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Tobacco | Burley, Virginia |
Style | Aromatic |
Room Note | 2 - Mellow |
Cut | Loose Cut |
Top Flavor | Cherry |
Packaging | Pouch |
Country of Origin | United States |
Package Size | 1.50 oz, 7.00 oz |
Flavor Intensity | 2 - Mellow |
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Long called Burley and Bright, Half and Half has proven to be well liked by the pipe smoking masses. This USA made tobacco delivers a cool burning, flavorful smoke made of fine quality domestic Burley and bright, sweet, Virginias with a modest, pleasant top note of Cardamom, Coriander, and Maze. Half and Half is a smooth and easy going tobacco to enjoy time and time again delivering a cargo of contentment in each bowl. Smooth, flavorful, and aromatic sums up this timeless Half and Half blend that is balanced and affordably priced.
Great tobacco! My daily for years!
I been smoking half and half on a daily basis for about three year's now I love it completely. I'm a poor man don't have have a fancy pipe like some folks do. I've been smoking it in a ten dollar pipe for the whole time I been smoking half and half but it's a good smoke. My grandpa been smoking it for forty years - cb trenton mo
I smoked this years ago when they were making half and half cigarettes (remember those?). They had a mild taste and wonderful aroma. I bought bulk, expecting the same experience. Not the same. Harsh taste with a bite. Aroma not inviting. What did they do?
Sorry, didn't see the fascination with this one. Tried it 3 or 4 times in a cob, and was always harsh, with a bite. Smoked it slow, and smoked it a little fast, with the same result. Seemed a little dry, so I put a humi-button in the pouch, and it did mellow it a bit, but just too harsh for me. Not knocking it for those who enjoy it, just not for me. PA is a better everyday for me.
This was one of the favorites of Civil War historian Shelby Foote, and I can see why. Completely unpretentious, yet not totally without nuance. Smokes best after about 30 minutes if drying time, and go slow!!! Or your tongue will be barbecued. Once you figure out how to smoke it you will reach for it time and again. Matt Berea, Ky.
Love the stuff and I will continue to buy it.
The best there is, hands down! This rendition of Half and Half is far superior to the Pinkerton version. If I could only smoke one tobacco this would be it.
This must be one of those "you either love or hate it"? I can't say that I'm on the "love it" side. Simply put, it was like smoking cotton candy. Both smell and taste. On the plus side, it was easy to light and burned very well. I think I will let this tobacco air on and see how it goes sometime down the road. Just too sweet for me.
I have been smoking pipes for about a year now and my tastes have changed during that time. At first I didn't care much for this one but now I like it and other Burley blends more. Nice aroma in the pouch and tastes pretty good. Pretty smooth with maybe a tiny bite if smoked too fast. Overall a good American classic!
Very good product and service.
This is a great pipe tobacco! I had a relative who smoked this when I was a kid and always liked the aroma. When I started smoking a pipe one of the first tobaccos I tried. I still enjoy it 40 some years later. Always fresh, has a great tin aroma. I have never experienced any bite and has a pleasant taste. This is one I love with my morning coffee.
Good smoke just don't like burley
I like it more than Carter Hall. Let it breath out of the tin and it smokes great.
This is my first time smoke Half and Half, very good, very smooth and delicious...
Half and Half is what my great grandfather smoked. I can remember sitting in his smoking room, watching him blow smoke rings, and reading the label out loud. When I read it he just leaned back in his chair and said, "Yep. Good ol' Half and Half. I've been smoking it for years and years". Now that I'm a pipe smoker I love it. It is now my go to blend. My wife loves the room note. A great tobacco for any time, any where.
My grandpa smoked it when I was a kid in 1980 I still remember that smell. Well I just started smoking a pipe about 30 days ago. I had order a lot of different tobaccos 6 total didn't like none of them . Went to my local tobacco store and seen a old friend of grandpas (half & half ) sure glad I found it!!! Love this stuff!! Go try you some old school tobacco. Hope you enjoy it!!
When I began smoking a pipe, I purchased a small selection of pipes, as well as a healthy variety of so-called "premium" tinned tobaccos. Also, I purchased of few American over-the-counter, or, "drugstore" blends - Half and Half being one of them. Fast forward to the present day, and Half and Half has become my daily smoke. The expensive tinned tobaccos were all very fine, sure, but Half and Half seems to have stood the test of time for a reason. It's got a smooth, nutty flavor (thanks to the Burley) and the Virginia tobaccos give it a hint of sweetness. Half and Half does have a casing, but not so much that I would call it an "aromatic" - just a classic American pipe blend. Don't let the unique casing/aroma of Half and Half put you off - it really adds something to the smoke. Give this tobacco a few bowls, and it may become your everyday smoke, too. Try some Half and Half, and let's keep this classic American tobacco alive.
Hadn't smoked this since late 70' or early 80's. Bought it because it's cheap. Mild taste and light aroma. I have had a hard time getting it to burn good. I left a couple ounces out last night and it's a little better. Will l use it to blend with. Not a bad tobacco but probably won't buy any more for a good while. Wouldn't discourage anyone from trying it. It's an old time American blend.
VERY GOOD PIPE TOBACCO - SMOOTH - I HAD AN OLD FRIEND - 78 YEARS OLD WHO CREATED HIS OWN BLEND WITH MIXTURE #79 (40%) - HALF AND HALF (40%) AND A MILD CHERRY TOBACCO (20%) - MIXED IT UP REALLY GOOD - TURNED OUT TO BE A GREAT SMOKING TOBACCO. HIS LAST NAME IS BEAVER - SO I CALL IT THE BEAVER BLEND - IF YOU GET A CHANCE TO TRY IT - IT MAY BECOME A DAILY SMOKE #3 OR #4 ON MY LIST OF FAVORITE. PIPES AND CIGARS IS MY FAVORITE SITE TO PURCHASE PIPE TOBACCO AND CIGARS. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND ALL OUR AMERICAN MILITARY WORLD WIDE. THANKS