Clare, one of our trusted product testers and self-proclaimed mint fanatic, was the obvious choice to help us unpack the nuances of Nordic Spirit’s mint offerings. While mint, spearmint, peppermint, and menthol might sound like variations of the same thing, they each bring a distinct flavour to the table.
With Clare’s expert palate leading the way, we’re diving into the minty spectrum, because mint is its own whole universe of fresh flavour.
- Mint is your classic, reliable go-to: crisp, clean, and balanced, like a reliable cool breeze.
- Spearmint is the sweet, laid-back cousin, naturally sweet with barely any menthol.
Fun fact? Spearmint gets its signature candy-like taste from a compound called carvone, not menthol at all.
- Peppermint cranks it up with a sharper, icier edge thanks to its high menthol content (around 40%).
- And then there’s Menthol itself, which isn’t a leaf at all. It’s a crystal compound that tricks your brain into feeling cold by activating your body’s cold receptors. No sweetness, just straight-up frost.
See? There’s quite a difference within the mint flavour family.
- Spearmint sits on the softer side, offering a gentle minty taste with a light touch of menthol.
- Sweet Mint turns up the sweetness for a smoother, candy-like profile.
- Mint strikes the perfect middle ground, balanced, refreshing, and just right.
And if you’re after something bold, Frosty Mint packs the strongest menthol punch, delivering a sharp, invigorating sensation like a plunge into icy Nordic waters.
Not able to choose between mint or fruit? Nordic Spirit also launched two hybrid flavours under their Frosty range, a clever mashup of sweet and cool. These blends pair refreshing berry or fruit notes with a gentle menthol kick, giving you the best of both worlds.
The result? A refreshing pouch that’s fruity on the tongue and frosty on the finish.
Ideal for anyone who loves fruity flavours but still wants that clean, cooling sensation you usually only get from mint-based options.