W.D. & H.O. Wills Capstan Navy Cut Full
(3.00)
A full-flavoured blend of Virginia and dark fired Kentucky.
Details
| Brand | W.D. & H.O. Wills |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Imperial Tobacco |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Kentucky, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.00 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2016 | Medium to Strong | Very Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I was recently gifted two bowls of this long retired blend. I’m a huge fan of the old Wills Capstan Medium so I was hoping for a home run that didn’t materialize. The cut of the flake is similar to some very old Medium Navy that I had from the 1960's in that it was very thin. My poor description would put it somewhere between something made by Gawith Hoggarth and the old version of St Bruno. While I enjoy a large number of these blends, the topping for me wasn’t to my liking, leaning more toward perfume. In fairness, this sample is very old and thus the topping may not be what it once was. The Virginia’s offer some brown sugar sweetness and the Kentucky adds the backbone, body and a little wood. There’s no bite but it does burn a little warm if pushed. The bottom line is this, if you are looking to shell out some big dollars to purchase a very rare old tin, expect a blend that pushes much more to the Lakeland side of the ledger with some strength. Two and a half stars.
Age When Smoked:
20+ years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 01, 2004 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Unfortunately, this tobacco has very little in common with the "real" Capstan Full.
The closest two or three flakes to the original are:
Freiborg/Treyor Cut Virginia Plug
Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake
McConnell Scottish Flake
I was excited to see the name on the tin but disappointed when I put match to tobacco.
Not bad, but not Capstan Full. There is a reason you don't see much original Capstan Full available on the 'collectable' market - it was darned excellent tobacco.
The closest two or three flakes to the original are:
Freiborg/Treyor Cut Virginia Plug
Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake
McConnell Scottish Flake
I was excited to see the name on the tin but disappointed when I put match to tobacco.
Not bad, but not Capstan Full. There is a reason you don't see much original Capstan Full available on the 'collectable' market - it was darned excellent tobacco.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2004 | Very Strong | None Detected | Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This tobacco is now produced by "OTC Denmark" (Orlik Tobacco Company) and i've heard that they now are using an artificial humectant. Being a Dane i'm used to that, but what a shame to do such athing to a fine English tobacco.
But still this tobacco is of very high quality. The slices are neat and beutifully prepared in the tin; dark brown VA leaf mixed with a little kentucky. It rubs out perfectly, and packs and lights easy. It tends to be a little greasy, but i don't think it's been cased.
1/3 Of the bowl: Upon lighting, strong peppery taste, and you know allready that this is indeed a nicotine bomb.
2/3 Of the bowl: Well this may be odd, but i detected notes of burning pine. (pleasant) Not in a christmas kind of way, but more like fresh sharp-smelling harpic. The Kentucky is present but well balanced.
3/3 Of the bowl: Now this is what i love about brown VA! Full-strengh heavy VA sweetness and at the same time; gentle on the palate as a summer breeze. Yummy!
This flake should bear the name: Capstan Nightcap:) It´s strong, gentle, delicious. Not an allday smoke, but a perfect evening tobacco before bedtime.
But still this tobacco is of very high quality. The slices are neat and beutifully prepared in the tin; dark brown VA leaf mixed with a little kentucky. It rubs out perfectly, and packs and lights easy. It tends to be a little greasy, but i don't think it's been cased.
1/3 Of the bowl: Upon lighting, strong peppery taste, and you know allready that this is indeed a nicotine bomb.
2/3 Of the bowl: Well this may be odd, but i detected notes of burning pine. (pleasant) Not in a christmas kind of way, but more like fresh sharp-smelling harpic. The Kentucky is present but well balanced.
3/3 Of the bowl: Now this is what i love about brown VA! Full-strengh heavy VA sweetness and at the same time; gentle on the palate as a summer breeze. Yummy!
This flake should bear the name: Capstan Nightcap:) It´s strong, gentle, delicious. Not an allday smoke, but a perfect evening tobacco before bedtime.
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