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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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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