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Affinity
| Brand: |
Iwan Ries |
| Tin Description: |
A NON-AROMATIC that borders between Balanced and Light, reminiscent of traditional imports. Very satisfying. |
| Country of Origin: |
US |
| Curing Group: |
Air Cured |
| Contents: |
Burley
Virginia
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| Cut: |
Ribbon |
| Packaging: |
50g Pouch |
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Average Ratings
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Mild to Medium
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| Flavoring: |
None detected
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| Taste: |
Mild to Medium
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| Room Note: |
Pleasant to Tolerable
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| Recommendation: |
Somewhat Recommended
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thedstnguishdgntlmn
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06/05/2007 |
Medium
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Extremely Mild
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Medium
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Tolerable
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| 3 stars as a blender 2 stars by itself. Pipestud got it right on this one.
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The Unknown Piper
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02/12/2007 |
Mild
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None detected
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Mild to Medium
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Pleasant to Tolerable
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Rusty
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02/26/2006 |
Very Mild
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None detected
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Mild
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Pleasant to Tolerable
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| One of the mildest, lightest blends I have smoked in a long time. Affinity is a very simple blend, just burley and some Virginia, probably steamed to remove any harshness. In the pouch the aroma is like that of domestic cigarette tobacco, but of course the cut is more ribbony, strictly for the pipe. Very mild, but well-mannered, straight forward and steady, an old-fashion, bread and butter smoke. Too light for my needs, but it makes an excellent base tobacco for home blending. Those who like the crimp-cut "drugstore" blends like Prince Albert or Velvet may like this.
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Pipestud
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04/23/2002 |
Mild to Medium
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None detected
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Medium
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Tolerable
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| Affinity mixture is another older staple of the Iwan Ries company. It has hung around because old smokers have an, well, an affinity for this blend. It has a straight tobacco taste. No latakia or fine aged virginia. Just mostly a burley with light virginia taste. An elegant cigarette type tobacco, except of course, the cut is a bit longer and thicker.
If you enjoy a straight tobacco taste that will leave you satisfied for a few hours after finishing the bowl, give Affinity a shot.
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