Boswell Pipes & Tobacco Boswell's Best

I frame this review of Boswell's Best (BB) in comparison to Lane 1Q since smokers of the latter will find a welcome substitute or change of puff with the former. Contrary to an earlier (and somewhat provocative) review, this is not Lane 1Q. It may be similar in its recipe and choice of tobacco ingredients, but the burning characteristics separate this from the Lane standard. Unlike 1Q, Boswell's Best burns to a nice ash at the bottom of the bowl, regardless of the pace of the puff, and the flavor remains consistent relative to the Lane. 1Q tends to burn wet with a faster puff and tends to become sour through the process.

The room note is also similar to 1Q, but the Lane tends to provide a slightly sweeter note than BB. Like the 1Q, I tend to smoke BB while I am working and writing. I do understand why committed VaPer and/or Latakia smokers would find this blend rather bland, but for the person like me who needs a pleasant but discreet blend for working/thinking, BB fulfills that purpose nicely. I tend to enjoy a VaPer or Latakia blend after the work, when I can enjoy the subtle complexity of the tobaccos.

I alternate between the two blends, although I do prefer the BB for its better burning characteristics, especially when fast typing and intense thinking are involved.

My first voyage into Boswell Tobacco was a pleasant journey. I could smoke this one all day. The tobacco does not hide behind the casing as in so many vanilla cav's, but takes the lead with a nice vanilla and spice taste as a support. Easy, cool burn with few relights. Enough said - I need to order more!

This is one of my favorite blends that Boswell's makes. Great all day smoke. Nice vanilla flavor, mild no bite just a excellent tobacco that I enjoy smoking.

Such a smooth blend. Very subtle hint of vanilla. Perfect for all day smoke ( If you really enjoy Aromatics). Full-bodied room note. Smokes indoors & outdoors beautifully. No tongue bite. Burns really well

Very good tobacco however if smoked to excess it will make you a little lightheaded and will cause, my opinion, strange dreams. I would recommend it if not smoked in excess,

I have been smoking pipe for the last 2 years on and off but because of this tobacco I have now become a regular to pipe smoking. So folks who don't want to go that route then please stay away from this tobacco. Being relatively new to pipe smoking I have tried fair share of aromatic tobaccos and mostly came out disappointed because of lack of flavor or because of tongue bite. But this tobacco made me really get into pipe smoking because of the amazing taste which I would say is medium vanilla/caramel flavored sweetness mixed with a nice Virginia flavor and the other reason being absolutely no tongue bite no matter how badly you pack your pipe or if you smoke it fast. So I would highly highly recommend this tobacco to folks who are really trying to enjoy pipe smoking. I think forget about other aromatics and come straight to Boswells best, you won't be disappointed.

Boswells best is a very mild but yet simple vanilla aromatic. The smell of this tobacco is pretty straight forward with a vanilla smell. This tobacco is very easy to work with and no issues lighting this stuff it burns well. This is another solid aromatic by boswells and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys smoking pipe tobacco. Also will not bite and the room note is nice.

Lovely dessert smoke - pouch smell is sweet, fruity, slightly chocolatey. Smoking it you can taste mild vanilla, and slight cocoa. The room note is really good, pleasant, and sweet. Wasn't too moist out of the bag, but I did still let it dry for a bit. Smoked to a nice ash. No bite. Good for any time of day!

Boswell makes amazing aromatics and this one is no different. The vanilla comes through in smell and taste. It is a sweet and cool smoke which I enjoy. I will order more soon.