Customer Reviews (38 Total)
C'mon, don't be afraid of the dark.
June 19, 2018
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
Along with Captain Black: Royal, Dark is one of my favorite Captain Black tobaccos. It is my go-to when I'm in the mood for a Black Cavendish. I guess most pipe smokers who enjoy Black Cavendish have tried Lane Limited: BCA, which makes that a great ... Read More
comparison tobacco. Dark is different in several ways. For starters, Dark is rarely as wet and gooey, which is not to say it isn't moist, most Black Cavendishes are, but it lacks the over saturation. Without the goop, Dark manages the mechanics of packing and lighting much better too. Dark is also a substantially fuller smoking experience. Since it is made from Green River Burley, it gives you a more robust and hearty feeling both in mouth-feel and billowing smoke. Dark also has a slightly different flavor than most Black Cavendishes. Most who've tried it will tell you it's got a vanilla flavor or maybe caramel, and that may be true, but I think the Cavendish process brings out a natural sweetness that is often mistaken for vanilla. I've always detected a dark chocolate aroma and taste with Dark. It's not like milk chocolate; it is more like Dutch cocoa powder used in making chocolate cake or brownies...very rich. In fact, it has been my experience that the older this tobacco gets, the more pronounced the cocoa flavor becomes. I once found a forgotten pouch of Dark that had waited in a coat pocket for Winter to come around again and I was surprised at how chocolaty it had become (it stayed relatively moist in the pouch too!). Whether you get vanilla or cocoa (or both), Dark is definitely a sweet smoke that should please any aromatic fan. It just happens to please dark chocolate fans (like me) too. Enjoy! Read Less
Sweet, mild smoke
October 30, 2015
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
First off, I like all-cavendish blends, so keep that in mind when you read my comments. This is fairly moist right out of the pouch and will gurgle easily if you don't allow it to dry a bit before smoking.
Lighting, for me, never requires a char li... Read More
ght - this will stay lit well, and while it is rare for me to get an entire bowl without a relight, this does not require excessive effort in that regard unless you try to power through it while it is moist.
It takes a lot of effort to get this to bite, and under normal circumstances I never have any issues with that. The flavor is nice, mild, and fairly sweet, but no specific flavor comes to mind. I find that this is best rotated through with other options as it does leave me with a bit of an aftertaste if I have three or more bowls in a row.
Your pipe will smell quite nice after smoking this, but as far as I can tell there is no appreciable ghosting - if I smoke another blend after this there is no hint of it in that bowl, or anytime after. I've smoked this for a week straight an not had any long-term scent or flavor carry-over.
While this is not my favorite all-cavendish tobacco, I do like it fairly well and plan to keep it in my modest selection of tobaccos. Read Less
not a really thing
May 06, 2020
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
to smoke ! its smell really good but when you light your pipe i dont think it will be a nice time
and its burns really bad im very disappointed
Product: Captain Black Dark 12oz
delightful tobacco! I don't know... it's like captain black white (regular) but "upgraded" and much more aromatic. I Recommend it for everone who loves captain black white... it's like change of view... very tasty, delicious...
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Mild, lady pleasing aroma!
June 16, 2018
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
Too mild by itself but mixed 50/50 with CB Gold makes a 1Q to die for! Tastier than BCA though, lovely!
Top notch
December 28, 2019
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
Say what you will, but this tobacco is straight up good. From room note to taste this stuff is top notch. Great for blending or as a stand alone.
Simple, mild aromatic
July 23, 2019
Product: Captain Black Dark 12oz
Nothing to write home about. This is a very mild BC with absolutely no tongue bite. It's a simple and very linear taste; think yeast rolls rising... not baking, bordering on the bland side. Sweetness only exists mildly, as yeast bread has that slig... Read More
ht sweetness. It's not a sweetness you taste, but rather a sweetness you associate with yeasty bread. The aroma is good; light not heavy and akin to stale raisins, white bread and faint leather. It's a good inexpensive tobacco for folks that like to puff a lot, aren't chasing a true tobacco taste, and are mindful of others being offended by the smell of smoking. It smokes incredibly smooth, the smoothest of any tobacco I've ever smoked... I puffed and puffed and it simply wouldn't bite. I'm keeping a large tin as I like the simplicity of the aromatic, the smoothness on the tongue, and the yeasty taste. If you like aromatics, I think you'll like this for the simplicity and smoothness. If you enjoy the complexity of English or Balkans... you might not appreciate the linear taste. Read Less
Product: Captain Black Dark 12oz
EXCELLENT, WILL HOLD ITS OWN WITH ANY BLACK CAVENDISH..
Simple and tasty
June 15, 2018
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
Straight forward and tasty smoke with a great aroma.
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
A nice natural flavor. It tastes like a strong vanilla and very sweet. The aroma is what makes this one a 4. Otherwise, I would give it a 3.
Nice, but plain
March 12, 2017
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
An enjoyable aromatic that I have shared with new pipe smokers and is universally enjoyed by them. Tin (pouch) note is sweet and pleasant but may be a bit too vanilla for experienced smokers. Room note is favorable to wives and other finicky beings.
Very good!
January 30, 2014
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
I have tried several Captain Black tobaccos and this is my favorite! Nice and smooth and smells great!
Captain Black - Dark (1.5 oz pouch)
June 29, 2013
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
Captain Black - Dark (1.5 oz pouch)
Star Rating = 5.00
Rating Scores - 10 is the Best and 0 is the Worst
Pouch Note = 10
Room Note = 10
Flavor = 10
Bite = 9
Burn = 9
After Taste = 9
Raw Score = 57
Rated Percentage = 95%
Comment = Very Smoo... Read More
th, Very Mild, Mellow, No Bite, delightful Black Cavendish Flavor, this is a delightful smoke Read Less
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
The best Captain Black yet. Good flavor on the palate. Good aroma. Nice cool smoke, no bite. I've been smoking Captain Black for some time and always found the blends to be very satisfying and on the mild side. A good all day everyday smoke. An... Read More
d like the late Billy Martin said, "There's never a bite in the bowl." Read Less
Captain Black - Dark
June 23, 2013
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
Captain Black - Dark; Star Rating = 5; Rating Scores - 10 is the Best and 0 is the Worst; Pouch Note = 10; Room Note = 10; Flavor = 10; Bite = 9; Burn = 9; After Taste = 9; Raw Score = 57; Rated Percentage = 95%; Comment = Very Smooth, Very Mild, No ... Read More
Bite, Mellow, has a delightful Black Cavendish Flavor, this is a very nice smoke. I love Green River Burley tobacco Read Less
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
I got a sleeve yesterday. I have smoked about 4 or more bowls. It is fuller than other captain blacks. It isn't too sweet. It kinda reminds me of dark decadence but not as sweet and doesn't have that sugary goop. It has little bit and can be smoked a... Read More
lmost to a complete ash. Read Less
Great Product
May 31, 2013
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
Awesome blend, i got mine in the mail today from pipesandcigars.com Awesome deal to match the great amazing blend. Smooth, Sweet, and Aromatic!!
Don’t let OTC fool you
March 27, 2021
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
A mild and tasty smoke worthy of regular rotation.
Scrumptious!
February 12, 2021
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
I am thoroughly enjoying this all cavendish blend. I have not had any issues keeping the bowl lit. Similiar taste/aroma to a black and mild, only a bit sweeter, and definitely better.
I smoke it now
December 29, 2020
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
This is the pouch I would see in my dads car. I dont know what was in the jar in his room,wish I did. Thats why I purchased this when I eas feeling nostalgic. I like it very much. It is also a great smoke in between rich heavy English blends.
Tips for the Beginner
October 30, 2020
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
As a man who has smoked a pipe for 40 years, I have picked up a couple things that may be helpful to the beginner piper. First, pipe smoking is a personal thing that each person enjoys for different reasons and in different ways. You will read and wa... Read More
tch all these well meaning reviewers tell you how to do this and how to do that, don't smoke this or do smoke that. You smoke what tastes good to you and smoke it whatever way you like. Our grandfathers smoked one pipe. They didn't rotate pipes or tobaccos. They smoked one or two brands because that was all that was available. Was their smoking experience less because they didn't do things "the right way." No, they enjoyed their pipe for a lifetime. Enjoy your pipe or pipes with whatever tobacco or tobaccos that you enjoy and in whatever way you like. Second, one of the best tips I ever got was to drink tonic water or a citrus drink while smoking. It cleans the mouth so you can enjoy every sip of the pipe. Third, you can't go wrong with smoking Captain Black blends. They have been around for a long time and taste just fine. They might not meet the criteria of some smokers, but once again if you smoke it and you like it, don't be afraid to buy it. I started out smoking Captain Black Gold many years ago and still smoke it along with other brands. You will find that Captain Black Dark is a nice smooth Black Cavendish that packs well, tastes good and will satisfy your smoking needs. Read Less
Cool Smoke, No Bite, Wife likes the Aroma
October 13, 2020
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
I like the Captain Black Gold but had not tried the Dark. The Gold would give me a tiny bit of tongue bite smoking it. However no bite what so ever with the Dark. Having recently gotten back into pipe smoking I am far from being up to date on much... Read More
of anything. I have some stronger tobacco in the CVaults that I also smoke when I want a kick, but, to just relax with a very cool smoke that stays lit to the bottom, C.B.D. does the trick for me. Give it a try, just because its sold off of the shelf in some stores does not mean its a bad smoke. Read Less
Sweet, Mild, Smooth
June 04, 2020
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
A lot of people like to put down captain black, call it a drug store brand, but I've found it to be very pleasant. It's pretty smooth, smells great out of the pouch, and can be easily smoked right out of the packet or jar. I would recommend this to... Read More
anyone who likes black cavendish. Read Less
Bought as a mix-in but...
January 20, 2020
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
I had purchased some Squadron Leader because I wanted to branch out into English blends plus I really like the tin. Well I found the tin note as well as the porch note (I'm only allowed to smoke outside) to be something akin to the South end of a nor... Read More
thbound mule. The taste was not any better . So I decided to buy the Captain Black Dark and add it to the Squadron Leader and see if the straight Cavendish could mask the assness. I smoke a pipefull of the Captain before mixing and WOW! Great plumes of billowy, white, cool, tasty, fragrant, smooth smoke. One relight took it all the way down to light powdery ash. I tugged away at it daring it to bite my tongue but it wouldn't. It was simply brilliant tobacco. No way was I adding this stuff to the barnyard. I cellared the Squadron Leader hoping it would get better or my palate would improve making me appreciate a fine English blend that SL truly is. I ended up blending the Dark with some Cult Blood Red Moon. Holy Cow what a blend. I'll but then together going forward. And yes, I'm an unashamed lover of aromatics. Read Less
BEST BLACK CAVENDISH
August 30, 2019
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
I must say...CB Dark is the best pure black cavendish I’ve ever had (and I’ve had A LOT of different black cavendish). It’s not goopy, wet, or overdosed with casing. It’s got a very subtle vanilla flavor and a bit of nuttiness and brown sugar, like a... Read More
blackened sweet burley with no tongue bite at all. Right when I lit it, the first flavor and aroma was unmistakably toasted marshmallow. Burns down to a white ash with no dottle.
I’ve always rolled my eyes about Captain Black, but no more. CB Dark is going to be my new all-day smoke. I just love everything about it. This is absolutely my favorite aromatic! Read Less
On the dark side
May 31, 2018
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
Captain Black Cavendish is one of those comfort smokes for me. When I just want smooth and easy, CB Dark does it. The scent is akin to vanilla but the taste is a nutty (hazlenut?) sweetness. I have never had an issue with tongue bite. It will burn h... Read More
ot and fast, so you have to slow your cadence with it, but it is about slowing down for me anyway. For the price and product, I don't think you can come close to CB Dark. Read Less
Nutty vanilla
May 01, 2018
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
This is close to bca,but where Bca is smokey to me dark is nutty!take it slow it will heat up on you.
Muy bueno!!
November 22, 2017
Product: Captain Black Dark 12oz
Dentro de los aromáticos prefiero Captain Black, y este sín duda es el segundo mejor que tienen, superado solo por CB Original
Cool smoking , but never count on it
August 09, 2016
Product: Captain Black Dark 12oz
To smoke a pure black cavandish means you are partially satisfying your needs, yet you still miss something. I advise you to have it but never count on it alone. you may smoke it between your daily pipes just to change the tobacco bites (if any) with... Read More
this zesty and very mild flavour. It smells excellent, no after taste, and burns very very cold. Read Less
Five Words
January 26, 2016
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
McDonald's Hot Cakes and Syrup.
pretty dirty stuff
December 09, 2015
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
The tobacco it's self is hevily cased and gums up not only the pouch but the pipe as well. that being said the flavor is tolerable yet leaves a bad taste in the back of my mouth after i've finished. The only extraordinary thing about this tobacco is ... Read More
its availability in that several non fine tobacco shops carry it. i just hope it doesnt ghost.
Update- if you could smoke a neworleans cemetary, it wouldnt ghost this bad. Now, to find out how much latakia it will take to exorcise my pipes. Read Less
Yes, Expand Offerings
October 20, 2015
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
Nice to see the CB range expand. A nice alternative to the most common van/cav blends, being drier and less sweet. Borders on harsh if puffed too fast. Quite similar to McClelland's Darkest Caramel.
A bit too mild, borderline bland.
June 04, 2015
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
A bit too mild, milder than CB regular, with hints of sweetness, a nice escape from heavy flavored tobaccos, not that great, bland .
Decent, pleasant-smelling
April 26, 2015
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
Pleasing aroma when burning and in the pouch. As black as its name suggests. Packs and lights well, though is a tad harsh at times. Burns a bit hot; the cob I used for the first bowl got a little uncomfortable to hold about 3/4 through.
Wet and Dirty
February 21, 2015
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
This blend, like most OTC blends, tends to be a rather harsh burn. It taste like a chemical burn on the tongue and produces a sweet couple puffs then taste like a fertilizer blended and sold as tobacco.
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
As the title says, that doesn't mean this tobacco sucks I really enjoyed this tobacco a very nice flavour during and after the smoke, for the new pipe smoker this would be a good place to start.
Product: Captain Black Dark 1.5oz
My wife loves the aroma of a black Cavendish, but I've had a hard time finding one that I like. Captain White is too mild, Dark Decadence is too sweet. Countless others have been too wet or plain. I think that this is the best balance I've found s... Read More
o far! A little moist, but not too bad. Flavorful but no tongue bite. The wife loves it! On sale? Oh yeah, I have her permission to stock up! Read Less
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