Carter Hall

Emjaysmash · 07-11-2011, 04:49 PM

I received a "luxury pouch" of this today in the mail and decided it would be as good a time as any to write a short review.

The tobacco itself is cut fairly small and is a yellowish, tan color. The tobacco has a faint syrup-y aroma with a hint of honeydew melon. It is adequately humidified in my opinion; not too goopy and not dry. I filled my Missouri Meerschaum corncob with it and lit it up.

Lighting the tobacco was effortless. One circuit around the bowl with a match instantly started her going. Big puffy clouds of smoke were emitted from the bowl. As I started smoking I instantly noticed how mild it was. It was borderline air. There is a faint tobacco sweetness and nuttiness from the tobacco followed by an ashy finish. The ashy finish became much more noticeable as the bowl continued. Aside from the extreme mildness, the tobacco smoked like a champ! One re-light at the end of the bowl and continuous billows of smoke.

Overall: I can’t say that this tobacco wowed me with its flavors. It did however wow me by how well it smoked. I’d recommend this blend to novice smokers who are first beginning pipe smoking as well as a “complement” tobacco to cut any strong blends- Certainly an all day smoker.

jkstewart1 · 07-11-2011, 11:55 PM

I enjoy Carter Hall in a cob too. I hadn't thought about using it to 'temper' a stronger smoking tobacco. Wonder how it would be with some Tambo? Might have to try that tomorrow evening.

Slow Triathlete · 07-12-2011, 10:19 AM

I usually mix Carter Hall with Stokebye's Black Cavendish.

3/4 CH
1/4 BC

I love it. One of the only "aromatics" that I smoke.

Sawyer · 07-12-2011, 10:36 AM

Carter Hall is great for the ease of smoking. I mix about 8% blending perique with it.

Emjaysmash · 07-12-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Sawyer

Carter Hall is great for the ease of smoking. I mix about 8% blending perique with it.

That sounds quite tasty!

pektel · 07-12-2011, 10:42 AM

I've had a pouch sitting in my kitchen cabinet for a couple months now. Wonder how it is, now that I've tried a few other blends.

Slow Triathlete · 09-08-2011, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pektel

I've had a pouch sitting in my kitchen cabinet for a couple months now. Wonder how it is, now that I've tried a few other blends.

Oh my God.......Smoke It!!!!

Jason · 09-08-2011, 11:05 PM

It's an aromatic?!

I smoke a lot of it and do use it as a mixer as well, good stuff and available almost everywhere

Emjaysmash · 09-09-2011, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

It's an aromatic?!

I smoke a lot of it and do use it as a mixer as well, good stuff and available almost everywhere

It's a Va/Bur

Sawyer · 09-09-2011, 08:32 AM

It is an aromatic. Definitely casing/topping in there. You can tell as soon as you open the tub. Smells kind of like juicy fruit to me.

Zanaspus · 09-09-2011, 08:45 AM

Although I do prefer PA, CH never fails to satisfy.

07-11-2011, 04:49 PM	#1
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Carter Hall I received a "luxury pouch" of this today in the mail and decided it would be as good a time as any to write a short review. The tobacco itself is cut fairly small and is a yellowish, tan color. The tobacco has a faint syrup-y aroma with a hint of honeydew melon. It is adequately humidified in my opinion; not too goopy and not dry. I filled my Missouri Meerschaum corncob with it and lit it up. Lighting the tobacco was effortless. One circuit around the bowl with a match instantly started her going. Big puffy clouds of smoke were emitted from the bowl. As I started smoking I instantly noticed how mild it was. It was borderline air. There is a faint tobacco sweetness and nuttiness from the tobacco followed by an ashy finish. The ashy finish became much more noticeable as the bowl continued. Aside from the extreme mildness, the tobacco smoked like a champ! One re-light at the end of the bowl and continuous billows of smoke. Overall: I can’t say that this tobacco wowed me with its flavors. It did however wow me by how well it smoked. I’d recommend this blend to novice smokers who are first beginning pipe smoking as well as a “complement” tobacco to cut any strong blends- Certainly an all day smoker. __________________

07-11-2011, 11:55 PM	#2
jkstewart1 Time to change the Avatar Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: John Location: Amish Country, Illinois Posts: 153 Trading: (7)	Re: Carter Hall I enjoy Carter Hall in a cob too. I hadn't thought about using it to 'temper' a stronger smoking tobacco. Wonder how it would be with some Tambo? Might have to try that tomorrow evening.

07-12-2011, 10:19 AM	#3
Slow Triathlete I Need A Beer!! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 369 Trading: (11)	Re: Carter Hall I usually mix Carter Hall with Stokebye's Black Cavendish. 3/4 CH 1/4 BC I love it. One of the only "aromatics" that I smoke. __________________ The police never think it is as funny as you do!

07-12-2011, 10:36 AM	#4
Sawyer Primitive Screwhead Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Robert Location: Atlanta Posts: 290 Trading: (5)	Re: Carter Hall Carter Hall is great for the ease of smoking. I mix about 8% blending perique with it.

07-12-2011, 10:42 AM	#6
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Carter Hall I've had a pouch sitting in my kitchen cabinet for a couple months now. Wonder how it is, now that I've tried a few other blends. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

09-08-2011, 11:05 PM	#8
Jason the thing under the thing Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ok Posts: 290 Trading: (4)	Re: Carter Hall It's an aromatic?! I smoke a lot of it and do use it as a mixer as well, good stuff and available almost everywhere

09-09-2011, 08:32 AM	#10
Sawyer Primitive Screwhead Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Robert Location: Atlanta Posts: 290 Trading: (5)	Re: Carter Hall It is an aromatic. Definitely casing/topping in there. You can tell as soon as you open the tub. Smells kind of like juicy fruit to me.

09-09-2011, 08:45 AM	#11
Zanaspus Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 492 Trading: (3)	Re: Carter Hall Although I do prefer PA, CH never fails to satisfy. __________________ If you're gonna be a lamb, you might as well be a sheep.