Iwan Ries IRC Virginia Flake
(3.45)
Light flake. Similar to Dunhill Light Flake.
Notes: Blended for IRC By Orlik/ Peter Stokkebye per the gentlemen at the Iwan Ries store.
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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3.45 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 19, 2007 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Very Pleasant |
Unfortunately, IRC Virginia Flake burned hot to me. I enjoyed the flavor to some extent, but prefer my Virginias to be a bit more sweet and this one had a tartness that I was not particularly enamored with.
I received this as a gift that came in one of those patented IRC "Perma Fresh" pouches. The flakes are long and just one rubbed out strip filled a group-4 sized bowl. I smoked very slowly in an attempt to keep the heat down, but just couldn't do so successfully.
This one does have a dose of strength, which I did enjoy. Still, just too rough around the edges and not sweet enough for this cowboy.
I received this as a gift that came in one of those patented IRC "Perma Fresh" pouches. The flakes are long and just one rubbed out strip filled a group-4 sized bowl. I smoked very slowly in an attempt to keep the heat down, but just couldn't do so successfully.
This one does have a dose of strength, which I did enjoy. Still, just too rough around the edges and not sweet enough for this cowboy.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 24, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I've sampled this tobacco by recommendation of more skillful pipe- smokers than i am and.....not impressed so much that they are....the tobacco is very sensitive to the rhythm or let me say to velocity of smoking....when you are little bit speed up - a taste is gone...maybe it's more suite for experienced smokers...go figure:(
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 30, 2007 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild | Tolerable |
When I went to Iwan Ries asking for a flake to try and get used to the technique, this is what they gave me. I like this blend quite a bit, though I don't like the size of the slices compared to the small stuff in tins (Peterson's, Penzanze, whatever) - makes for more prep work before you smoke. I find most flakes best when not rubbed out at all; I usually just fold one of them in thirds and stuff that into my pipe. With this cut, that just isn't practical.
Anyway, this blend is a good light VA. If you don't go into it expecting something it isn't (which was hard for me when I got it a year and a half ago, as I was mostly smoking Balkans then), then you will probably be pleasantly surprised.
Somewhat recommended, and probably something I'll buy again once I get done experimenting with some others. This could be a light flake of choice, but I'm not convinced just yet that this is the best.
Anyway, this blend is a good light VA. If you don't go into it expecting something it isn't (which was hard for me when I got it a year and a half ago, as I was mostly smoking Balkans then), then you will probably be pleasantly surprised.
Somewhat recommended, and probably something I'll buy again once I get done experimenting with some others. This could be a light flake of choice, but I'm not convinced just yet that this is the best.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 26, 2023 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Iwan Reis
Virginia Flake
(bulk)
Blend notes: “Light flake. Similar to Dunhill Light Flake. Blended for IRC By Orlik/ Peter Stokkebye.”
This is a fairly standard straight Virginia from Chicago’s Iwan Ries, manufactured for them by Orlik. There is some light seeetness and it burns easily and steadily. I concur with one review that it’s best to fold and stuff not rub out. Even so, this blend has a harshness — harsh edges as some would say. Some dark fruit, a bit of fermentation. Not a bready type of Virginia.
I don’t get the comparison to Orlik Golden Sliced from some reviewers since that is a VaPer and this is a straight Virginia. Virginia Flake is a medium-bodied blend but not that interesting.
2.5 stars out of 4 rounded down.
Virginia Flake
(bulk)
Blend notes: “Light flake. Similar to Dunhill Light Flake. Blended for IRC By Orlik/ Peter Stokkebye.”
This is a fairly standard straight Virginia from Chicago’s Iwan Ries, manufactured for them by Orlik. There is some light seeetness and it burns easily and steadily. I concur with one review that it’s best to fold and stuff not rub out. Even so, this blend has a harshness — harsh edges as some would say. Some dark fruit, a bit of fermentation. Not a bready type of Virginia.
I don’t get the comparison to Orlik Golden Sliced from some reviewers since that is a VaPer and this is a straight Virginia. Virginia Flake is a medium-bodied blend but not that interesting.
2.5 stars out of 4 rounded down.
Pipe Used:
IMP Meerschaum
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