Iwan Ries Dr. Bradley
(3.30)
One of our premier creations with its rich taste. Hinting towards the aromatic side, there is no aromatic tasted or aroma - just quality and character.
Details
| Brand | Iwan Ries |
| Blended By | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | American |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Other / Misc |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams pouch |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.30 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 31 - 33 of 33 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 18, 2006 | Medium | Mild | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
I smoked Dr. Bradley's for the first time over thirty years ago in a college dormitory. When somebody said it smelled good, I immediately returned to Dunhill and Sobranie, which I could not afford, fool that I was. I ordered a sack from IRC a few months ago, hoping to make peace with my wife over the atmosphere drifting out of my office, having recently started to work at home. Well, she's happier, but not as much as I am. I was delighted to find that it reminds me of a blend I used to buy at the old Cellini pipe shop. I can't remember the blend, but I do remember the taste. Anyway, Dr. Bradley has a good complex taste and an excellent room aroma, which goes very well at my house.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 27, 2006 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This stuff is great. Not a aromatic but close. There is just enough Latakia in this blend to keep it interesting. Smokes cool, and without bite. This old blend was great in it's day, and great today. Try some!!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 11, 2006 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I'm surprised there's not more reviews about this one. It is one of IRC's oldest blends, named after Chicago's Dr. Preston Bradley: Protestant minister, social reformer & culture patron of the last century. The magnificent Tiffany mosaic domed concert hall at the Chicago Public Library Cultural Center is named in his honor as well. I agree with the two reviews below: straightforward, honest, no nonsense, pure tobacco product through and through. No fancy casings, no unusual or exotic combinations of any sort. This seems to be an American burley/ Virginia type affair, though it's distinctly IRC without the Three Star casing. Yes, it's a sort of House of Windsor trip through yesteryear, but of higher quality. I can understand the endurance of this blend. It's an all day smoke that neither overwhelms nor underwhelms, probably like one of Dr. Bradley's homilies.
Two and a half of five stars
september 2006
I'm upgrading. This really is very pleasant and reliable. I gave it another few shots and it reminds me a lot of a chocolatey 'Count Pulaski' and a non-fruity 'Mixture 120' from Jack Schwartz, which I've been trying to get posted for review here to no avail. The cut is stringy without causing severe heat to the bowl. The VA and Latakia work to compliment one another. Finally, the price can't be beat for an 8 ounce package of cool smoking pleasure, especially when you purchase it during IRC's annual no tobacco tax sale. Pick up a pack of this fine old reliable next time you visit the venerable Iwan Ries.
Three and a half of five stars
Two and a half of five stars
september 2006
I'm upgrading. This really is very pleasant and reliable. I gave it another few shots and it reminds me a lot of a chocolatey 'Count Pulaski' and a non-fruity 'Mixture 120' from Jack Schwartz, which I've been trying to get posted for review here to no avail. The cut is stringy without causing severe heat to the bowl. The VA and Latakia work to compliment one another. Finally, the price can't be beat for an 8 ounce package of cool smoking pleasure, especially when you purchase it during IRC's annual no tobacco tax sale. Pick up a pack of this fine old reliable next time you visit the venerable Iwan Ries.
Three and a half of five stars
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