W.D. & H.O. Wills Capstan Mild Navy Cut

Contrary to what one might think when they hear the word 'mild', there is significant taste present in this blend. I let a veteran piper try some and he thought it was more like a medium. The tin I picked up had at least 3 years of aging. The tin aroma is inviting, but the flavor I found to have too much of a cigarette quality however that might be because it does not age well. Good tobacco in a pinch, but I have two more tins of this around and they will probably be given away.

There just isn't a whole lot to work with here. I bought a number of tins that have been aged 5 years. This aging has apparently worn away whatever character that may actually have existed. Capstan Mild smells good, albeit lightly, in the tin. The flakes rub out very easily and the blend puts up minimal resistance to the match. Room note is almost non-existent, even as reported by non-smokers. After half a tin, I finally decided, "What's the point?" The rest of mine will go up for sale. Capstan Mild isn't bad in any way so I can't give it a single star in good conscience; two stars it is.

I have enjoyed Capstan Medium on several occasions, so I decided to give the Mild a whirl. Upon opening the tin, the smell is very similar to Medium, once packed and lit, however, the similarities end. I seem to recall Medium as quite a delightful experience, Mild in comparison is almost boring. Although it's not a bad tobacco, it's just a bit too mild and nondescript to hold my interest.