Take Me To Your Northwoods Now

[puff_not_snuff]

I bought some Boswell's, well just a sample, a couple of months ago and felt it to be too caustic the time. Well, uh.... I had this air out in a sealed jar much larger than needed and well this shit is sublime now. Yea, could be the wine speaking but I don't think so. Its a smooth flavorful smoke now, one I shall remember at least until my next bottle.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

I’ve had a few Boswell’s blends, but not that one. Is it more English than aromatic, or the other way around?

 

[puff_not_snuff]

I’ve had a few Boswell’s blends, but not that one. Is it more English than aromatic, or the other way around?

Well its aromatic in the sense that it smells very much like creosote.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

Well its aromatic in the sense that it smells very much like creosote.

For some reason I was thinking that one was a “crossover” blend, aka English aromatic.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

For some reason I was thinking that one was a “crossover” blend, aka English aromatic.

Maybe I'm wrong but I don't think so.... It makes Skiff Mix smell like the fumes thrown off a hot water bottle.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

Maybe I'm wrong but I don't think so.... It makes Skiff Mix smell like the fumes thrown off a hot water bottle.

I may have to buy a couple ounces next time I order from there. ?

 

[puff_not_snuff]

I may have to buy a couple ounces next time I order from there. ?

Let me know how you like it if you do. What are your favorite Bosewell's blends?

 

[Jwebb90]

For some reason I was thinking that one was a “crossover” blend, aka English aromatic.

It is.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

Let me know how you like it if you do. What are your favorite Bosewell's blends?

I’ve only had a few of their aromatics: Berry Cobbler, Raspberry Cream, and Cupcake are my favorite ones, but they tend to dry my mouth out for some reason, so I don’t smoke them often.

 

[eslavs]

Northwoods is fantastic, as is Countryside. I have yet to try their aromatics, but am planning to since they are so highly regarded.

 

[boston]

First rate family company to deal with. Just recently ordered more northwoods as a gift to a fellow piper who is nuts about that blend.

 

[jpmcwjr]

I've had a tin or two of Northwoods, and liked it.

What makes it a 'crossover'?

 

[puff_not_snuff]

People go crazy over all these limited blends while places like Bosewell's have so many good offerings.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

First rate family company to deal with. Just recently ordered more northwoods as a gift to a fellow piper who is nuts about that blend.

Yes, their customer service is really exceptional. I love Peretti but can't say the same about them.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

I've had a tin or two of Northwoods, and liked it.

What makes it a 'crossover'?

Just a term given to aromatic Englishes. They are usually a hybrid of a typical aromatic base blend (mild burley and/or sweetened Cavendish), with an English. In other words, usually an aromatic with Latakia. I haven’t had Northwoods, so I can’t say whether it fits that description or not. ?‍

 

[jpmcwjr]

Thanks. Maybe should have said I know what a crossover is supposed to be, just what was in Northwoods that made it such!

 

[kschatey]

Yes, their customer service is really exceptional. I love Peretti but can't say the same about them.

Placed my first order with Peretti and it has been 4 days with no update other than the original "we got your order and he is a copy of it for your information" e-mail. I'm not concerned about it and I'm sure they had a lot of orders due to the release of their Thanksgiving Day blend, but the lack of any status or communication is a different approach these days.

 

[kschatey]

I've had Northwoods and enjoyed it quite a bit. I considered it to be a mild English, not an aromatic. It may be a bit sweeter than traditional English blends, but I didn't pick out any toppings when I had it. Guess I'll have to revisit it (if my friend has any left) and pay closer attention.

 

[jpmcwjr]

For some reason I was thinking that one was a “crossover” blend, aka English aromatic.

It is.

Can you gents tell us what makes this particular blend a crossover?

 

[pygmig]

I’ve had inconsistent experiences with Northwoods.

I’ve ordered it three times. First time was a small 2oz bag, I loved it, so I purchased a larger 8oz next time. That batch smelled and tasted like it had a bottle of perfume spilled on it, had to chuck it.

Time went by and I decided to give it another try, 2oz, and it was fantastic.

Many folks compare it to Frog Morton or Frog Morton Cellar. It used to use McClelland in the blend, but no more. Still, when it’s good, it does make a respectable replacement.