Half and Half

maxx · Jul 4, 2015

I thought I might like this because the package says "Burley and Bright Tobacco". But it's flavored. It doesn't mention that on the pouch. I smoked a bowl in a Briar, then in a Cob. It's bland and slightly mentholy. I next mixed it with a mix I made of Prince Albert and Carter Hall, which is better, but it still gives that menthol sensation. So H&H goes in my junk tobacco jar.

weezell · Jul 4, 2015

Back in the 70's, it was among one of my favorites. Now, big NO. Bought a tub and gifted it away. To far from the original for me. Would love to find a match that is as good for the "Barking Dog" mixture from that era, was one of my favorites...

huntertrw · Jul 4, 2015

I have, and smoke, some vintage American Tobacco Company-manufactured Half and Half, and in my opinion the current iteration produced by Scandinavian Tobacco Group is not even remotely close! Apparently something was "lost in the translation" in their version.

weezell · Jul 4, 2015

Could not agree more. Smoked the old blends,not even close...

mso489 · Jul 4, 2015

maxx, I agree the burley and bright would probably be a good blend left alone, but that flavoring throws it off. I think PC has about the best tub tobacco right now in its Midtown series. I've really enjoyed Chestnut, the only non-aro in the series. Carter Hall and Prince Albert seem to the best of the old standbys.

papipeguy · Jul 5, 2015

The H&H of yore had deer tongue in it so that's the biggest difference from today's blend. I've been smoking C&D Gentleman Caller for years because it reminds me of the old H&H.

alexnorth · Jul 5, 2015

I have a straight burley blend with no mention of any flavoring and I also detect a mentholy note. Perhaps it is naturally occurring?

lordofthepiperings · Jul 5, 2015

I'm trying to make my way through a pouch that was produced in 2004 by Scandinavian Tobacco Group. It's very mundane flavor wise. Very bland. I can see why people use it to cut other blends. I'll never buy it again myself.

JimInks · Jul 5, 2015

I didn't care that much for H&H, but I still have a little mid-20s version, which is pretty darn good. Very little topping, mostly pure tobacco, though that topping may have faded some over time as I notice only a minute amount of it. The burley and Va. are nice and mildly sweet.

mso489 · Jul 5, 2015

Hey, does anyone out there really love the current version of Half and Half? I don't, but maybe some do.

hierophant · Jul 6, 2015

I've been smoking my way through some of the codger blends of late. Half & Half is the only one so far that I've genuinely disliked.

brass · Jul 6, 2015

I keep a codger pouch on my car bench. Usually Carter Hall or PA. Good change of pace from more complex blends.

michiganlover · Jul 6, 2015

If I didn't have CH, PA, and SWR easily available I might smoke more Half and Half. Smoked a pouch recently and thought it was ok, but not wonderful.

drrock · Jul 18, 2015

I recently picked up a pouch of Half and Half using the $1 coupon that the Scandinavian Tobacco Group sent out. Been slowly working my way through it and so far I really like it. I don't recall trying the "old" version . This newer iteration is cased but I don't find that unpleasant. Besides, most of the OTC type tobaccos burn so well it's easy to mindlessly, and pleasantly puff away with no effort. Pleasant room note too. I'll buy this again.

hugodrax · Jul 18, 2015

Interesting to note the differing tastes. De gustibus, and all that. I've learned to love the new Half and Half. I disliked the old iteration.

12pups · Jul 18, 2015

Half the time I can smoke it, half the time I just dump the bowl. Aptly named. (And that from a guy who ain't even picky).

seadogontheland · Jul 18, 2015

I think it is flavored with anise. I have not tried the older versions but a recent pouch, 5 years ago or so, was all I wanted to stand; the rest went to the circular bin.

aldecaker · Jul 18, 2015

Every time I order from P&C, I try to grab something I've never tried before to add to my order. My last three have been a swing and a miss, and could barely finish them: Velvet, Half and Half, and SWR regular. Which is weird, because I do like codger blends as a rule. Hell, I even used to smoke Bond Street when it was commonly available in drugstores.

davet · Jul 18, 2015

Just picked up a pouch of it today and upon seeing this thread remembered a jar from a few months ago.I just dug it out and tried it again. I find it to have a slight cherry note to it, burns good and no bite. There are lots of aromatics in my cabinet that I'm trying to work through that I'll never buy again but this could be a decent mellow change in the rotation once in awhile.

shutterbugg · Jul 28, 2015

My dad's pipe smoking buddy used to say they called it Half and Half because it was half tobacco and half horse shit. After that I never could get motivated to try it.

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