Mac Baren Capstan Gold Navy Cut Ready Rubbed
(3.71)
Notes: A light, bright flake of famous refinement and antiquarian origins, here in ready rubbed form, Capstan Gold, like its medium bodied Blue sibling, was originally created by W.D. & H.O. Wills of Bristol during the latter half of the 19th century. Suffice to say, it's no accident this smoking mixture has survived as a favorite to so many generations. Produced by Mac Baren since 2006.
Details
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.71 / 4
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Displaying 11 - 17 of 17 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 16, 2023 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Very Pleasant |
Upon opening tin I was greeted by a hay fragrance with a nice lightly woody, light bread and a faint earthiness and pleasant citrus aromas. This was slightly damp so I dried for an hour each time and I have smoked it in my Peterson Killarney B10, La Roca Canadian and various cobs.
It is pre rubbed into long strips and packed easily. It took a bit more to get it lit but once lit it burned slow and cool and had less relights than normal. The smoke was medium, creamy and full. It burned to white ash. Had a very light amount of moisture in the bowl at the end. Had a very pleasant room note.
Upon lighting I was greeted with a very pleasant, mild tobacco flavor that was pleasant which was highlighted by a really pleasing hay, mild fresh bread flavor with a light touch of earthiness that had in the background a pleasing tangy citrus I tasted as a lemon with no bitterness, that ended with a very pleasant sweet honey flavor that sticks around after each puff and one cab taste a while after the smoke is finished. A pleasant experience. A wonderful mild tobacco that is not overly complex but is pleasing and comes across as a quality tobacco with a medium nic hit. While not complex it isn’t one dimensional either. It is well done and can be an all day smoke. Doesn’t bite. Compared to the blue this is slightly sweeter less earthy. This would be a perfect morning tobacco, a great tobacco in hot weather, on a picnic or doing chores or just for enjoyment.
This is a favorite that will be part of my regular rotation. A pleasing smoke that will see lots of use. A 4 out of 4 stars. While the blue is a bigger favorite of the two I will be enjoying plenty of this.
It is pre rubbed into long strips and packed easily. It took a bit more to get it lit but once lit it burned slow and cool and had less relights than normal. The smoke was medium, creamy and full. It burned to white ash. Had a very light amount of moisture in the bowl at the end. Had a very pleasant room note.
Upon lighting I was greeted with a very pleasant, mild tobacco flavor that was pleasant which was highlighted by a really pleasing hay, mild fresh bread flavor with a light touch of earthiness that had in the background a pleasing tangy citrus I tasted as a lemon with no bitterness, that ended with a very pleasant sweet honey flavor that sticks around after each puff and one cab taste a while after the smoke is finished. A pleasant experience. A wonderful mild tobacco that is not overly complex but is pleasing and comes across as a quality tobacco with a medium nic hit. While not complex it isn’t one dimensional either. It is well done and can be an all day smoke. Doesn’t bite. Compared to the blue this is slightly sweeter less earthy. This would be a perfect morning tobacco, a great tobacco in hot weather, on a picnic or doing chores or just for enjoyment.
This is a favorite that will be part of my regular rotation. A pleasing smoke that will see lots of use. A 4 out of 4 stars. While the blue is a bigger favorite of the two I will be enjoying plenty of this.
Pipe Used:
Peterson B10, Laroca Canadian, Cobs
PurchasedFrom:
West Virginia Smokeshop
Age When Smoked:
1 year old can
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2022 | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild | Mild | Tolerable |
A “gold” standard of a straight virginia - very light grassy/citusy smoke. Takes a moment to get going but once its up and running its a no brainer. Just about the mildest tobacco you could select with a classic clean room note. Doesnt bite unless you really push it. Ready rubbed means no fuss, dry it a moment and pop it in the bowl. Very satisfying with a pretty good nic hit. Not an all day on account of the strength. 3/4 recommend
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 19, 2021 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Capstan Gold is a pleasant lighter VA flake. The Virginia leaf are dominated by citrus notes but they are also sweet, bright, and crisp. The Virginias are less floral and have less body than those used in Capstan Blue. There is a slight chance of tongue bite in Capstan Gold, but not much.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 17, 2020 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
This is in my top 5 easy. When I need a straight Virginia blend that I know I can always count on this is one I grab. A very sweet, grassy, citrusy blend that packs incredibly easy and smokes perfectly. Leaves very little moisture at the end of the bowl and smokes, cool, clean, and requires very few relights if any when dried for 10 minutes. I love this blend, it is exactly what I’d expect from a straight Virginia that’s been around since the 19th century. Ages extremely well.
Pipe Used:
Castello KK Billiard, Chris Asteriou Bent Brandy
PurchasedFrom:
Consignor/Smoking Pipes
Age When Smoked:
7 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 12, 2023 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
Tin Note : when freshly opened. It smells like pineapple, which I usually get for pure Virginia tobacco. After letting it sit in a mason jar for a couple of days, we get some citrusy notes, caramel and some brown sugar.
Flavour : sweet soury, savoury I would even say. I get some slight hay and earthy notes but definitely not as much as the citrusy notes. Smoking this blend reminds me of Ice lemon tea. No strong vinegar or ketchup notes detected.
Tongue bite : right out from the tin, yes.
After letting it sit in the jar, minimum tongue bite.
Mechanics : really straight forward. Just pack and puff. Stays lit relatively well even in Singapore humid weather, requires a few relights. No drying time needed.
Strength : medium to strong. Had a lot of time at work the whole day. Smoked four bowls of it and felt some nicotine sickness in the fourth bowl. Hence, repeatable but not an all day smoke.
Will I buy this again : if I happen to be travelling and spot this I would grab 2 tins of it. Chances of me getting this online and shipping it to me is minimal as right now it retails to 19.63 in smokingpipes for a 50G tin. But I would love to have this in my cellar. This is some solid stuff.
Flavour : sweet soury, savoury I would even say. I get some slight hay and earthy notes but definitely not as much as the citrusy notes. Smoking this blend reminds me of Ice lemon tea. No strong vinegar or ketchup notes detected.
Tongue bite : right out from the tin, yes.
After letting it sit in the jar, minimum tongue bite.
Mechanics : really straight forward. Just pack and puff. Stays lit relatively well even in Singapore humid weather, requires a few relights. No drying time needed.
Strength : medium to strong. Had a lot of time at work the whole day. Smoked four bowls of it and felt some nicotine sickness in the fourth bowl. Hence, repeatable but not an all day smoke.
Will I buy this again : if I happen to be travelling and spot this I would grab 2 tins of it. Chances of me getting this online and shipping it to me is minimal as right now it retails to 19.63 in smokingpipes for a 50G tin. But I would love to have this in my cellar. This is some solid stuff.
Pipe Used:
Tekin topkapi meerschaum, al pascia meerschaum
PurchasedFrom:
Hanoi cigar shop
Age When Smoked:
Prolly atleast 5 years and up
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 13, 2023 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Very Pleasant |
I finally broke into my tin of Capstan Gold Ready-rubbed pipe tobacco today. The tinning date is March 2013, so it's been aging for ten and a half years! I decided to dig into it because I doubt if any further aging will affect the flavor much. Upon opening, the tin note is quite rich with some notes of hay, but much more of a darker, woodier, earthier scent. The appearance is a deep brownish-gold, and there is a fair amount of white plume on the tobacco. Not surprising after more than 10 years of aging. It packs and lights easily enough, and doesn't require very many relights. I can't discern any topping at this point, but I certainly do get plenty of rich, plummy notes mixed with a darker, slightly mouldering leaf taste, as well. This taste was pretty consistent throughout the bowl, although it became just slightly ashy at the very end. No bite at all and it behaved vey well all the way through. A slightly less than moderate nic hit, and a very pleasant aftertaste and room note. This one is very, very good when sipped slowly. This has been worth the wait.
Pipe Used:
Bianca 304 small Lovat
PurchasedFrom:
Pipes and Cigars
Age When Smoked:
10.5 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 15, 2022 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
Tin note of ketchup, mild stewed fruit, and spices. The tobacco is moist but dry enough to smoke. The orange-brown broken flakes rub out easily. Burns slow with a few extra relights. The strength is mild to medium and nic is mild to medium. Though listed with Fruit / Citrus flavoring, I couldn't discern it individually. Taste is medium and consistent, with complex notes of sweet hay, dry earth, tangy orange peel, stewed fruit, spicy, tart lemon grass, floral, very woody, a mildly sweet spiced bread background note, and a moderately peppery retro. Room note is pleasant, and aftertaste is great.
Pipe Used:
Peterson Bard Rusticated 221 Fishtail
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
fresh
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