Customer Reviews (34 Total)
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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 decided to slow way way down and it totally fixed the proble... Read More
m. I very 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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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!.
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