true sovereignty lies not in geography, but in the principles one upholds. Sir Johnny's creation honours both John Cubbin's memory and the timeless legacy of Tynwald itself.

Tynwald - The Unbroken Legacy of Law and Self-Governance

The name Tynwald carries within it over a thousand years of unbroken tradition. Derived from the Old Norse Þingvöllr—meaning "Assembly Field"—Tynwald represents the world's oldest continuous parliament, established by the Vikings during the height of their settlement on the Isle of Man. This was not merely a place of power, but a place of law: where the people gathered, where laws were proclaimed, and where justice was administered.

What makes Tynwald exceptional is its continuity. While parliaments across Europe rose and fell, were conquered and reformed, Tynwald endured. For nearly a thousand years, it has remained the beating heart of Manx governance. The Vikings established a system of law that was administered at the annual Tynwald Day ceremony, where laws were proclaimed to the people. This tradition survives today, celebrated every July 5th at Tynwald Hill in St John's, where the Manx people gather to hear their laws proclaimed—a direct echo of the Viking assembly that founded it.

Yet Tynwald is not merely a historical relic. It is the active, functioning parliament of the Isle of Man today. Composed of the democratically elected House of Keys and the Legislative Council, Tynwald is the ultimate symbol of the island's constitutional independence and sovereignty. It is the voice of the Manx people—a voice that was first given form by the Vikings over a thousand years ago, and which continues to speak with undiminished authority today.

Sir Johnny's creation of Tynwald is a tribute to this enduring legacy. It is a snuff inspired by the concept of continuity, authority, and self-governance—the unbroken chain that connects the Viking assembly field to the modern parliament, and the Manx people of the 10th century to the Manx people of today. Like Tynwald itself, this snuff is designed to endure, to command respect, and to speak to those who understand the power of tradition maintained with uncompromising integrity.