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Capstan: Ready Rubbed Blue 1.75oz Pipe Tobacco

Product Number: 003-581-0004

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, here offered in ready-rubbed form.

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  • Components: Virginia
  • Family: Virginia
  • Cut: Broken Flake
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Overall Rating:
4.4
40 reviews
Good, but unjustifiably expensive
February 23, 2025
By: Brian M.
Product: Capstan Ready Rubbed Blue 1.75oz
This is a must try blend for all pipe smokers. It's a long time classic and was allegedly a favorite of Tolkien, so it's a must for fans of his legendarium. It has the classic sweet, grassy flavors that you would expect from a straight Virginia, but I also get floral and black tea notes that make for an overall interesting smoke. That said, $20+ USD for a 1.75oz tin is absurd for anything other than a limited edition small batch blend (and even then it's a bit much). There are simply too many other Virginias and VaPers that I like as much - and in some cases better - for me to purchase Capstan Blue on a regular basis....Read More
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Overrated
February 16, 2025
By: Tanner F.
Product: Capstan Ready Rubbed Blue 1.75oz
Terribly overrated. It's popular because of Tolkien id imagine. It's why I wanted to try it. I wasn't impressed. If you haven't had it, you should definitely try it. It's one of the ones everyone should at least try. But I found it to be very bland, mild, and just don't want it in my pipe. I've heard time will help. But a year ain't enough, pulled some out the other day, still taste horrible. It's just a crappy blend....Read More
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Lord of the Tins
March 04, 2025
By: James L.
Product: Capstan Ready Rubbed Blue 1.75oz
First time trying this and must say I am not disappointed. This is probably my second virgina that I have tried and I am comparing this to Sutliff Virginia Slices. Definitely, a mild smoke and I could probably smoke this all day long if I wanted too. I find that it is mellow and has a good taste throughout the bowl. Definitely, recommend. I did buy some Capstan Flake to age in my cellar. The ready rub I smoked straight out of the tin and it was a good blend....Read More
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Needs To Age
November 05, 2024
By: VelaniBriar
Product: Capstan Ready Rubbed Blue 1.75oz
The cost and need to age for at least 6 month to a year make this a blend I would not regularly buy. If I’m in a brick and mortar and they have a ton with age on it or it is on sale I may buy a tin. The new price makes it double the cost of many other blends. Not certain it is twice as good. My score: 3.5 My scale: 1-2.5 - bad 3 - not worth buying 3.5 - I would give it a try 4 - it’s worth buying and re-buying on occasion 4.5-5 - it is worth buying in bulk quantities and cellaring deep...Read More
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Good
March 28, 2024
By: Victor J.
Product: Capstan Ready Rubbed Blue 1.75oz
consistent sweet taste of virginia with no rough edges, recommend for beginners.
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Leaves very little moisture in the bowl
February 04, 2024
By: Ivan R.
Product: Capstan Ready Rubbed Blue 1.75oz
Slight citrus, fig, and a little grass/hay and a more earthy, woody, breadiness with a nice mild to medium tangy dark fruit Virginia flavor. I like this a lot.
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I see only one minus - its price!
February 03, 2024
By: Vladimir Zeev
Product: Capstan Ready Rubbed Blue 1.75oz
It’s not for nothing that this mixture appeared more than a century ago and remains on the market. Gorgeous Virginia, amazingly sweet. Bready, grassy toasty, cool smoking and tasty from the first light to last puff. Will be buying again! If someone is looking for a strong taste, this tobacco may not be to their liking. I see only one minus - its price!...Read More
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Great Blend
January 18, 2024
By: Woodsman_piper
Product: Capstan Ready Rubbed Blue 1.75oz
Same great tobacco and maybe the only I’ve ever had that Ready rubbed just as good as the flake with the added benefit of easy packing and as always perfect moisture right out the tin
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The Virginia
August 10, 2023
By: Davey Jones locker
Product: Capstan Ready Rubbed Blue 1.75oz
I smoked this fine tobacco thirty years ago before it broke my heart and disappeared. I’m quite thankful it’s back and now offered in a rubbed out version.
There’s no other Virginia quite like Capstan. This is good pure Virginia that has already been aged for you. So satisfying!
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Another Virginia
September 13, 2023
By: Gluteus M.
Product: Capstan Ready Rubbed Blue 1.75oz
No bite or heat if properly smoked, pleasant hay taste, clean and crisp. A lot of similar blends out there. Not getting the hype and premium price. Smoked it 3 years aged. Was underwhelmed in wide bowl, better - in MM narrow bowl, the best and actually pretty good - in an old long churchwarden. Probably that's how it is supposed to be smoked....Read More
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