W.D. & H.O. Wills Capstan Navy Cut Medium Ready Rubbed
(3.25)
A straight forward 100% Virginia, fine cut and light in color.
Details
| Brand | W.D. & H.O. Wills |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Imperial Tobacco |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.25 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 12 of 12 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2009 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I tried this again about a year and a half ago, I did not like it. Having read Christians review below, I had to go back and try it again and compare it with the flake version which I found to be almost identicle, but a little fuller.
The ribbon cut is a little fine for my liking, and as stated, could be used for RYO, although I've never seen it used for that here in England. Packed light to the bottom and tighter to the top, I was able to get a nice burn all the way down to the bottom with no dottle. As stated, this is just a good honest straight forward viginia, with absolutely no pretences, and I love it.
I can happily smoke this during the day and save my flake (which I also love) for the evening. I sincerely hope this ages well, I have no reason to think otherwise, as I have a few pounds of the flake carefully gathering dust. As for the pouch Ready Rubbed, I'm a little unsure, unless of course it's jarred.
Other than this, I can add nothing to Christians fine review except of course my thanks, for prompting me to go back and try it one more time.
Just bought another 250g by the way.
The ribbon cut is a little fine for my liking, and as stated, could be used for RYO, although I've never seen it used for that here in England. Packed light to the bottom and tighter to the top, I was able to get a nice burn all the way down to the bottom with no dottle. As stated, this is just a good honest straight forward viginia, with absolutely no pretences, and I love it.
I can happily smoke this during the day and save my flake (which I also love) for the evening. I sincerely hope this ages well, I have no reason to think otherwise, as I have a few pounds of the flake carefully gathering dust. As for the pouch Ready Rubbed, I'm a little unsure, unless of course it's jarred.
Other than this, I can add nothing to Christians fine review except of course my thanks, for prompting me to go back and try it one more time.
Just bought another 250g by the way.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mar 06, 2009 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
this is the british version of capstan ready rubbed as opposed to the danish version.
it's ribbon cut bordering on shag, and is probably used by many for ryo (for which it serves very well). smells good, of winey fermented hay, plus in the background, a flavouring i can't figure out.
esay to load, easy to fire up, easy to keep lit, except that it burns a litlle wet towards the bottom. it does, of course, burn a tad fast if not packed rather firmly.
the taste is pure and simple well aged virginia, though the strength makes me suspect some burley. i don't notice the flavouring. there's no real development in the taste during the smoke, just - a nice uncomplicated smoke... the room note is reminiscent of a fine cigarette. a very honest tobacco which i'd smoke a lot more if it were available in flake form, and i like to have a small stash ready at any time.
the honesty and apparent purity of this blend makes me think that it will age very well, and i'll soon have to jar a pound of it. besides, you never know when the next old fashioned blend will be discontinued.
it's ribbon cut bordering on shag, and is probably used by many for ryo (for which it serves very well). smells good, of winey fermented hay, plus in the background, a flavouring i can't figure out.
esay to load, easy to fire up, easy to keep lit, except that it burns a litlle wet towards the bottom. it does, of course, burn a tad fast if not packed rather firmly.
the taste is pure and simple well aged virginia, though the strength makes me suspect some burley. i don't notice the flavouring. there's no real development in the taste during the smoke, just - a nice uncomplicated smoke... the room note is reminiscent of a fine cigarette. a very honest tobacco which i'd smoke a lot more if it were available in flake form, and i like to have a small stash ready at any time.
the honesty and apparent purity of this blend makes me think that it will age very well, and i'll soon have to jar a pound of it. besides, you never know when the next old fashioned blend will be discontinued.
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