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 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 14, 2016 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
1938 Version: I’ve smoked three bowls and have enough left for one more. I think similar tobacco varietals are used in today's production. Dark Virginias usually have a dried dark fruit note or two, depending on the processing, and CB is no exception. The 1938 version obviously had time to age, and the further fermentation of the earthy, woody Virginias caused the stewed fruit flavor to be more prominent and sweeter than when it is fresh. I thought it was slightly more sugary, floral and bready, too, which was also caused by the aging process. New CB has a couple of rough edges (not to the extent of FVF or similar Va.s), and they were smoothed out over time in the 1938. I thought the nicotine level was lightly higher in the 1938, too.
This 1940 Capstan almost tastes like a cross between the 1930s version and the current version. The Virginia has a few grass notes (a shade less than the '30s Capstan), but is more earthy, floral and woody than the new version, which I attribute either to the tobacco varietal or age or both. The dark fruit and citrus notes area little more pronounced than the '30s version and very close, but slightly deeper than the new version, though a shade less sweeter than the new manufacture. It has the taste of fermented sweet matured Virginia. I'd say this is slightly tangier than the others, and has a minute spice tingle not found in the others, too. This is just a little muddier in flavor than the other two as well as a little more nicotine. There was a very, very slight hint of cigarette near the finish of the 1930s version which I do not experience here or in the MacBaren version. The flavor holds to the finish. Frankly, I like this a little better than the '30s version - not by much, though - and I think it has a little more interesting character and is a little more complex than the new version.
Both burned cool with a very consistent flavor. No bite or harshness. Left little moisture in the bowl, and required an average number of relights. The strength and taste levels just reached the medium mark. The nic-hit was just past the center of mild to medium. They were most assuredly all day smokes.
-JimInks
This 1940 Capstan almost tastes like a cross between the 1930s version and the current version. The Virginia has a few grass notes (a shade less than the '30s Capstan), but is more earthy, floral and woody than the new version, which I attribute either to the tobacco varietal or age or both. The dark fruit and citrus notes area little more pronounced than the '30s version and very close, but slightly deeper than the new version, though a shade less sweeter than the new manufacture. It has the taste of fermented sweet matured Virginia. I'd say this is slightly tangier than the others, and has a minute spice tingle not found in the others, too. This is just a little muddier in flavor than the other two as well as a little more nicotine. There was a very, very slight hint of cigarette near the finish of the 1930s version which I do not experience here or in the MacBaren version. The flavor holds to the finish. Frankly, I like this a little better than the '30s version - not by much, though - and I think it has a little more interesting character and is a little more complex than the new version.
Both burned cool with a very consistent flavor. No bite or harshness. Left little moisture in the bowl, and required an average number of relights. The strength and taste levels just reached the medium mark. The nic-hit was just past the center of mild to medium. They were most assuredly all day smokes.
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 06, 2016 | Medium | Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
The original Capstan Blue (Medium Navy Cut) was one of the finest Virginia tobaccos I ever had the pleasure of putting into my pipes. The richness of the leaf coupled with the mysterious topping employed, made for a rewarding smoke that was hugely flavorful, burned slowly and evenly, never bit and left me wanting more. One of life's true smoking pleasures.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 16, 2013 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
As many have said, Tolkien's tobacco of choice. Being a Tolkien fan I wanted to try the author's fave leaf. However, as a fan of VA pipe tobacco, I also wanted a good leaf to smoke.
I bought a 50g pouch from my tobacconist for £11 and was met with a satisfying wad of light brown leaf.
Pouch note was hayish and sweet and there was a bit of moisture.
Packing was easy enough and as it is a VA I packed tighter. The taste was amazing. Sweet and summery and a buttery, creamy finish almost like sucking a butterscotch toffee. Half way down the bowl this changes to a sweet hay flavour but as has been mentioned, this is similar to Players navy cut but much smoother. It does burn quickly though although I tend to enjoy shorter smokes. It has a kick in the vitamin N dept but this is a smooth, cool and easy smoke best sipped and enjoyed with a cup of tea or a pale ale on a spring day in the sunshine. Only criticisms are the pouch as it is overflowing and leaking leaf (we need tins!)and a slightly underwhelming last furlong. That said, highly recommended and I would score a 90/100
I bought a 50g pouch from my tobacconist for £11 and was met with a satisfying wad of light brown leaf.
Pouch note was hayish and sweet and there was a bit of moisture.
Packing was easy enough and as it is a VA I packed tighter. The taste was amazing. Sweet and summery and a buttery, creamy finish almost like sucking a butterscotch toffee. Half way down the bowl this changes to a sweet hay flavour but as has been mentioned, this is similar to Players navy cut but much smoother. It does burn quickly though although I tend to enjoy shorter smokes. It has a kick in the vitamin N dept but this is a smooth, cool and easy smoke best sipped and enjoyed with a cup of tea or a pale ale on a spring day in the sunshine. Only criticisms are the pouch as it is overflowing and leaking leaf (we need tins!)and a slightly underwhelming last furlong. That said, highly recommended and I would score a 90/100
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 01, 2009 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I am very fond of good virginia tobacco and I've tired quite a few. Capstan ready rubbed is the strongest virginia tobacco I've come accross so far. It is not overwhelming but has an extra kick that I've found other virginias lack. This is not my everyday virginia but I smoke it when I want a bit more of a stronger smoke. I always have a pouch of this around for when I require it. If you are looking for a good virginia tobacco with a bit more punch this could be the one for you.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| 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.
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