Tell Me Your Thoughts on Boswell's Northwoods

trouttimes

Lifer

Nov 26, 2018

5,256

21,695

Lake Martin, AL

• Jul 12, 2019

• #1

I just got my first tin of Boswell's Northwoods and a tin of Countryside. Still looking for my Frog Morton replacement. Just now trying the Northwoods and I am pleased. Not FM but not all that far off either. What is the hives comments on these blends? I've read the reviews but I want your opinion.

 

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geopiper

Can't Leave

Jan 9, 2019

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609

• Jul 12, 2019

• #2

I'm curious as well. I don't have any Northwoods yet.

http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/northwoods-vs-aromatic-english-504
edit: first time link embed fail on my part.

 

jon11

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 25, 2013

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592

• Jul 12, 2019

• #3

I’m not really a Latakia guy but the 2oz. of Northwoods that I smoked, I did enjoy as a change of pace. Nice sweet Latakia blend

 

spartacus

Lifer

Nov 7, 2018

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796

Mesa, Arizona

• Jul 12, 2019

• #4

It is supposed to be close to FMC but I don't see it. I think the Latakia is more forward and there is no bourbon note to it. I liked it but to me it was closer to Balkan Sasieni then Frog.

 

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hawky454

Lifer

Feb 11, 2016

5,338

10,221

Austin, TX

• Jul 12, 2019

• #5

I honestly think they used to use McC tobaccos to blend Northwoods and has probably since changed now that McC is no more. I haven’t smoked it in about 7 years or so but I do remember back in the day when I first tried Frog Morgan Cellar, I thought the two were cousins. I thought of Northwoods as a crossover English and I used to LOVE it but these days I prefer my English blends to be free of a topping.

 

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zitotczito

Lifer

Aug 12, 2014

1,128

175

• Jul 13, 2019

• #6

All my Northwoods was obtained prior to the closing of MC. I thought it was close to FM but not the same. As far as new Northwoods I can't really say.

 

jpmcwjr

Moderator

Staff member

May 12, 2015

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27,336

Carmel Valley, CA

• Mar 18, 2020

• #7

I like it.

 

alaskanpiper

Enabler in Chief

May 23, 2019

9,370

42,531

Alaska

• Mar 18, 2020

• #8

Northwoods is one of my favorites, fantastic blend. The tin/bag note is exquisite.

 

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snoopy311

Can't Leave

Dec 21, 2016

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• Mar 18, 2020

• #9

I love all the Boswell english blends. Northwoods is wonderful as is Railroad Station. Even their Mild English is good. I can’t say they are close to FMC but they are unique in their own right. Definitely worth a try if you haven’t experienced them.

 

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Jwebb90

Lifer

Feb 17, 2020

1,968

32,695

Ruse, Bulgaria

• Mar 18, 2020

• #10

Northwoods is a nice crossover English. The added sweetness of the cavendish nicely counterbalances the dominant smokey qualities of the Latakia. It has been years since I smoked it but from what I remember it was enjoyable.

 

neilnoff

Might Stick Around

Mar 18, 2020

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115

Spring, TX

• Mar 20, 2020

• #11

I really like Northwoods. Smokey, pungent and a bit sweet and I love it when accompanied by Laphroig 10. My FM tins are long gone, but in my opinion, Northwoods is a reasonable replacement. My palate is definitely NOT sophisticated, but just my $.02 worth. Enjoy!

 

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NomadOrb

(Nomadorb)

Feb 20, 2020

1,673

13,652

SoCal

• Mar 20, 2020

• #12

I got a sample a couple of months ago, and it's really good, but I do get a bit of an artificial taste to it.

 

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jzbdano

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jul 7, 2016

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564

• Mar 21, 2020

• #13

I squirled away 8oz in 2016. I need to dig it up and smoke it again. I smoked one bowl on arrival and thought it was good but more Latakia than I expected. I just don't reach for blends with Latakia often.