I think sometimes some of the reviewers over react to the nic content. My pal Condorlover has generously sent me several twists of varying degree and I enjoy them all. I do make sure that I have eaten something before I proceed to light up.Too dark for a picture now, but Sam Gawith Brown No. 4 Twist for the first time. Having a fairly large bowl, in my hobby block meerschaum. I’m about 3/4 of the way through the bowl, and getting a nice, calming, slow dose of nicotine. Not an over the top amount, no head rush or anything, but noticeable. I was kind of expecting a nic monster from the way I’ve seen it described, but this is pleasant. The taste is pretty good, too. I think the skeeters are going to cut this one short though. ☹