Half and Half: Half and Half 12oz Pipe Tobacco

Product Number: 003-535-0002

Originally concocted back in the 19th century by American Tobacco, Half and Half remains one of the most widely popular blends in the United States, as well as seeing considerable export to more than a dozen other nations; a simple and readily enjoyable Burley mixture.

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Half and Half Half and Half 12oz

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Components: Virginia, Burley
Family: Aromatic
Cut: Ribbon

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Classic for a reason…

April 05, 2025

Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz

I finally opened a pouch of this I have had for close to two years, on a warm but rainy morning, and was nothing but pleased. It was ready to smoke right out of the pouch. The flavor is not complex. It’s not going to knock your socks off, or have you contemplating its notes. It is a very cool burning, very pleasant, mild, slightly sweet smoke that completely fulfills its purpose. It’s an all day smoke, easy for easy mornings or knocking around the yard or shop. It’s an old standby from a time before the internet and a thousand available tobacco blends. It’s Americana, and while I may have more interesting and preferred tobaccos, this is one that I want to have on hand....Read More

Codgers has good taste

April 20, 2025

Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz

So my impression is that it doesn't exactly taste like the bag smells and that's good actually. I get nutty ( of course burley) and spicy like good spicy not anise. I could all day this. I'm buying more

Not Good

December 18, 2024

Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz

This is one of two blends that I have thrown away after the first try. It was not for me at all...

Half and half has been around a while.

January 14, 2025

By: Getaway Sally

Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz

There's little complexity here: it tastes of Burley with occasional hints of anise.It's not the horror that it's made out to be.

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 rare 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 know 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 More

Timeless & Classic, makes me reminisce

July 02, 2024

Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz

This blend may not be a fancy or expensive tobacco but it is such an underrated smoke. I’m particularly fond of the graphic and room note. It reminds me of the time when I was young sitting around with my grandfather who always had a tub of H&H in his antique shop. He’d sit there by the wood burning stove listening to his radio smoking H&H. Those were the good ol days in the mid 1990s. Every time I smoke H&H (now 34yrs old) it takes me back to that time. The tobacco is a nice Burley & Virgina with a topping, personally I get a nutty note with a little fruit. It burns smooth and cool with no tongue bite. I hope they make this blend forever....Read More

Classic Codger

May 07, 2024

Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz

Pure tobacco flavor with the slightest taste of sweetness. Smokes clean with a light pleasant smell. Easy to to pack and light. No relights needed. This has become my go to for breaking in pipes.

Surprisingly good

February 02, 2024

Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz

Really nice for a codger blend, not goopy or overpowering

Nice for a change of pace

March 28, 2024

Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz

I typically don't care for aromatics much - and this is definitely an aromatic. I didn't like the tin/pouch not the first time I smelled it. But something about it kept enticing me back. I really like the note now. As for the smoke, not a ton of flavor but enough to satisfy, like a mildly sweet dessert. I now know what people mean when they say that this or that tobacco is best when sipped, and that is true of this one. Easy, slow smoking gets the best out of this one....Read More

A classic OTC

February 22, 2024

Product: Half and Half Half and Half 1.5oz

H&H is my most loved over-the-counter tobacco, a simple and tasty burley.