Aromatic

Boswell Bear Blend

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.

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Photo Info:  Boswell Bear Blend, Peterson Standard Smooth 314 , Zippo lighter with pipe insert, Old handcarved bear ornament, Northwest Gentlemen Bison Leather Tobacco Mat.  Photo by TheSaintlyCatholic

Pipes Used: Briar and Cobb
Age When Smoked: New
Purchased From: Boswellpipes.com

Strength – Mild
Taste – Medium to Full
Flavoring – Mild to Medium
Room Note – Very Pleasant
Tin Note – Cherry, Vanilla, Caramel
Rating – ****

My Review

Of course those who know me, will know that my number one favorite aromatic blend is Lane 1-Q.  However, Bear Blend by Boswell Pipes and Tobacco is a very close second at this time, especially in the category of aromatic pipe tobacco.  I first discovered Boswell Bear Blend at the time I also had my first taste of another fine Boswell blend called Northwoods.    I had heard Curmudgeon Piper rave about Northwoods and of course had to try it for myself.  But not wanting to try a variety of other Boswell blends, I ordered some Bear Blend.  I’m really glad that I did and as I previously stated, Bear Blend has become my #2 aromatic blend within my rotation and have been doing so for over two years.

Much like Lane 1-Q, I love just about everything about this blend.  The tin note consists of a cherry, vanilla and caramel melody and leaves a very pleasant room note.  This is another tobacco blend my wife doesn’t mind me smoking in the main part of the house.  The flavor is mild to medium with a medium to full taste.  The overall strength of the blend is very mild.  Almost no nicotine hit and no tongue bite can make this an all day smoke.

I also believe this would make for a great blend for those who are new to pipe smoking and enjoy an aromatic tobacco.  Either way, if you visit Boswell Pipes and Tobacco either in person or online, consider ordering some Bear Blend.  I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

TobaccoReviews.com

https://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/3010/boswell-pipes-tobacco-bear-blend

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Happy Smoking!

Jerry

May 13, 2022 by Pipe Smoking 0

Lane Limited RLP-6

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.

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Photo Info:  Lane Limited RLP-6 Pipe Tobacco, Roadtown Bent Dublin, Pipe Nail, Kiribi Kabuto Short Pipe Lighter, Northwest Gentlemen Bison Leather Tobacco Mat.  Photo by MyPipeLife

Pipes Used: Briar, Cob, Clay
Age When Smoked: New
Purchased From: TobaccoPipes.com

Strength – Mild
Taste – Mild
Flavoring – Mild
Room Note – Pleasant
Tin Note – Vanilla, Molasses
Rating – ***

My Review

Lane Limited RLP-6 is (at this time) my second favorite aromatic blend.  Probably no surprise since I enjoy 1-Q so much.  This is another one of those blends that my wife really enjoys the room note while smoking and to be honest, this is important.  While I can always go outside and smoke my pipe, the winters in Colorado can be a bit on the BRRRRR side so having plenty of blends I can smoke which do not offend my wife is always a good thing.

The more blends I experience, the more I’m realizing exactly what I like and what I don’t care for.  Notice I said, “what I don’t care for”.  Lane RLP-6 has all my favorite tobacco types including Virginia, Cavendish, Black Cavendish and Burley.  RLP-6 often becomes an all day smoke for me if I’m just too lazy to go to my cellar to pick something else out.

If you read the reviews (which I’ve linked to below) you’ll see a lot of comparisons of RLP-6 to Captain Black White.  Some entries state that RLP-6 is the same as CBW without the additives.  For the record, I’ve not had the opportunity to try CBW.  So I can’t comment one way or the other.  However, most of what I’ve read all indicate that that RLP-6 (because it lacks all the additives included in CBW) is a better smoke.  But of course, your mileage may vary.

My experience with RLP-6 has always been very positive.  As I’ve already mentioned, the room note is pleasant so this means not only can I smoke this blend in my home, I also include this blend in my rotation anytime I’m going to be out smoking near the public.  I also find RLP-6 to be a consistent smoke all the way down to the bottom of the bowl.

Like Lane 1-Q, I especially recommend RLP-6 for beginner pipe smokers or anyone who is looking for a low nicotine smoking experience.  If you haven’t had the opportunity to try Lane Limited RLP-6, give it a try.  I think you’ll enjoy it, especially if you enjoy 1-Q.

TobaccoReviews.com

https://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/682/lane-limited-rlp-6

Thank you for taking the time to read this review.  I’d love to hear your thoughts on this particular blend.  Please leave a comment below.

Until next time…

Happy Smoking!

Jerry

October 25, 2019 by Pipe Smoking 0

Lane Limited 1-Q

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.

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Pipes Used: Briar, Cob
Age When Smoked: New
Purchased From: TobaccoPipes.com

Strength – Mild
Taste – Mild
Flavoring – Mild
Room Note – Very Pleasant
Tin Note – Vanilla and Caramel
Rating – ****
Cellared – Yes

My Review

My first experience with Lane Limited 1-Q was from my local tobacconist which I had visited when I decided to pickup the pipe smoking hobby again.   The older gentlemen behind the counter greeted me friendly when I walked through the door and asked how he could help me.  I explained that while I wasn’t brand new to pipe smoking, it had been over 20 years and I was looking for a good quality pipe tobacco.  I explained I would like a vanilla aromatic and something mild.

He told me I had come to the right place and motioned with a hand gesture to follow him to the far end of the counter.  He grabbed a large Mason jar, unscrewed the lid and handed it to me.  He called it by another name (as is often the case with Lane 1-Q) and told me that he guaranteed I would like this blend.  He weighed out an ounce and placed it in a Ziploc bag and handed it to me.  He told me if I liked it to come back for more.

I drove home and within a few minutes I had packed my Savinelli Roma briar pipe with this new tobacco and began smoking.  Immediately I fell in love with this blend.  The very next day I returned to my local tobacconist.  I don’t think the door had even closed behind me, when the same older gentleman saw me and reached for that large mason jar and shouted out “How many ounces can I sell you”?

Unfortunately, a few months ago my local tobacconist closed his business.  I was aware he was going to be closing and a few weeks before, I asked him where I could get the tobacco I loved so much.  Thankfully he shared the secret and told me what I loved so much (as is the case with so many other pipe smokers) is Lane Limited 1-Q.

From all that I’ve heard, Lane Limited 1-Q is one of the best selling tobacco blends on the market and as was the case with my tobacconist, is often the house blend at many Brick & Mortar shops across the country.  1-Q has become my absolute favorite pipe tobacco which I now order both in bulk and in tins.  It’s the only tobacco I consider to be an all-day smoke for me.  I also believe Lane 1-Q is a perfect starter tobacco for anyone considering pipe smoking.

TobaccoReviews.com

https://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/630/lane-limited-1-q

Thank you for taking the time to read this review.  I’d love to hear your thoughts on this particular blend.  Please leave a comment below.

Until next time…

Happy Smoking!

Jerry

August 16, 2019 by Pipe Smoking 0