Boswell Pipes & Tobacco Berry Cobbler
(3.36)
An aromatic with a great aroma and room note that will remind you of Grandma's cobblers.
Details
| Brand | Boswell Pipes & Tobacco |
| Blended By | J.M. Boswell |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Cavendish |
| Flavoring | Fruit / Citrus |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.36 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 14, 2006 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
I got a chance to visit the Boswell store in January, and apart from an excellent experience and an excellent pipe, I picked up an ounce of his most recommended tobacco - Berry Cobbler. I was led to the jar, took off the lid to check it out, and I was barrelled over by this very sweet and intoxicating aroma. I packed a meerschaum pipe with it to get the most natural taste and noticed a few things:
1) Very sweet fruity taste, but as the smoke goes on I noticed a very distinctly tobacco aftertaste in my mouth, and smell on my clothes. That is exactly what this tobacco is - a combination of very sweet fruity taste with classic tobacco taste.
2) The room note is phenomenal. If you like people to follow you around while you smoke your pipe because they can't get enough of how it smells, this is by far the best smelling stuff I have.
3) This is NOT goopy at all. The tobacco is a perfect consistency to the touch - no goopy oils on your hands, not too dry, not to moist. When I finish a bowl of berry cobbler it burns completely to ash - no tiny wet remains.
4) The strength of this tobacco is more to the mild side than medium. The nicotine kick after a full bowl is enough for a little relaxer, but it doesn't leave me with that completely mellowed out feeling that some other stronger blends do. However, this will be different per person.
Over all this is definitely an excellent aromatic. Don't deny yourself the pleasure of trying it. It can be ordered over the phone from the Boswell store. Check them out at www.boswellpipes.com.
1) Very sweet fruity taste, but as the smoke goes on I noticed a very distinctly tobacco aftertaste in my mouth, and smell on my clothes. That is exactly what this tobacco is - a combination of very sweet fruity taste with classic tobacco taste.
2) The room note is phenomenal. If you like people to follow you around while you smoke your pipe because they can't get enough of how it smells, this is by far the best smelling stuff I have.
3) This is NOT goopy at all. The tobacco is a perfect consistency to the touch - no goopy oils on your hands, not too dry, not to moist. When I finish a bowl of berry cobbler it burns completely to ash - no tiny wet remains.
4) The strength of this tobacco is more to the mild side than medium. The nicotine kick after a full bowl is enough for a little relaxer, but it doesn't leave me with that completely mellowed out feeling that some other stronger blends do. However, this will be different per person.
Over all this is definitely an excellent aromatic. Don't deny yourself the pleasure of trying it. It can be ordered over the phone from the Boswell store. Check them out at www.boswellpipes.com.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2016 | Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Lovely aromatic tobacco... Those who don't like aromatics, don't bother..
One of the best room notes ever... Reminds me of my Grandma's kitchen... The berries are very pronounced but there is a vanilla- custard like quality here that tends to temper the sweetness somewhat... Slow smoking provides the best flavor as puffing away only dulls the flavors...
I am generally a straight English smoker... however, after reading some reviews on Boswell's aromatics, I decided to take a chance and I'm glad I did... while this is something I could not smoke all day, it is a delicious tobacco. You sort of know what you're getting into when you pack a bowl of this stuff.
This will ghost a pipe... I have a dedicated corn cob to this blend and others like it...
I would recommend this to anyone who likes aromatics..
One of the best room notes ever... Reminds me of my Grandma's kitchen... The berries are very pronounced but there is a vanilla- custard like quality here that tends to temper the sweetness somewhat... Slow smoking provides the best flavor as puffing away only dulls the flavors...
I am generally a straight English smoker... however, after reading some reviews on Boswell's aromatics, I decided to take a chance and I'm glad I did... while this is something I could not smoke all day, it is a delicious tobacco. You sort of know what you're getting into when you pack a bowl of this stuff.
This will ghost a pipe... I have a dedicated corn cob to this blend and others like it...
I would recommend this to anyone who likes aromatics..
Pipe Used:
MM Cob
PurchasedFrom:
Boswell's
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 03, 2015 | Mild | Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
Berry cobbler yes indeed! This aromatic is sure to please. The smell upon opening a bag of this is priceless I never would have guessed it was tobacco. Upon light it was a strong berry vanilla taste. The room notes are very pleasing. No bite noted with this aro but I would not smoke this daily. I would say more of an evening pleasure. Overall pretty solid aros which Boswell has done well.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2014 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Medium | Very Pleasant |
This is what a pipes smokers dreams are made of! Ive had several ounces cellared away since 2010 and come back to it on occasion. Boswells Pen Dutch Treat and Berry Cobbler are in my opinion not an every day smoke! These are just to good for that. But New Years Eve I couldn't stay away from it and had several bowls. I do not consider myself an aro smoker but Berry Cobbler is just to good of a blend not to at least have some stored away for a rainy day! Ive said it once, ill say it again, Boswells does aromatic's right! Quatro Estrellas!(4 stars) The smell!!!!Oh the smell!!!
Pipe Used:
Vintage Amphora
PurchasedFrom:
Boswells pipes and cigars
Age When Smoked:
3 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 21, 2018 | Mild | Strong | Very Full | Very Pleasant |
This is excellent for those who enjoy an aromatic that's strong in flavor and smell. It's one of the few aromatic blends that tastes the way the blend smells. As with all Boswell blends, my guess is the topping is a food-grade element, not a chemical additive like cheaper blends.
It reminds me of a mixed-berry pie. Not one particular berry, but a blend of many. Burns cool and clean.
This one did seem to ghost my pipe after a couple of bowls. It's that strong with the topping. But that should be expected of heavy aromatics. If seeing the name of Berry Cobbler peaks your interest because your wanting an aromatic that reminds you of fruit pie...this is it.
It reminds me of a mixed-berry pie. Not one particular berry, but a blend of many. Burns cool and clean.
This one did seem to ghost my pipe after a couple of bowls. It's that strong with the topping. But that should be expected of heavy aromatics. If seeing the name of Berry Cobbler peaks your interest because your wanting an aromatic that reminds you of fruit pie...this is it.
Pipe Used:
Briar
PurchasedFrom:
http://boswellpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 08, 2005 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Very Pleasant |
One of my all time favorite tobaccos. JM Boswell has mastered this crowd-pleasing aromatic. This was my first ever smoke and it will always be in the rotation.
Berry Cobbler is ribbon cut and pleasently attractive in the pouch. The pouch note is very fruity and enticing. The colors range from light golden brown to dark black cavendish. From the first light, Berry Cobbler burns easy, stays lit and does not goop up your bowl. From start to finish, it burns evenly and forms a nice white ash. The taste runs from sweet & fruity to rich & creamy, but is not overbearing. The aftertaste is very mild, but will remind you that you were smoking a fruity blend.
If you are looking for a crowd pleaser, this is it. I have had people stop dead in their tracks to ask me what's in the bowl. Around the holidays, it will make you lots of friends and the wife rating has to be an A+.
JM has outdone himself with this blend and gauging by their reported sales of this blend, everyone agrees that Berry Cobbler is a fantastic blend sure to please any smoker.
Berry Cobbler is ribbon cut and pleasently attractive in the pouch. The pouch note is very fruity and enticing. The colors range from light golden brown to dark black cavendish. From the first light, Berry Cobbler burns easy, stays lit and does not goop up your bowl. From start to finish, it burns evenly and forms a nice white ash. The taste runs from sweet & fruity to rich & creamy, but is not overbearing. The aftertaste is very mild, but will remind you that you were smoking a fruity blend.
If you are looking for a crowd pleaser, this is it. I have had people stop dead in their tracks to ask me what's in the bowl. Around the holidays, it will make you lots of friends and the wife rating has to be an A+.
JM has outdone himself with this blend and gauging by their reported sales of this blend, everyone agrees that Berry Cobbler is a fantastic blend sure to please any smoker.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| May 18, 2014 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
Fruity, sweet, with a mild vanilla flavour. Delicious dessert smoke. I did not get any bite. The first time I smoked this in a cob and I didn't like it as much. The second time in a handmade briar, and it was so much tastier. Stayed lit easily. Did get a bit of gurgle and slight bitterness at the bottom of my poker, but used a pipe cleaner down the stem and it solved the issue.
Pipe Used:
Handmade poker
PurchasedFrom:
JM Boswell's
Age When Smoked:
1 month old
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 31, 2005 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Full | Pleasant |
Berry Cobbler is an attractive tobacco in the pouch, with medium and darker browns interspersed with black cavendish cubes. The pouch aroma is sweet, with hints of chocolate in the background. Upon lighting, one detects a sweetness coming from the cavendish tobaccos with the whiskey topping providing support without being overbearing. About halfway down, the flavor is still dominated by the cavendish, with hints of burley now peeking through. Further down, more burley asserts itself, although the smoke is still sweet. For an aromatic, it has a good burn rate and requires minimal relights. The room note will make you friends, even among non-smokers.
B.C. distinguishes itself from most aromatics by its' great taste and superior burn. It's obvious that J.M. has been at this a while, and knows how to put together the correct combination of tobaccos. He is also a pipe smoker who likes aromatics and it shows in this blend. This one easily makes my list of top three aromatics and is highly recommended for aromatic smokers.
B.C. distinguishes itself from most aromatics by its' great taste and superior burn. It's obvious that J.M. has been at this a while, and knows how to put together the correct combination of tobaccos. He is also a pipe smoker who likes aromatics and it shows in this blend. This one easily makes my list of top three aromatics and is highly recommended for aromatic smokers.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 11, 2015 | Very Mild | Mild | Very Mild | Pleasant |
As with other Boswell's blends this is a mild no bite aromatic tobacco. Although it is not my favorite I can recommend it as a mild easy to smoke blend.
Pipe Used:
Trovato Pipa "Pietro" Italian Briar
PurchasedFrom:
Boswellpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
fresh from Boswells
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 16, 2011 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
This is the epitome of aromatic smokes as fas as I'm concerned. I enjoy the entire spectrum of tobaccos, aromtics included.
You don't go searching for an aromatic smoke to taste the tobacco base of Virginia, burley, etc, but to find a change of pace. Aromatics are not meant to be complex, full bodied or heady, so don't knock them when you go knocking on a door no one lives behind.
I don't know how the Boswell's incoperated real berries in here, and you would have a hard time convincing me there isn't real fruit in here. Yes, it's that good.
If you can resist the temptation to actually injest this, fill a bowl and relax. You'll enjoy the ride.
I have yet to attempt a drink pairing with this blend as I do in all my reviews, but check back soon.
Update 9/11 Even stored in a sealed jar, the flavor disappears within weeks to leave only a base tobacco blend. Very disappointed.
Edit again 8/31/19
I have to edit once more. I did not find it fair to knock this blend down to 2 stars because the flavoring disappears after a few weeks. I've learned to just smoke this fresh and be happy. I cannot explain how delicious the berry flavoring is in here! 4 stars for this aromatic!
You don't go searching for an aromatic smoke to taste the tobacco base of Virginia, burley, etc, but to find a change of pace. Aromatics are not meant to be complex, full bodied or heady, so don't knock them when you go knocking on a door no one lives behind.
I don't know how the Boswell's incoperated real berries in here, and you would have a hard time convincing me there isn't real fruit in here. Yes, it's that good.
If you can resist the temptation to actually injest this, fill a bowl and relax. You'll enjoy the ride.
I have yet to attempt a drink pairing with this blend as I do in all my reviews, but check back soon.
Update 9/11 Even stored in a sealed jar, the flavor disappears within weeks to leave only a base tobacco blend. Very disappointed.
Edit again 8/31/19
I have to edit once more. I did not find it fair to knock this blend down to 2 stars because the flavoring disappears after a few weeks. I've learned to just smoke this fresh and be happy. I cannot explain how delicious the berry flavoring is in here! 4 stars for this aromatic!
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