Hi Hobbiton Piper! Greetings from Germany! What a marvellous review of a truly magnificent tobacco. I enjoyed the atmosphere you created on the veranda of your home in Missouri - so relaxed and in tune with moments of tasting and enjoyment. Very well done! When I smoked Capstan Gold for the first time, I did not expect too much, and in fact, there is not anything like an overwhelming complexitiy. The pure quality of the Virginias, though, makes up for this and for some smokers, like me, there is nothing better than a natural, straight Virginia which pleases my palate so that I can play around with the intensity of smoking and retro-haling. Saying this, I must honestly confess that I value this Capstan flake a lot more than the much costlier, but by no means superior Three Nuns Yellow. My method of filling the bowl is rather the traditional folding technique (fold the flake twice so that you end up with four strands that can be twisted and slightly stuffed into the bowl) as I found out that it burns cooler this way and provides a longer, dryer smoke. Capstan being the oldest pipe tobacco still manufactured today is a revelation and a must-try for every Virginia lover.
This is a wonderful comment! Yes, I enjoy many different packing techniques. I’ve found the method shown in the video is good for beginners as it is easier to pack and keep lit without too much issue. Capstan Gold is a real joy. I smoked some just yesterday morning and enjoyed every puff for an hour. :) I hope you will enjoy all of my reviews in the Pipe Tobacco Reviews Playlist!
I brought out some Capstan Blue the other day for my father to try. He did 20 years in the navy and retired as a Chief. As we spent an hour or so in the garage smoking, he told me a couple sea stories. One of which was how he and his guys would (in their leisure time) stand around the Capstans and smoke cigars, cigarettes and pipes and just chat. He said he got a lot of wisdom from the old timers in his early years doing that. He also explained how they would put a coat of Vaseline in the brass tops of the capstans before they covered them up to keep the brass from dulling so they would be easier to clean when they got into port.
Capstan Gold reminds me of a time I was walking through the woods, in Ava, Missouri, and I came upon a felled tree which had begun to decompose. It had been raining so there was a slightly sweet, earthly scent in this place that was so natural and pleasant. Persimmons also come to mind, and yes, also citrus.
Hello from Spain. A sweet and tasty Virginia flake. Soft edges and with the characteristic sweetness of Mac Baren. It is not as strong as the Capstan blue label. I can smoke this every day. It is also among my favorites. Also, here in Spain it's very easy to find and very cheap, 7 euros (8 dollars). Similar to Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake, but less complex, another one of my favorites. But Capstan is ready to smoke, not so wet. Great review!. Cheers.
This is a great comment, Joan! That is an amazing price on Capstan, I would stock up on it if I were you! :) I too could smoke this every day and be very content
After years of aromatic ribbon cut blends, I finally decided to try flake cut. I got Capstan Gold for my first flake. There were two other flakes available at the store I went to, but I'm obsessed with old sailor life (from the 1600s to the 1800s) so I was drawn by the nautical theme. As soon as I tried it, I was in love. It's a wonderful smoke and the flavors are well blended. I may never go to loose cut again.
Will need to try the gold. So far I have only smoked the blue-very very good ($60/tin in Canada unfortunately). Tonight I am way on the other side of the scale and smoking Peterson Irish flake while sipping a Guinness ;)
Just finished filming my own review of this one. I also got black tea and orange (or rather something between lemon and orange). This is lovely for sure. Nice smoking with you.
What a marvellous review! Thanks a lot. I only recently started pipe-smoking again after many, many years of abstinence. Maybe it's partially due to the pandemic, but I feel that a little indulgence cannot be wrong. I have a weakness for ancient British tobacco brands such as Three Nuns, St. Bruno, and, of course, Capstan. This tobacco is the mildest of these three, yet full of the richest Virginia aroma. An excellent blend, and each of your observations is so true. The smell took me back on my first journey to England that I made as a student, never forgetting that wonderful smell of Earl Grey tea and fresh toast spread with orange marmalade which pervaded the bed & breakfast hotel I stayed at in the mornings. Greetings from Germany, keep on with these detailed and inspiring reviews!
Thank you so much! Please see my Pipe Tobacco Reviews playlist when you have time and feel free to comment on any video old or new, I’ll respond as I have time. Cheers! :)
This was such a relaxing review to watch. The birds, your descriptions, and your voice is relaxing to listen to. Definitely going to add capstan gold to my to try list, I first tried blue in January and jarred it to revisit later on but have yet to do so. Will be interesting to see how the two compare. Great video!
Hey Kevin, just finally getting a chance to try Capstan Gold. Thank you for your recommendation of it. It is a mighty fine smoke. The citrus really does stand out. Thanks for all your work brother.
A great review of a blend you obviously really enjoy. Interesting to hear you explain how you have learned how to eke out the subtle nuances in the blend that I am sure newcomers to pipe smoking especially will really appreciate. You explained the blend very well and covered all the bases, that for me is a home run at the bottom of the 9th 👍✌️
Hey Kevin finally popped the capstan blue and yellow tins man they are just both great when enjoyed slowly in a pipe dedicated to virginia blends. Your reviews got me to try both of these excellent blends.Both great right out of the tin in my savinelli dry system um-paul.
Great review! I've got to try flake tobacco. I fired up a pipe for the 1st time in years today and all the memories started flowing back! Reminded me so much of my Dad laying on the couch (yep laying) smoking a corn cob
Sounds good, I will add it to my next order. Good point on retrohaling, I do it on almost every draw, love it. You have at least one viewer in Slovenia.
Great video. I will look for this. Unfortunately for me. No smoke shops here carry that. And Washington will not like shipping into the state. Backwards thinking are we.
Nice video and review. I'm coming up on 4 years smoking a pipe, and can only recently retrohale. I still don't know that I can get many more flavor notes from it but I'll keep working. I also enjoy whisky tasting so that is a cool comparison
Thank you! Yes, retrohaling is important for getting the most flavors out of a blend. Keep practicing but don’t force it, it will come with time. And one can certainly enjoy a pipe just fine without it! Happy tobacco and whisky tasting! :)
You’re so welcome! Great to have you here. Feel free to interact with me on any video, and I hope to have a new review ready for you tomorrow afternoon :)
Nice review! It’s a solid va, I love it! I still haven’t tried the blue, maybe I’ll grab a tin soon! I like your style, very easy to listen to...keep the videos coming! Take care my friend!
Still waiting for my first tin of Capstan Gold and Blue to arrive in the mail, currently sitting at the border agency, being evaluated by the Orcs of how much taxes and duties to impose on this "evil" herb. 😅
If you ever have an opportunity to have some that’s aged, Matthew, give it another try. 2013 Capstan Gold for example is a whole new level of awesomeness! Yes, I prefer the Blue overall as well, and OGS is outstanding!
Why on earth do people recommend aromatics to beginners! Capstan Gold is a perfect introduction not only to flakes, but to the pipe in general. Never had a bad smoke from it in 40 years, and I still use it regularly for its calm and well-behaved manner. Unfortunately, here in Australia, that little yellow tin he's holding up costs$130 plus!
I think the reason so many introduce pipers to an aromatic first is because many new pipers have trouble pulling flavors from tobacco, so they throw a strong aromatic topping at them, and then after that they will often move to the bold flavors of english blends. But as soon as you can move a person to a sweet virginia like this one and they “get it”, they may be hooked for life. :)
Awesome, thank you!! Feel free to comment on any video new or old, I’ll respond as I see them and as time allows. Welcome! So glad to have you with us :)
Hi Hobbiton Piper! Greetings from Germany!
What a marvellous review of a truly magnificent tobacco. I enjoyed the atmosphere you created on the veranda of your home in Missouri - so relaxed and in tune with moments of tasting and enjoyment. Very well done!
When I smoked Capstan Gold for the first time, I did not expect too much, and in fact, there is not anything like an overwhelming complexitiy. The pure quality of the Virginias, though, makes up for this and for some smokers, like me, there is nothing better than a natural, straight Virginia which pleases my palate so that I can play around with the intensity of smoking and retro-haling. Saying this, I must honestly confess that I value this Capstan flake a lot more than the much costlier, but by no means superior Three Nuns Yellow. My method of filling the bowl is rather the traditional folding technique (fold the flake twice so that you end up with four strands that can be twisted and slightly stuffed into the bowl) as I found out that it burns cooler this way and provides a longer, dryer smoke.
Capstan being the oldest pipe tobacco still manufactured today is a revelation and a must-try for every Virginia lover.
This is a wonderful comment! Yes, I enjoy many different packing techniques. I’ve found the method shown in the video is good for beginners as it is easier to pack and keep lit without too much issue. Capstan Gold is a real joy. I smoked some just yesterday morning and enjoyed every puff for an hour. :) I hope you will enjoy all of my reviews in the Pipe Tobacco Reviews Playlist!
I brought out some Capstan Blue the other day for my father to try. He did 20 years in the navy and retired as a Chief. As we spent an hour or so in the garage smoking, he told me a couple sea stories. One of which was how he and his guys would (in their leisure time) stand around the Capstans and smoke cigars, cigarettes and pipes and just chat. He said he got a lot of wisdom from the old timers in his early years doing that. He also explained how they would put a coat of Vaseline in the brass tops of the capstans before they covered them up to keep the brass from dulling so they would be easier to clean when they got into port.
So interesting!
Capstan Gold reminds me of a time I was walking through the woods, in Ava, Missouri, and I came upon a felled tree which had begun to decompose. It had been raining so there was a slightly sweet, earthly scent in this place that was so natural and pleasant. Persimmons also come to mind, and yes, also citrus.
Ava? Cool!
Hello from Spain. A sweet and tasty Virginia flake. Soft edges and with the characteristic sweetness of Mac Baren. It is not as strong as the Capstan blue label. I can smoke this every day. It is also among my favorites. Also, here in Spain it's very easy to find and very cheap, 7 euros (8 dollars). Similar to Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake, but less complex, another one of my favorites. But Capstan is ready to smoke, not so wet. Great review!. Cheers.
This is a great comment, Joan! That is an amazing price on Capstan, I would stock up on it if I were you! :) I too could smoke this every day and be very content
After years of aromatic ribbon cut blends, I finally decided to try flake cut. I got Capstan Gold for my first flake. There were two other flakes available at the store I went to, but I'm obsessed with old sailor life (from the 1600s to the 1800s)
so I was drawn by the nautical theme. As soon as I tried it, I was in love. It's a wonderful smoke and the flavors are well blended. I may never go to loose cut again.
I too prefer flakes :)
Will need to try the gold. So far I have only smoked the blue-very very good ($60/tin in Canada unfortunately). Tonight I am way on the other side of the scale and smoking Peterson Irish flake while sipping a Guinness ;)
I’m a big fan of both the gold and blue. More on the gold in my next video!
Just finished filming my own review of this one. I also got black tea and orange (or rather something between lemon and orange). This is lovely for sure. Nice smoking with you.
Good stuff!
What a marvellous review! Thanks a lot. I only recently started pipe-smoking again after many, many years of abstinence. Maybe it's partially due to the pandemic, but I feel that a little indulgence cannot be wrong.
I have a weakness for ancient British tobacco brands such as Three Nuns, St. Bruno, and, of course, Capstan. This tobacco is the mildest of these three, yet full of the richest Virginia aroma. An excellent blend, and each of your observations is so true.
The smell took me back on my first journey to England that I made as a student, never forgetting that wonderful smell of Earl Grey tea and fresh toast spread with orange marmalade which pervaded the bed & breakfast hotel I stayed at in the mornings.
Greetings from Germany, keep on with these detailed and inspiring reviews!
Thank you so much! Please see my Pipe Tobacco Reviews playlist when you have time and feel free to comment on any video old or new, I’ll respond as I have time. Cheers! :)
I’ve got a tin of this I’ve yet to try. Thanks for the review. It’s great to learn from all the people of the YTPC. Take care👍🏻
You’re welcome, I think you’ll enjoy that tin, I bet it’s great with some age on it!
An excellent review. Thank you for sharing. It is relaxing to hear your bird sanctuary! Take care.
Thanks so much, the birds relax me as well, as does our hobby. All seems right in the world when the birds are chirping. :)
This was such a relaxing review to watch. The birds, your descriptions, and your voice is relaxing to listen to. Definitely going to add capstan gold to my to try list, I first tried blue in January and jarred it to revisit later on but have yet to do so. Will be interesting to see how the two compare. Great video!
I was hoping you would come! :) Thank you for the kind words. I think you’ll like the Capstan Gold for what it is!
@@hobbitonpiper glad you started presenting!
Hey Kevin, just finally getting a chance to try Capstan Gold. Thank you for your recommendation of it. It is a mighty fine smoke. The citrus really does stand out. Thanks for all your work brother.
Awesome, so glad you’re enjoying it! The more time you spend with it the more I think you’ll be rewarded from it
Great content.. You’re a natural making these videos. Perfect analogy with the whiskey. Good stuff. Cheers!
Thank you for the feedback, John! Unfortunately you can’t retrohale whiskey…I mean, maybe you could? I wouldn’t recommend it haha! :)
A great review of a blend you obviously really enjoy. Interesting to hear you explain how you have learned how to eke out the subtle nuances in the blend that I am sure newcomers to pipe smoking especially will really appreciate. You explained the blend very well and covered all the bases, that for me is a home run at the bottom of the 9th 👍✌️
Thank you so much, really glad u enjoyed, I always love your comments!
Beautiful background noise. This will be on my list to smoke. Thanks for the review.
Glad you enjoyed it! Hope u were able to sit back and relax for a bit. Yes, you should try this one, J S! :)
@@hobbitonpiper sure did relax and enjoy.
Hey Kevin finally popped the capstan blue and yellow tins man they are just both great when enjoyed slowly in a pipe dedicated to virginia blends. Your reviews got me to try both of these excellent blends.Both great right out of the tin in my savinelli dry system um-paul.
They are both so great!! :)
Great review! I've got to try flake tobacco. I fired up a pipe for the 1st time in years today and all the memories started flowing back! Reminded me so much of my Dad laying on the couch (yep laying) smoking a corn cob
Very cool! This is a really nice flake, I think you’d enjoy trying it :)
Nice review. I've never tried it. Thanks for your thoughts. Hope you are well
Thank you! I think it’s one everyone could possibly find some enjoyment in for what it is. Someday I hope to review Capstan Blue. :)
Haven't tried it, but I'll add it 5o the list because it's woodpecker approved. 😁👍
Woodpecker approved!! Haha I love that! Thanks for being here Paul :)
Greetings from West Yorkshire, UK. Love your videos, keep up the good work my friend X
Thank you Sean, so great to have u here!! :)
Sounds good, I will add it to my next order. Good point on retrohaling, I do it on almost every draw, love it. You have at least one viewer in Slovenia.
This is fantastic, great to have you here with us, thank you! I’m confident you will enjoy Capstan Gold :)
Great video. I will look for this. Unfortunately for me. No smoke shops here carry that. And Washington will not like shipping into the state. Backwards thinking are we.
Yeah that’s unfortunate. I think you’d enjoy this one!
Nice virginia blend , so is the blue one ... Take care and happy smoking my friend
I agree!! I hope to review Capstan Blue in the near future :)
getting my first tin this week :) looking forward to try it out
Excellent Fredrik, I think you’ll really enjoy it! :)
Another great review. I have tin that o water to age but maybe I’ll crack it open and get another to age
You should try this one!!! :)
Well done 👍 like we were talking about the other day, there are still plenty of great blends still readily available....at least for now.
Protopiper is one of my favorite people, period! Thanks for all of your support and advice, friend. :)
@@hobbitonpiper thanks for the kind words! Can’t wait for the next video
Great review, and your enjoyment of the blend really comes thru.
Yes Capstan Gold is very enjoyable to me! I recently purchased a 2013 tin!! Saving that for a very special occasion to open :)
Nice video and review. I'm coming up on 4 years smoking a pipe, and can only recently retrohale. I still don't know that I can get many more flavor notes from it but I'll keep working. I also enjoy whisky tasting so that is a cool comparison
Thank you! Yes, retrohaling is important for getting the most flavors out of a blend. Keep practicing but don’t force it, it will come with time. And one can certainly enjoy a pipe just fine without it! Happy tobacco and whisky tasting! :)
Nice review. Thanks!
You’re so welcome! Great to have you here. Feel free to interact with me on any video, and I hope to have a new review ready for you tomorrow afternoon :)
Good video 👍
Thank you!! :)
Nice review! It’s a solid va, I love it! I still haven’t tried the blue, maybe I’ll grab a tin soon! I like your style, very easy to listen to...keep the videos coming! Take care my friend!
Thanks so much for the feedback, friend! Yes, u should definitely try the blue! I hope to have a review of OGS up today, hope you’ll come visit again!
I haven't had it till now but I'm definitely going to try it after seeing your video. 👍
That’s great Richard, I think you’ll really enjoy it! Glad you are here!!
Subbed! Good content.
Thank you Emiel! Really happy to have you with us, welcome! :)
Yum !!
Good stuff :) And even better with age
Still waiting for my first tin of Capstan Gold and Blue to arrive in the mail, currently sitting at the border agency, being evaluated by the Orcs of how much taxes and duties to impose on this "evil" herb. 😅
Oh no!! lol Hide! :)
Capstan Gold vs Orlik Golden Slice
I’ve reviewed both! :)
It’s good but way too expensive for what it is. The Orlik or old Dunhill Flake is almost the same thing and cheaper. I like the Blue
If you ever have an opportunity to have some that’s aged, Matthew, give it another try. 2013 Capstan Gold for example is a whole new level of awesomeness! Yes, I prefer the Blue overall as well, and OGS is outstanding!
Nice review, hoping these comments start appearing.
Yes, this one appears just fine! Thank you so much for the support and encouragement. :)
Why on earth do people recommend aromatics to beginners! Capstan Gold is a perfect introduction not only to flakes, but to the pipe in general. Never had a bad smoke from it in 40 years, and I still use it regularly for its calm and well-behaved manner. Unfortunately, here in Australia, that little yellow tin he's holding up costs$130 plus!
I think the reason so many introduce pipers to an aromatic first is because many new pipers have trouble pulling flavors from tobacco, so they throw a strong aromatic topping at them, and then after that they will often move to the bold flavors of english blends. But as soon as you can move a person to a sweet virginia like this one and they “get it”, they may be hooked for life. :)
Quality video! You get a sub from me!
Awesome, thank you!! Feel free to comment on any video new or old, I’ll respond as I see them and as time allows. Welcome! So glad to have you with us :)
Do you prefer blue over gold?
Yes Jensen, if I had to choose only one. But they are truly completely different. Love them both! :)
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Haha yes!