Boswell Pipes & Tobacco No Bite DeLite

I prefer English blends most, but enjoy aromatics occasionally. When I have a taste for an aromatic, Boswells No Bite Delight is a great choice. Aromatics, for me, are more social. Thus, the room note is an important part of the pleasure. Boswells No Bite Delight has a distinctive creamy chocolate taste and aroma - much like, though lighter than, their Pipers Pleasure. Its not a complex or rich tobacco experience. Its not a meditative smoke, but pleasant, VERY smooth, and (as promised), has no bite at all. For those who like an occasional aromatic, but draw the line at "fruity" tobacco concoctions as I do, No Bite Delight will do nicely.

A very tasty aro. I definitely agree with the assessment that it tastes like a chocolate tootsie pop. I don’t get much caramel as the chocolate is the main star, but the tobacco is very present in the mix, too. Not overly sweet at all. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon back porch smoke with a cup of coffee. IMO the Boswells make the best aromatics today. If you’re looking for a tobacco forward aromatic with a chocolate twist, give this one a try. A very smooth and creamy smoke that lives up to the name with ....no bite!

No bite delight....Humm....I think I would have to go with "just not right delight". Don't get me wrong it is good but darn it Dan it could be so much better. I am left wanting much more of that great chocolate coffee flavor and it just falls short. As usual for all Boswell blends an outstanding tin note and a pleasing room note just not a strong enough taste. This is a good blend just not a great blend. Even smoked in a wonderful Boswell pipe but just could not squeeze enough taste to make me want to buy another tin.

Throwing out the final curtain call on this series, let us delve into a closer examination of one of the best-selling Boswell house aromatics. Solid wisdom foretells never to bite off more than you can feasibly chew. By doing so the aforementioned tenet of experiential learning might prove to be a bit overwhelming. Yet, bringing current matters into perspective, when there is no bite in return, a fair suggestion is that your probability for success is much more achievable.

Given that comforting assurance, please assent to JM Boswell’s No Bite Delite, a popular mild-medium entry of solid Virginian and assorted Cavendish strains. This thickly mixed cut of luscious, smoke-ready ebon and golden tobaccos is smartly doused in an immersion of brandy, caramel, and coffee, or at least according to TobaccoReviews.com. However, upon testing this mixture, I do have a few qualifying bones to pick concerning that published notice.

Principally, irrefutable evidence within the forward pouch aroma indicates a high-spirited blast of rich cocoa/dark chocolate as a present and all-powering element. Just behind this boldness lies an orderly run of warmer sugary caramel, supported by a dark embittered coffee-like odor, as the tell-tale confirmation of the scripted recipe’s listing. Further sweetening this glazy characterization, I did denote a tiny impression of some well contained vanilla softly circulating about as well. Getting past this coating-centric nose, the registration meagerly yields a muffled hint of plain tartness, generally sweet Virginian wood, and a fleeting pass of citrusy tang.

Much like the fragrance, at first lighting, the buttery complex of taste demonstrates a clean note of dense cocoa/chocolate unleashing itself with unqualified assertiveness. Coming in forward accompaniment, just about a half step behind, the featuring of baked caramel goodness wraps itself around nicely, as it brings a lightly tinted accent of minor vanilla-nougat sugar. Amid the low-middle tier, a flavorsome tone of roasted coffee surfaces in a well concealed manner, perceivably easily missed in the fusion of the two stronger additives.

In essence, a delicious chocolate-caramel preeminence riding on a consistent bottom of Red Virginia defines No Bite Delite’s standard persona. And although the chocolate does perform as the hands-on master for the initial third of the bowl, it does eventually relax to a more complementing intensity, finding proper balance as the caramel’s strength tends to realize renewed brilliance.

Now in regard to the listed brandy ingredient, perhaps it is there or perhaps it is not. Either way, nothing distinguishable was discovered resulting from repetitive sessions. At best, I did record a dark fruity spice and a modest degree of zest especially on the retro-hale but do attribute those to the confluence of the Virginian and the Cavendish more so than to any alcohol-based additive. In a word, I am highly skeptical if brandy inclusion is to be found within the current recipe. Could be misled, who’s to say?

Like many aromatics, No Bite Delite’s stylish coatings tend to taper considerably at the approximate halfway point, leaving just a sweetened caramelized ghosting of their former selves. In this transition, the pleasing savor of the native tobaccos, therefore, is allowed to progress more deeply and fully in registerable presence. By my accounting, the Red Virginia varietal continues to show unquestionable supremacy with a projection of sweet wood that is gingerly seasoned by a dash of pleasant vegetal spice.

Furthermore, the influence of the Bright is candidly reserved, showing as a nice secondary complement. This leaf endows a cajoling tanginess, aged raisin, and an occasional flash of a hardy citrus hay note. Finally, even though there is an ample volume of Cavendish within this particular mixture, its role is that of a flavor facilitator, as these strains tender only certain basic charred, smoky wood embellishments.

One thing of absolute truth is that the spent room essence evoked by the smoking of No Bite Delite presents itself as a most courtly companion. Growing up as I did, a grade school companion’s family operated a local homemade candy shop. As a young boy, spending time inside their store experiencing the heavenly smell of chocolate caramels in the making, was a gratifying sensation that I will long remember. This tobacco’s creamy, delectable fragrance throws me back to those fondest of memories. Most assuredly pleasant to a wider crowd.

And in final, Boswell’s creation lives up truthfully to its namesake, as there is surely no bite which is splendidly delightful! Burning consistently with well-tempered heat, flawless moisture, and smoothness of texture, No Bite Delite presents a mellow light-hearted excursion that centers one comfortably appeased by its inherently sweetened goodness. If in fact, I have successfully enticed you to explore its unknown grandeur, then bully for you my friend, let the learning begin! In trying this noteworthy aromatic, unquestionably, you will be the wiser. 3.3 Pipes

I tried a sample of No Bite Delight this morning and was surprise to see this was an aromatic when I read a few reviews today. I should have know this, but was so caught up in the taste of the Virginia, I thought it was just a VA blend. I seem to like most types of tobacco however and would really recommend this one. Easy to smoke, great taste and smell, and paired perfectly wit the French roast coffee I was drinking. I will smoke this blend all day today and update my review if I feel differently at the end of the day, do not anticipate this however as I enjoyed this so much on my drive in smoke today.

By far one of the best aromatics I've ever tried and a new favorite with a permanent place in the rotation. Ordered a few oz's of the stuff from Bosewells (very nice people btw) and had my tobacco two days later... Damn they ship quickly.

First off I have to comment that the pouch aroma was detectable through the box it was shipped in. When I opened the bag a very very strong aroma of dark chocolate hit me. This is not 'kinda smells like chocolate' its smell its near exactly like a tootsie roll. The pouch aroma is intoxicating and will waft through any tiny gap in the zip lock seal.

The moisture content was a bit on the heavy-side in a very strange way. The tobacco isn't sticky nor is it sopping wet or juicy... This made me fear that despite their claims some crazy new humectant was used. I attempted to dry the tobacco out for 30 minutes under my desklamp as I do with every tobacco, but the stuff refused to dry out--- even a little. The stuff packed very well (another surprise, I expected the moisture to make an airtight seal) and lit even better. Makes me wonder what the heck they do to this baccy to make it act this way.

Not much flavor was to be had on lightup... Or second light.. Then after my first tamp (around the first 1/5th of the bowl) an amazing incense-ish, warm caramel, butterscotch and chocolate flavor came through. The stuff burned down at an average speed without the hint of needing a relight, even after letting it sit a minute. I taste some orientals, I think burley, spiced cavendish and perhaps the smallest trace amount of latakia.

This tobacco lives up to its name. NO bite and a delight! If I could recommend ONE tobacco to a beginner pipesmoker, this would be it.

Update--- After reaching the end of my 1/4lb bag this tobacco has lost most or all of its flavor. Now it is just like smoking warm air that turns to a sickly chemical taste near the end of the bowl. Another strange thing is that this stuff is as 'wet' as the day it got here over a month ago, that's a bit scary. If you like this stuff order in small batches, or maybe vacuum seal the stuff. As for me, I had a good run with this tobac, but the total lack of nicotine and the vanishing flavor makes me think I will only order in 1oz bags when I start missing the flavor.

Bag note super sweet coffee, coco, diced ribbon cut , Lots of black Cavendish. Very moist needed a bit of drying time. I am not sure where they came up with the name. The no bite part is correct at least. I found this tobacco fairly harsh at the start. there is a wisp of coco flavor . I don't really taste coffee but the forward is black Cavendish. with some chocolate notes. Very mild blend. Has a slight chemical aftertaste up to the 1/2 way point. I assume the crackling I hear in the bowl at the 1/2 way point are the Virginias stoving or the toppings? . Not much flavor in this blend overall. Nic hit is mild. doesn't burn too hot. Gets a bit better at the 3/4 mark I think as the Virginia start providing more flavor and it gets a bit sweeter. Not bad not great 3

-After several more bowls of this blend I have revised it up some though it remains a three star blend.

No Bite Delite is a good all around smoking experience for those who like very sweet tasting aromatics. Yet it has one nagging flaw that keeps me from really calling this a favorite of mine.

In the bag this blend smells of a port and dark chocolate reduction. Perhaps port flavored chocolate truffles. There's a little bit of a rancid note but that is likely due to brandy flavoring. It isn't displeasing, but it does give you the impression of fermentation. Fairly dark in color Virginia blend.

No bite, as the name suggests has very little tongue bite. A dry and cool smoking experience as well. The flavoring did come through fairly well in the taste of the tobacco. I would describe it as one of my favorite cocktails, a Manhattan. Flavors of whiskey. Spiciness of aromatic bitters. A hint of cherry. All with a very pronounced sugary sweetness that coats your palate for a good while afterwards. Overall a very nice aromatic blend that has gained more favor from me over time.

Lighting started off strong and I thought I would have no problems with relights. Yet halfway through it began to struggle and I had to relight despite constant puffing and tamping. It fairly quickly went out again. Probably a thirty minute smoke which is too short for my liking. This has remained the most significant drawback of this blend over time for me.

The room note was sweet and aromatic as you would expect. I got the caramel note right after puffing but it quickly vanishes. It is like caramelizing sugar in a pan rather than a caramel candy. A very light sweetness lingers for a good amount of time afterward.

I liked No Bite Delite. I might consider giving it another couple ounces and experiment with a different pipe to see if I can get it to stay lit. If it were not for that attribute I would be giving this blend four stars.

A very pleasant and light flavor, with a very faint oriental and/or English feel?, though the usual Boswell caramel predominates. With Raspberry Cream, this makes a tasty mix.