Customer Reviews (21 Total)
Cigar tobacco
October 22, 2014
Product: CAO Moontrance 50g
Sometimes I wonder what other people are smoking when they write reviews, because my experience is often just completely different. It makes me suspect that manufacturers plant great reviews themselves just to sell more product. This Moontrance is a ... Read More
case in point. Where other reviewers get the result of 'great aromatic' etc I really don't know. What this is is basically cigar leaf stuck in a tin and called pipe tobacco.
When I opened the tin I was greeted with a strange chemical smell. Some people describe it as 'oaky' or 'mossy'. I didn't get any of that, just a strange chemically laden smell with no particular identification. It was wet so I left it a day to dry out. On smoking it smells and tastes just like a cigar. No aromatic qualities at all. Okay, perhaps the slightest hint of vanilla which disappeared in a couple of minutes. The smoke is like cigar smoke, the smell and taste are cigar, and even the ash is like cigar ash. I didn't know anything about CAO - I bought this tobacco based on reviews. I'm not surprised at all to now find that CAO is a cigar maker, because that's basically what this tobacco is. I feel cheated because if I want to smoke a cigar I'll buy one. This tin should really say 'crushed cigar tobacco in a tin' because that appears to be what it is.
When I smoke my pipe I'm looking for a 'pipe experience' not a cigar. Read Less
By the light of the Moontrance, all will be revealed?
June 16, 2018
Product: CAO Moontrance 50g
I feel obliged to tell you that I've only ever had one tin of Moontrance, so keep that in mind. It was touted by many reviews and blogs making it seem like a favorite of the CAO pipe tobaccos. I had already tried Eileen's Dream and Moontrance seemed ... Read More
like the next logical choice. All tobaccos have a peak age and sometimes it's hard to know when that is. Unless the manufacturer specifically says when that is, I assume it is meant to be ready when I receive it. That's just not always the case. The Moontrance tin I had was not ready. The cut is a coarse ribbon cut, that packed okay. It took several strikes to get the char going because it was too moist. I recommend drying this one. From the description, the flavor was nothing like I expected. In fact, it was awful with only hints at something there worth exploring more. I kept coming back to it hoping to find what others loved so much and eventually (about 6 months later) all of a sudden it had changed drastically. It was like a different blend altogether. By now the flavor reminded me of Moon Pies, complete with creamy marshmallow, chocolate and graham cracker (could this somehow be related to naming this tobacco?). That's not really what the description calls for, but it was good. It had metamorphosed to become a nice aromatic. Eventually I liked Moontrance, I just wish someone had given fair warning how much time it needed. I imagine some might just toss the tin rather than allow for it to mature, which is sad since it turned out pretty good. Maybe it was just the tin I had; perhaps your tin will be great from the start. Either way, you should find enjoyment at some point. When it's ready, it is definitely worth smoking if confectionery tobaccos appeal to you. Hope this helps. Read Less
Virginia & Cavendish
January 07, 2022
Product: CAO Moontrance 50g
I have no idea why someone said this was a cigar leaf blend. It is most certainly not. It’s a moist Virginia and Cavendish aromatic pipe tobacco. It’s rather ok. There’s an alcohol, fruit, and vanilla topping that is very apparent. Would recommend dr... Read More
ying out a bit. Read Less
Product: CAO Moontrance 50g
就像他的名字Moontrance（中文翻译是月光迷幻曲）像月亮一样柔和甜美安静，香味迷人无刺激性。优秀的调香草
Quality aromatic
November 08, 2018
Product: CAO Moontrance 50g
The tobacco is light and smooth, and the flavor is nice. The vanilla is more prominent, but the bourbon sneaks in some time. The fruitiness is vague, it kind of blends with the tobacco.
As a cigar smoker
October 25, 2021
Product: CAO Moontrance 50g
As a cigar smoker trying pipes for the first time, this brand helped me out as a familiar name in cigars. Moontrance is a great cigar, but doesn't really translate too well over to pipes. CAO Eileens Dream however was the opposite, I love it as a pip... Read More
e but thought it was only ok in cigar format. I would recommend Ashton Guilty Pleasure or Rainy Day for what I was hoping Moontrance could've been. Read Less
Makes more sense as a cigar
February 17, 2021
Product: CAO Moontrance 50g
I thought the bourbon vanilla fruit combo would be interesting. I was right, but in the wrong way. The notes off the tobacco were current, blackberry esque that had a sharp note at the end like bourbon does as a drink. The taste was more cigar ish... Read More
- almost spicy in that cigar style without being harsh but with vanilla bean / bourbon being the focal point it felt flat in the mouth. Was not sweet as with other liquor tobaccos, which wasn't bad. All in all wasn't a bad smoke just not what i thought. Note that this purchased in 2019 so it sat awhile, may have something to do with it. Read Less
Aro. Just good..
September 27, 2020
Product: CAO Moontrance 50g
I' had this jarred away just over 2 years...to appreciate the flavors in this CAO like others,it must be slow cadenced..just above going out,..the blend also has a real tobacco umph...the flavor I get is bright fruit,vanilla...and does have that sli... Read More
ght cigar taste,maybe a mental block...because I know CAO cigars...it does give me a slight tingle in the sinuses when puffed a little more aggressively..but it's a good tingle,not bite..nic hit is below medium,enjoyable..I think it is better after the 2 years I've had it..I think this is an aro worth trying and keeping around for variety. Read Less
Not great
September 21, 2020
Product: CAO Moontrance 50g
I'm not sure what the exotic fruit is supposed to be, but it smells a bit like off-brand cough syrup. At least that doesn't come through in the tastes, but not much else does either. It tastes like a cheap bitter cigar. I guess I'd smoke it if the... Read More
re was nothing else left. Read Less
Disappointing
September 02, 2020
Product: CAO Moontrance 50g
Highly disappointing pipe tobacco. A lot like my disappointment with CAO’s Eileen’s Dream, this tobacco has a very synthetic smell upon cracking the tin. This aromatic also has minimal flavor and the tobacco is very bland and does not seem to be of h... Read More
igh quality in the least bit. When it comes to CAO, spend your money and look elsewhere. C and D as well as Lane Limited both have excellent options for aromatics. Read Less
Let it age!!
May 13, 2020
Product: CAO Moontrance 50g
The first tin tobacco I ever bought! I’ve since developed a deeep love for English blends, and heavy Latakia stuff.. But this is a SUPER nice aromatic, that’s responsible for locking me into this amazingly enjoyable hobby.
Disappointed
June 25, 2019
Product: CAO Moontrance 50g
I ordered this tobacco after I had smoked a tin of the cigarillos of the same flavor. Then, I smoked a tin of Eileen's Dream. I was eager to try the Moontrance pipe tobacco expecting the same amazing taste experience. However, I was disappointed that... Read More
the pipe tobacco doesn't compare to the cigars. It has a great time note and subtle room note but the flavor, for me, just isn't there. It isn't a bad smoke, I was just expecting a more flavorful experience. I won't throw it out but I probably won't replace it either. Read Less
Very pleasant
January 18, 2019
Product: CAO Moontrance 50g
It's one of my favorites. A nice blend.
Moontrance
September 24, 2018
Product: CAO Moontrance 50g
Tin aroma is vanilla and bourbon with some fruity essence and hints of coconut. The flavor profile is mainly vanilla with some hints of fruit and coconut. The flavors are light and last for about 3/4 of the bowl. This is a decent blend. But once agai... Read More
n, the cigar version is better. Read Less
1-Q Gone Wrong
June 25, 2017
Product: CAO Moontrance 50g
After smoking some of the world's best pipe tobacco blends in the months since trying this, I came back to this and couldn't open the tin without being put-off by the smell. To echo my title, it smells and tastes like a bad batch of Lane 1-Q. If you ... Read More
compare this side-by-side with 1-Q, you'll instantly see what I'm talking about. The aromas and smells are similar to 1-Q but not in a good way at all. Worse still, it doesn't burn well at all, and requires almost constant relights despite drying or not (and everything in between). As with all CAO blends it shows up too wet as well. I'd certainly choose ANY good ol' fashioned drug store/OTC blend over this, which is basically cheap tobacco in a fancy tin. If you're thinking of getting this, just get Lane 1-Q instead—you'll be happy you did. Read Less
Aromatic tobacco from heaven
April 30, 2016
Product: CAO Moontrance 50g
One of the best aromatic tobaccos I have tried.
Tastes yummy,room note is lovely and not strong.
And it's kind of a milder tobacco,which I prefer.
CAO is first class,all the way.
Nice Aromatic
March 26, 2015
Product: CAO Moontrance 50g
This one reminds me a lot of Peterson's Connoisseur's Choice. It's a quality Virginia leaf that lends a bit of flavor to it. The Black Cavendish is nice and sweet. The top dressing comes through at the right pace. It's not overly moist and burns nice... Read More
ly. It doesn't bite. The room note is outstanding. If you're looking for a crowd pleasing aromatic you can enjoy as well give it a try. Read Less
Pleasant
February 21, 2015
Product: CAO Moontrance 50g
I've bought the cigar version of this and liked it, but thought I would try the pipe version since I am primarily a pipe smoker. I liked it better in this format. The flavor was more focused with hints of vanilla, good vanilla, and a suttle sweetness... Read More
that lingered throughout. Burns and packs easy. Kind of wet, as are most aros. Good and pleasant. Try some. Read Less
Unexpected
November 24, 2014
Product: CAO Moontrance 50g
This tobacco was a fun one to try as I smoke a pipe regularly but will occasionally smoke a cigar as well. Being as I have had these in cigar form and enjoyed them very much I was eager to try this in my pipe. The tin note is amazing, and smells id... Read More
entical to the cigars that I so enjoy, smelling heavily of vanilla, raisins, and honey. Taste however, is a completely different experience altogether. I am glad that I tried this one in both forms as they are completely different experiences for me at least. I did not think that this one tasted anything like a cigar which was surprising to me as that is what I had expected. The tobacco was easy to pack, light, and burned well through to the end of the bowl. The taste was much milder than expected especially for those that have had the cigar and after smelling such a strong tin note. Upon lighting this tobacco one is greeted with the mild taste of vanilla with hints of sweet honey and a faint fruit-like taste which stay with you through to the end of the smoke. The room note was not as strong as I would have believed that it was going to be after smelling the tin note, and according to the wife, had a mild smell but definitely had the aroma of honey and vanilla. Overall, I was surprised at how mild this blend is after having the cigar, but was pleasantly surprised at how well this worked for me in my pipe. Definitely a good aromatic to keep around for those days when you just crave something slightly sweet. Read Less
Moontrance, 50g tin
June 29, 2013
Product: CAO Moontrance 50g
Moontrance, 50g tin
Star Rating = 4.75
Rating Scores - 10 is the Best and 0 is the Worst
Pouch Note = 9
Room Note = 9
Flavor = 9
Bite = 9
Burn = 9
After Taste = 9
Raw Score = 54
Rated Percentage = 90%
Comment = Very Smooth, Very Mild, Mell... Read More
ow, nice round Flavor, this is a very enjoyable smoke Read Less
Product: CAO Moontrance 50g
Well if you expect an elite, enlightened and elaborate essay...escape now. As with any tinned tobacco just opening it is a pipe smoker's delight. Semi-threaded lid removed revealing a carefully accordioned iris over a thin piece of pristine white c... Read More
ardboard. The aroma is both startling and pleasant...enough to attract a non-pipe smoker who commented it smelled very vanilla. Ribbon/shag depending on your view. Not too wet, not too dry, it actually seems quite perfect for smoking. I packed an old Canadian style French briar, packing it a bit firmer than normal to see if it would close the draw too much. It still drew perfectly. Initial char did not expand the mixture very much. Gave it a moment and just lit it as usual. The first thing I noticed was the original smell of the unlit tobacco translated very well indeed to the smoke. Truly a first for me and I am not an aromatic fan. The room note (as commented on by a non-smoker) "Wow, that smells strong, but better than the normal *&%%# you smoke. I can live with that." Trust me, that is glowing praise from that person. Now this won't become my standard fare, but it does have the honor of becoming the first flavored smoke that I intend to keep on hand for a "treat" when the normal boredom sets in. Read Less
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