Bernard Charivari 10g

OK, I admit I am a fickle man when it comes to snuff. In love with a snuff for a while and then not so much. I don't know how this will play out long term but actually I do since Bernard is closed. That said, this Charivari is a terrific concoction. First sniff and the menthol hit me and I thought, "Another menthol snuff" then the cherries kicked in ever so slightly and stayed right there. There's more complexity than this but I will say this is another terrific snuff from Bernard. I got 2 and should have got more but we'll be saying that about Bernard for years I'm afraid.

OK, I admit I am a fickle man when it comes to snuff. In love with a snuff for a while and then not so much. I don't know how this will play out long term but actually I do since Bernard is closed. That said, this Charivari is a terrific concoction. First sniff and the menthol hit me and I thought, "Another menthol snuff" then the cherries kicked in ever so slightly and stayed right there. There's more complexity than this but I will say this is another terrific snuff from Bernard. I got 2 and should have got more but we'll be saying that about Bernard for years I'm afraid.

A mock serenade by joyous people, a Charivari is also a drinking song performed by drunks. If ever you have the privilege of attending Oktoberfest or visiting one of Munich’s many beer halls, you will quickly get acquainted with both Oompah music and the drinking anthem: Ein Prosit. Once over-bloated on Bier, festivities are prolonged though the transition to Kirshwasser, a clear spiritus made from double distilled Morello or sour cherries. Kirshwasser is the fuel of choice to most fire breathing dragons and is an aggravating factor in many bad decisions. Bernard’s “Charivari” is a fermented snuff flavoured with Kirshwasser. It tastes of sour cherries, nuts and lilies. It is wonderful when drinking…heavily. With no burn to speak of, this spiritus snuff clears the sinuses and accelerates the air we breath. High in nicotine, it packs the punch of an ornery mule. Well and worthily recommended, “Charivari” is one of the few known antidotes to heavy Bavarian fare.

A mock serenade by joyous people, a Charivari is also a drinking song performed by drunks. If ever you have the privilege of attending Oktoberfest or visiting one of Munich’s many beer halls, you will quickly get acquainted with both Oompah music and the drinking anthem: Ein Prosit. Once over-bloated on Bier, festivities are prolonged though the transition to Kirshwasser, a clear spiritus made from double distilled Morello or sour cherries. Kirshwasser is the fuel of choice to most fire breathing dragons and is an aggravating factor in many bad decisions. Bernard’s “Charivari” is a fermented snuff flavoured with Kirshwasser. It tastes of sour cherries, nuts and lilies. It is wonderful when drinking…heavily. With no burn to speak of, this spiritus snuff clears the sinuses and accelerates the air we breath. High in nicotine, it packs the punch of an ornery mule. Well and worthily recommended, “Charivari” is one of the few known antidotes to heavy Bavarian fare.