Hearth & Home Mid-Town series replaced four recently discontinued blends, and Chatham Manor is part of the new affordable lineup. This pipe tobacco is a smooth and mellow blend of white Burley and Virginia with a light, pleasant vanilla/bourbon top note. A less costly alternative to some other favorite blends, Chatham Manor tobacco is a worthy addition. It's enjoyable at any time of day, and its price will make it easy to keep a supply of this satisfying blend on hand. Try the other Mid-Town options including Mid-Town Cherry, Mid-Town Chestnut, and Mid-Town Derby Club Aromatic and enjoy knowing you saved a bundle.
Nice easy going burley. Red Virginia is a great addition, semi sweet. Great all day smoke.
5 out of 5
Similar to Carter Hall, but
Nov 16, 2022
Similar to Carter Hall, but not an exact match. Great all day smoke.
5 out of 5
This is good stuff. Alot
Apr 20, 2022
This is good stuff. Alot more of an aromatic than the original, but I can really taste the tobacco good.
Better quality tobacco than original and less chemical manipulation. I enjoy it all day.
Great work Sutliffe.
5 out of 5
Pleasant Surprise
Mar 10, 2022
This was a pleasant surprise! The burley is backed off a bit compared to Carter Hall. For my taste, that meant less of that familiar nutty pecan-like mouthfeel that I enjoy. I smoked it both in a Missouri Mersham (without a filter) and a briar (longer stem) and had no bite and that familiar burley cloud of rich smoke. From my initial experiences with this blend, the topping was deftly applied and the results are pretty amazing. I am in no way saddened that I purchased a tub!
3 out of 5
Not really a sub for Carter Hall
Mar 07, 2022
Not bad, but NOT a substitute for Carter Hall. The sweet top note detracts from the burley-Virginia that makes Carter Hall the simple smoke we want.
5 out of 5
Close to Carter hall but
Apr 19, 2021
Close to Carter hall but we really need to come back.
3 out of 5
Okay blend but is not very close to Carter Hall
Mar 19, 2021
Its an okay blend but it is not too close to Carter Hall at all in its composition. For one there is only burley and red virginia in this blend but Carter hall clearly has bright virginia. Also the topping is not very close to carter halls and the cut is much longer and more of a pain to get a quick pack.
5 out of 5
I like it,good smoke.
Mar 14, 2021
I like it,good smoke.
4 out of 5
Good tobacco. Looks similar to
Mar 13, 2021
Good tobacco. Looks similar to Carter Hall, but doesn't taste anything close to it.
3 out of 5
Not quite Carter Hall
Mar 07, 2021
Good everyday blend but not a replacement for Carter Hall. Doesn't leave a cake like Carter Hall which is the best for breaking in a new pipe. Wife doesn't mind the room note of this so it will get used up. I can smoke it inside.
3 out of 5
Dad had been smoking Carter
Jan 27, 2021
Dad had been smoking Carter Hall and is lookout for a replacement. The cut of Chatham Manor is longer shreds than he is accustomed to, but the aroma is fine.
3 out of 5
A solid smoke
Jan 02, 2021
Nice blend. Little to no bite. I find that body chemistry and food or drink pairing determines bite . It is close to Carter Hall. In a side by side comparison personally I would smoke this on occasion for a nice change. The Aroma is pleasant on the retro hale. Smoked in a corn cob 5th Avenue.
5 out of 5
So glad that I tried it
Dec 06, 2020
If you like Carter Hall Chatham Manor is a must try. It's smoother, the cocoa flavor is slightly more noticeable and it's consistent to the end where as Carter Hall can sometimes become a bit harsh or cigarette like. An all around pleasant, mild and satisfying smoke that you can enjoy all day. I knew from the first bowl that this would be my new go to blend.
5 out of 5
Now my favorite. Subtle red
Aug 31, 2020
Now my favorite. Subtle red Virginia and burly. Semi -aromatic. A rare pleasure to smoke if you like potent tobacco. An amazing treasure by Russ Oulette.
4 out of 5
Not what i expected, good nonetheless
Jul 29, 2020
I was actually expecting a straight burley blend, given that this is, from what i understood, a Carter Hall-alike.
However, there seems to be a very noticeable virginia component and is less highly flavored than CH.
After i recovered from my bruised expectations, i discovered this is a pretty good tobacco. I will certainly finish it, been smoking about a bowl a day of it, and might even buy it again. In short, if you are looking for a CH replacement, this may not be it, but its good stuff anyway.
3 out of 5
Very weak tin note and no flavor
Mar 18, 2020
Tin note very very light can barely smell any vanilla and no liquor at all,burns hot not much flavor tho the burley does come thru slightly. overall very disappointed, guess i recieved a bad batch!! now to figure out what to do with it?!?!??
5 out of 5
Very mild not harsh at
Jan 15, 2020
Very mild not harsh at all I enjoy my pipe smoking
4 out of 5
Carter Hall Clone.
May 14, 2019
Doesn't taste like Carter Hall, but on it's own it's a good blend. Didn't like it at first, but it grew on me. Give it time and you will like it also.
5 out of 5
First Tobacco
Mar 01, 2019
I'm biased as this is the first pipe tobacco I've smoked, but it's great. Nice hint of cocoa on top, springy to the touch yet not too moist.
5 out of 5
Good Stuff.
Dec 08, 2018
Excellent, Buy some and see for yourself.
5 out of 5
Daily Choice
Oct 25, 2018
Great flavor with an enjoyable aroma.
2 out of 5
Taste
Oct 04, 2018
No chocolate overtones and disappointing taste. Burns fast and have to relight often
4 out of 5
good stuff but give it some drying time.
Sep 28, 2018
When I first tried this tobacco I got instant tongue bite. I dried some out for a few hours and tried again. This time was a totally different experience and it smoked much cooler. I honestly didn't think it was too moist out of the container but it obviously was. It is a great smoke!
5 out of 5
More more-ish...
Sep 21, 2018
Compared to one of my favorites, Carter Hall, this one is more buttery and rich, more vanilla, a bit of chocolate, less whiskey in the topping. Overall very nice. Not really a match for CH, but it's excellent.
5 out of 5
A good smoke!
Sep 13, 2018
Decent tobacco leaf. Behaves very well; easy to pack & light- burns fairly clean all the way down. On the milder side, but flavorful. Something a bit sweet helps the room. Not complicated, which I appreciate while working on projects...
4 out of 5
I have been smoking the
Aug 01, 2018
I have been smoking the above product for several years and find that it offers mwe everthing I requie in a IPE TOACCO
4 out of 5
good. not to pricey
May 27, 2018
this is a nice all day smoke not to expensive and has a slight Carmel nutty flavor very slight mostly natural tobacco flavor but you can tell its a flavored tobacco but barely I am a non aromatic smoker and this stuff is good perfectly flavored still taste like tobacco good all day stuff
5 out of 5
Chatham Manor Pipe Experience
May 05, 2018
Chatham Manor Pipe Experience
5 out of 5
Really Good Stuff!
Jan 21, 2018
I've been battling a nasty cold lately, and so I couldn't taste Hearth & Home's "Chatham Manor" properly. In fact, I either couldn't taste it at all or it tasted strange or "off" somehow. Typical of my colds.
But now (ta-da!), the taste buds and olfactory receptors are pretty much back to normal, and for the past couple of days I've been tasting and enjoying "CM" immensely. I mean, although my tobacco consumption declines during a cold, I still have gone through half a tub (with some help from a friend) during this period. I just couldn't taste or smell it much.
So, here is my take on "Chatham Manor": the "tub note" smells fairly strongly of the chocolate or cocoa topping, and that flavor is noticeable the first few puffs after lighting. But then it moderates and I get that nice, nutty flavor we all look for in this kind of blend. The chocolate returns in little hints here and there, but the burley shines throughout the bowl. The Virginia in this blend is noticeable as I'll get sweet notes showing up, too. The smoke also has plenty of body, a nice, smooth mouth feel to it.
The tobacco, upon opening, seemed a bit moist, but it didn't seem to affect the mechanics of the smoke. The tobacco packs well, lights easily, and it stays lit. Maybe I'll have to re-light once or twice near the bottom of the bowl, but it generally remains lit through the majority of the smoke. Others tell me the aroma is very nice, too.
Now, this blend is supposed to be a "match" with Carter Hall. So, is it? Ehh...not really, in my opinion. I didn't do a side-by-side comparison, but I've smoked a good amount of Carter Hall very recently (pre-cold). I like Carter Hall. I like it more than Half and Half, Granger, Prince Albert or Sir Walter Raleigh. Yet, the topping on Carter Hall tastes differently to me than CM does. CM is definitely more chocolatey. I think these two are absolutely in the same class. But the thing is, while Carter Hall is good, Chatham Manor is BETTER!
Perhaps Russ overshot his target to some degree? I think Russ created a winning blend in "Chatham Manor", one that stands all on its own, and at a great price, too. I certainly recommend this blend to everyone. I will be trying H&H's "Chestnut" next. I've never had "Walnut", so "Chestnut" will have to stand on its own, too.
Cheers!
3 out of 5
It was ok
Jan 02, 2018
The flavor was not quite what I was expecting . Unfortunately it is such a large container , I will have it around a while . My wife has suggested puttig it in a dish and setting out on counter in my man cave room for air freshener. At least won’t be wasted that way .
4 out of 5
Chatham Manor
Sep 06, 2017
This claims to be a Carter Hall match. I can see it, but it's not CH. That's not to say it's bad, it isn't. I really like it. At the end of teh day, that's what matters. It's a good, rich tobacco that burns slow and cool and needs minimum relights. It tastes like a good burley; nutty and with a slight chocolate whisper. I'd recommend it.
4 out of 5
New Pipe Explorer: MY 1st Tobacco!
Aug 09, 2017
This is the very 1st pipe tobacco I've ever smoked. I have smoked cigars for the past 15 years and have recently entertained smoking pipes. I have to say that I found it enjoyable. This is a good tobacco to start with as it has a mild note of sweetness with good tobacco flavor and no pretense. I will explore other styles/options/flavors, however I am happy to soil my new Peterson Aran xl90 with it. - Life is Good!
5 out of 5
Close but no cigar
Jun 01, 2017
In comparing Carter Hall to Chatham Manor,I'd have to give Chatham Manor 5⭐️ to Carter Halls 4⭐️. Reason being that it's got a better aroma and flavor. Both are great,but I'm going to switch to Chatham Manor👍.
5 out of 5
Here we go again.....
Feb 25, 2017
It has happened again, our over achieving blender (Russ of course) was tasked to match a blend and in doing so has exceeded and surpassed the original. This has better leaf, packs and burns beautifully and of course tastes delightful. Grandfather would love this blend as I do. Well done Mr "O"......(If you have not tried this yet it is currently on sale....just sayin).
4 out of 5
Close, but not Carter Hall
Feb 14, 2017
While this is billed as a Carter Hall clone it is, to my mind rather different from that venerable standby of OTC tobacco. This is by no means a bad thing as I think that I like Chatham Manor rather more than I ever remember liking Carter Hall. Chatham Manor is altogether softer and sweeter smoking with the chocolate top notes and sweetness of the red Virginia more in evidence.
2 out of 5
New Chatham Manor
Feb 06, 2017
Ok so I bought 14oz of this because they were conveniently out of the 2oz trial. It is not better than Carter Hall but it is a good smoke. No real reason to reinvent the wheel
5 out of 5
Good Stuff
Jan 13, 2017
Very good.Balanced. Great price.This Will be the bulk of my supply!
4 out of 5
Chatham Manor
Jan 08, 2017
Good smoke with no bite.
2 out of 5
NOT FOR ME
Jan 05, 2017
Was really anxious about trying this after reading all the reviews. Well.... I bought a 14 oz can and will say I am very disappointed. It is NOTHING like Carter Hall. It is NOTHING like Prince Albert (which is like CH only better) What's it like? Nothing I like. It is mild- but hard to keep lit- and the taste is very...... well.... there is none. It would make a good filler or blender, but by itself - boring. NOT FOR ME- sorry.
5 out of 5
Excellent!
Oct 27, 2016
Went back to a pipe a couple of years ago and went right back to my favorite codger blends (Granger & PA). But tried CM. Imo much better than CH, lightly sweet, great anytime smoke. Highly recommend if you're a burly fan!
5 out of 5
What a simply enjoyable tobacco.
Oct 17, 2016
I have found my all day smoke. What a simply enjoyable tobacco. Chatham Manor smokes cool and dry, to the bottom of the bowl. I have found that it was just slightly dry in the tub, but when packed into my pouch for daily use I just put in a moisture button and it is perfect to pack and smoke every time. It lights quickly, puts out a lot of smoke with little effort, and requires few relights. The flavor is mild, clean tasting, the chocolate/cocoa note is slightly sweet, just enough to be there and make me notice it without being heavy. Room note is light and pleasant, again, lingers with chocolate scent. It mixes well too. I have taken CM one step further and mixed it with Lane BCA 50/50. The CM definitely improves the BCA experience. Together they are a light easy smoking, spouse pleasing blend. Stand alone or blended Chatham Manor is making my piping experience even more enjoyable.
5 out of 5
Mid-Town Chatham Manor
Sep 28, 2016
Great to mix in with Captain Black, also add a little Mid-Town Chestnut for an all day smoke.
2 parts Captain Black - 1 part Chestnut - 1 part Chatham Manor. ~ Charles S. Katy, Texas..
3 out of 5
Good enough on its own, but it isn't Carter Hall
Aug 01, 2016
This is blended to be a clone of Carter Hall. Chatham Manor tastes good enough on its own but it does not taste like Carter Hall to me. If you are expecting an identical flavor, this isn't it. If you are expecting something in the same vein but not the exact same, this might be for you.
5 out of 5
Dr. Mercy
Jul 27, 2016
As good as expected. Average burn with a smooth, not over powering flavor. Will order again.
5 out of 5
Great
Jul 22, 2016
Great
5 out of 5
Good+
May 25, 2016
it this good with small size bore,kind a pure straight smoke and it does give you another gear with wide bore pipe,like it.will buy again for sure
5 out of 5
Very satisfying
Apr 19, 2016
Great all day smoke.
5 out of 5
Great!
Apr 01, 2016
Delicious. I like carter hall; but, judge this on its own. I just smoked a bowl on the deck--what a way to welcome spring. This tobacco is easy smoking and smells great. You can not go wrong, if you like slightly aromatic burley blends..with a touch of Virginia...yum.
5 out of 5
Great Service / Great Tobacco
Mar 08, 2016
Finally tried Chatham Manor, and it lived up to the claims others have made. Enjoy it -- and the other little "pipe-things" I had in the order. Quick service and everything done right.
5 out of 5
Good easy smoke.
Jan 23, 2016
I wasn't real impressed with the first bowl of Chatham Manor. It seemed just kind of so-so. I usually smoke aro blends with more pronounced flavors. But as I smoked the next few bowls it grew on me.
Tin note is chocolate/cocoa with what seems like a hint of maple and a pleasant tobacco undertone. It is a mixture of light and dark brown and mahogany color tobaccos. No black tobacco.
The flavor of CM is a nutty burley with just a hint of cocoa. I don't detect much Virginia but I'm sure it adds some sweetness. Not a complex smoke but a nice light flavored, bite free, natural smoke. Easy to smoke all day. Room note is a pleasant, slightly sweet but rich tobacco aroma. My wife likes it.
I've really come to like it. Never tried Carter Hall so I can't comment on a comparison in flavor. I wanted to try Chatham Manor because I wanted an inexpensive burley blend without a lot of chemical casing. I wanted a blend with higher grade and more natural flavor tobaccos. Chatham Manor is what I was looking for. It's a nice old fashion tobacco. I'm a third generation pipe smoker and CM reminds me of what my Grandfather smoked. He smoked a pouch blend all day long and didn't think about it. Just enjoyed smoking his pipe.
Bought the 14oz tub and transferred the tobacco to a tight sealed jar. It's part of my rotation. Also, I have not tried any of the other H&H Mid-Town blends so I can't comment on them. But I would recommend Chatham Manor if your looking for a easy smoking, lightly flavored, inexpensive, American burley blend tobacco.
5 out of 5
new every day smoke
Jan 04, 2016
I love this stuff. I tried it because of the price point, but I liked it better than Carter Hall, which had been my all day, daily smoke for quite some time prior to trying the Chatham Manor. It is a fairly close match to CH, but better, in my opinion. This is now my daily, all day smoke, which means usually between 4 and 8 pipes full a day, depending on my schedule. I recommend it to anyone. It has nice flavor and is very smooth and mild, with no bite and enough nicotine to satisfy.
5 out of 5
A new American classic!
Jan 03, 2016
This is supposed to be a match for Carter Hall, that most venerable of old-timey drugstore burley blends. It's not a perfect match, per se. But that's not a bad thing! Chatham Manor stands on its own as a fantastic, sweet, mellow, all-day smoke. It's got more of a chocolatey note to it than its putative cousin, Carter Hall. That note, coming through in the aroma and very subtly on the palate, is outstanding. It's basically the only note -- but it's nuanced and full in its own right, and not nearly as boring as a single-note tobacco may sound. Meanwhile, the room note is quite pleasant and may just pass your significant other's smell test.
My only complaint is that smoking a few bowls will give me a mild case of dry mouth and leave a cigarette-like aftertaste if not chased down with a sweet, palate-cleansing beverage. But other than that, I have nothing but praise for this affordable, delightful tobacco.
5 out of 5
It's all Uptown for this Mid-Town blend!
Dec 04, 2015
Like CH, but better! Much richer with a more pleasant room note. No goop or bite with this tobacco. An all day smoke for sure. Definitely a great blend for an excellent price.
5 out of 5
Chatham Manor
Oct 04, 2015
Cool smoking with no bite-possible better than Carter Hall-Very pleased
5 out of 5
Chatham Manor
Aug 29, 2015
I've smoked Carter Hall for years, and I can honestly say that Chatham Manor tastes just like it. The family says the aroma is the same as well. And the savings is extra nice. A great product.
5 out of 5
Awesome!!!
Jul 24, 2015
I got my order on time. My Boyfriend enjoys the pipe tobacco! Love the service and the people that work there. They are very friendly!
5 out of 5
Chatham Manor, a definite winner!
Jul 24, 2015
Carter Hall, along with SWR have always been a couple of my favorite 'codger' blends, so when I first read a review of Chatham Manor I figured it was worth a try. I'm impressed. It's a very close clone of CH, a nice smooth, nutty burley with a very soft topnote Not only has it become a daily smoke in my rotation, but it's also become my go-to tobacco to blend with something I find too harsh or too highly flavored on its own.
5 out of 5
Quality product
Jul 21, 2015
did not know what to expect but like every product I have purchased has been great from Pipes & Cigars
Customer Testimonials
Close but not close enough I will stick with Carter Hall.
This has too much cocoa and IMHO is closer to Prince Albert.
JW of Blaine, MN
I would say that this is Carter Hall filtered through the senses of a boutique blender. While missing the chemical taste that Carter Hall has, it also has less body. If you want an extremely mild all-day burley blend, pick up a canister. You won't be disappointed.
CJ of Salem, VA
I recently became a serious pipe smoker. After trying a pouch of Carter Hall, I bought a 14 oz. tin of this. I find it very pleasing and will buy it again. Great stuff.
WD of Waterloo, NY
I really like Mid-Town Chatham Manor. It has a really good flavor and easy to smoke. I have smoked Carter Hall off and on from 1964, when I first started smoking a pipe. But, I cannot find it anymore. That's when I started looking for it on line and found Pipes and Cigars had Carter Hall, but also had Mid-Town Chatham Manor and it cost a lot less, So I decided to give it a try, Glad I did! On my next tobacco order, I getting some Carter Hall and compare the two. Will let you know how it turns out.
GA of Katy, TX
Cocoa, that's the aroma I get!!! Yum! Make sure you split the tub into two large Ball jars, one to dip into and the other to age. This way the entire 14oz doesn't dry up in the original tub. Gets much better when allowed to dry a bit and has turned into my daily smoke, just wonderful this Chatham Manor!! Purchasing 5 more tubs to cellar...
JD of Henderson, NV
I had some Carter Hall on hand to compare Chatham Manor to when it arrived. It is a very close match. They did a great job on this one.
MV of Edgewater Park, NJ
JD of Henderson is right on. I too was hesitant to give it a try with the only option being the 14oz tub. Glad I did as well. I heartily concur with the rest of JD's review. Awesome everyday smoke for a great price.
BO of South Burlington, VT
I was very hesitant to try Chatham Manor since I really enjoy Carter Hall and 14 Oz's is a big commitment. Wow I did not need to be in the slightest apprehensive. CM is even more delightful than CH in that I love the slight top note more and the slightly longer ribbons that burn slower. I can distinguish the red Virginia from the burley (try doing that with a cheap OTC blend) and no sticks or twigs present. Flavor is matched to the deliciousness of Carter Hall but I like the aroma better and so does my house mates. 5 stars Russ. I will try all the Mid-Town offerings and suggest you do as well. And hey, I'm saving money here too!!!
JD of Henderson, NV
Chatham Manor is nutty and round with a topping that enhances and doesn't interfere with the tobacco flavor. Mild to Medium, cool smoking, and consistent all the way down. Very close to Carter Hall, but better in quality and taste. Chatham Manor is mostly burley with a little virginia, and the casing or topping has got that old fashioned plum/cocoa/whiskey/ whatever that gives a pleasant room note. This is a good all day smoke.
WT of PEEKSKILL, NY
Russ- Thank you! When I first started smoking a pipe it was "George Washington" tobacco. It was around $3.00 a can and Lucky Strikes were .45/pack. A buddy let me try his Carter Hall and I was hooked. That was my daily tobacco for many, many years. When the Schip tax kicked in it nearly doubled and I found something else. Chatham Manor is nearly identical to the real thing! I recently bought a pouch of Carter and it tasted nothing like the old stuff? Thanks Russ!!
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