The original Capstan is a straight Virginia created over a century ago by W.D. & H.O. Wills. This is the pipe tobacco beloved by J.R.R. Tolkien and other Oxford luminaries. Presented in ready rubbed here, it’s easy to pack and smoke. Try it and channel your inner fictional world-builder.
Brand: Capstan
Blended By: Mac Baren
Model: Original Navy Cut
Tobacco Type: Virginia
Cut: Ready Rubbed
Blend Type: Virginia
Strength: 3 of 5
Taste: Medium
Room Note: Tolerable
Flavoring: Mild
Amount: 1.75 oz.
Country: Denmark
- Brand:
- Capstan
- Tobacco:
- Virginia
- Cut:
- Ready Rubbed
- Blend:
- Virginia
- Strength:
- 3
- Taste:
- Medium
- Room Note:
- Tolerable
- Flavoring:
- Mild
- Country:
- Denmark
- Packaging:
- Tin
9 Reviews
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Pure Cream!
I smoked Capstan Blue back when it was made in Liverpool, England. At least as my memory allows, I think it was Old Liverpool. Capstan Blue Navy cut is a pure ripe Virginia Tobacco that is tangy and creamy. This is what other Virginias will taste similar to if you let them age. Capstan is good straight from the tin! A higher nicotine level in the blue than the gold. Smooth and delicious, a very satisfying smoke. I’m quite pleased to see it being sold in the States again.
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Nothing fancy BUT
If you want a good quality pure Virginia to smoke this was a good and smooth smoke. You can smoke as is or mix it, out of the can it was dry and ready to use. Interested to try the ages variety, also you can get some to age yourself. I imagine it goes well with an English ale!
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Very good classic smoke
Reminds me of ages long since past when men were stranded on ice. I first tried it based on hearing it was Tolkien’s go to while writing the Hobbit. Then I found it is a classic British navy and exploration tobacco. Taste the age of adventure! Spicy, sweet, very good— sadly my wife was not keen on the room note.
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Great VA blend
Finally had my first bowl of this and it is tasty. It's a broken flake, so I'd recommend a little breakup and drying time. Pack it up and enjoy it! My tin was fresh, so I'm sure aging works well.
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capstan ready rub
One of the finest tobaccos on the market today...
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Capstan Blue
If you like aged Virginia tobacco, you will love a pipe of Capstan. I like it any time of day. Medium strength with no bite this sweet plant will make you feel fine.
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Aged and full bodied and no bite
Danish and good!
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Aged and full bodied and no bite
Wonderful Tobacco...big on the old turn of the century cruise ships...England to NYC.
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Sweet.
Nice taste overall. I'm not a professional but there is quality in this tobacco. Nice sweet taste and smoothness. Also a nice woodsy flavor.
