Hearth & Home Old Companion
(2.55)
A blend to bring back great memories. A traditional American mixture of Pressed Burley and steam-toasted Red Virginia which has a nutty/toasty flavor and a nice cool burn. Reminiscent of many of the old foil-pouch blends that Grandpa and his friends used to smoke. This is one for the whole day, everyday.
Details
| Brand | Hearth & Home |
| Series | Signature Series |
| Blended By | Russ Ouellette |
| Manufactured By | Pipes & Cigars |
| Blend Type | Burley Based |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 1.5oz Tin, 8oz Tin, Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
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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2.55 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 16, 2013 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
This is my favorite from Pipes and Cigars. It is a tasty burley/virginia mix that I always go back to after experimenting with something else. It is not fancy and is not likely to impress your friends, but sometimes you are not trying to impress anyone and just want a great smoke.
It has some sweet from the Virginia and the nutty burley in a very satisfying and balanced blend. There is no topping that I can discern, and there is enough flavor that I don't puff too fast. It is always a slow, cool smoke for me that doesn't require a lot of attention. My wife likes the room note enough to mention it.
Edit: I was looking trough some of my reviews to see if I needed to adjust any of them. I am puzzled by some of the bad reviews of Old Companion, but I guess we all have different taste buds. This is hands down my "goto" smoke, and I have gone though a lot of it. I checked my P&C order history, and I have smoked 15+ lbs of OC. If it were possible to rate this higher than 4, I would do it.
Edit 8/18/18: It seems this is NLA. I really enjoyed this, but the price point moved up, and there was no longer the advantage in buying bulk-vs-tin. I have some 8 oz tins left, but I have found myself smoking the Low Country VaBur and Pegasus when I would have been smoking Old Companion before.
It has some sweet from the Virginia and the nutty burley in a very satisfying and balanced blend. There is no topping that I can discern, and there is enough flavor that I don't puff too fast. It is always a slow, cool smoke for me that doesn't require a lot of attention. My wife likes the room note enough to mention it.
Edit: I was looking trough some of my reviews to see if I needed to adjust any of them. I am puzzled by some of the bad reviews of Old Companion, but I guess we all have different taste buds. This is hands down my "goto" smoke, and I have gone though a lot of it. I checked my P&C order history, and I have smoked 15+ lbs of OC. If it were possible to rate this higher than 4, I would do it.
Edit 8/18/18: It seems this is NLA. I really enjoyed this, but the price point moved up, and there was no longer the advantage in buying bulk-vs-tin. I have some 8 oz tins left, but I have found myself smoking the Low Country VaBur and Pegasus when I would have been smoking Old Companion before.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Feb 17, 2006 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Very Pleasant |
Comforting. It reminds me of smells from my grandfather and uncles. The flavors are subtle yet pervasive. This and a favorite book or a few hours in my shop make for a wonderful afternoon. The Va's sweet smoothed-out perfectly by the nutty burly that builds nicely throughout the bowl is just right. I like that it is a bit dry, keeps me humble, like this blend. Something I do not plan to smoke every day, nor do I plan to do without. Namaste' Robert
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 26, 2006 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
SopwithCamel nailed my thoughts exactly. Ready to smoke right out of the pouch. A nice smoke, sip it and enjoy the cruise. This blend leaves the palate clean & ready for any follow up or a repeat bowl. Another for the cellar.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 14, 2005 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Very Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
There are a lot of good burley blends on the market, which makes for a lot of choices for a burley lover like me. Old Companion has two characteristics that I find very appealing. It has a wonderful toasted nutty taste that delights my palate and it burns very cool. Even with over-enthusiastic puffing, it's hard to overheat the pipe. O/C has a good burn that needs a minimum of relights and burns down to a light gray ash. This one will leave you craving another bowl and would make a good all day smoke. One other good point is its' price; credit should go to pipes and cigars for keeping it at a reasonable level. Great flavor, cool burn, and good pricing all add up to four stars. Good job, Russ!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 03, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Very Pleasant |
Old Companion was a monster hit with the majority of my fellow pipe club members when we had H&H night at the tobacco bar. This one does indeed bring back memories of days gone by. Nice quality Burly provided the backbone of straight forward tobacco flavor with some punch, and the ripe red Virginia added the flavor that red leaf is famous for. I compare this one favorably to the old original Half & Half, except where Half & Half wore blue jeans and a plaid shirt, Old Companion shows up in a tuxedo.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 22, 2005 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The description of Old Companion is right on the mark! This is a wonderful, smooth, cool burning/non-biting and nutty tasting blend that should appeal to even the most discriminating smoker. Old Companion is a must have blend for all burley lovers and a must try blend for all others?????.great flavor at a great price.
A cigarette is to be smoked. A cigar is to be enjoyed. A pipe is to be savored.
I rate this tobacco 9.8 out of 10.
A cigarette is to be smoked. A cigar is to be enjoyed. A pipe is to be savored.
I rate this tobacco 9.8 out of 10.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 17, 2005 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Another blend in the "Hearth and Home Series" by Russ Ouellette available at pipesandcigars.com in bulk. This is a blend that holds true to its description. Simply put this is toasty-nutty goodness akin to the blends of days long gone. Very similar in quality to the Classical rough cut American blends like Granger and Blue Boar yet still having plenty of its own merits. For an all day smoke it's hard to do any better than this.
4 solid Stars!
4 solid Stars!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 20, 2015 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
A classic. A good, old fashioned Burley Virginia tobacco, that takes me back to fishing trips with my grandfather. Smoked slow, it offers the nutty sweetness that is exactly what I look for in this type of blend. The room note is pleasant and sweet, just like the taste of the smoke. If you are looking for an aromatic flavor bomb, look elsewhere. If you like a smooth, mellow smoke with just enough character, then this is a fine tobacco to relax with.
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