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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Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 01, 2010 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
As per its name, this is a full-bodied & straightforward English in the tradition of Samuel Gawith's Commonwealth. Apparently some or all of IRC's private label blends are made by Peter Stokkebye & can be acquired in bulk from Pipes & Cigars.com. at a lower price than what IRC is charging. So as other reviewers have mentioned, IRC's Proper English should be identical to Stokkebye's blend of the same name. I prefer full-bodied English blends & this blend fits the bill very well. Since I have tended in the past to prefer said English mixtures also contain perique my taking to Proper English may mean my tastes are headed in another direction. Proper English doesn't contain perique as its a blend of Virginias, Orientals & a heavy dose of Latakia. The smoky richness of the Latakia plays off the sweetness of the Virginias & Orientals surprisingly well for a reasonably priced bulk blend. Since this tobacco is good enough to be a primary/every day blend it earns 4 stars.
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 27, 2013 | Medium to Strong | Medium to Strong | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
I love this English Tobacco. It is a perfect strength. Excellent flavor. Smokes easily meaning easy to keep lit. Highly recommended. Family likes the room note.
Pipe Used:
Straight large bowl and a Molina half bentbowl.
PurchasedFrom:
Iwan Ries. Chicago, Il
Age When Smoked:
New