Capstan Original Navy Flake (Blue)

[hawky454]

I usually prefer the more stout blends but of the two, I prefer the gold. Great blends but a bit overpriced for me. I never stocked up deep on it. I did jump on the 2013 Capstan Gold RR tins when they went on sale a few years back though, that stuff is great with age on it.

 

[Bassman65]

Finland is even more insane in this regard. Country where standard Mc Barens pouch tobacco or Amphora start at $ 28 yet assortment is very limited. Our Nanny State health officials have declared their aim is to cease tobacco consumption till the end of 2035

In Ontario they are charging $67 for a tin of Blue

 

[pcfdave]

In Ontario they are charging $67 for a tin of Blue

Sheesh. Sorry for that mark up

 

[Briar Lee]

I will never have Jim’s discerning palate, but I hardly ever disagree with him.

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Jim’s Review

Current MacBaren Version: This is a little stronger, less sweet, and less cased than its brother in the gold tin. Slight citrus, fig, and a little grass/hay and a more earthy, woody, breadiness with a nice mild to medium tangy dark fruit Virginia flavor. Also is slightly sugary with a light floral quality. Not a very complex blend, though there are a couple of different Virginias in the mix.
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Gold Capstan is better, if you like milder and sweeter tobaccos.

 

[GreatWhiteNorthPiper]

I think tobacco prices in Canada can out-compete even the most expensive countries mentioned so far. For example, a 1.5 ounce pouch of Captain Black Regular is $44.95 not including 13 per cent sales tax. So after tax, you will pay $50.79. More prestigious, higher-quality blends are even more expensive. If you want to buy exclusively from Canadian retailers, it's really a prohibitively expensive hobby.

 

[SBC]

I think tobacco prices in Canada can out-compete even the most expensive countries mentioned so far. For example, a 1.5 ounce pouch of Captain Black Regular is $44.95 not including 13 per cent sales tax. So after tax, you will pay $50.79. More prestigious, higher-quality blends are even more expensive. If you want to buy exclusively from Canadian retailers, it's really a prohibitively expensive hobby.

I had no clue.

I grew up in Ontario -- haven't been back in 20 years. But, from what I've read over the last couple years, it's clear that Canada has derailed, and badly.

How successful are private mailings of tobacco? IOW, if I were to mail somebody a couple tins, what are the odds of them making it across the border?

 

[Brendan]

Just checked Australian prices, looking at $135 AUD for a tin of Capstan Blue (practically the same for any blend really, by weight). Not something worth bragging about of course, but more of a glimpse to the future.
I'd be surprised if NZ wasn't more expensive though.

 

[Brendan]

Haven't tried Capstan yet but will crack and order a tin of blue on my next order.
Thankfully I have another avenue open at the moment rather than buying locally.

 

[wyfbane]

I really liked the Blue, but also haven't tried the Gold. Chasing Tolkien, I suppose.

 

[JOHN72]

Here in Spain, 2023, looking at the official tobacco website, the price of cigars has gone up again. Damn it.

 

[GreatWhiteNorthPiper]

I had no clue.

I grew up in Ontario -- haven't been back in 20 years. But, from what I've read over the last couple years, it's clear that Canada has derailed, and badly.

How successful are private mailings of tobacco? IOW, if I were to mail somebody a couple tins, what are the odds of them making it across the border?

For the most part, privately-mailed envelopes get through the border without duty. I have found that if retailers do mark "pipe tobacco" on the packaging, heavy duty can be applied. I once ordered a $6 tin of Sutliff during a sale and got nailed with $63 of duty!

 

[AppalachianPipe92]

One of my favorite blends. Blue is the good stuff. Age is a friend of these tins. Though there are comparable blends out there - some a little less costly. Regardless, Blue Flake is a classic

 

[SBC]

For the most part, privately-mailed envelopes get through the border without duty. I have found that if retailers do mark "pipe tobacco" on the packaging, heavy duty can be applied. I once ordered a $6 tin of Sutliff during a sale and got nailed with $63 of duty!

What about a privately mailed small box with a couple tins, not marked as tobacco? Or would it be safer to transfer contents to baggies in a Manila envelope?

 

[GreatWhiteNorthPiper]

What about a privately mailed small box with a couple tins, not marked as tobacco? Or would it be safer to transfer contents to baggies in a Manila envelope?

I think the envelope option would be the best bet, at least in my experience.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

What about a privately mailed small box with a couple tins, not marked as tobacco? Or would it be safer to transfer contents to baggies in a Manila envelope?

Canadian customs is no more efficient than USA customs. If one of our five packages made it through, it's still cheaper than buying it there or paying duty. We're I to do it,m if keep the packages relatively small, box or envelope, and mark it as books. I'd use a box, you can't feel what's inside. I'll bet more than 50% make it through.

 

[gervais]

I grew up in Ontario -- haven't been back in 20 years. But, from what I've read over the last couple years, it's clear that Canada has derailed, and badly.

These new-age twits needs to remember who built this country. Hard working, tobacco-smoking MEN. Real fucking men. Do you think their spirits would have been kept high without their smokes in their pocket? Not a fucking chance. I hope they think about that while they are looking down from their beautiful high-rise office buildings drinking their Starbucks double frappacinno lattes, built for you courtesy of all those disgusting lowlife, scum-bags and their tobacco.

Fuck I hate what the future holds. Lol.

 

[crashthegrey]

I guess someone needs to smoke that light, airy version.

 

[Bassman65]

For the most part, privately-mailed envelopes get through the border without duty. I have found that if retailers do mark "pipe tobacco" on the packaging, heavy duty can be applied. I once ordered a $6 tin of Sutliff during a sale and got nailed with $63 of duty!

I hope not! Placed an order with 4 noggins for a couple tins.

 

[JackOrion]

My first experience with blue was evolutionary. From the start I thought it was too mild for my liking. Halfway through the tin I started to get it. By the last flake I ordered multiple tins for my cellar.

 

[Bassman65]

Does anyone know how many 50g tins you can get sent to Canada from the Us without heavy duties charged?