Nordic Spirit Nicotine Pouches

Nordic Spirit uses strength names and dot ratings to distinguish its different nicotine pouches. The wider range includes strengths from 3mg to 17mg per pouch, although the current nicotine-containing products at Alternix start at 4mg.

You'll find 4mg Mellow Moist Minis, followed by 6mg Regular, 9mg Strong and 11mg X-Strong pouches. The 17mg Max range has the highest nicotine content, available in Frosty Mint and Frosty Berry.

It's worth checking the actual nicotine strength rather than relying on the name alone. Nordic Spirit calls its 9mg pouches Strong, but Alternix places 9mg in our Medium (7–12mg) category. The same applies to 11mg X-Strong, while 17mg Max falls into our Strong (13–19mg) category.

The main difference between Nordic Spirit Moist and Dry pouches is the amount of moisture in the filling. Moist pouches have a softer texture, while Dry pouches are firmer and absorb more moisture from your mouth during use.

Nordic Spirit Moist includes Sweet Mint, Raspberry, Frosty Mint and a selection of fruit and berry flavours. The moisture already present in the pouch can help flavour begin releasing sooner.

Nordic Spirit Dry includes Mint and Spearmint options, with a firmer pouch and more gradual flavour release. The wider Nordic Spirit range also includes Dry Watermelon, although availability at Alternix may differ.

If you prefer a softer pouch, take a look at the Moist range. For a firmer texture and less moisture, you can browse the Dry options. Both formats are tobacco-free, and nicotine strength depends on the individual product rather than its moisture level.

Nordic Spirit Mini and Slim pouches differ in size, shape and the number of pouches supplied per can.

Mini pouches are shorter and take up less space beneath your upper lip. At Alternix, you'll find Sweet Mint and Raspberry Moist Minis, each containing 4mg of nicotine per pouch, with 14 pouches in a can.

Slim pouches, also called Standard by Nordic Spirit, have a longer, narrow shape. They're available across the Regular, Strong, X-Strong and Max ranges, with 20 pouches per can.

The wider Nordic Spirit range also includes Spearmint Dry Mini at 3mg, with 20 pouches per can, although this isn't currently listed at Alternix.

If you enjoy Sweet Mint or Raspberry, you'll find these flavours in both Mini and Slim formats, with different nicotine strengths available depending on the product.

Nordic Spirit Max contains 17mg of nicotine per pouch, making it the brand's highest nicotine strength. The range includes two Moist flavours: Frosty Mint Max and Frosty Berry Max.

Frosty Mint Max combines peppermint and menthol for an icy mint flavour, while Frosty Berry Max pairs mixed berry notes with a cooling menthol finish.

Both come in Slim pouches, with 20 per can. You'll recognise the Max range by its darker packaging and six-dot strength indicator.

If you prefer these flavours with less nicotine, Frosty Mint and Frosty Berry are also available in 9mg and 11mg versions. The 17mg Max products contain substantially more nicotine and should be used by experienced nicotine users only.

Nordic Spirit is produced by Japan Tobacco International (JTI). Developed in Sweden, the brand launched in the UK in 2019 with Mint and Bergamot Wildberry before expanding into its current selection of flavours, nicotine strengths and pouch formats.

In 2026, Nordic Spirit introduced updated cans featuring a North Star logo, strength dots and clearer Moist or Dry labelling. According to JTI, the packaging changed, but the pouch formulations, flavours and nicotine strengths stayed the same.

Nordic Spirit Moist was also named Product of the Year 2026 in the nicotine pouch category, based on a Kantar survey of more than 8,000 shoppers.

When choosing Nordic Spirit nicotine pouches, there are three main things to compare: nicotine strength, pouch format and flavour.

If pouch size matters to you, the 4mg Moist Minis are smaller than the Standard Slim pouches. There's also a choice between the softer Moist format and firmer Dry options, depending on the texture and flavour-release characteristics you prefer.

For flavours, you'll find mint and menthol options such as Sweet Mint, Spearmint and Frosty Mint, alongside Raspberry, Blueberry, Tropical Mix and other fruit blends.

Nicotine strengths vary from 4mg to 17mg across the nicotine-containing products currently listed at Alternix. The strength names on Nordic Spirit cans don't always match the categories used by other brands, so check the mg per pouch when comparing products.

You can also compare Nordic Spirit with ZYN and FUMi if you'd like to see different pouch sizes, formats and flavour ranges.

Nordic Spirit nicotine pouches sit between your lip and gum, gradually releasing nicotine and flavour while they're in place. You don't need to chew or swallow them.

Nordic Spirit recommends using a pouch for up to 30 minutes. Moist pouches generally begin releasing flavour sooner, while Dry pouches absorb moisture from your mouth before the flavour develops more gradually.

You may notice a tingling or cooling sensation, particularly with menthol flavours. Remove the pouch if it causes irritation, nausea, dizziness or other discomfort.

Open the Can:

Open your Nordic Spirit can and remove one pouch.

Place Under Your Lip:

Position the pouch between your lip and gum, slightly to one side.

Nicotine and Flavour Release:

Leave the pouch in place while nicotine and flavour are gradually released. There's no need to chew or move it around.

Remove and Dispose:

Remove the pouch after the manufacturer's recommended usage time. You can temporarily store it in the disposal compartment in the lid before putting it in a suitable bin.