Did Somebody Say ‘Rogue Shortage?’ All You Need to Know
It’s no secret that demand for nicotine pouches is at an all-time high in the US. Emerging from a nationwide ZYN shortage, we’re now seeing other brands start to feel the flow-on effects of their rapidly growing customer bases.
Rogue sales are 2-3 times higher than they were this time last year, for instance. They’re the latest brand to warn that we should prepare for some of their nicotine pouches to be out of stock over the next couple of months.
The good news is, we’re in close dialogue with the manufacturer and only a handful of Rogue nicotine pouches will be impacted.
Here's What You Can Expect
Full Availability
The production of Rogue’s most popular nicotine pouches (mainly 6mg) will be ramped up to meet increasing demand.
If you regularly order any of these, you shouldn’t notice a difference:
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- Rogue Peppermint 6mg
- Rogue Wintergreen 3mg & 6mg
- Rogue Spearmint 6mg
- Rogue Mango 6mg
- Rogue Citrus 6mg
- Rogue Original 3mg & 6mg
- Rogue Tabac 3mg & 6mg
Limited Availability
Other Rogue products will have intermittent shipments until the end of the year, meaning they may or may not be in stock.
Keep an eye on them and don't completely abandon them from your shopping cart:
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- Rogue Citrus 3mg
- Rogue Apple 6mg
Out of Stock
Some Rogue products (mainly 3mg) will experience production delays and shortages until early/mid-2025. We'll let you know as soon as a steady supply picks up again, most likely in Q1.
Unfortunately these are the 10 products that are no longer available and won't be re-stocked for some months:
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- Rogue Honey Lemon 3mg & 6mg
- Rogue Spearmint 3mg
- Rogue Peppermint 3mg
- Rogue Cinnamon 3mg & 6mg
- Rogue Apple 3mg
- Rogue Berry 3mg & 6mg
- Rogue Mango 3mg
What Options Do You Have?
The important thing to keep in mind here is that not all products are “going rogue,” with almost a third of the Rogue range still for sale. But if your favorite nicotine pouch does happen to be out of stock, this could be a chance to explore other flavors and strengths you haven’t before.
We've put together a list of Rogue alternatives if you’re unsure what to buy in the absence of your usual can. No matter what you’re looking for, we’re confident Nicokick will have a pouch to match (or at least come pretty close).
Alternatives for Rogue Peppermint 3mg
For those of you that love Rogue Peppermint 3mg and don't mind double the nicotine per pouch, you'll be pleased to hear that we have a steady supply of Rogue Peppermint 6mg.
If you really want to stick with Rogue and are chasing a minty pouch that's Less Intense, then their Wintergreen 3mg is the way to go.
Or if peppermint is what you’re after and you’re open to trying a new brand, then we can vouch for VELO Peppermint’s 4mg pouch.
Alternatives for Rogue Berry 3mg & 6mg
You don’t have to look very far to find the next best Rogue Berry.
Since neither 3mg or 6mg strength is available right now, we recommend trying On! Berry, which offers the same burst of fruity freshness with slightly more/less nicotine than what you’ll be used to from Rogue – giving you the choice between 2mg, 4mg or 8mg.
Alternatives for Rogue Spearmint 3mg
Rogue Spearmint 6mg delivers an exact flavor match when you can’t find Rogue Spearmint 3mg if you're ok with a slightly stronger pouch.
On the other hand, Rogue Wintergreen 3mg is a crowd favorite that matches in terms of strength and offers a similar minty sweetness.
Otherwise, VELO Spearmint 4mg could be a fitting substitute on both the flavor and strength front until Rogue is re-stocked.
Alternatives for Rogue Cinnamon 3mg & 6mg
Alternatives for Rogue Apple 3mg
Unfortunately Rogue Apple 3mg is already out of stock, but you should keep your eye on Rogue Apple 6mg (so long as the strength doesn't bother you) since we've been told it'll be included in some late-2024 shipments.
In the meantime, Lucy Apple Ice (4mg or 8mg) are fitting fill-ins with the taste of crisp apple cider complemented by a touch of cool mint.
Alternatives for Rogue Honey Lemon 3mg & 6mg
Honey Lemon is an exclusive flavor to Rogue that you won’t find anywhere else. The 3mg variety is still available, but unfortunately there's no more 6mg.
In which case, you may wish to mix up your nicotine routine with Rogue's "normal" Citrus (provided they’re in stock) or look into On!'s range.
A heads up too if VELO Citrus Burst has caught your eye – this flavor has an emphasis on orange and may not be the one for you if you’re looking for something more lemon-based.
Alternatives for Rogue Mango 3mg
If you’re more concerned with the flavor of Rogue Mango than its strength, then you can’t go past their 6mg variety now that their 3mg pouches have sold out.
Otherwise, Lucy's Regular (4mg) or Strong (8mg) mango pouches will appeal for those wanting more nicotine with a tropical twist.
