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Post by olbluesmoke on Jun 25, 2024 9:26:09 GMT -5
I looked around and i wasn't able to find reviews here on this site. Can anyone tell me what their experience has been with Half and Half? I smoked a small portion of this years ago, but can't really remember what it's like. Thanks in advance.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 25, 2024 9:35:50 GMT -5
I have a pouch that I have never opened. Also never tried Prince Albert. Not much help.
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Post by Darin on Jun 25, 2024 10:17:53 GMT -5
Pretty much a standard "codger" blend. If you like Carter Hall, SWR, etc. then it's worth a try.
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Post by relight on Jun 25, 2024 10:18:08 GMT -5
I looked around and i wasn't able to find reviews here on this site. Can anyone tell me what their experience has been with Half and Half? I smoked a small portion of this years ago, but can't really remember what it like. Thanks in advance. I've never smoked it. Here's a link to reviews on Tobacco Reviews. It's hard to find. There are two listings for it. This one has the most and newest reviews. You may have already seen it. I get you're asking for personal experience. Sorry I can't help more. www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/1149/scandinavian-tobacco-group-stg-half-half/?retSearchTerm=Half&orderBy=newest&pagenumber=1 |
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Post by olbluesmoke on Jun 25, 2024 12:21:20 GMT -5
I should have been more specific. I was looking for opinions from The Briar Patch Pipe Forum fellas. Thank you, though, Relight.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2024 12:37:07 GMT -5
It's been four or five years for me and I remember liking it pretty good. Seem to recall it burning a bit hot. I also remember someone steering me to one of Uhle's blends that was similar but better. I can't remember which Uhle's right off though. I must not have hated Half & Half though, I usually remember the one's I don't like.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 25, 2024 12:47:07 GMT -5
It can't be too bad aa it's been on the market for at least 75 years.
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Post by turbocat on Jun 25, 2024 15:31:31 GMT -5
Half and Half- Half tobacco, half burning polystyrene. There’s something in the casing/toppings that I’m unusually sensitive to and not in a good way.
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Post by relight on Jun 25, 2024 15:57:46 GMT -5
Half and Half- Half tobacco, half burning polystyrene. There’s something in the casing/toppings that I’m unusually sensitive to and not in a good way. Worse today. The Cyprian polystyrene is a mere shadow of Syrian. |
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Post by turbocat on Jun 25, 2024 16:02:02 GMT -5
Half and Half- Half tobacco, half burning polystyrene. There’s something in the casing/toppings that I’m unusually sensitive to and not in a good way. Worse today. The Cyprian polystyrene is a mere shadow of Syrian. 😃😂😂 |
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Post by coalsmoke on Jun 25, 2024 16:35:53 GMT -5
Half and Half- Half tobacco, half burning polystyrene. There’s something in the casing/toppings that I’m unusually sensitive to and not in a good way. Good description, Ted. I tried it once and immediately knew that I had just smoked a bowl of the absolute worst tobacco ever. |
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Post by urbino on Jun 25, 2024 17:28:15 GMT -5
I’m in the “haven’t tried it” category. Sorry. Sounds like it may be pretty polarizing.
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Post by Silver on Jun 25, 2024 17:33:32 GMT -5
You can still buy pouches.
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Post by Silver on Jun 25, 2024 17:38:20 GMT -5
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Post by Silver on Jun 25, 2024 17:42:31 GMT -5
I smoked a couple pouches a few years ago. The spices used a a topping made it different from the sweeter OTC blends. Has a little more body, too. Less PG than other OTC blends. That said, there's a lot of better pipe tobacco out there.
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Post by turbocat on Jun 25, 2024 17:43:59 GMT -5
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Post by don on Jun 25, 2024 18:23:27 GMT -5
I have smoked a few pouches of it and will say it is just tolerable for me. The casing can be a little off-putting and it will smoke hot if you get carried away. It smells pleasant enough but pretty much tastes too much like a cigarette for my liking. In an inexpensive codger blend I will take PA any day over it. And if I am spending money on inexpensive pouch tobaccos, I go with Casey Jones Last Ride or John Bull. Both are always very affordable. I bought twenty pouches of CJ’s Last Ride for 99 cents a pouch. I jarred up 4-5 pouches and gifted the rest. It is a pretty good aromatic. John Bull is a respectable mild English blend. Also frequently on sale.
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Post by cerealpiper on Jun 26, 2024 10:13:20 GMT -5
I just tried it a few days ago and it smoked well all the way and didn't have to relight but once. I am a recovering alcoholic and I used to smoke strawberry Phillies and liked to drink alot of oj and bacardi rum (because i was cheap an over did all of it) lol. The after taste of half and half was to reminiscent of that taste idk how but it was terrible and didn't go away for awhile. Also I tasted it in my pipe for the next few bowls. Worse tobacco for me that I have tried as of now.
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Post by bill1994eopd on Jun 26, 2024 14:38:41 GMT -5
I recently asked the manager of the convenience store in town about stocking~selling pipe tobaccos other than Sir Walter Raleigh (regular); to which, she replied that it was a longshot. Today, she enthusiastically told me that there should be some Half and Half in the store by the end of the week.
I do not recall having ever heard (read) of this blend until a few hours ago and now I am reading a thread about it, which is a testament to the usefulness of everyone's input on this forum.
That said, I would have preferred reading your glowing reviews and everyone putting it over instead of burying it six feet deep.
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Post by urbino on Jun 26, 2024 15:42:46 GMT -5
I recently asked the manager of the convenience store in town about stocking~selling pipe tobaccos other than Sir Walter Raleigh (regular); to which, she replied that it was a longshot. Today, she enthusiastically told me that there should be some Half and Half in the store by the end of the week. I do not recall having ever heard (read) of this blend until a few hours ago and now I am reading a thread about it, which is a testament to the usefulness of everyone's input on this forum. That said, I would have preferred reading your glowing reviews and everyone putting it over instead of burying it six feet deep. Heh. You never know. You might like it. A lot of people do, evidently. |
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Post by olbluesmoke on Jun 28, 2024 8:06:15 GMT -5
Well, I pulled the trigger on some Half and Half...will be here later this afternoon. Reviews were mixed, of course, but I'm looking forward to trying it. 🙃
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Post by just ol ed on Jun 28, 2024 11:46:01 GMT -5
Dating back to my smoking start 1963, never had any, was said to be..."half horse***t, half feathers".
Ed-no prove anything
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Post by Silver on Jun 28, 2024 11:53:20 GMT -5
Dating back to my smoking start 1963, never had any, was said to be..."half horse***t, half feathers". Ed-no prove anything  |
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Post by olbluesmoke on Jun 28, 2024 12:55:13 GMT -5
Thank you for the link, Silver. |
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Post by olbluesmoke on Jun 29, 2024 8:59:23 GMT -5
Well, I pulled the trigger on some Half and Half...will be here later this afternoon. Reviews were mixed, of course, but I'm looking forward to trying it. 🙃 The Half and Half came in yesterday's mail around 4:30 p.m. There was very little information on the pouch. It simply says Burley and Bright tobacco and that it was Cool Smoking and had an Improved Cut. The aroma in the pouch was really pleasing, smelled like milk chocolate and raisins. Moisture content was perfect. After lighting up the bowl, which was quite an easy task, a goodly amount of smoke was produced. This tobacco burned quickly, reminding me to some extent of Sir Walter Raleigh Regular. The flavor was nutty, cocoa-like and sweetish. This was a very pleasant blend. I will purchase more if everything continues to develop in a positive fashion. Thumbs up. |
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Post by urbino on Jun 29, 2024 14:34:48 GMT -5
Well, I pulled the trigger on some Half and Half...will be here later this afternoon. Reviews were mixed, of course, but I'm looking forward to trying it. 🙃 The Half and Half came in yesterday's mail around 4:30 p.m. There was very little information on the pouch. It simply says Burley and Bright tobacco and that it was Cool Smoking and had an Improved Cut. The aroma in the pouch was really pleasing, smelled like milk chocolate and raisins. Moisture content was perfect. After lighting up the bowl, which was quite an easy task, a goodly amount of smoke was produced. This tobacco burned quickly, reminding me to some extent of Sir Walter Raleigh Regular. The flavor was nutty, cocoa-like and sweetish. This was a very pleasant blend. I will purchase more if everything continues to develop in a positive fashion. Thumbs up. Nice! You just never know till you try something yourself. |
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Post by turbocat on Jun 29, 2024 16:27:49 GMT -5
Well, I pulled the trigger on some Half and Half...will be here later this afternoon. Reviews were mixed, of course, but I'm looking forward to trying it. 🙃 The Half and Half came in yesterday's mail around 4:30 p.m. There was very little information on the pouch. It simply says Burley and Bright tobacco and that it was Cool Smoking and had an Improved Cut. The aroma in the pouch was really pleasing, smelled like milk chocolate and raisins. Moisture content was perfect. After lighting up the bowl, which was quite an easy task, a goodly amount of smoke was produced. This tobacco burned quickly, reminding me to some extent of Sir Walter Raleigh Regular. The flavor was nutty, cocoa-like and sweetish. This was a very pleasant blend. I will purchase more if everything continues to develop in a positive fashion. Thumbs up. I am genuinely happy for you that you’re experience of it works for you and that you don’t have my sensitivity to it’s toppings 😃. |
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Post by olbluesmoke on Jun 29, 2024 18:39:34 GMT -5
The Half and Half came in yesterday's mail around 4:30 p.m. There was very little information on the pouch. It simply says Burley and Bright tobacco and that it was Cool Smoking and had an Improved Cut. The aroma in the pouch was really pleasing, smelled like milk chocolate and raisins. Moisture content was perfect. After lighting up the bowl, which was quite an easy task, a goodly amount of smoke was produced. This tobacco burned quickly, reminding me to some extent of Sir Walter Raleigh Regular. The flavor was nutty, cocoa-like and sweetish. This was a very pleasant blend. I will purchase more if everything continues to develop in a positive fashion. Thumbs up. I am genuinely happy for you that you’re experience of it works for you and that you don’t have my sensitivity to it’s toppings 😃. Thank you for your kind response, Turbo. |
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Post by planofman on Jul 12, 2024 8:15:27 GMT -5
Well, I pulled the trigger on some Half and Half...will be here later this afternoon. Reviews were mixed, of course, but I'm looking forward to trying it. 🙃 The Half and Half came in yesterday's mail around 4:30 p.m. There was very little information on the pouch. It simply says Burley and Bright tobacco and that it was Cool Smoking and had an Improved Cut. The aroma in the pouch was really pleasing, smelled like milk chocolate and raisins. Moisture content was perfect. After lighting up the bowl, which was quite an easy task, a goodly amount of smoke was produced. This tobacco burned quickly, reminding me to some extent of Sir Walter Raleigh Regular. The flavor was nutty, cocoa-like and sweetish. This was a very pleasant blend. I will purchase more if everything continues to develop in a positive fashion. Thumbs up. I've smoked a pouch of half and half recently. Didn't really care for it, it's quite a bit stronger on the topping than Sir Walter Raleigh, though I'd say that both are in the same 'flavor' ballpark. The topping for Sir Walter Raleigh is molasses and anisette, which gives it it's own tangy, sweet flavor. Half and Half has the same flavor, but doubled, and without the 'tang' of SWR, to my taste buds anyways. Half and Half is "I'd smoke it to be polite and wouldn't hate it" whereas Sir Walter Raleigh is an all day smoke tobacco for me. |
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Post by Goldbrick on Jul 13, 2024 9:55:06 GMT -5
Back in 1976, when I purchased my first house, the ole boy next door, a retired Navy vet from WW2, smoked H & H everyday, all day long. He had a few old cobs and a long shank pipe called an "Old Hickory", and he was a classic codger, old-time pipe smoker.
In November of 78 I got my first pipe, and began my aromatic search for that one tobacco that would be my #1 blend...I still haven't found it.
Anyway, one day Mr Robinson offered me a bowl of his Half & Half; it always smelled so mellow and sweet that I jumped at the offer and dumped the candy store tobacco in my pipe on the spot...I loaded up, put a match to it...I'd like to have some of that vintage now, cause I think it's been through some changes over the years, but on that day, as an aro smoking youngster, it tasted like stale bread with a few drops of molasses on it...I must have made one hell of a face as I dumped it over the fence...
Sometime in the late eighties I was given a whole pouch, and found it much better, but still not something I'd keep on hand.
A few weeks ago, Ted{turbocat} sent me a pouch{thanks Ted}, and after a few decades, and lots of burleys, I found the first half of the pouch an enjoyable trip back in time...last week I dumped the second half of the pouch into a jar of mixed burleys I have labeled as "Bygone Days".
I will some this up and say that Half & Half has earned it's spot in smoking history, in the pipe and as a R.Y.O., and as you read this, many people find it as pleasing as their fathers and grandfathers did, but for me, if I wanted to stock up on an old time codger blend, I'd go with Granger, But that's just me...smoke what you like, and like what you smoke!
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