CAO Moontrance

This is one of the few aromatic blends that really wowed me. Honestly i didnt have very high expectations on a ten dollar tin however i really did enjoy it. It maintained a consistent burn the entire time and the room note alone is reason enought to purchase another tin. My girlfriend constantly asks me to put the pipe out and smoke the one she likes (of course referring to this one). If your a fan of aromatics this is the one to try.

Another hit for CAO. Very plesant smoke. The only drawback if you are a new pipe smoker (as I am)take care in packing your pipe too tightly.

This was a gift from a friend and a huge thank you to him. Upon opening the bag I was greeted by the aroma of Honey, Light Vanilla and a whiff of Bourbon with a pleasant mild woody and light citrus in the background. The moisture was just about perfect for smoking in this blend of Black Cavendish and Virginia with some medium toppings. The ribbon cut loaded easily and lit easily. There were fewer than normal re-lights with this. Upon lighting the smoke was medium and the room note a very pleasant Honey and Vanilla. This burned consistent at a medium pace with no bite, no moisture and the casing did not block out the tobacco flavors. The flavor did not fade or become bitter. During the smoke this left a very pleasing light honey and vanilla sweet aftertaste and after the smoke it lasted for about 20 minutes.

Upon lighting I was greeted by a pleasantly sweet honey flavor with light Vanilla and a whiff Bourbon in close background. Backing them up were a nice light woody flavor with a slight citrus flavor and all the flavors played well together and created a pleasant smoke. The flavors stayed consistent in position and in taste the whole smoke. This doesn't appear to bite but I did find some rough edges if puffed.

This was a very pleasant bacca and I enjoyed this one very much. This joins the favorite list although not a regular rotation list, but it will get attention from time to time for I like it very much. A solid 3.5 out of 4 stars for this is a fine smoke that everyone should try if they like aros. It is a light aro and doesn't appear to ghost a pipe either. A pleasant warm or cold weather smoke.

This blend is a very refreshing areo. It has a fruity flavor with notes of the woods on a fall hunting trip. A bit moist it burns well and has little or no bite. Makes me think of Blue Note.

Moontrance, 50g tin

Star Rating = 3.75

Rating Scores - 10 is the Best and 0 is the Worst

Pouch Note = 9

Room Note = 9

Flavor = 9

Bite = 9

Burn = 9

After Taste = 9

Raw Score = 54

Rated Percentage = 90%

Comment = Very Smooth, Very Mild, Mellow, nice round Flavor, this is a very enjoyable smoke

ok this is my favorite. For an everyday or go to, this is it for me. However in this town, availability is limited. I must go to lengths. But the taste, room, and flavor is medium enough for an everyday, all day smoke. And, She Who Must Be Obeyed doesnt wrinkle her nose too badly.

Update: I now alternate this with other aro's and enjoy the rotation very much. SWMBO is a fan. So, win-win.

AS WITH ALL CAO BLENDS AROMATIC BUT THEY ARE VERY SOMKEY DUE TO THE BLACK CAVNDISH WHICH IS A GOOD NE LEVEL IS THING FOR THE FULL BODY SMOKER. THE NICOTINE LEVEL IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR A MORNING STROLL. THE AROMA IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INDDORS THEN AGAIN WHAT PIPE BLEND IS IT IS GOOD THE OUTDOOR AROMA.

WOW I sell this tin blend at Colony and I can see why! If you like fruit and Vanilla bourbon cavendish tobacco than you’ll love this!