Boswell Pipes and Tobacco

Boswell Countryside

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 Countryside Pipe Tobacco, Dr. Grabow Lark, Kitchen Matches, Northwest Gentlemen Bison Leather Tobacco Mat.  Photo by TheSaintlyCatholic

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

Brand – Boswell Pipes & Tobacco
Blend Type – English
Contents – Black Cavendish, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia
Strength – Medium
Taste – Mild to Medium
Flavoring – Alcohol/Liquor
Room Note – Pleasant to Tolerable
Tin Note – Earthy, Woody
Rating – ****

My Review

A few years ago my wife asked me what she could get me for my birthday.  I gave her the URL to Boswell Pipes and asked her to order me some Bear Blend (which I reviewed last week).  As an additional surprise, she ordered a few ounces of their English Countryside blend.  She said the name “English Countryside” reminded her of our favorite place in England which is anywhere in the English Countryside (specifically Kent, near Tunbridge Wells).  Boswell Countryside has quickly become one of my favorite English blends and perhaps for the simple fact my wife liked the name and what it reminded her of.

Boswell Countryside is what I would consider to be a somewhat lighter version of Northwoods.  The mixture of Black Cavendish, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish and Virginia tobacco is amazing.  I find it’s a blend that is easy to light and burns evenly all the way to the bottom of the bowl.  This blend has helped me develop an appreciation and taste for Latakia.

In summary, I’ve been enjoying Boswell Countryside in my rotation for about two years now and simply can’t wait until the next time my wife and I have an opportunity to travel back to England where I can enjoy this in the English countryside with my beautiful wife by my side.

TobaccoReviews.com

https://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/3120/boswell-pipes-tobacco-countryside

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Until next time,

Happy Smoking!

Jerry

May 20, 2022 by Pipe Smoking 0

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

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.   Also, make sure you follow me on Twitter, Instagram and drop me a sub on YouTube.  Thank you!

Until next time,

Happy Smoking!

Jerry

May 13, 2022 by Pipe Smoking 0