As with all my reviews, the opinions expressed are 100% my own and your mileage may vary. The tobacco being reviewed has been purchase by myself and I’ve personally smoked several bowls, in various pipes before writing this review. I’ve also linked the TobaccoReviews.com review for your cross reference.
Photo Info: Boswell Cupcake Blend, Kaywoodie model 51 Standard, Kiribi Kabuto Short Pipe Lighter, Northwest Gentlemen Bison Leather Tobacco Mat. Photo by TheSaintlyCatholic
Pipes Used: Briar
Age When Smoked: New
Purchased From: Boswellpipes.com
Brand – Boswell Pipes & Tobacco
Blend Type – Aromatic
Contents – Black Cavendish, Cavendish
Strength – Mild
Taste – Mild to Medium
Flavoring – Medium to Strong
Room Note – Very Pleasant
Tin Note – Caramel, Butter, Vanilla
Rating – ****
My Review
I realize this is the third Boswell blend I’ve reviewed in recent weeks. This will be the last one for a few weeks as I have many different blends of tobacco which I plan to review soon. These include Cult Blood Red Moon, Warped Saint Espresso and Kramer’s Father Dempsey. So please bookmark the site and return soon for these reviews. I publish a tobacco review most Friday’s.
About two weeks ago I had been watching some of my wonderful YTPC friends videos and two videos in a row mentioned their tobacco having a slight chocolate note when smoking. One of the videos was by Basspiper and he later messaged me and suggested that since I was a fan of many of the Boswell blends, that I try their Cupcake blend. I had been planning to place an order for more of Boswell’s Northwoods, Countryside and Bear Blend, so I added two ounces of their Cupcake blend to my order.
Now, I enjoy many varieties of tobacco blends including aromatics. Over the years I’ve tried many. Most with success, but some with disappointment. I think this is just the way it goes. Anyway, my order arrived and I couldn’t wait to try this new blend.
Immediately upon opening the USPS plastic bag containing my order I could smell a mish mash of the four different blends. I quickly set aside the other blends which would be placed in jars later. I grabbed my Kaywoodie model 51 Standard which I typically reserve for aromatics and proceeded to pack it for the inaugural smoke. Upon opening the ziploc bag containing the Cupcake blend I was immediately taken back to my childhood when visiting my grandmother. I would spend a few weeks during the summer visiting and she always baked me cookies, cakes and yes…even cupcakes. The tin note (or in this case bag note) is a wonderful aroma of caramel, butter and vanilla which is honestly more powerful than any scented candle I’ve burned in recent years. Not while I’m suggesting this, but one could simply leave a bag of Boswell Cupcake blend open in a room and that alone would do a better job than any scented candle.
The Cupcake blend was fairly moist out of the bag, so I laid a pipe full onto my tobacco mat and allowed it to sit for about 15 minutes before packing it into my bowl. I found it easy to light and it stayed burning with minimal effort. There’s a lot going on with this blend and I really must admit that what my nose experienced from the bag was much the same as what I tasted throughout the entire smoke. The retrohale provided a distinct vanilla custard experience which is what I smell from the bag.
But what about chocolate? I do taste a very slight suggestion of chocolate in this blend. The chocolate doesn’t overpower the experience, but is just there in the background which is what I would expect. I’ve truly enjoyed smoking this blend over these past few weeks. Most likely this would become a seasonal blend for me which I would enjoy during the winter time while sitting in front of my fireplace on a cold Saturday or Sunday evening. Especially since this is one blend my wife has requested I smoke more of in the house versus some of my other blends.
TobaccoReviews.com
https://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/5656/boswell-pipes-tobacco-cupcake
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Until next time,
Happy Smoking!
Jerry
