Mac Baren Capstan Gold Navy Cut
(3.33)
This blend is a composition of select, bright, sun cured Virginia leaf. Pressed, stored and cut into flakes. Capstan Gold Flake with the natural Virginia sweetness is a must try for everyone who appreciates a good, straightforward Virginia Blend.
Notes: Formally blended by Orlik and originally by W.D. & H.O. Wills. See W.D. & H.O. Wills for reviews of the original Capstan Gold Navy Cut. Produced by Mac Baren since 2006.
Details
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.33 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 61 - 66 of 66 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 26, 2023 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
When opening the tin, it smells a bit sweet, with notes of dry grass and citrus.
The flakes are packaged in two stacks in the tin and were easy to rub down.
It is a consistently mild tobacco: in the beginning, it tasted slightly of oranges. In the middle of the bowl, an aroma of hay came along, but the orange was still there throughout and to the end.
I experienced merely two, very minor, negative things: it did demand a few more relights than I usually prefer, and it could burn slightly warm, if pushed a bit.
All in all, I found this to be a perfect summer evening smoke, or for those moments when you wish to relax and not even think about anything.
The flakes are packaged in two stacks in the tin and were easy to rub down.
It is a consistently mild tobacco: in the beginning, it tasted slightly of oranges. In the middle of the bowl, an aroma of hay came along, but the orange was still there throughout and to the end.
I experienced merely two, very minor, negative things: it did demand a few more relights than I usually prefer, and it could burn slightly warm, if pushed a bit.
All in all, I found this to be a perfect summer evening smoke, or for those moments when you wish to relax and not even think about anything.
Pipe Used:
Various
PurchasedFrom:
Internet
Age When Smoked:
Approx. 1 year
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2023 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
I've been on a journey trying all the Gawith & Hoggarth blends lately, so I decided to reset my palette and try some 2013 Capstan Gold. It was a refreshing change that burned easily and was very smokey. Had a citrus-like flavor that was mild which made me puff more to try and find something more - When I couldn't find anything else, I returned to a slow even smoke. It is a consistent, mild very good basic smoke that could be an all day tobacco for some, but not for me. I enjoyed it, but it didn't hold my attention - In conclusion I'd say its a very good stable Virginia tobacco that is top shelf, yet its a bit boring with no complexity or flavor other than a slight citrus - A nice hot summer day smoke.
Pipe Used:
Savineli 2019 Christmas 408
PurchasedFrom:
Local B&M
Age When Smoked:
April 2013
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 02, 2012 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
One of the few baccas i can get locally, altso one of my summertime favourites. A quite straight virginia, but not boring or bland. I rub it out for smoking but great as is.Tastes amazing, but does not tip over to extraordinary so only 3 stars.
Recommended for everyone.
Recommended for everyone.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 03, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I perfectly agree with Sgt Pepper.
This is a very mild, pleasant and soft golden virginia in perfectly made flakes. The flavoring is mild, just as it should.
Go for 1-2 hours of pleasure (depending on the bowl) with a pleasant room note.
Not especially an evening tobacco, but a very pleasant one indeed.
Different, but can be compared to Orlik Golden Slice, although I prefer the real flake here.
This is a very mild, pleasant and soft golden virginia in perfectly made flakes. The flavoring is mild, just as it should.
Go for 1-2 hours of pleasure (depending on the bowl) with a pleasant room note.
Not especially an evening tobacco, but a very pleasant one indeed.
Different, but can be compared to Orlik Golden Slice, although I prefer the real flake here.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 27, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
In my opinion this one is even better than original navy cut.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 03, 2011 | Medium | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Fresh opened tin, I did not like it. A little bit harsh and boring. The tin size however being very practical I used it for some flakes I got in a pouch.
Coming back to this flake in it's zipperbag after a year I was pleasantly surprised.
Verdict: quite nice!
Update may 2011 It's growing on me... 2nd tin, smoked quite well straight away without drying, just fold and stuff a flake in my Upshall churchwarden, or half a flake rubbed a bit and rolled into a ball. Still not a favourite, but a nice diversion in this months rotation of MVF, Negrohead and Onyx.
Coming back to this flake in it's zipperbag after a year I was pleasantly surprised.
Verdict: quite nice!
Update may 2011 It's growing on me... 2nd tin, smoked quite well straight away without drying, just fold and stuff a flake in my Upshall churchwarden, or half a flake rubbed a bit and rolled into a ball. Still not a favourite, but a nice diversion in this months rotation of MVF, Negrohead and Onyx.
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