Iwan Ries Canadian Plug
(2.11)
A mild tobacco blended with cigar leaf for a straight-forward pure tobacco taste.
Details
| Brand | Iwan Ries |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Other |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Cigar Leaf, Latakia, Perique |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 50 grams pouch |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 04, 2007 | Medium to Strong | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
When I ordered Dr. Bradley I ordered this too. I thought I would give it a try, especially after reading the reviews here citing cigar leaf. I smoke cigars and thought it might be a nice addition. Also, although experienced with Dr. B, I don't believe I have ever sampled this IR blend before.
I never detected or tasted gar leaf. Mostly seemed to be a "high note" blend in the taste arena that hit my tongue on the sides and back. It never developed deeper tobacco notes or tastes and if over puffed could heat up. I am guessing this is mostly a Virgina leaf blend with little pressing, aging, heating or other processing prior to cutting and rubbing out.
I will have to try it in some other pipes. At present not a favorite, but am sure there are those who like it. It might also make a great blending tobacco.
Reattack: I am adding a star to this blend, but only after discovering some ways to prepare it for the match.
Update Dec 11, 2011 I have had this tobac aging since 07 and my last review and tried it again last night. Aging helps it. Still little gar taste, but a nice nutty flavor develops, especially after the first third of a bowl.
I left this tobacco out overnight to dry after I discovered that a pipe I packed with it smoked better after sitting out all night. On drying, the topping evaporates to a large extent, improving its smoking qualities. I found no bite and more "lower note" or nutty tobacco tastes. This is a typical cavendish blend (with black stoved Virginia) that is better without the aromatic topping.
I never detected or tasted gar leaf. Mostly seemed to be a "high note" blend in the taste arena that hit my tongue on the sides and back. It never developed deeper tobacco notes or tastes and if over puffed could heat up. I am guessing this is mostly a Virgina leaf blend with little pressing, aging, heating or other processing prior to cutting and rubbing out.
I will have to try it in some other pipes. At present not a favorite, but am sure there are those who like it. It might also make a great blending tobacco.
Reattack: I am adding a star to this blend, but only after discovering some ways to prepare it for the match.
Update Dec 11, 2011 I have had this tobac aging since 07 and my last review and tried it again last night. Aging helps it. Still little gar taste, but a nice nutty flavor develops, especially after the first third of a bowl.
I left this tobacco out overnight to dry after I discovered that a pipe I packed with it smoked better after sitting out all night. On drying, the topping evaporates to a large extent, improving its smoking qualities. I found no bite and more "lower note" or nutty tobacco tastes. This is a typical cavendish blend (with black stoved Virginia) that is better without the aromatic topping.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 05, 2014 | Strong | Mild to Medium | Full | Tolerable to Strong |
What are you fellas smoking???
This is quality from start to finish. This is a rare beast of a cigar blend with a mild topping, and the interplay works very nicely.
Heavy and dense, with just enough plum (I think!) going on behind the scenes to make it a rich reward, burns cool and even, and finishes to a nice ash. No drama, not bitey, I don't know if I got a different batch or what but this is going into my rotation.
Not as special as Sinclair's Highland Slices, but when done in a cube cut its magnificent.
This is quality from start to finish. This is a rare beast of a cigar blend with a mild topping, and the interplay works very nicely.
Heavy and dense, with just enough plum (I think!) going on behind the scenes to make it a rich reward, burns cool and even, and finishes to a nice ash. No drama, not bitey, I don't know if I got a different batch or what but this is going into my rotation.
Not as special as Sinclair's Highland Slices, but when done in a cube cut its magnificent.
Pipe Used:
XXL Billiard
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2017 | Medium | Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
I find this to be a very interesting and full flavored blend. This has an old time flavor similar to the likes of the Gourmet English BUT with a variance. This blend includes cigar leaf and burley which give it some additional body. I think that this blend is under-rated and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys the ingredients.
PurchasedFrom:
Iwan Ries
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2017 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
There are very few IRC blends I havent tried . I generally shy from blends with cigar leaf . However , this blend was a stunner to me ! The cigar aspect is mild and really came off more as an oriental , kinda . It smokes very cool and has a med + mouth feel . It's isnt overly rich and is super balanced .. nothing funky . Anyway , I've only smoked a couple bowls of it but wanted to pop something up here that I can edit later as I truly learn the blend . In a nutshell .. surprisingly damn good !
Pipe Used:
Good ones
PurchasedFrom:
A gift from a PSF member
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
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