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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Easy Smoke
A nice easy-going smoke. Pleasant straight Virginia, good for all-day sipping.
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Let it age
I did not like this one when I first tried it. It sat in the cellar for two years and now it is my all-day everyday smoke!
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Capstan Blue
This is very much my type of Virginia tobacco. I enjoy that it's neither too light nor too dark. Can be smoked all day.
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Capstan Blue flake
Such a good flake that will only get better with age. If this were less expensive and or in bulk I would be like Tolkien and smoke this every day. Zesty, creamy, super grassy, yet a mild to medium smoke.
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Tastes good, Fast Delivery
Not only does the tobacco taste excellent, but it also arrived several days earlier than I was expecting. Will definitely order from here again when I need more.
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A definite favorite
I’m a fairly new piper (2 months) but Capstan Original is definitely one of my favorite Virginias. Sweet, grassy, slow burning and meant to savor. It will likely remain in my rotation as long as it is produced.
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For me, a perfect straight Virginia
I’m no expert, but I know what I know (and don’t know) and I know that for my money, Capstan Original Navy is a delicious and satisfying straight Virginia Flake. I recommend it and wish it was available in larger tins or in bulk.
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Capstan Original Navy Cut Flake (blue)
A well-formed flake of dark to light brown tobacco. The tin note is similar to Escudo Navy DeLux. Pipe used is a Kiko meerschaum lined Bulldog. Took 2 char lights but true light lasted till the last 3rd of the bowl. The smoke started out slightly sweet but robust. This is slow-burning tobacco even when rubbed out. As the bowl progressed the sweetness gradually receded leaving a medium-full smoke similar to aged burley. A final light near the end of the bowl finished off the tobacco. Slight moisture left behind. A mild to medium Nicotine hit. Recommend a few minutes drying before filling the pipe. Short-lived aftertaste. The second smoke was in a noname Zulu. 20 minutes airing. The increased flavor and decreased burn rate. This is wonderful tobacco with plenty of potential in the cellar. Docked one star for the personal desire of stronger Nicotine content. I cellared 10 tins and glad I did.
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capstan flake
One of the finest flight tobacco's on the market today .
