CAO Moontrance's wildly popular line of flavored cigars has been the most successful of the brand. Now those who prefer a pipe over a cigar can experience the incredible flavor in the unique aromatic Moontrance pipe tobacco. Utilizing premium Virginias and a silky black Cavendish, it's enhanced by the essences of a combination of exotic fruits, and finished with the addition of costly Bourbon vanilla from the island of Madagascar. CAO pipe tobacco offers a mellow and aromatic boutique blend with sweet nuances that deliver a refreshing and relaxing experience with each puff of Moontrance.
My favorite among the CAO collections. Wish they sold it in bulk -
4 out of 5
Pretty good.
Sep 19, 2023
Smooth, not a lot of bite to it. Mocha, vanilla, coffee, dark liquor can all be identified. Solid room notes to it. Def a good addition to your tobacco tin collection.
4 out of 5
Aro is light and pleasant,
Jul 15, 2023
Aro is light and pleasant, no bite, the flavor is good just not what I was expecting.
4 out of 5
This is a good blend
Jul 11, 2023
This is a good blend 👌 Not for me Thank you
5 out of 5
One of the best flavors
Jul 08, 2023
One of the best flavors out there, their cigars are my favorite. Definitely one of my favorites and will see heavy use. Worth every penny.
5 out of 5
CAO MOONTRANCE
Jun 02, 2023
I've gone through about 7 to 10 tins of CAO Moontrance, and on a scale of 1 to 10, I give it a 6 to an 8. I like to keep a variety of my favorite tobaccos on hand, and I will "rotate" to it about every 10 cans of other tobaccos. It's a very, very satisfying tobacco that I intend to continue to order and re-order indefinitely. When I get a little tired of the others, this is a good one to turn to, especially if I am sipping on a little serving of rum, bourbon or even coffee. I like anything by CAO, but this and Eileen's Dream are two of my favorites. I also really like Cult Of The Blood Red Moon, but it is from a different manufacturer. If you ever need help choosing something, call the home office of Pipes and Cigars, ask for Sal. Everything he's ever recommended to me has been a winner!
4 out of 5
Must try.
Apr 28, 2023
Great stuff. Really nice flavor. I fired some up the other day after having a steak and man that hit the spot. I get hints of fruit yes, but also chocolate and maybe a maple syrup flavor. I really enjoy this aromatic, definitely an all day smoke.
5 out of 5
Tasty
Apr 19, 2023
Tasty
4 out of 5
A little tongue bite
Apr 15, 2023
Awesome taste. Sweet and great room note. But it being so sweet I could not escape tongue bite no matter how slow I puffed. But I'm still giving it four stars because if you can get around the tongue bite this is a good smoke.
5 out of 5
Moontrance is delightful.
Mar 27, 2023
Moontrance is delightful.
5 out of 5
Get it!!!
Nov 23, 2022
Smooth and flavorful! If you haven’t tried it, get it, you want be disappointed!
5 out of 5
i like the aroma and
Aug 25, 2022
i like the aroma and taste. it is one of my favorites.
5 out of 5
Taste great No bite Delicious
Aug 14, 2022
Taste great No bite Delicious
4 out of 5
Unique blend of flavors that
Jul 26, 2022
Unique blend of flavors that all come together at different times in smoke
Fruity and sweet but not overly so
5 out of 5
Excellent taste!!
Jun 09, 2022
Excellent taste!!
5 out of 5
Moontrance has a great fragrance
Jun 02, 2022
Moontrance has a great fragrance and taste of fruits, vanilla, and bourbon. The smoke was quite pleasant, and my wife loves the aroma.
4 out of 5
good
Apr 21, 2022
Good. Was really good. Will buy another can for Christmas.
5 out of 5
Favorite tabaco love the cigars
Mar 28, 2022
Favorite tabaco love the cigars
3 out of 5
Flavor is good with a
Mar 25, 2022
Flavor is good with a great aroma but the burn is somewhat difficult due to high moisture content.
3 out of 5
Not exactly what I expected
Mar 05, 2022
Not exactly what I expected but still good.
5 out of 5
Love love love it !
Feb 03, 2022
I am an 82 year old grandmother who picked up pipe smoking again after many years. Moontrance is perfect for my taste. Thank you for being the best deliverer of great blends.
5 out of 5
Great flavor, not the first
Jan 29, 2022
Great flavor, not the first time I have smoked this product.
5 out of 5
Everyone in my social group
Jan 24, 2022
Everyone in my social group loves the smell: so much so that I’ve even started sharing with a few non pipe smoking buddies. It burns great, smokes cool and the flavor really is unbeatable.
4 out of 5
First time trying it. Really
Jan 10, 2022
First time trying it. Really good.
5 out of 5
Smooth and mellow with a
Jan 08, 2022
Smooth and mellow with a touch of sweet, All around great smoke for anytime. I personally like to pair it with some coffee to bring out the depth of both.
4 out of 5
I was introduced to this
Dec 02, 2021
I was introduced to this tin a while ago. I love how it tastes as you put a match to your pipe and start puffing. I've tried others,but CAO is the best
5 out of 5
Worth a try
Oct 17, 2021
Very pleasant smoke. I don't have as a refined taste as most pipe smokers but I will say that I got somewhat of a citrus and very faint spicy taste. I really enjoyed it.
5 out of 5
Love to he flavor &
Oct 16, 2021
Love to he flavor & aroma
5 out of 5
A milder blend with notes
Sep 21, 2021
A milder blend with notes of fruit and vanilla that I can enjoy any time of the day. It also has a good mouth feel.
5 out of 5
Great
Aug 15, 2021
The bomb! So good.
5 out of 5
Moontrance
Aug 02, 2021
Always a great smoke in the evening
4 out of 5
Nice room note, no bite,
May 20, 2021
Nice room note, no bite, smooth smoke. It is a bit on the moist side.
4 out of 5
A nice evening smoke to
Apr 15, 2021
A nice evening smoke to finish the day.
4 out of 5
Nice aroma, good smoke, very
Apr 12, 2021
Nice aroma, good smoke, very relaxing after a day of work. Definitely reccomend it.
5 out of 5
Great stuff one of the
Apr 10, 2021
Great stuff one of the best compact is I smoked in a long time I would buy again Lou Apollo Beach
4 out of 5
A good runner-up so far.
Apr 10, 2021
Great smell and flavor. Moist but not too wet.
Another great line from CAO.
Unfortunately, not enough to topple Eileen's Dream.
5 out of 5
Prefer Moontrance over Molto
Feb 21, 2021
Prefer Moontrance over Molto
2 out of 5
Not for me cant pinpoint
Jan 25, 2021
Not for me cant pinpoint the reason, The flavors just didn't click
5 out of 5
Best tobacco I’ve ever found!
Jan 02, 2021
Best tobacco I’ve ever found!
5 out of 5
good, quality product for a
Dec 30, 2020
good, quality product for a good price. I received the tobacco on time as promised. I will purchase items from this company again.
5 out of 5
Smooth
Sep 09, 2020
Very smooth good taste
5 out of 5
Nice and smooth
Sep 08, 2020
Nice and smooth
5 out of 5
Moontrance the flavor and room note I wanted
Sep 07, 2020
I have been looking for a replacement for a Peterson blend that was discontinued and this fits the bill. I also have figured out how to make a blend that is real close. thanks, Pipes and Cigars for you products. Would be nice to be able to speak to your master blender.
5 out of 5
Buy it!
Aug 27, 2020
First time buyer and love it! Burns well with great taste. Can’t wait to try their others.
5 out of 5
Love the Smell
Aug 20, 2020
Great smell and great tobacco~
3 out of 5
Pale appearance, ok room note, tastes good when it's not stinging your tongue
Jul 24, 2020
Flavor is better than its cigar offering but it's difficult to balance enjoying the smoke with avoiding tongue bite, and folks I smoke very slow. What's interesting is that it appears Stanwell vanilla is processed very closely to how moontrance is. The color, texture, cut, and consistency look identical. Personally these two look too pale to me in the tin and I don't know why but that makes me nervous like the quality is lackluster or something. Upside is, fairly good room note. This is often compared to Molto Dolce, IMO there is no comparison go with Molto.
3 out of 5
It was ok
Jul 23, 2020
It was ok
4 out of 5
Nice Smoke
Jul 15, 2020
This is an all around good tobacco. Nice flavor and aroma.
5 out of 5
Very Satisfied!
Jun 19, 2020
The flavor and aroma of this blend is truly amazing. P&C provided awesome service as always.
5 out of 5
CAO Moontrace. A winner !
May 29, 2020
Received this a week ago. On my 7th
Bowl and it is every bit as good as my first . What a surprise. I have 4 things to say about this Blend. Just right out of the tin for packing and smoking..
..Wonderful nutty taste with absolutely no bitterness ...First aromatic I have ever smoked that has NO BITE... Very pleasant aroma and STAYS LIT. Can't think of anything else a pipe smoker could want in a tobacco other than getting it for free.. This is now my Number one go to tobacco. I will order another Tin in the next day or 2 as a backup. I do not want to run out of this.
5 out of 5
CAO Moontrace. A winner !
May 29, 2020
Received this a week ago. On my 7th
Bowl and it is every bit as good as my first . What a surprise. I have 4 things to say about this Blend. Just right out of the tin for packing and smoking..
..Wonderful nutty taste with absolutely no bitterness ...First aromatic I have ever smoked that has NO BITE... Very pleasant aroma and STAYS LIT. Can't think of anything else a pipe smoker could want in a tobacco other than getting it for free.. This is now my Number one go to tobacco. I will order another Tin in the next day or 2 as a backup. I do not want to run out of this.
3 out of 5
A Friendly Aroma
Apr 13, 2020
Over the years I've experimented with a wide variety of tobaccos, not so much in search of what I like, because I haven't met one yet I didn't like at least a little, but more to broaden my experience and train my palette. The CAO aros are good, reliable, all-day smokes that taste good, smell good, and are usually appreciated by those who don't normally appreciate the aroma of tobacco smoke. I like my tobaccos drier that most do, but in my experience, these smoke better and bite less after at least a good half hour to hour's drying time, otherwise they can bite a little if you're not careful. The flavors are definitely noticeable, but you can still taste the tobacco. The vitamin N is at the mild level. If you want more of a kick, these tobaccos mix well with non-aro burley blends or VAs. These (Moontrance, Bella Vanilla, etc.) are good, middle of the road, reliable, all-day aros that aren't way over the top and don't produce too much goop.
4 out of 5
Cao cant go wrong
Feb 03, 2020
Great morning smoke with my black rifle coffee. You get a rich flavor and a spicy bit at the same time . Smooth draw and good flavor over all. My definite go to morning wake up.
4 out of 5
Wife likes
Jan 20, 2020
To me, this is a pleasant yet unremarkable smoke. My wife says she really likes the aroma. A happy wife is a happy life 🤠.
4 out of 5
A nice vanilla infused whiskey flavor.
Dec 19, 2019
Not as smooth as Eileen's Dream because it has much less black Cavendish in it, however, this has a nice vanilla infused whiskey flavor to it. The mouthfeel is still pleasant and a little spicy for those who like their aromatics to be light and bright! A good general purpose tobacco with a smoke that lasts a little longer than an hour and has a pleasant room note.
5 out of 5
Bring on the smiles
Dec 08, 2019
My husband is enjoying this. It sparks a smile every time he sits to enjoy his pipe.
5 out of 5
Sampler
Jul 11, 2019
I bought this in a sampler. It was actually one of my favorites from that purchase. Very good flavor and aroma. I would definitely purchase again.
5 out of 5
First time smoking
May 24, 2019
I love this tobacco, will be ordering more very soon.
5 out of 5
great smoke
Mar 09, 2019
great smoke
5 out of 5
nice flavor and great tin
Feb 22, 2019
nice flavor and great tin note
4 out of 5
Not all That fruity
Jan 10, 2019
I didn't find that the can I opened had much fruit flavor or aroma. It is not bad it just wasn't what I had in mind from the description. It also seems to burn slow and even which is a nice trait.
5 out of 5
Wow!!!!
Jan 08, 2019
Wow!!!!!! This stuff is amazing you get a hint of both flavors neither is overwhelming or over powering
4 out of 5
Different in a good way
Dec 29, 2018
Really good flavor. The exotic fruit taste is different and refreshing
4 out of 5
One of the few I've ordered twice
Dec 15, 2018
One of the few I've ordered twice. Very flavorful and burns good. Some fruit and rum and vanilla flavors. The first tin several years ago I tasted more flavors but last tin was still good. I think would do good with some aging. A very solid complex blend that's subtle enough to enjoy.
5 out of 5
Moontrance pipe tobacco
Dec 14, 2018
Awesome! Great aroma and taste! Very nice for a chance of pace!!
5 out of 5
Moontrance
Nov 27, 2018
Great taste and great smell!!
5 out of 5
Man in the moon
Nov 12, 2018
If the man in moon smokes a pipe I'm sure this will be his choice. A subtle and cool vanilla compliments an exotic fruit experience. My only regret with this blend is I didn't order more.
3 out of 5
Good
Nov 12, 2018
Good not as flavorful as expected
4 out of 5
Enjoyable
Oct 24, 2018
I've always liked CAO cigars and this pipe tobacco wasn't bad. Pretty mild and decent room note.
5 out of 5
Fantastic!!!!
Oct 13, 2018
I just ordered the sample pack that you offered with it and the cherrybomb, Irish cream one, black, and vanilla. The moontrance was BY FAR my FAVORITE!!!! Excellent notes, very VERY smooth and a suitable smoke for anytime morning noon or night! I honestly can not say enough about this one! Can't wait to get more, wish you had it in a bigger container and by itself!
4 out of 5
Wasn't a bad smoke
Oct 11, 2018
It is a nice smoke, no bite. Tin note is subtle, but pleasant. Room note is mild also. I would purchase again
3 out of 5
Good
Oct 05, 2018
Smelled great smooth smoke!
5 out of 5
Absolutely love it.
Oct 03, 2018
I’ve started pipe smoking after over 25 years. So, my olfactories are not fine tuned yet. I have to say that I love this tobacco. The flavor is great. I plan to always have a tin in stock.
5 out of 5
For the wife
Aug 17, 2018
Got this for the wife since she enjoys the Moontrance cigars by the same company. She loves this in a pipe more than she did in a cigar.
tin notes are fruity, with wiffs of stronger than you'd expect vanilla. I haven't been able to place the bourbon yet, but still, this is a pretty nice smoke... I see my wife asking for more tins of this in the future..
5 out of 5
Newby
Aug 04, 2018
Pipe smoker for only two years but enjoy CAO products.
5 out of 5
Great flavor!
Aug 04, 2018
Great flavor!
4 out of 5
CAO Moontrance
Jun 21, 2018
I was introduced to Moontrance in it's cigar form, but the pipe blend of Moontrance is a really nice blend. A little sweet vanilla, fruit, and light caramel is what I get from it, along with a fantastic room note that pleases even non-smokers. A great way to wrap up the day. My only complaint with CAO Moontrance is that it isn't sold in bulk. Beyond that, I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a nice and cool burning aromatic.
3 out of 5
Too bitey for my taste.
Jun 15, 2018
Too bitey for my taste.
4 out of 5
Pretty good
Jun 06, 2018
Good vanilla blend. I personally love the cigar better but this is good. I have had blends with vanilla that were better bt a good buy for sure.
5 out of 5
Smoooooooooth!
Jun 02, 2018
Great smoke anytime.
5 out of 5
Smells and taste real everyone
May 29, 2018
Smells and taste real everyone love the smell. I will buy again.
5 out of 5
Big fan
Mar 27, 2018
CAO's Moontrance is a tin I ordered after reading some "give these a try" threads.
This stuff is a home run. Smells great opening the tin, smells great while smoking. About halfway through the bowl the fruity flavors show up just under the vanilla. This is my current favorite smoke. No bite and is friendly to puffer like me
5 out of 5
Solid 5 Star Smoke!!
Feb 26, 2018
A solid 5 star blend. A most excellent blend of Virgina, Burley, & Cavendish plus aromatic topping that produces a vanilla/caramel nuance for an excellent smoking experience! This smooth, mellow smoke that doesn't bite at all. Burns well and cool right out of the tin. Try it & see what you think. I believe you will enjoy it Nice late evening smoke that kind of makes you feel like staring at the moon.
5 out of 5
ET
Nov 04, 2017
Enjoyed thoroughly
5 out of 5
Just a Pinch
Oct 24, 2017
I mix a pinch in my all day blend, makes it mellow and flavor full .
Charles S, Katy Tx.
5 out of 5
CAO Moontrance
Oct 19, 2017
All I can say it's a good smoke I bought six tins
5 out of 5
Great evening smoke
Oct 04, 2017
It's a very smooth tasty smoke at the end of the day. Great room note and smooth cool taste to enjoy as a night cap or way to unwind at the end of the day. I enjoy it very much.
4 out of 5
MoonTrance is a very sophisticated
Sep 23, 2017
MoonTrance is a very sophisticated hope tobacco thatcombines the best of many rolls we are still allowing the smoker to enjoy the smell as well as the taste is one of the best tobaccos on the market for a cool smoke that doesn't offend anyone try my dreams combines the best of many rolls we are still allowing the smoker to enjoy the smell as well as the taste is one of the best tobaccos on the market for a cool smoke that doesn't offend anyone try MoonTrance !
4 out of 5
Good
Sep 21, 2017
Good expected more fruity though
5 out of 5
Happy New Pipe Smoker
Aug 23, 2017
I've just begun smoking a pipe and having learned how to properly pack a pipe and avoid (mostly) the tongue bite, I've really enjoyed my sampler pack, as have those around me. Excellent collection, fast delivery and great price. I'l order again.
5 out of 5
Would recommend
Jun 26, 2017
Thoroughly enjoyed this one. Like many aromatics, seems the cooler you can smoke it the better flavor. Mellow vanilla flavor with a little something else mixed in. I don't know that I'd call that something else "exotic fruits" but it's a welcome flavor. Left a welcome taste on my palate which eventually faded to a mild bodied cigar.
3 out of 5
OK... but there are better Aros for the money.
May 03, 2017
This stuff has a great tin note.. too bad it doesn't fully translate to the smoke. I get a very full tobacco flavor and it's easy to get a tongue bite with this one. I like it mixed with a lighter non-aromatic like Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend.
3 out of 5
It's ok. Liked the east
Feb 07, 2017
It's ok. Liked the east India better.
5 out of 5
Happy accident
Jan 20, 2017
This is the most magical blend I have tasted in years...This was sent to me in place of another that was out of stock. What a happy accident. I sat there looking at the tin and was being my old skeptical self, and was unimpressed. Then I opened it. The smell was unlike any thing I have encountered. It was beautiful. Then I tried it a bowl..I used a medium tamp. It was awesome..I tasted several fruits in beautiful balance. Smoke it cool and the flavors will dance in and out in a really beautiful way.. No bite, with a stunning room note. When I smoke it at the bar everyone just loves the room note..This mixture my friends is destined to become a classic and will remain on my order form for years to come. One simply has to try this to be an experienced pipe tobacco smoker. But I think my description falls utterly short of the real experience..Try it.
5 out of 5
great.
Nov 16, 2016
New to the pipe world, but this is a forgiving tobacco while trying to get the hang of it. Great flavor and long burn... As long as I remember its a pipe, slow down... Its not a cigar. Wife loves the room note.
5 out of 5
A great smoke, easy to
Nov 02, 2016
A great smoke, easy to smoke burned cool &slow easy to pack. Room note very pleasant I would smoke it all day. I love it.
5 out of 5
By far my favorite.
Oct 21, 2016
This is by far my favorite blend I've had yet. Completely in love with this one. Highly recommend to smokers that like a good aromatic.
4 out of 5
Moon trance
Sep 20, 2016
Very good with bourbon. Easy smoking.
5 out of 5
Moontrace
Sep 13, 2016
I like it and buy a few cans just about every time i visit. When I do visit I also like to enjoy
one of your fine cigars.
5 out of 5
Great flavor
Jul 23, 2016
Very smooth smoke with noticeable yet not overpowering vanilla. Somewhat moist out of tin. I like to let it dry about 15-30 minutes before packing.
5 out of 5
Great!
Apr 13, 2016
I will be buying this one again when I run out. Smooth sweet taste, great room note. Not as hard to light as Molto Dolce, but similar in taste. And I love Molto Dolce too.
1 out of 5
Save your money
Mar 09, 2016
after a couple of bowls I found it very bland. I can't taste any of the vanilla bourbon at all and there is a slight hint of I guess exotic fruits. Wouldn't buy again or recommend it.
5 out of 5
Great light taste
Jan 30, 2016
Very nice tobacco.... The flavor of the fruit and vanilla is nice and light with good quality tobacco that follows. The flavor intensity is consistent throughout the entire bowl that burns nicely. No bite from this and do recommend...
5 out of 5
Moontrance
Jan 25, 2016
Great product, great service from Pipes and Cigars. Plan to make all my purchases through this site.
4 out of 5
CAO Moontrance
Sep 09, 2015
Its not the same taste as the cigar thats for sure. Pleasant though don't get me wrong. Still very flavorful, just not as strong. Room note is a solid 3.5 out of 5. Would keep a tin around for some variety, but might not be my go to.
5 out of 5
Good Stuff
Sep 07, 2015
my brother in law shared a can of Moontrance, I was pleased and surprised! I really enjoyed the experience, I have since bought a can and a can of Eileen's Dream which is also a nice smoke. I have Moontrance in my rotation of aromatics! Try it, I think you will like it!
4 out of 5
above avg
Aug 30, 2015
Tried Moontrance and Eileen's Dream so far. Both meet my taste bud's approval but favor the Moon! Tried Toasted Black Cavendish by Drew and a really good all black sampler called Black Hole Sun and was very impressed with all, so I can't wait to try the CAO Black!
Customer Testimonials
Best damn tasting cigar I have had!
SD of Riverside, CA
I cannot get enough of this Moontrance. The pipe takes it to another level and the aroma is amazing. It's my favorite aromatic tobacco.
EW of Virginia Beach, VA
I am a newbie, but the CAO brand is my favorite thus far. This flavor, and Eileen's dream are my two favorites so far. I like how reasonably priced they are considering the quality.
PipesandCigars is a great site, always fast shipping and a wide selection. Thanks guys, without you I'd be stuck smoking stale Captain Black from the drug store.
BT of Taylor, MI
A very enjoyable aromatic. The flavoring doesn't over-power the tobacco and makes for a nicely balanced, light smoke. I've found that the CAO tobaccos, including this one, tend to come out of the tin a little moist and need to be dried out a bit. Even then, Moontrance can produce a bit of a wet smoke if you don't take your time.
JG of Winter Garden, FL
My first tin from these guys. Burns cool and rarely needs a re-light, tastes of mostly mild tobacco with little hints of citrus and floral notes, the flavoring takes a back seat and is in no way overpowering or artificial. Tastes best if you take little sips, room note is very pleasant even coming from people who don't like pipe smoke. Definitely worth a try!
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