Boswell Pipes & Tobacco Bear Blend
(3.40)
Bear Blend - A very bold smoke. Cherry caramel tasting tobacco that our good friends John & Bill blended here at our store along with Dan. Together they captured the complexity and full bodied flavor of the blended premium tobaccos. The result will dazzle your senses.
Details
| Brand | Boswell Pipes & Tobacco |
| Blended By | J.M Boswell |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Cavendish, Latakia, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Caramel, Cherry |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.40 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 15 of 15 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 03, 2012 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
This was one of the five tobaccos that I sampled from Boswell's. If you have never done business with Boswell's, then I highly recommend it. They were quick to give pointers and recommendations on good tobaccos depending on your tastes, and my package arrived very quickly.
Anyway, my first whiff of the bag revealed not only a sweet dessert/cherry smell, but also a hint of the deep and woodsy Latakia. Good and sweet, yet the Latakia keeps it from being TOO sweet.
Apon the first light, the cherry/caramel casing really came through, leaving a great room note which would draw compliments anywhere. As I settled in, the Latakia made its presence known, giving the blend a mild, but definitely not flat, flavor with a good amount of sweetness.
The blend stayed well lit throughout my whole smoke, despite the high moisture content, which I noted in all five of the blends I sampled. At the bottom of the bowl, I personally lost much of the casing, and the Latakia took over, making for rich and woodsy puffs at the end.
All and all, this is a good smoke for someone who likes a mild English blend, but wants to satisfy his sweet tooth too. I might try this to introduce friends to Latakia... Bear Blend is a fitting name for this... woodsy like a bear's home, and sweet like the berries and whatnot he likes to eat. I'd say, give it a shot. 🙂
Anyway, my first whiff of the bag revealed not only a sweet dessert/cherry smell, but also a hint of the deep and woodsy Latakia. Good and sweet, yet the Latakia keeps it from being TOO sweet.
Apon the first light, the cherry/caramel casing really came through, leaving a great room note which would draw compliments anywhere. As I settled in, the Latakia made its presence known, giving the blend a mild, but definitely not flat, flavor with a good amount of sweetness.
The blend stayed well lit throughout my whole smoke, despite the high moisture content, which I noted in all five of the blends I sampled. At the bottom of the bowl, I personally lost much of the casing, and the Latakia took over, making for rich and woodsy puffs at the end.
All and all, this is a good smoke for someone who likes a mild English blend, but wants to satisfy his sweet tooth too. I might try this to introduce friends to Latakia... Bear Blend is a fitting name for this... woodsy like a bear's home, and sweet like the berries and whatnot he likes to eat. I'd say, give it a shot. 🙂
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 12, 2017 | Extremely Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
I have found Boswell tobaccos to be high quality and usually flavorful. This blend leaves a bit to be desired as far as flavor goes. It is an average aromatic it's a decent room note. Just not my most favorite blend out there but still a good blend. As you can see from all the Boswell reviews these gentleman are some fine tobacconist.
Pipe Used:
Nording/Missouri Meerschaum gentleman cob
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 22, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
As soon as you open the bag you can tell this blend is more robust than other Boswell blends; keep in mind its still an aromatic.
The room note definitely smells of tobacco and has a more "burnt" aroma than berry cobbler, raspberry cream, etc.
The flavor is more full than the fruity Boswell tobaccos, but still not strong and overpowering by any means. The casing is definitely more caramel than cherry, but still a bit subtle. I get more flavor from the Virgina than the topping.
A good blend, i might like it more than berry cobbler because there is more "tobacco" flavor than casing. A good blend, i definitely recommended it to the smoker of aromatics.
The room note definitely smells of tobacco and has a more "burnt" aroma than berry cobbler, raspberry cream, etc.
The flavor is more full than the fruity Boswell tobaccos, but still not strong and overpowering by any means. The casing is definitely more caramel than cherry, but still a bit subtle. I get more flavor from the Virgina than the topping.
A good blend, i might like it more than berry cobbler because there is more "tobacco" flavor than casing. A good blend, i definitely recommended it to the smoker of aromatics.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 03, 2009 | Medium | Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
This is the 2nd Boswell Blend I've tried and it made for another great smoke, but not my favorite. The description fits the blend well and it tates as good as it sounds ands smells. In the pouch, the aroma has a soft sweetness and kind of smokey with hints of the cherry. It tasted great, it won me over right away just like the other Boswell blends. It packs well, lights right up and smokes like butter. I defenately noticed the carmel comming through and that laid the foundation of the flavor. Pretty much a smokey taste of maple, carmel maybe a touch of vanilla with subtle cherry accent that really came together after a few minutes. It can be a stronger, bolder and somewhat smokey flavored blend. I didn't know what I was really tasting at first but now that I've tried a few English blends...it has to be the Latakia giving that bold creamy smokey flavor. It's there in the begiing of the bowl if you look for it and then gives away to more cherry towards the bottom. Its a great first bowl of the day, it goes well with a cup of coffee. It was also not bad on relights. I thought this one also has a little "kick" to it and makes for a very satisfying smoke. Good stuff...a nice "hybrid" blend or cross blend since it smokes like an English but with other aromatic characteristics.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 16, 2009 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
I ordered this after reading many good things about it. I read the Description on Boswell's website and was expecting a very bold tasting tobacco. After it's arrival I have smoked two bowls and realized that I am a little disappointed. It tastes and smells good, but I was not blown away. I will continue my search for an awesome BOLD tasting aromatic. I will still recommend this tobacco to everyone, and probably even order some more. It's a good everyday mild smoke. Lit easily and smoked cool all the way through.
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