Going To JM Boswell’s this weekend

[Medy]

Hello all, I’m planning on going to Boswell’s this weekend and getting some samples of Northwoods and Mild English blends as some people here have suggested. I was Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on a commercial brand and blend to try out as a newbie and my first tin?

 

[Medy]

Was thinking of picking up a tin of

Cornell & Diehl: From Beyond 2oz Pipe Tobacco Small Batch​

 

[dottlejockey]

Personally, I've recently fell in love with Boswell's Premium Burley. In 20 years of pipe smoking it's the first blend I've found that could actually become a daily smoker. Multiple bowls a day and I don't get bored with it. Always so many open blends on hand and I keep coming back to this one. So that'd be my first suggestion and a good place to start.

Maybe grab a VA or VAper and a latakia (english or balkan) blend, too, just to get your feelers out there. I'd just start with an ounce of a each, go try them and gain a sense of direction from there. Once you start honing in on the styles that seem the most fitting to your tastes, you can start extending your exploration from there.

Lots of interesting experiences await. Enjoy!

 

[lupy1234]

They might have Esoterica or Germain in the back, just ask.

 

[AJL67]

Take pictures

 

[Medy]

Just got back from Boswell’s! Unfortunately I didn’t take any pictures. I did get some tobacco though. I picked up an oz of Northwoods and a tin of From Beyond. I was surprised when I picked up the tin and looked at the date and felt it was a sign to get it! It was packed on my 50th birthday!!! So I had to get it.

 

[Medy]

I almost don’t wanna open it due to the fact of the date but I really wanna try it….lol

 

[dottlejockey]

I almost don’t wanna open it due to the fact of the date but I really wanna try it….lol

Nothing but a shelf ornament unless it's in your pipe...then it's both!

 

[Medy]

I’m also a big Lovecraft fan and that was another reason I picked it up..lol… thinking of getting the set of them.

 

[Medy]

Nothing but a shelf ornament unless it's in your pipe...then it's both!

I might save it till Monday my new pipe will be here then and I can break it in with it.

 

[AroEnglish]

I might save it till Monday my new pipe will be here then and I can break it in with it.

Did the new pipe arrive and did you open the tin?

 

[Medy]

Did the new pipe arrive and did you open the tin?

Yes it did and yes I did..lol
The pipe is awesome! I really like the way it feels in the hand. The tin of From Beyond is awesome too. Going to do a review of it on the forum when I get something to compare it with as this is my first commercial tin.

 

[AroEnglish]

Yes it did and yes I did..lol
The pipe is awesome! I really like the way it feels in the hand. The tin of From Beyond is awesome too. Going to do a review of it on the forum when I get something to compare it with as this is my first commercial tin.

That texture looks like it would be a really nice, tactile experience in the hand. Looking forward to the review!

 

[Medy]

Going to Boswell’s either tomorrow or Thursday any suggestions on a tin to pick up?

 

[AJL67]

Going to Boswell’s either tomorrow or Thursday any suggestions on a tin to pick up?

Tobacco. Kind of hard to guess what they have in stock. They are excellent tobacconists, you'd be better off talking to them when you are there and letting them suggest things.

 

[Lucro]

Going to Boswell’s either tomorrow or Thursday any suggestions on a tin to pick up?

I’m really enjoying their Piper’s Pleasure. It’s a Boswell blend. Talk to whomever is working that day they will be happy to guide you to something that may suit your tastes. Def pop into their smokers lounge very friendly crowd in my experience.

 

[Medy]

I’m really enjoying their Piper’s Pleasure. It’s a Boswell blend. Talk to whomever is working that day they will be happy to guide you to something that may suit your tastes. Def pop into their smokers lounge very friendly crowd in my experience.

Been there like 8 times now and never been in the lounge!!…lol

 

[Lucro]

Been there like 8 times now and never been in the lounge!!…lol

My first visit was the past Saturday. I picked up a Boswell pipe and figured I may as well pack a bowl and check out the lounge. I’m glad I did. I had a few fun convos. I wish it was a bit closer to home.

 

[Medy]

My first visit was the past Saturday. I picked up a Boswell pipe and figured I may as well pack a bowl and check out the lounge. I’m glad I did. I had a few fun convos. I wish it was a bit closer to home.

Where do you live and which store?

 

[Lucro]

Where do you live and which store?

I’m in Pittsburgh and went to the Alexandria store. Mr. Boswell was there and I had a chance to chat with him. Frank helped me select some Boswell tobaccos.