Iwan Ries Proper English
(3.13)
A distinctive English mixture of Old Belt Virginias and Orientals with a heady swirl of latakia. Full strength, though lighter than Balkan Supreme.
Details
| Brand | Iwan Ries |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 29, 2012 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
This is a solid, no-frills straightforward English. The pouch aroma is unusually strong, but the flavor seems fairly typical. Spicy, with some leathery notes. Fine all around.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 18, 2009 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
This is Count Pulaski Lite. Actually not bad. one of Stokebeye's better products
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2017 | Mild | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Another IRC blend to round out their offerings I believe their description says it best "A distinctive English mixture of Old Belt Virginias and Orientals with a heady swirl of Latakia. Full strength, though lighter than Balkan Supreme." In other words, Balkan Supreme Light. Recommended for those who like Latakia. I like both blends and never hesitate to smoke them when I have a supply around me.
PurchasedFrom:
Iwan Ries
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 19, 2007 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I picked this up at the local Tinder Box, and was understandibly cautious as to its quality; mall vendors cater to the masses, not the discerning palate. However, I was pleasantly suprised by this one. The latakia taste is complimented nicely by the sweetness of the Virginias. It's flavorful and exciting. It's good all by itself. When blended 1:1 with Latakia, it's excellent. Give this one a shot; see what you think. I'm pretty pleased with the quality of this one and plan to keep it in the rotation. Three plus stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 31, 2007 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This blend may well be the private label version of Stokkebye's product of the same name. While I am certainly no expert, the characteristics of this blend are virtually identical to the Stokkebye blend, IMHO. A very good, enjoyable English blend for those who like their Latakia 'tamed' by flavorful Orientals. Read the reviews under the Stokkebye incarnation.
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