Half & Half Half & Half Light American
(2.73)
A light American blend of Virginia and burley grades with bulk cured cavendish.
Details
| Brand | Half & Half |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Burley, Cavendish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 1.5 ounce pouch |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.73 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 01, 2018 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This tobacco is one of my old stand-bys. It was my father's bowl the whole time I knew him, and I didn't smoke this with any kind of regularity until after he died. I disliked the stuff intensely and didn't understand how he could smoke something so terrible. He encouraged me to learn to smoke a pipe and put me on to some very nice blends when he caught me smoking cigarettes as a teenager. I started smoking this after his death because I wanted the smell in the house. It was his smell. The tobacco itself is nothing to write home about, though it gets pleasant once you get ussd to it. An acquired taste, I suppose. It delivers a good amount of nicotine, and I've only ever gotten compliments on the room note. It's versatile enough that it can be rolled into cigarettes in a pinch as long as you don't make a habit of it. Overall, a good workhorse tobacco with a tolerable to pleasant room note.
Pipe Used:
Dr. Grabow, cob.
PurchasedFrom:
Drug store usually
Age When Smoked:
Fresh to nearly stale
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 03, 2018 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
After hearing all the negative reviews I thought I would try this for myself. This is actually not a bad smoke but it's not the best smoke. This is an everyday Smoke For the Working Man. This is the type of tobacco you can smoke all day. The flavor is not that bad it's a whole lot better than what I thought it would be. I think I will keep this in my rotation as a backup for when I want something different. For an over-the-counter blend I give this three and a half Stars out of four
Pipe Used:
Missouri meerschaum Country Gentleman/Legend
PurchasedFrom:
Local shop
Age When Smoked:
New pouch
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dec 23, 2018 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I personally think this blend is very good for what it is. A purely American blend Burley and Virginia with a very light casing. This to me makes it an aromatic blend. Just a point of reference for those reading this I have smoked pipe for 23 years. I am by no means an expert. Started like most, with the captian. Now I blend my own with bulk tobacco. I have for the past 4 years been smoking only natural blends. Perique being my favorite of all. You can't judge any baccy by another after all the recipes and process used to make them are secret. Making them all unique.
Pipe Used:
Cobb
PurchasedFrom:
Smoker friendly
Age When Smoked:
Aged 2 years in jar after purchase
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Oct 13, 2021 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I'm usually pretty averse to "codger blends," but Half & Half was surprisingly pleasant.
Often, legacy blends like this were at one point discontinued and then acquired by another company, which debases the original blend by using sub-par leaves and profiting, with the higher margins, from the stubborn pipe smokers of yore who, even after the transition, refuse to smoke anything else. This has happened to all the old favorites, like Carter Hall, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Prince Albert unfortunately, which switched from using high quality American and European tobaccos to sub-par Dominican ones.
Fortunately, it seems like Half & Half is still made in the USA, which might explain why it hasn't really lost its luster and why, unlike the rest of the "codger blends," I really like this one.
The pouch note isn't remarkable. It smells sweet and figgy, with a small hint of anise. The moisture level was lower than average but still perfectly acceptable. It burned well, stayed cool, and didn't bite.
Toasty and nutty burley is dominant, rounded off by sweet and citrusy Virginias. As in the pouch note, a hint of anise arises, giving this otherwise plain tobacco a bit of needed complexity. Otherwise, the flavor is still smooth and creamy, and the thick plumes of smoke this blend produces are always entertaining.
The nicotine hit is light and this blend is easy to smoke. As far as OTCs go, this sets a high standard. Like Mixture No. 79, it's well worth trying this one out. The two blends are quite similar, this one being milder and without the occasional strange flavor creeping in.
Often, legacy blends like this were at one point discontinued and then acquired by another company, which debases the original blend by using sub-par leaves and profiting, with the higher margins, from the stubborn pipe smokers of yore who, even after the transition, refuse to smoke anything else. This has happened to all the old favorites, like Carter Hall, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Prince Albert unfortunately, which switched from using high quality American and European tobaccos to sub-par Dominican ones.
Fortunately, it seems like Half & Half is still made in the USA, which might explain why it hasn't really lost its luster and why, unlike the rest of the "codger blends," I really like this one.
The pouch note isn't remarkable. It smells sweet and figgy, with a small hint of anise. The moisture level was lower than average but still perfectly acceptable. It burned well, stayed cool, and didn't bite.
Toasty and nutty burley is dominant, rounded off by sweet and citrusy Virginias. As in the pouch note, a hint of anise arises, giving this otherwise plain tobacco a bit of needed complexity. Otherwise, the flavor is still smooth and creamy, and the thick plumes of smoke this blend produces are always entertaining.
The nicotine hit is light and this blend is easy to smoke. As far as OTCs go, this sets a high standard. Like Mixture No. 79, it's well worth trying this one out. The two blends are quite similar, this one being milder and without the occasional strange flavor creeping in.
Pipe Used:
Missouri Meerschaum Mizzou
PurchasedFrom:
Pipes and Cigars
Age When Smoked:
1 Day
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2022 | Very Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
Half & Half is light and I find it a refreshing change from more "curated" tobaccos. When I am working outside or seeking pipe friendly recreation I generally reach for an OTC blend and Half & Half, Carter Hall, Granger and Prince Albert fill that need well. Very light smoke, low nicotine and doesn't require much contemplation - just smoke and enjoy. Light anise taste and very mild nut and mocha flavor.
Pipe Used:
Cobb
PurchasedFrom:
Smoking Pipes
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
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