First Impressions: Half & Half

[chopper]

I'm new to the pipe and burnt the crap out of my tongue with half & half. Only smoked one bowl. I do remember thinking it was kind of blah, not much there. The only "OTC" I have enjoyed thus far is Chatham Manor. I will give it another try if only for the color scheme of the package.

I've not tried many OTC blends but Carter Hall is very good, either on it's own or as a mixer to give a bit of body to a thin blend.

 

[docrameous]

I like CH and have a bowl most weeks. Two weeks ago I would have said it was my favorite bowl of the week. This week it was Squadron Leader, so CH for me holds it’s own in my wheel house.

 

[Thepipehunter]

It took me a very long time to enjoy H&H. I though it was awful at first but it finally grew on me.

 

[Old School 3319]

I smoke 2or 3 bowls a day half and half is always one usually my first after work

 

[mortonbriar]

The pouch note is 'fertilizer' to me. Not a fan.

 

[Pipewizard420]

I have been on a Half & Half kick lately since picking up a pouch at the local B&M. Was a bit reluctant due to SOO many negative reviews but was quite surprised by the taste. Apparently there are a lot of flavorings in this blend and for a OTC I find it quite complex compared to CH. It has been around since Dinosaurs laid their eggs and similar to PA or Mixture 79 , they both seem to be a love/hate blend with little in between

 

[Kayro]

To me, Half and Half has one of the most delicious room notes of any tobacco I have ever had the pleasure to smell. Tastewise I just can't seem to get my taste buds wrapped around it. I keep trying, being the stubborn cuss I am. After several tubs and who knows how many pouches over the years I don't think things are ever going to change for me despite that room note I like so much. Sorry to say. it might be time to relegate Half and Half to the "I just don't like it" catagory. I envy those who do.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

It will ruin your pipe.

I liked it for about a week. Then just couldn’t smoke anymore.

I’ve only had one bowl so far, but I could see how it might get a bit cloying after a while.

 

[BROBS]

I’ve only had one bowl so far, but I could see how it might get a bit cloying after a while.

It’s like the flavoring become overwhelming.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

It’s like the flavoring become overwhelming.

Yeah, I could see that.

 

[anotherbob]

It took me a very long time to enjoy H&H. I though it was awful at first but it finally grew on me.

I'am going to take this literally. And assume Half and Half infects people who smoke it and then they scrap the tobacco off of those infected people. And no chance I'll change my mind, by the way.

 

[ophiuchus]

I do like some Half & Half once in a while, though ‘Ive never really liked it out of a fresh pouch. I think it’s the only blend that I suggest: A) Buy 14oz. Tub. B) Pop tub open, replace plastic lid. C) Hide in cabinet somewhere. D) Forget for about two years. E) Find old tub. F) Enjoy, preferably in a cob. It’s not for everyone. In fact, it’s not for most people.

 

[BROBS]

I'am going to take this literally. And assume Half and Half infects people who smoke it and then they scrap the tobacco off of those infected people. And no chance I'll change my mind, by the way.

ITS LIKE HALF N HALF SHINGLES

 

[Country Bladesmith]

Ok, my one bowl so far was enjoyable. I don’t know about shingles ?
It’s just not something I’d smoke all day.

 

[canucklehead]

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

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Cool! I love to try one!

 

[kg.legat0]

I enjoyed three bowls of this, got weirded out around bowl 4-5. It has a flavor/vibe that feels very 'old school' to me, which I like, but isn't my thing.

 

[Kayro]

I remember the cigarettes. I bought a pack now and then even though I was not a regular cigarette smoker. They were pretty good as I remember. Had the same room note as the pipe tobacco although on a milder level.

 

[jmagen]

I’d pay boucoup for a version made without the PG.