Fold a few of these flakes together and enjoy a nice long smoke, reminiscent of one of history’s luminary figures. All you’ll need is to find a foggy path to wander. Now blended by Mac Baren, the Capstan Original Flake is a slightly spicy favorite of pipe smokers all over the world.
Brand: Capstan
Blended By: Mac Baren
Model: Gold Navy Cut
Tobacco Type: Virginia
Cut: Flake
Blend Type: Straight Virginia
Strength: 3 of 5
Taste: Medium
Room Note: Tolerable
Flavoring: Mild
Amount: 1.75 oz.
Country: Denmark
- Brand:
- Capstan
- Tobacco:
- Virginia
- Cut:
- Flake
- Blend:
- Virginia
- Strength:
- 3
- Taste:
- Medium
- Room Note:
- Tolerable
- Flavoring:
- Mild
- Country:
- Denmark
- Packaging:
- Tin
29 Reviews
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Capstan Flake Tobacco
I can see why this is JRR Tolken's go to Tobacco. Good mellow flavor and my wife loves the room note which keeps me from having to smoke outside.
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A flavorful blend to explore
I tried this upon learning that this is the closest thing we've got to Tolkien's favorite tobacco. I've gotten different notes as I've enjoyed more bowls, from the classic hay and grass, to buttered rye bread. A truly enjoyable blend.
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Fantastic Smoke
The tin note was a little confusing at first, hint of grass but with a tang, very notable smell. On the smoke, it's smooth and delicious with a rich body, slightly sweet. Will buy again, no doubt
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My daily smoke
After finding a proper cadence, this blend has become my daily smoke. When sipped slow and steady, I experience almond or pecan notes with sweet grass or hay. I definitely recommend this blend to any Virginia lover.
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Took awhile to come around to this but it is a favorite now
It took me a long while and probably a PH change on my part but I find myself waning to smoke this above my other blends. I usually do not smoke often and find myself gravitating to Capstan. I find it needs a month in the tin once opened and a full rub out. Burns easy ad decently cool. Has one of the best Malty mouthfeels in a Virginia that I have encountered in my almost 2 decades of pipe smoking. It is now a comforting friend that I will get more of for the long run. Ages well.
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Capstan Blue Flake tobacco
I primarily smoke English blends. But I have recently been on a Virginia kick and I follow JimInks tobacco reviews and decided to give this one a try. It is a great and relaxing smoke, burns cool, clean and smooth with a very consistent flavor at a slow pace. I have been cube cutting the flake and gravity filling the bowl, and find that this method provides me with a great flavor filled smoke and , so far it hasn't required any relights and it burns consistently to the bottom of the bowl with no bite at all. I am on my 3rd tin and I know I will purchase more. Wish it could be purchased in bulk! Thanks, David
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My favorite straight VA
All I can say is that this is the finest tobacco you can get. Smooth, citrusy, an all day every day smoke.
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Capstan Blue
Little more darker flavour than its brighter brother yellow, and is great too.
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Solid Virginia flake
Subtle but complex smoke that evolves as you enjoy it.
