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
-
Capstan Blue flake
Fabulous when adding a small amount of Green River Black Cav. and Turkish Ribbon. Perfect blend.
-
Adding Green river black cavendish to Capstan
Fabulous Virginia, to step it up and make fabulous plus add a small amount of green river black cav. and a small amount of Turkish ribbon. Perfect blend.
-
Adding Green river black cavendish to Capstan
Absolutely fabulous when adding small amount of green river black cavendish to it.
-
Good Blend
Not a ton else to say, I'm thoroughly enjoying this tin, it's a very smooth flavor.
-
My new favorite
I tried this after a buddy of mine recommended that I try it. He was also the one who said that I should try MacBaren HH Burley Flake. Both tobaccos are very smooth. I like the Capstan Blue a little bit more than the HH Burley Flake but, both of them have earned spots in my rotation. The Capstan seems to be just a little bit sweeter to my palette and really like it. It’s so smooth that it’s hard to believe this is a medium-bodied smoke. It seems the smoothness makes it feel like it is a lighter smoke but, it has plenty of flavors. It has a full flavor without the heaviness of an English blend. I will definitely be buying this on a regular basis.
-
Smoother than I expected
So I ordered a tin of this at the beginning of August. This was my first time trying this particular blend. It came highly recommended by my buddy Rich, who like me, is also a presenter on YouTube. He is also the one who recommended that I try MacBaren HH Burley Flake. He told me “If you like the HH Burley Flake, you will love the Capstan Blue.” He was absolutely right! Capstan Blue has become my new favorite tobacco hands down. Upon opening the tin, I could smell the sweetness of the Virginia leaf. It was a very intoxicating aroma. I know this is a medium-bodied smoke but, its mellow smoothness makes it seem much milder. On the retro-hale, the flavor washes over your senses. Some people describe flavors such as “fresh cut hay or citrusy” I don’t know about all that. I find it sweet but not too sweet. To me, it just tastes like smooth and mellow tobacco with a silky mouthfeel and a little extra sweetness on the retro-hale. Bottom line: just try it for yourself! You will not be disappointed with your purchase. I bought 2 more tins of it at the beginning of this month and they already have 11 months of age on them. I am going to buy more next month. I just hope I can stay out of the 2 tins I have right now. This is GREAT TOBACCO!
-
Captstan Original Navy Cut
This is without a doubt my favorite straight Virginia flake. It has depth and some complexity. It only burns hot if you push it too hard. The room note is natural and pleasant, and the tin note is scrumptious. It is a very satisfying yet gentle smoke. Highly recommended.
-
Solid Virginia
Citrusy. Good for a Summer day.
-
Very good smoke
Smoked good taste good.
