Customer Reviews (53 Total)
Listen to codgers, they know.
October 06, 2019
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
Lately, I've been strolling down Codger Lane quite a bit. After years of seeking only premium tins like anything less was not worth my time, I've learned that the more I think I know about tobacco, the more I have yet to learn. To my surprise, with r... Read More
are exception, I have found that time-honored so-called “codger” blends are some of the best. Half and Half is no exception. Based on the simple principal of offering an equally Virginia/Burley blend when the majority of pipe tobaccos were either mostly or all Burley, Half and Half made it's own niche. It has a mellow pleasant smell in the pouch/can, and most people enjoy the lingering aroma in the room. It's probably one of three aromas that people lovingly identify as someone smoking a pipe, even if they no nothing about pipes and tobacco. The textures are soft and easy to load, catch light and burn at a nice rate, and the flavor is consistent from matches to ashes. The taste is mild and pleasant. It reminds me of sweet corn, but the formula contains many different flavors and notes from the common alcohol/anise combo to less common kitchen spices and nuts. A flavor profile often imitated, Half and Half is the original in its category. Like many old recipes, it's good because there's nothing wrong. It doesn't need to change or improve, it will always be successful. Although it's production has changed hands a few times, I've heard it said it remains remarkably unchanged. Listen to codgers, they know. Half and Half continues to have widespread adoration because it was right from the start. Enjoy. Read Less
Actual tobacco flavor
May 18, 2018
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
This is real tobacco , it’s for a mans taste , not a nance
Excellent OTC
June 25, 2018
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
Very nice blend for just a normal relaxing smoke. Not complex and just straight forward tobacco. One of my favorite OTCs.
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
I have been smoking pipe for over 50yrs and have to laugh at the newbies looking for thstbiltimste over priced smoke to impress other fair weather smokers. As a morning smoke this is just fine. I smoke the Frogmorton series in the afternoon and even... Read More
ings. Read Less
Unique Codger Blend
May 06, 2019
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
A simple and no-nonsense codger blend. I initially found it bland and relatively flavorless, but after developing a strong fondness for Sir Walter Raleigh, I decided to give this OTC another go.
It’s very burley-forward, which is a good thing and pr... Read More
ovides the caramel nuttiness I love so much about burley. The Virginia is extremely on the back burner and serves only to make the blend burn a little too hot at times.
There’s a spice flavor like fennel and coriander in the smell and taste as well that I found very pleasant and different.
In closing, I still very much prefer Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Walter Raleigh Aromatic, but Half and Half is a delicious option to break up the monotony every once and a while. Read Less
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
I wanted to like this. I like cheap and simple nearly as much as I like olde tymme, but the casing on this blend was unbearable. In just a few puffs, my soft palate was very irritated. Velvet had the same effect on me..
Consistant
February 17, 2016
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
A no-nonsense American blend. It's granulated for easy and speedy packing. The taste is slightly nutty, a little fruity (perhaps cherry), and not prone to biting. There are blends that are complex beyond the words of pipe enthusiast, then there are b... Read More
lends like Half and Half: just to pleasantly smoke. Also, best in a corn cob. Go over to the Missouri Meerschaum section and grab one before you get a pouch of this stuff. Read Less
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
If Half and Half was good enough for both my grandfather and my dad than it’s good enough for me too.
Old Time Favorite
January 21, 2015
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
This was and has been an old favorite of mine and my grandfather. It's about the only aromatic I smoke as the flavor is nutty and sweet and the room note is pleasant as well, and no bite like some aromatics tend to have.
A Timeless Classic!
November 17, 2019
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
There are tons of blend snobs out there who think a blend needs to have exotic tobaccos or 30 flavors to decipher in order to be relevant but I'm a simple guy and while I enjoy sipping on a more complex blend like Haunted Bookshop or Scottish Mixture... Read More
, sometimes I just want a relaxing, straightforward smoke to unwind with..and that is what this old geezer delivers. Simple flavor, cool smoke, no complaints or over thinking. These old blends are still big sellers because sometimes simple is better. Read Less
My favorite blend!
October 11, 2020
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 12oz
I always have a 12oz tub open and another on the shelf. This is my go to blend for after work or when I don't feel like experimenting with new blends or crazy flavors.
A Trooper
September 04, 2020
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
We here in the USA have lost many, many "drug store" tobaccos. Tobacco like Bourbon Street, Holiday, Kentucky Club and so on. Half & Half is still with us. There was a period when a bad batch of H&H was circulated. Something was wro... Read More
ng with it back then. The Scandinavian Tobacco Group has resurrected the old soldier and did a good job too. Good tobacco flavor. Nice room note. And dirt cheap! Read Less
Codger's choice
April 29, 2019
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
I've tried all of the "classic" olde tyme blends and genuinely wonder what most of them are still doing around. Of the lot, this is the only one to which I can return with impunity.
Pretty tasty
September 06, 2018
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
This was a pleasant surprise. It smells like honey. It could be my every day smoke.
Real tobacco
May 18, 2018
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 12oz
Price + flavor, can’t beat it
Good all day smoke!
November 06, 2017
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
This is one of those good, dependable all day smokes that your grandfather probably enjoyed. I think people over estimate this tobacco and then end up dissappointed. This is a decent OTC burley blend, it is not complex, nor is it very strong, but if ... Read More
you want a burley blend, that smokes easily, cool and has a nice anise taste, this is a solid and dependable, OTC tobacco. I like to dump the package out in a bowl and let it dry for a couple of days, which seems to subdue the topping a little and bring out more of the natural burley flavor.
Update: After smoking 1/2 a pouch of this, I decided the topping was a little too strong and cut it 50/50 with some Carter Hall, I like it much better that way.
Because the topping is so strong, I'm lowering my rating from 3.5 to 3.0. Read Less
Better than expected
March 14, 2017
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
This classic blend is simple but pleasant with a nice room note. It is a nice easy blend for smoking while working.
SP is Great
October 29, 2020
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 12oz
This Codger blend is a favorite of mine for those times when I simply want a no-fuss smoke. Decent tobacco flavor that’s easy to puff, ponder, and forget your worries. The service from SP is second to none. I’m always amazed at how quickly these fine... Read More
folks get my order shipped & delivered. The multitude of offerings is plentiful, as well. Thanks SP and please keep up the great work. Read Less
Half and Half
October 01, 2020
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
Not bad in small bowls. The topping is a little cloying, so I wouldn’t smoke a big bowl, and certainly wouldn’t want this as an all day smoke, but it’s not bad in moderation.
What Grandpa Smoked
February 24, 2020
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
This is the only tobacco my Grandpa smoked in his Dr. Grabows. The aroma is pure nostalgia. I find that I enjoy this best in smaller pipes, and sometimes I'll blend it with either Captain Black Cherry or BCA.
A Surprise!
September 23, 2019
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
The first time I smoked this, I didn't like it. Very different from what I was used to. But! Came back months later on a whim and changed my mind. Super mild & straightforward. Flavor is uncomplicated, etc. etc. Would recommend. Delightful smell in t... Read More
he room, too, like a clean but smoky cigar shop. Read Less
Simple,cool smoke
September 21, 2019
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
I don't really agree with the description of this tobacco. I think it's rather flavorful, kind of a floral taste. Really pleasing room note. It's not a strong tobacco but it is a great smoke. No wonder it has been around for ever and a day.
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 12oz
Was pleasantly surprised. Very good!
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 12oz
Anisette and spicy peppermint over a nutty flavor. This is a great aromatic that has stood the test of time.
Great for all day
October 29, 2018
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
I would have given it a perfect review, but I received mine just a tad too moist. Let it dry for about 15 min and it's good to go. It's my favorite tobacco for an all day smoke working outside or just relaxing inside. I'm planning on cellaring some f... Read More
or a while to see how it turns out, but it's a great blend to smoke right when you get it. Not a super fancy tobacco by any means, but that's what makes it so great. It's simple and easy to enjoy especially for the oldschool pipe smokers. Read Less
Half and Half
March 25, 2018
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
Perfect all day smoke for a cheaper blend there is good quality and it is a nice smoke for a bargain price
Love at first smoke
February 08, 2018
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
Here's a little secret: I 1st started pipe smoking way back 2003 and this was the 1st blend I tried out of a cheap China made rosewood pipe. It was like smoking something beautiful and beyond words for me. (Because I was a cigarette smoker before) . ... Read More
I want this on my regular blend rotation. Read Less
OTC Classic
November 01, 2017
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
The only OTC tobacco I love and enjoy. Mild, nice flavor and no bite, this is a winner!
overall good
March 28, 2017
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
a nice pleasant smoke not too strong I keep some on hand for when I get in the mood
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
This is a great tobacco. Do not head the negative reviews. It is a light, smooth smoke. A gentle and relaxing joy. No, it is not strong, not really aromatic, and no bite. You can smoke it all day, and not get tired of its taste and smell. Much ... Read More
better than Mixture 79, close to Sir Walter Raleigh, but gentle and very good. No, it is not like a stronger blend, but has its own flavor and room results. A must try and will definetly be on my shelf for the future. Read Less
Best Drug Store Tobacco
August 23, 2016
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
Nice smoke, no tongue bite and smokes to the end of the bowl. Better than a lot of more expensive pipe shop blends.
New Era Better
June 12, 2016
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
Taste profile is much the same, but toned down a tad and unlike the old Pinkerton formulation, it does not bite.
Pleasantly Surprised
March 15, 2015
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
Half & Half is a very nice cherry aromatic. It's not as heavily cased or sticky as your typical cavendish based blends. From the pouch, you get very sweet chocolate and cherry, along with a nuttiness that's reminiscent of Carter Hall. The cherry ... Read More
comes across in the flavour, but is not very assertive. It's sweet, but has the classic "warm" burley taste. The finish brings lovely chocolate and caramel. The cut is ideal for easy packing and it stays lit fairly well. Overall, I expected something much different and am surprised with how much I'm enjoying it! Read Less
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
Dad smoked it, it was my first back in the 60s and when I did Stunt work the Cowboys rolled it, that was good too. It's still one of the great American standby kick your A blends.
Straight up
April 01, 2021
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
No BS OTC. Front seat tasty burley. Always nice to have around.
Don’t let OTC fool you
March 27, 2021
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
There’s a reason this has been around so long. Try it and you’ll be a fan.
New favorite of the Codgers
March 02, 2021
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 12oz
I used to like Prince Albert as my go to OTC, but this has taken the crown. Tastes more natural than the other OTC's. You get some sweetness from the VA and the lightly fruity casing. Burns hotter than other OTC's, which at least leads me to believe ... Read More
that there really is VA in it. Read Less
Beginning to understand
February 21, 2021
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
I began smoking pipes probably not unlike many others, with heavily topped aromatics sporting delicious sounding names. Then, as I got more into the hobby (or obsession, whichever you please) I relied heavily on reviews to point me in a specific dire... Read More
ction. They did not point me to these old OTC blends and for that I'm somewhat upset, because had I gone with some of these earlier I may never have looked back, and in the process saved a lot of money. So this is for anyone like me.
This is fantastic tobacco, in my opinion. Great smell in the pouch and in the air when lit, and a great lingering smell on my mustache, as well as a great aftertaste. I admit that when starting out burley was not my friend, but once we have reached an agreement of sorts, I'm essentially rediscovering pipe tobacco. OTCs are great for this. If you're not a friend of burley, wait till you are and then revisit these old codger blends. you'll likely be surprised by just how good they are.
This one in particular, with notes that are herbal and not entirely unlike deer tongue to my taste, in harmony with the burley and VA produce a very smooth, very soft, satisfying smoke with a pleasant and consistent taste, great burn, low maintenance experience with flavors almost reminiscent (to my taste at least) of sarsaparilla or root beer, but not heavily flavored. I keep coming back to this one. Absolute winner in my book. Read Less
Beginning to understand
February 21, 2021
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
I began smoking pipes probably not unlike many others, with heavily topped aromatics sporting delicious sounding names. Then, as I got more into the hobby (or obsession, whichever you please) I relied heavily on reviews to point me in a specific dire... Read More
ction. They did not point me to these old OTC blends and for that I'm somewhat upset, because had I gone with some of these earlier I may never have looked back, and in the process saved a lot of money. So this is for anyone like me.
This is fantastic tobacco, in my opinion. Great smell in the pouch and in the air when lit, and a great lingering smell on my mustache, as well as a great aftertaste. I admit that when starting out burley was not my friend, but once we have reached an agreement of sorts, I'm essentially rediscovering pipe tobacco. OTCs are great for this. If you're not a friend of burley, wait till you are and then revisit these old codger blends. you'll likely be surprised by just how good they are.
This one in particular, with notes that are herbal and not entirely unlike deer tongue to my taste, in harmony with the burley and VA produce a very smooth, very soft, satisfying smoke with a pleasant and consistent taste, great burn, low maintenance experience with flavors almost reminiscent (to my taste at least) of sarsaparilla or root beer, but not heavily flavored. I keep coming back to this one. Absolute winner in my book. Read Less
One of my favorite codger blends
February 05, 2021
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
My Dad smoke Half & Half, he often mixed it with a bit of Middletons Cherry Blend. I enjoy this very much. It’s a good burley with a great tobacco taste that won’t clear the room.
Old Time Favorite
January 07, 2021
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 12oz
I think this might be one of the first tobaccos I smoked 50+ years ago and I still like it. It's also a favorite for breaking in new pipes.
Solid All The Way Down
December 16, 2020
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
STG for the win (again). Their reformulation of H&H is terrific. Hits just the right balance between the cocoa and molasses of aged burley and the grassy sweetness of golden Virginia. The toppings and casings accentuate these characteristics inst... Read More
ead of overriding them, as is the case with most other aromatics. Solid blend at a tremendous value. Read Less
Burley,VA,and ?
November 09, 2020
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
This one...very different,but to lovers of Burley with a hint of VA..it is pretty decent...the flavor in this is,as others have said,very difficult to distinguish... cardamom, maize, coriander,..that's what descriptions say...and I'm not too sure how... Read More
to decipher them...but hey this codger blend has been around for MANY years,so it has a great fan base...I too like this after sitting with it for many months...I really like the toasty,mellow,sweetness that it provides...took a while though...nic hit is minimal, but present...overall a good,but unique Burley blend... recommended for variety,and a good,basic enjoyable smoke. Read Less
Grandfather's preffered
August 05, 2020
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 12oz
I like this i am an aromatic fan. I have smoke this and is mixes well with sir Walter Raliegh and Carter hill. I am still ki da new to smoking pipes but have been trying flavors and families now. I just figured out I am not a big fan of english. Trie... Read More
d this again and this time I am loving it...but i mixed with other tobacos in canning jars Read Less
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
This isn't the old skool blend that I remembered. The topping is caustic. I literally could only smoke a few puffs after lighting. I couldn't bring myself to smoke it any further. I had to throw it out.
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
It's another old timer blend and I wanted to like it but it has so much topping I can't enjoy the actual tobacco. The flavoring faded out somewhere halfway down my MM Sawyer corn cob but the topping had irritated my mouth so much I could hardly taste... Read More
the virginia and burley. I truly wish I could've enjoyed it and was excited when it showed up but just like any other tobacco, this isn't meant for every pipe smoker. Read Less
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
At first, whan I smoked this tobacco.
I love it so much.
Good taste, Soft
I can smoke it all day.
Very good.
Not for me
February 24, 2018
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
Granted this was the first pipe tobacco I tried when I bought my pipe. I almost gave up all together. Thankfully I didn't and ordered some good tobacco. Maybe I'll give it another go at a later date but at this current time I not in any hurry to try ... Read More
it again. Read Less
Nice trend
August 14, 2017
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 12oz
It's exactly what you get. Keep it up!
Disappointed
May 23, 2017
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
This is the third classic drug store blend that I've tried. I am not impressed with it. It was sweet but had an aroma very similar to cigarettes.
Not my cup-O-tea
May 18, 2017
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
Ok so I dove in and tried something different. Purchased a 1.5 oz bag, filled my pipe, took about 10 puffs, uttered some profanities under my breath, emptied my bowl in the toilet, threw the bag in the trash, and filled my bowl with some good Frog Mo... Read More
rton. I'm not wasting any more words on Half and Half, Read Less
Not sure what to think about it!
November 03, 2016
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
Starts off with great smell and taste, but it all fades away with age, and just has a tiny bit of character, probably not buying more.
Better Than Last Time,but still harsh.
October 24, 2016
Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz
I last smoked Half N Half in the late 1990s,and it was a much different composition.It was quite harsh,and smelled like newly mown grass.I never finished the pouch.This pouch, I did finish,but still,the tobacco has a harshness to it.It has a bite to ... Read More
it,and I'm not a hard puffer.The flavor develops about half way down the bowl.I guess I just can't handle these "manly man" tobaccos.If you want a good,strong,full flavor burley,with no bite,try Solani Aged Burley. Read Less
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