Customer Reviews (99 Total)
Blue skies, blue waters, and Blue Capstan.
June 17, 2018
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
I love the imagery of tall ships and a sailor's life. That's what I think of when I hear “Capstan” (with a Stan Rogers song playing in my head). But most people think of Middle Earth. Nearly everyone has heard that J.R.R. Tolkien smoked Capstan and p... Read More
ossibly created the high fantasy genre in the process. It would be a stretch to think the tobacco alone made that possible and a discredit to his intellect. Having said that, it's not hard to see what he found so appealing about Capstan. What you may not know is that tobaccos age and mature and then peak. We all like to get a tin and eagerly crack it open and dive right in, but this leads to a lot of differing opinions of taste and experience. Not every batch is the same readiness and it takes careful consideration with a flake like Capstan to know if it's time to smoke or time to wait. I've had some that were wonderfully sweet and bready right away, but I've also had some that were bitter and sort of pungent from a freshly opened tin that benefited greatly from the passage of time. I believe that Capstan is good quality and that it's blenders keep in mind an end result that given various crops of tobacco require adjustments to be made if that end goal is to be consistent. If you find you have a negative experience with this flake, please don't throw it out in haste, be patient and return to it after a week, a month, 6 months...eventually you'll discover why this tobacco is revered. It is a survivor for a reason, don't be misled by rash decisions. Good things come to those that wait. Read Less
Some love it, but i don't get the premium
October 13, 2017
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Good sweet caramel notes and a lot of minerality. I really wanted to like it more but i really don't see the premium as to me it just does not taste premium, And i don't think it smokes cool. If it were cheaper i might want to spend more time with it... Read More
but until then I have other tobaccos to occupy my time with. I say Peterson Signature flake is better and cheaper. Read Less
每个斗客都值得尝尝的好草
March 12, 2021
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
它是我的入门草，带领我进入美妙的烟的世界。
开罐就能闻到一阵酸酸甜甜类似山楂制品的香味，很舒服且开胃的香气，让我更有欲望去装一斗品尝它。
点燃后轻嘬一口，满嘴都是让人幸福的甜味，过鼻是很舒服的烟气，不呛人，很香，总体来说，这是一款很优秀，值得每个人品尝，而且尝过以后一定会和我一样爱上它的。
Excellent And Pure
February 12, 2018
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
One of the best Va flakes I've come across. A little malty and a little hint of sweet and a clean pure Va taste that stays true to the last draw on the pipe. A little pricey but it's been a great smoke every time I've lit it up and hasn't let me down... Read More
yet. I like to rub it out and let it dry out good first. I like it the best out of a small narrow pipe, but it's smoked great in everything tried it in so far. Stays lit really nice too. The tin note really comes through in the smoking and I love that about it. I will buy more and keep it in my rotation. The Yellow tin is fantastic also but has it's own personality, You can't go wrong with either but I think this one is my favorite of the two. This is the kind of blend a truly experienced piper can appreciate over and over and a newer smoker can pick up and enjoy without a lot of fuss. Read Less
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
关于蓝绞盘我只想说，在它之前，我只是试探性的接触烟斗。
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
心目中浅发酵V草TOP1
新手入门必推好草，老斗客口粮草
March 17, 2021
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
劲道2.3 饱满度 2.8 室韵3.2
舒服的果香，搭配轻柔的劲道，非常适合作为每天的第一斗烟。比黄绞盘味道更轻柔（我已经觉得黄绞盘有点柔了）。味道变化不多但是胜在稳定的抽吸体验。装填、燃烧及抽吸技巧要求都非常友好
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Tolkien Approved
October 26, 2020
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
I understand why Tolkien loved this one. A very smooth Virginia with a great balance of sweetness and spice. I find the room note on this one to be a little more aggressive, with a lingering smell somewhat like a combination of cigarette smoke and fr... Read More
esh bread. It's a great one to smoke in the fall, especially on long walks, but it'll stink up your car and clothes if you drive with it. The only difficulty is the square tin. If you don't smoke this too quick, it'll get dry on you easily. This can be solved if you just smoke through it, or if you put it all in a jar. If you haven't tried any Virginia's yet, this is a wonderful place to start. Read Less
Un tabaco de leyenda
June 25, 2020
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Su gran fama es más que merecida: este flake centenario tiene las proporciones justas para hacerlo delicioso. Al fumarlo, hay que tener una pluma y tintero a la mano...¡te puede empujar a escribir algo enigmático, inspirado o filosófico!
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
回味香醇，据说添加了一种有微弱毒性的豆子带来了这种独特的香气，不知道是不是真的。价格如果再便宜一点倒是可以考虑作为大众的口粮。当然购入途径是大胡子，那这价格可就是出奇的便宜了。
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
从品吸体验来说 ，这个草还是相当好的，容受度应该蛮高，只是价格因素，它难以成为我的日常口粮，毕竟口感好又实惠的草也不少。
The Great All Day
September 05, 2017
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
One of my personal favorites. It has a very bright and pleasantly grassy flavor that gets better as you smoke through the bowl. I have at least 1 bowl a day and its my go to tobacco when I'm traveling. Highly recommend trying this blend if you favor ... Read More
Virginias. Read Less
Perfectly good, but not worth the price.
October 17, 2019
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
It's far too expensive. It's a charming tobacco given it's history, and it's fun to have classics in your cellar, but it's nothing special. It's good, that's all.
Everyday Smoke!
March 04, 2019
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
I like this very much. It is the stuff of Legend (Tolkien etc.). But honestly it is a top notch everyday/allday smoke if you like a pipe tobacco you can puff on without thinking to much.
Fancy flake
October 03, 2018
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Out it because I wanted to try a tin flake. It is quite amazing. I felt like a French lord with this virgina burningin my pipe. Would definitely buy again.
Lives up to the hype
July 08, 2013
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Having not tried the "old" versions, and being somewhat new to pipe smoking, I really thought there was no way this could live up to all the hype, and was just a well performed marketing scheme by this fine and esteemed internet establishme... Read More
nt.
But I tried it anyway.
And its awesome. Thoroughly enjoyed an earthy, malty (as another reviewer put it) yet not overly heavy smoke. This could be an all day smoke for me. Read Less
A must-taste
January 27, 2023
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
I came to Capstan Navy cut as a Tolkien fan and also looking for this well-recommended tobacco. I found a very pleasant mixture of Virginias that invite you to a very nice smoke. The tobacco moisture is in perfect condition in the tin. The flakes are... Read More
full of aromas from mature Virginias that put a little more complexity into the blend. The smoke invites you to keep a long slow smoke. Completely recommended and a must-taste. Read Less
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
抽吸有一种淡淡的青草蜂蜜味，虽然层次感不丰富，但胜在味道稳定。
另外生产商是马坝，草的切工还是一如既往的规整。
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
味道很寡淡，甜度一般，价格高
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
抽完30多款草 当我要放弃烟斗的时候 很幸运遇到了这款草。 抽完前几口的时候突然产生了焦虑，焦虑万一这款草像d家草以后停产了怎么办？是这款草让我对烟斗有了新的期待。是它让我想继续研究烟斗 不为别的 只为了让它极致的表达出来它该表达的
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
抽完30多款草 当我要放弃烟斗的时候 很幸运遇到了这款草。 抽完前几口的时候突然产生了焦虑，焦虑万一这款草像d家草以后停产了怎么办？是这款草让我对烟斗有了新的期待。是它让我想继续研究烟斗 不为别的 只为了让它极致的表达出来它该表达的
低于预期，简单总结：寡淡
April 04, 2022
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
听很多斗友都对这款草有很高的评价和优质的抽吸体验。忍不住买了一盒，到手开盒一股酸酸的水果味，觉得味道应该不坏，可点燃之后却和预期大不相同，非常非常淡的香气让你需要用力捕捉才能品味到一丝香气，甜味不算太明显但确实是有，隐约还有一股旱烟味…本以为是新草导致，就养了一个多月，颜色是肉眼可见的从亮黄变成了棕色，感觉应该会变得好一点。再次装斗点燃…还是没啥实质性的变化……现在已经抽真空封存了……等半年一年再打开看看，这段时间是不会回购了……总结就是太淡了……淡到令我没有抽的欲望……
Honeysuckle Spring and Summer
April 02, 2022
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Suspect I will order more for Summer. The presentation is deluxe, as is the pure Virginia quality. Comes through and makes my mouth water. The cut and gold foil make for a neat package, and please me. The honeysuckle taste is what I call it. Brings b... Read More
ack memories as a youth, and poaching the honeysuckle blossoms off the fence. Then you pull off the back cap of the flower blossum, and the drop of honey you get. I only purchased one tin, and will likely grab five more. Very enjoyable with a glass of lemonade on a Spring day after watering the orchard.
Temperatures are mid 90° now, and Capstan is becoming my goto smoke on hot days. It's not as heavy, as some of my other favorites. In Summer weather, that's a good thing. This is probably one of my all-time favorites. I went up to five-star. I never tire of it. Read Less
Pan de oro
March 28, 2022
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
El formato de este tabaco es magnífico, su aroma a polen y notas cítricas se ve realzado por su empaque dorado que hace resaltar los colores amarillos y malba de la las virginias puras. No es de extrañar que este tabaco sea el preferido de muchos que... Read More
prefieren la honestidad de las virginias maduras. Read Less
Good, but not worth the price to me
March 19, 2022
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
It has some great earthy and caramel notes. I just prefer the price and flavor of the Newminster Superior Navy Flake.
3 stars. It's not bad.
January 21, 2022
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
It's not blowing my socks off though, and it should for the premium price. Should be better after a few years but I can buy Virginia's that taste better than this fresh.
Just great
September 18, 2021
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
I rub it out thoroughly and pack it with the Frank method in a medium sized pipe, it burns all the way down. The taste is full without being strong, and changes constantly throughout the bowl, going back and forth between a brighter grassy note and a... Read More
richer darker Virginia taste. A very pleasant subtle sweetness is present constantly. It's just a pleasure every time I chose it, and it is as good for a hot summer afternoon as it is for a cold and rainy winter evening. The experience Capstan gives me is the reason why I smoke pipes. Focus on the taste, relax and reflect about life.
(I usually smoke it with two years of age) Read Less
Classic Hit
July 20, 2021
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
One tasty Virginia flake, definitely worth your time and consideration.
Feel like Tolkien
February 22, 2019
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
I'm new to smoking a pipe but this tobacco is great. I picked it up because I read that it was J.R.R. Tolkien's favorite tobacco (as least very close to his favorite). I look forward to smoking more of this while reading his books.
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Tin aroma is hay and bread. Packs well when rubbed out. At first I only liked the first quarter of the bowl. Tasting like a fresh croissant, but turning sour for the rest of the bowl. I slowed way way down and it totally fixed the problem. I ver... Read More
y much enjoy this blend but can see why some may not. This was my experience. Read Less
A winner for me
May 02, 2018
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
It's easy to see how this tobacco (even in its reincarnation) could have inspired such wonderful reflections in an accomplished author.
I have recently fallen in love with flake blends, having tried only Erinmore Flake before this. Although Erinm... Read More
ore and Capstan Blue are in different categories, the former being much darker by design, I found that I prefer the lighter "fruit-drying barn" flavours of Capstan. It smokes easily, down to a fine ash, with no relights needed in the right pipe and with the right pack. It also set my personal record of 1 hour 4 minutes from true light to tap out with no relights.
It is an absolutely delightful long-smoke, and the flavour stays throughout the bowl, at least in my experience, if it is smoked slowly and in windless conditions.
I will certainly be buying more of this in the near future. Read Less
For fans of Middle Earth
April 04, 2018
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
A very mild classic Virginia smoke. A little sweetness to it. Somewhat hard to keep lit, but still a smoke, or after "second breakfast" but perfect for someone new to pipes, or fans for JRR Tolkien.
A darker Virginia flake... I love this stuff... My go to anytime smoke.
March 17, 2018
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
A fantastic Virginia flake. A must try if you like Virginias.
easy smoking
October 09, 2017
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
a light yet still complex smoke, perfect for an everyday relaxing smoke, if only it were cheaper
Took a couple of bowls...
April 24, 2017
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
It took me a couple of bowls to get into this, but now its one of my main tobacco's - I love it. It's a really good everyday tobacco.
Just a good flake
August 01, 2015
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
This is certainly a solid Virginia flake, but I think it is a bit over-rated. I can instantly tell that it is a Macbaren product due to the unnatural sweetness. I guess I just prefer my Virginia flakes to be less dressed up.
The best pipe tobacco in the world,
May 31, 2013
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
I haven't had a bowl of this since 1998!
Mellow,malty, I'm almost in tears. Thanks for bringing this back!
The very best pipe tobacco ever produced. EVER!.
Like heaven
March 21, 2023
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
All of my life, my father smoked Capstan Blue. There were tins around, in every corner at home. He smokes also others tobaccoes, but Capstan together with Early morning (Dunhill and Peterson now) are the best ones for him. Always. Now that I introduc... Read More
ed myself in this awesome hobby, I have discovered why. Capstan is simply magic. Magic atmosphere. Magic smell, magic smoke, easy to smoke in the pipes, nice smell in the tin, and nice smoking, it is for me, like being in heaven at least for a while. All the problems, all the fears, dissapear after a cool moment smoking this treasure. Read Less
A better experience as time went on
March 09, 2023
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
My old account as the Cajun Piper reads differently than my opinion now. A friend gifted me a 5 yr old tin of Capstan Blue. It changed my perception of it immensely. My findings:
Open the tin. Let it acclimate for 2 weeks. Fold and stuff.
It is a gre... Read More
at blend, very tasty if you have patience and a good cadence. Great malty notes, burns evenly all the way to the bottom with few relights. 4.5 stars now. Read Less
很容易让新人尝出甜的V
February 27, 2023
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
V草的香甜俱佳，越往后越甜焦糖味越浓，红糖红枣味的上乘V草
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
生草巧克力味。香味足，V草经典了属于，可以从草商买西班牙版，德版。美版有点贵了散客到手。
很好，但性价比不高！
December 31, 2022
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
极好的V草切片，清甜的柑橘味和微微的焦糖香气把V草的特点诠释的堪称完美。。。。。。遗憾的是大家也看到他的价格了。。。。。。我只能无奈的给出性价比不高的3星半了。
awesome!
December 15, 2022
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Tin note of stewed plums and mild spiced figs. The yellowish-brown tobacco flakes easily rub out. Tobacco is moist, but no drying needed. Burns slow with a few relights. The strength is medium and nic is medium. Though listed with Other / Misc flavor... Read More
ing, I couldn't discern it. Taste is medium and consistent, with complex notes of tangy sugary dark fruit, floral, mild lemon grass, sweet bread, spices, very earthy, dry wood, a mildly sweet musty hay background note, and a peppery retro. Room note is pleasant, and aftertaste is great. Read Less
入坑必抽款之一
December 13, 2022
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
感觉每个新斗客入坑必尝试的一款草，纯V的配方简单粗暴，十分容易出香出甜，强度我个人觉得还是不错的，大口抽过鼻相当有劲儿，比较适合茄转斗的朋友。
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
该怎来描述你呢？你在中国的斗友中有这么高的知名度。我觉得你就像幽暗山谷里的潺潺泉水吧。我觉得你就是V草味道吧。
Sorry Professor
September 05, 2022
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
I am not a big fan. For some reason I get a cigarette taste and battle to get a flavour from this. Love Prof Tolkien, but his tobacco taste is not same as mine...
Recant from my earlier Cajun piper review
August 24, 2022
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
I've had some more time to play with Capstan and have also had it nicely aged to about 4 years. I've found that it really like to oxidize in the tin about a month and dry naturally before a full rub out and smoke. Nice malty notes, very enjoyable. I ... Read More
find myself wanting to smoke it almost exclusively. It really is a nice virginia. A comforting friend with a silky, malty mouthfeel. Read Less
Average Virginia Flake
August 08, 2022
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
What can I say, its a legendary label with many famous adherents. But, at the end of the day, it is a straight unadulterated Virginia flake. If you love Virginia, you'll love Capstan. If you expect more, keep looking.
Very strong, very good
August 03, 2022
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Smooth flavor, tastes great. Approved by all hobbits.
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Top class Virginia flake, smooth, rich flavor for any weather or time of year!
Not Worth the $
May 31, 2022
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Two words describe this virginia. Hot and Horrible. Burns very hot and tries to bite no matter how slowly I sip. Plus at almost $9 per ounce, there are much better choices out there. Would not recommend, 2 Stars!
As described
May 30, 2022
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
I don’t think the legendary hype is so unique. I thinks it is fine. But I like so many others better
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
very sugar .hello mac baren every tinn the same things.
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
几个月前我刚决定尝试烟斗的时候最先想尝试的就是蓝绞盘了，因为总是看到有人谈论它，在购买等待收货的时间里又看到很多关于它不好的评论，比如说很淡，没有特点之类的，所以收到后也没有第一时间尝试，在这期间我尝试了很多草，首先确定了我喜欢的就是V草这一类烟草，就在昨天我打开了这盒蓝绞盘，开盒有一种酸酸甜甜的感觉，就是我喜欢的V草的味道，点燃第一口就是透着微微酸味的甜，劲头确实是小了点，作为无数老手推荐给新手的入门草，可能正是因为适当的劲头和柔顺的烟气比较容易接受，可能是因为我抽吸技巧的原因，中后段甜味就慢... Read More
慢的减弱，而且劲头稍有提升，但是V草的香气依然明显，总的来说我觉得蓝绞盘还是很好的，只是要慢慢的品吸其中的味道，如果想要寻求直接的刺激，那可能就要失望了，而且我觉得只要当你有时间的时候拿出这个草，慢慢的来上一斗，总是会很舒服，不会令人反感 Read Less
A good path to know a Flake cut
March 15, 2022
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
One of the greatest
Simply the best
January 30, 2022
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
This has become my favorite tobacco. That’s it. It’s the one. The bread and hay like notes, the sweetness. I compare all other Virginias to capstan blue. (On a separate but related note I can’t stand capstan yellow). If you find it harsh, throw it i... Read More
n a jar and leave it for a few months. I rotate mine and try to age my tins for 6 months at least. Read Less
Simply the best
January 30, 2022
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
This has become my favorite tobacco. That’s it. It’s the one. The bread and hay like notes, the sweetness. I compare all other Virginias to capstan blue. (On a separate but related note I can’t stand capstan yellow). If you find it harsh, throw it i... Read More
n a jar and leave it for a few months. I rotate mine and Read Less
3 stars. It's not bad.
January 21, 2022
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
It's not blowing my socks off though, and it should for the premium price. Should be better after a few years but I can buy Virginia's that taste better than this fresh.
Taste Like the Sea
November 30, 2021
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
If hay grew in the ocean, it would taste like this. I really wanted to like it due to it being JRR Tolkien's smoke, but i just can't.
Fantastic
November 10, 2021
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
My cellar loves this great tobacco
Only good things can be said about this tobacco blend
October 01, 2021
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Only good things can be said about this tobacco blend.
Pure Virginia with natural sweetness and amazing scent.
I enjoy a number of Virginia flakes and ribbons and can honestly say this one stands out as unique in the field. An outstanding blend. All ... Read More
of the classic VA flake presentation, visually and in tin note. Otherwise takes a match well and requires little prep or maintanance (unlike another popular VA flake). That mellow spiciness might just make this the VaPer lovers favorite straight VA flake. Read Less
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Bue o pero peor que el antiguo. Perdió caracter
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
味道淡出鸟来，垃圾中的战斗机
Simple and Timeless.
January 30, 2021
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
It's a flake like this that shows you how good a simple Va flake can be. I bought this flake grudgingly as a replacement for Dunhill during the last "Dunhill Crisis".. Now Dunhill flake is back (i think) but I have moved on to Capstan. It... Read More
's a bit ketchuppy at first stiff (which is a modifier that might bring to mind another departed tobacco house) That's always a good sign. Make no mistake. This is not a beginner's smoke or even a good first flake. There are plenty of people who think that Va flakes are too plain or "cigaretty".
Old Gowrie (and really Dunhill flake) changed my mind.. The flavor here is so clean, one might easily overdraw it, but I enjoy it frequently in that most dangerous of bowl shapes, the Savinelli 320, and my tongue hasn't yet melted off.. It just requires a respectful, slow draw and then it's a king amongst smokes. Decidedly, it's a best in class and great with a cup of tea. (or a stout) Read Less
Balkan smoker who loves this stuff
December 30, 2020
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
I had cellared a tin of this 6 years ago and pretty much forgot why I even ordered it. Now, I wasn’t expecting much, being primarily a Balkan and English blend smoker, but wow. I found myself asking, what is this relaxing, mellow, pleasant-smelling V... Read More
irginia blend exactly? Looked it up and remembered that I only bought it because it was enjoyed by Tolkien. But let me tell you, I’m ordering some more. I just hope to find something that tastes about the same for a little less someday. Read Less
J.R.R Tolkien had good taste
November 20, 2020
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Very good Virginia flake. Smokes great folded and stuffed or rubbed out. Taste of hay, and freshly baked bread, with a hint of raisin. Beautifully presented flakes, and the room note is very nice also. Buy some now! You won’t regret it.
honey toping
October 01, 2020
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Excellent virginia but honey toping,a step beyond mild,spoils this tobacco.Premium price,non premium stuff.
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
A little pricey, but great tin aromas, beautiful flakes, and very enjoyable straight VA. Never smoked the older versions, but this one is very good as it is. A +
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
For me, this is hard to beat. It has been a go-to for ten years, and for some reason, it’s an easy love or hate tobacco. I’ve had some friends try this that simply didn’t get it. Very vanilla with some subtle spice; kind of smells like raisins. I thi... Read More
nk it goes very well with amber beers. Read Less
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
A classic go to Virginia blend. Very subtle but true natural tobacco flavor. Personally I love it as an early morning smoke or final bowl for the day. Flavor profile is reminiscent of the Summer prairie, with notes of grass and honey hay. I love to c... Read More
ontemplate Tolkien smoking this on the daily. Read Less
Excellent Tobacco
November 08, 2019
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
This tobacco is quite excellent. Mine came a bit dry, had to moisturize it before smoking. Nice kind of grass like flavor, overtones of like caramel and hazelnut. The premium for this tobacco is purely for the legacy of it, the flavor is no better th... Read More
an 2 oz of any similar tobaccos. Certainly not worth 7-12 dollars more. But it's certainly a fantastic tobacco Read Less
Excellent Tobacco
November 08, 2019
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
This tobacco is quite excellent. Mine came a bit dry, had to moisturize it before smoking. Nice kind of grass like flavor, overtones of like caramel and hazelnut. The premium for this tobacco is purely for the legacy of it, the flavor is no better th... Read More
an 2 oz of any similar tobaccos. Certainly not worth 7-12 dollars more. But it's certainly a fantastic tobacco Read Less
Capstan blue
August 12, 2019
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
I found this to a little different than the yellow tin but I’m a little late the pipe scene on reviews still a nice very fresh tin I received and a very good smoking cool their is better I don’t know why all the hype is so much different than it’s... Read More
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makes the passing of Dunhill flake that much easier..
August 09, 2019
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
As a sometime smoker of Dunhill Flake, I've scrambled to find something that scratches that same itch. And I found this, which is probably better.. Very strong Ketchup note in the tin. It's more complex than I thought it would be as a straight va f... Read More
lake. Burns slow enough- I like a huge bowl for such things. This one would easily burn the uninitiated but in a good, large pipe or a peterson system, it's a dream. A contemplative smoke. Darker and stronger than I was expecting- also slightly sweeter. Like honey or fig or something. I'm surprised after tasting that there's not even a dash of perique.. Macbaren really did well here.. Read Less
Good straight Virginia
July 13, 2019
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Not a big straight Virginia fan but out of the ones I’ve tried this is my favorite.
Gotta be patient...
April 28, 2019
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
This particular tobacco is going to require patience, and a little trial and error. My first several goes with this I tried folding the flake as done with other flakes. However, I found it burned too hot, and the nick kick was a bit much. So, I ch... Read More
anged to rubbing it fully and letting it sit for about 20 minutes before using a more traditional three pinch method. This allowed a cooler, yet still warmer, smoke. But, with this method, and sipping the tobacco, I found this to be an amazing smoke. The flavor is definitely there, with the mentioned sweetness and caramel undertones. Having found a solid method for enjoying this, it's now fully in my rotation. Likely going to make this a regular smoke at this point. Truly glad I tried it! Read Less
Great smoke
March 29, 2019
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Great taste, no bite and I smoke fast, really does smell like ketchup....or katsup..... left in the jar for a while and the ketchup did subside allowing the hay like VA shine through. Would be great to throw in a jar and let sit for a year or two. I ... Read More
agree with others, the price they are charging doesn't really (to me at least) line up with the smoke. Read Less
A Fruity Virginia
March 23, 2019
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
A good Virginia with generously applied sweet citrusy topping. Puff it on a beach while watching Sol goes down into the depths, or perhaps in a nook while reading the Hobbit on a rainy day. It is a little spendy for what it is but considering all th... Read More
e generic tins these days I’m glad this still comes in a square with card wrapped flakes. Decent blend. Too aromaticy for me. Read Less
The Monopoly Guy Smokes This
April 29, 2018
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Virginia of the highest order. A real favourite, but the price has me looking for other blends. Easily a 5-Star blend, but I docked it a star on account of price.
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
I like it OK. have to admit that I was curious about what Tolkien used to smoke, so I gave it a try.
On a different note, I like to collect the tins but the warning on the lid which covers a lot of it is very ugly. I think we do not need to be warne... Read More
d abut it but if the producer of this tobacco needs to, I think it's OK enough to have it on the label at the bottom of the tin, where they already have the same warning. Read Less
Warnings labels? WTF
February 25, 2018
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Don’t expect the tin pictured, giant warnings now on 2/3 the tin. Update your website
Packs well
February 24, 2018
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
A little pricey for a nice Virginia, glad I picked up 2 tins, looking forward to trying again in a year. Probably won't buy more at the price, but hey got these on sale so ...
Delicious and delightful.
February 08, 2018
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Smooth, grassy and very enjoyable. Only downside is the price.
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
From the first taste, a subtle complexity linear on the palate. I find different qualities from pipe to the next. The smoke forms well and deep. Will put this on my Virginia to buy list.
excelent!!!
April 23, 2017
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
To me, the best straight virginia...expensive, but woth its price.
flake favorite...
December 15, 2016
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
The flake that I like, presentation ten, price ten, taste ohh puff, in short will always accompany me to me for any time of day although at night fall feels wonderful to rest
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
This stuff is so good. It's just a little pricey. It has that wonderful hay barn aroma and makes you feel good.
Foul taste. Do not buy!
September 24, 2016
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Just so you know where I'm coming from I will present a very short list of my currently preferred tobaccos (no ranking): G L Pease "Quiet Nights", Solani 633, My Own Blend "Mr Nielsen".
Honestly I really wanted to enjoy this one so know I'm not ju... Read More
st lashing out after one first light, no I've smoked a few bowls by now, really giving this horrid tobacco the benefit of the doubt. Alas I can tell you that it is foul boardering to unsmokable, leaving you (hours after you've put down your pipe) with a sour and bitter taste on your palette. This lingering vile imprint on my toungh was there the second the smoke hit it and it lasts throughout the bowl (and beyond). Today I actually came close to throwing it in the trash but nah that's just silly. Maybe just maybe 10 years in the cellar will make this worth the coin.. Be advised and DO NOT BUY. Read Less
Good Virginia Flake
August 26, 2016
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
also a classic. gives him there for a long time. Good Virginia smoke.I like it, but the milder version,Capstan Yellow i like it more.
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Pure virginia 는 아님.
아마도소량의의 벌리나 페릭이 첨가된듯.
그래도 아주 훌륭한 버지니아로 퀄리티가 아주 높음.
My Own Opinion
March 15, 2016
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
One can easily tell that this is a high quality tobacco. It is very nice and simple. Please try it.
I, however, hate it. Something about it just doesn't agree. I'm picky, but I'm not THAT picky. I find this to be really offensive to my palate. Now ... Read More
I'm really sad, because Tolkien smoked this and to say I'm a Tolkien fan would rank among the world's greatest understatements. Guess we have different palates. Sorry, old friend. Read Less
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
The nicest Virginia or Flake I have ever smoked…
Can burn a tad hot..
Flavour, Flavour, Flavour
You want to fill and relight as soon as it is finished..
I find it also gives a great nicotine buzz
Excellent
October 12, 2013
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Don't know how this compares to the original, but MacBarens has hit a home run with this one. A smooth, rich tobacco, that leaves you wanting more.
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Just such a good smoke!!!!
Superior All Around!
July 30, 2013
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
I've been smoking the new Mac Baren incarnation of this classic; the flake in the blue tin is what I'm speaking of. Upon opening the tin you are greeted with a predominantly darker brown flake with some speckles of lighter leaf present. The tin aroma... Read More
is one of prunes and figs with a moderately sweet note. Loading with the fold and stuff method and lighting were a breeze. The taste is very raisiny with little if any Virginia hay/grass present. There is a spice to this one especially when allowing the smoke to enter the back of the throat and come up the nasal passages - not over the top, but present. The smoking experience reminded me of a milder, but slightly fuller in body, Dunhill Flake (one of my favorites). No matter what my smoking cadence, I could not get this to smoke hot nor bite. This was certainly one fulfilling Virginia smoke and I can see why many have raved about it. I have yet to try the yellow-tinned flake yet, but will do so after I smoke more of the blue.
I've tried many Virginias over the years and my biggest complaints were that they were either too grassy/hay-like in taste or they had very little taste and body. The blue Capstan Flake seems to me the near perfect - if not the perfect - Virginia flake. For those who like Virginias, this will not disappoint. All the trouble spent with Sam Gawith's offerings were truly a waste of my time when compared to Capstan Original Navy Cut Flake! As a predominantly Burley smoker, I can smoke this every day and be happy. Truly a 5 star, and stellar, smoke that rates a highly recommended from me. Read Less
after just one bowl yer hooked
June 26, 2013
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
luckily always available in germany hehe ... this is THE tobacco for pipes with a bigger bowl - you won't get enuff of this hot stuff ... i always keep a good supply in the closet ... you dont want to miss this sweet sensation!
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Capstan hasn't been available in Australia for years (or any decent tobacco come to that).The last time I was in London I couldn't even find any Capstan anywhere. My daughter took her final semester of law in Utrecht but as she is a rabid anti-smoker... Read More
I had to ask my future son-in-law to get me a kilo when visiting. He dutifully did so but left it on the luggage rack on the train to Amsterdam. My pshychological recovery from that event can now begin. God bless you all @ Smoking Pipes Read Less
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