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Capstan: Flake Blue 1.75oz Pipe Tobacco

Product Number: 003-581-0002

Like the more mellow-bodied Capstan Yellow, Capstan Blue was originally created by W.D. & H.O. Wills of Bristol well over a century ago. It's remained a favorite to countless pipe smokers across generations (J.R.R. Tolkien having been one of its most noted aficionados), a testament to the quality of this fine Virginia flake.

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  • Components: Virginia
  • Family: Virginia
  • Cut: Flake
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4.4
150 reviews
Favorite tabacco of all time
May 15, 2025
By: robertjarnette
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Only problem is that it hasn’t been available anywhere since February 2025. Why are we still stocked on capstan yellow (which was supposed to be discontinued) but we Capstan blue isn’t available???? Quit holding out and release please.
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Too Expensive
April 22, 2025
By: Bill Merril
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
A terrific tobacco that is now economically unfeasible to enjoy on a daily basis.
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Wow
February 04, 2025
By: Dominique M.
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
This is what I imagine God to smoke if she does smoke at all. What more can I say that hasn't already been said. About halfway through the bowl this intense caramel/graham cracker/vanilla/ Willy Wonka flavor just explodes in your mouth and makes you want to really puff harder and faster because omg its so delicious but don't do that just keep sipping, sit back and enjoy that magic. One day this will go on sale somewhere and I will be buying a truck load if the recipe stays the same...Read More
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Just pleasant... very pleasant...
February 23, 2025
By: 0811/DBOS
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
It took a couple of times to find which briar to smoke it from... but I found that peaceful perfection out of both my stanwell 98 reg. quarter bent pot, as well with a recent purchase of my Peterson 03 Irish Harp bent apple. I can see why it is staple for many, happy smoking from Florida!!!...Read More
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Oh my
February 24, 2025
By: Katherine S.
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
This blend sits at the top with 1931 for me. If I need a moment of euphoria I grab one of the 2. Makes contemplating existence a pure joy.
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Well Deserved 5 Stars
October 29, 2024
By: Bridger B.
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
If I were an author like Tolkien, I could write a better review, but since I'm not, I'll just say that this is a very fine tobacco and well worth your time if you have not tried it.
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Finest Virginia
October 25, 2024
By: downeck
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
As far as straight Virginias go, this is one of the top boss of them all. I cannot capture that McClelland’s verve; yet as delicious as Wessex Red and Sam Gawith Full Virginia. Con: too expensive and soon to be extinct.
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pure
October 24, 2024
By: Vincent M.
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
The first part has a fresh and sweet taste of green grass, the second part has a rich milk coffee flavor, and if you start taking big bites in the middle, it will make your throat ache. But the price is really not cheap
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A Fine Virginia Flake
September 22, 2024
By: Matthew G.
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
Love this stuff. I have become a Virginia/VaPer flake snob as I try more and more tobaccos. Capstan Blue has become one of my must haves to keep around.
Not as bright as Orlik or Capstan Gold. A darker, richer smoke and flavor. This is more in the raisin and bread spectrum of Virginias. Well balanced. Delightful....Read More
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Green Grass and High Tides
August 12, 2024
By: Nicolas H.
Product: Capstan Flake Blue 1.75oz
This tobacco is meant to be shared. Crack this tin with friends over deep mugs of beer and the answers to questions like "where was Gondor when the West Fold fell?" will start to present themselves(trying to keep the orcs of Barad-dûr from crossing the Anduin)

In all seriousness this is a solid, dependable Virginia. The tin note is all, sweet, bready, velvet-y goodness. That transfers reasonably well to the smoke. Absolutley no bite for me.

Perhaps a little overpriced, and not quite as fruity as Peterson flake, but with time that will come.

A side note for my fellow beer drinkers, this blend pairs(to my palate at least) exceedingly well with Paulaner Munich Lager. Cheers!...Read More
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