OTC Tryouts-Half n Half

[chopz]

informative article. so all virginia tobaccos must be flue stove cured? that's interesting. i wonder why that is. is it because the sugar content would cause a higher incident of undesireable things like mold if cured otherwise, or is it the heat applied that causes a higher incidence of sugars?

 

[jpbass]

On the pouch it describes HnH as a blend of "burley and bright tobaccos".

Back in the early 80's college days when I used to smoke pipes with a buddy of mine, who was really hilarious, I remember him reading the ingredients off some OTC package, which listed burley and bight tobaccos (Borkum Riff ?).

He did a thing where the tobaccos were talking to one another. He said in a low masculine tone "I'm burley", and then in a high pitched voice, "and I'm bright!". Really cracked me up at the time. Of course we were 18 then.

 

[carlomarx]

I used to smoke H&H every now and then. I too, noticed what I thought was a lack of consistency; sometimes it was good and other times, not so much. But when it was good I enjoyed it, especialy while on a trout stream in the early spring.

 

[ejames]

Half and Half to me is better after setting around for a few months or longer.

 

[shaintiques]

Havent tried it but smelled some thirty year old stuff in the can the other day and thought it was pleasant

 

[wildcat]

H&H reminds me of a codger that lived next door when I was a kid. "Papa Jim" always had a bowl of H&H going! I was given a 14oz tin and am thoroughly enjoying it. On an aside, I picked up a pouch of CH at the local grocery(as many reviewers seemed to like it more than H&H). Maybe it was old, but it was VERY dry. It lit well and stayed lit, but burned the back of my throat. So on my 2nd smoke of the day, I went back to H&H for comparison. 3rd smoke I went back to CH, giving the pouch a good mixing (the bottom seemed less dry) and it again smoked well, no burn or bite this time. However, my family commented that the H&H smells like a pipe "should" but the CH smelled like a cigarette left burning in an ashtray. Any thoughts?

 

[docwatson]

H&H was my go to blend for years when I could smoke at work. I also used to blend it 50/50 with captain black gold for an all day smoke. And the comments about the pleasant aroma from co-workers made me smile.

 

[riptide]

Sounds like I will have to revisit it I only had one bowl a few years back.

 

[colorduke]

I don't know if it is changing for the better,but the pouches i have been getting have been dam good lately.

 

[gwynclan]

Need to try HnH, one question what is PA and were can I get it. I like CH.
Need to study on all the acronyms

 

[philip]

Welcom to the forum, gwynclan.
Have a look here: Acronyms

 

[wildcat]

Gwynclan, PA = Prince Albert

 

[acaciavet]

Half and Half years ago was fantastic,but as with any good mix they changed the recipe. Another Great OTC and my FAvorite is Granger.
Up Spirits

Chuck

 

[shaintiques]

Anybody like prince albert?

 

[ejames]

Prince Albert is my #2 smoke,after Carter Hall. Half & Half has moved up to # 4.

 

[shaintiques]

I have 14 oz tub new sealed of Prince Albert I would trade, if someone is interested.