The New Capstan Blue Flake

[roadqueen]

Harris, your description made my mouth water! Thank you for the review, I'll be adding this one to my list of Tobaccos To Try.

 

[cigrmaster]

tenn, I never open sealed tins and re jar them. The only blend I have to do that with is Solani Silver Flake because that does not come vacuum sealed.
Sam, from what I have read, Mac Baren has to keep the TN with the Kentucky version intact, that is what the contract from Imperial states. It is a shame of course but I understand contracts.
Roadqueen, glad I could help, I think you will definitely enjoy them.

 

[shaintiques]

One of the great things that I have noticed about Mac Baren Tins is that they are sealed very well, and even after you crack one open the tobacco will stay fresh for weeks and even months if you screw it back down tight. Thanks for the insights Harris, can't wait to fire up a bowl.

 

[thesmokindragon]

Got a few tins of Blue in the other day...So as I do with all new V flake, I gave it the tests;
1st- Fold/Rip/Stack and put in my best V~Smoke'in Briar....Nope, this didn't fill my sail
2nd- Cube-cut and put in my LVC Meer....Yep, this hit a home run IMHO, so it joins the ranks with MB's ODF (I also prep and smoke her in a Meer, Clay or Cob/cube-cut for best results)
Funny how blends will do this, so give it a try in Briar, Clay, Meer or Cob, test your fold/stuff and

cube-cut preps and find what works best for you.
Agree with Les, even the new BC has similar qualities to CVP, which is a good thing since I REALLY enjoy CVP ::

 

[gnatjulio]

Okay, you guys got me to crack open a tin of Capstan Blue. Cube cut and loaded a flake in my Meer. Hopefully I get to fire it up some time today.........

 

[cigrmaster]

I smoked the Gold first thing yesterday and definitely enjoyed it. It is similar to my other morning smokes in that is it mild, sweet and a good blend to get the taste buds going. The thing it does have different than FT CVP,Dunhill Flake and Wessex Gold, is the citrus back bone. I will definitely be adding some to the cellar and it does make my rotation as another morning smoke. I am sure it is going to age great.
I am currently smoking a bowl of the Blue as my first bowl of the day and am thoroughly enjoying it. This is my third bowl of it and the unique flavor is still present, the sugars still coating my lips and if I was the kind of smoker that smoked the same blend all day, this one would fit the bill as an all day smoke.

 

[cigrmaster]

roth, I truly believe that anyone who loves a good VA flake is going to have the Blue near the top of their list of favorite flakes. I cannot even imagine how good it is going to get with some age. I am currently smoking some 7 year old Best Brown and the Blue is right up there enjoyment wise.

 

[drrock]

Haven't tried the new version of Capstan Blue, but the old one is fabulous!

 

[cigrmaster]

drrock, you really need to smoke the new one and let us know how it compares to the old one. I don't know anyone who has smoked the old one so you have to be the GUY. We are counting on you to get this done by Wednesday. lol

 

[gecko13]

Well I just had first bowl of Blue Flake. Sadly I'm not impressed. It may be due to having a heavy cigar an hour before, so Ill give it another test tomorrow with an open mind. I want to like this flake, and from what it is, I should.
:puffpipe:

 

[kashmir]

OK. That's it. Gettin off the fence, and placing my order tonight! Harris - you're a convincing enabler! And I thank you for it!

 

[lestrout]

Harris - re ". I don't know anyone who has smoked the old one so you have to be the GUY. We are counting on you to get this done by Wednesday", I have BC from Europe a year ago as well as a 15 YO tin, and they are quite similar (except for the obvious age factor). But am traveling so don't have the 'new' MacB stuff yet. Won't have the comparisons down for a few more days.
hp

les

 

[pipebow88]

The more times I open this thread the longer it gets waiting on mine to get here. Tomorrow it's set to arrive.

B

 

[cigrmaster]

les, looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it.
gecko, a heavy cigar an hour before would definitely kill your taste buds for even the strongest blends, never mind a VA Flake. Definitely try it as your first smoke of the day and let us know what you think.

 

[tbradsim1]

Harris I had ordered 1 tin of Blue, came in Thursday late afternoon, liked it so much that I kept thinking they only have over 700 tins and Harris is still loose, so I ordered 10 more WHEW! Made it before it was all gone. LOL

 

[ghost]

I just did my first SP order last week, so I'm still getting used to their website. Where do you guys see how many tins they have left of things, or do you email them to ask...?
On topic- I ordered one each of the new Capstan flakes as well on the first day but chose the cheapest shipping option to Canada, portage canoe, so I have awhile to wait before the fur traders get it here...

 

[rigmedic1]

Better order me some more if the Old Cajun is getting 10 more tins!

 

[peckinpahhombre]

ok, ok, I hate to capitulate to the marketing ploy but I just ordered 20 tins of the blue.

 

[allan]

Gee
What is it with me?
I only ordered two tins just to try it out
Did I make a huge mistake.

 

[cigrmaster]

Bradley, glad to hear you really like it. You sure ten is enough? lol
ghost, the only way to see how many they have left is to just keep putting numbers in your cart. I started with 200, then went to 400 then kept going until it tells you they only have so many left. Last I checked they had 1268 Golds still in stock.
Allan, nothing wrong with a couple to see how you like it. I only ordered one of the Golds and since they didn't have anything else I wanted at the time ordered the initial ten Blue's to get free shipping. I figured I was going to like it and I did.
peck, I think once you smoke it, 20 will be an appetizer.