Iwan Ries International
(3.07)
A full bodied and exceptional rich non-aromatic for a palate that will appreciate the robust flavors in this blend.
Details
| Brand | Iwan Ries |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams pouch, 7 ounce bag |
| Country | United States |
| Production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.07 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2014 | Very Strong | None Detected | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Tolerable |
Damtender said that if he were on a desert island, he would have International Blend with him, along with a Bowie knife and Tobasco Sause; he also advised that if one's desert island is large-enough, there are better tobaccos to have along. Amen.
As I said several years ago about another tobacco from another purveyor, "Personally, I'd rather have a carton of Luckies and Mary Anne on a desert island than ANY tobacco I can think of," goes just as well here. And, perhaps, more-so.
International isn't a BAD blend...it's just too much. Another reviewer called it "Barking Dog taken up a few notches." Not so: Barking Dog's mascot was a Boston Terrier: Fitting. International is a Pit Bull with hives. Nothing to taste here, ladies and gentlemen, but Latakia and oblivion.
The smokers of yore must have been made of sterner stuff than I...and I've been smoking a pipe for ...well...damn-near a half-century.
HOWEVER--when International is mixed with 3-Star Blue (according to Chuck at IRC, "50-50, or so...")---'tis very Heaven. Absolutely the most satisfying "crossover" blend I've smoked since I lost my memory...uh...a while ago.
Do not ignore this tobacco! Use it right, and you will be richly rewarded.
As I said several years ago about another tobacco from another purveyor, "Personally, I'd rather have a carton of Luckies and Mary Anne on a desert island than ANY tobacco I can think of," goes just as well here. And, perhaps, more-so.
International isn't a BAD blend...it's just too much. Another reviewer called it "Barking Dog taken up a few notches." Not so: Barking Dog's mascot was a Boston Terrier: Fitting. International is a Pit Bull with hives. Nothing to taste here, ladies and gentlemen, but Latakia and oblivion.
The smokers of yore must have been made of sterner stuff than I...and I've been smoking a pipe for ...well...damn-near a half-century.
HOWEVER--when International is mixed with 3-Star Blue (according to Chuck at IRC, "50-50, or so...")---'tis very Heaven. Absolutely the most satisfying "crossover" blend I've smoked since I lost my memory...uh...a while ago.
Do not ignore this tobacco! Use it right, and you will be richly rewarded.
Pipe Used:
Sasieni, GBD, Chacom
PurchasedFrom:
Iwan Ries
Age When Smoked:
Who knows?
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 02, 2014 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild | Tolerable |
This is a pretty good tobacco but a little bit too close to how I remember cigarettes tasting. If you like a dry simple smoke give this one a try.
PurchasedFrom:
IRC
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Dec 27, 2013 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
IRC website describes this as a full-strength blend of: Burley, Virginia, Latakia, Perique, Oriental. I got a soapy flavor early that settled into good solid tobacco flavors, with a slight background of floral soap (?!). Definitely more medium than strong, with nice spice and pepper notes on the retrohale. Stayed lit and burned down well with no problems. 2+ stars.
Pipe Used:
MM
PurchasedFrom:
IRC
Age When Smoked:
not dated; at least 6 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2022 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Tolerable |
As mentioned in other reviews; so I won’t “beat a dead horse”; International does have some small similarities to just plain almost cigarette like tobacco and yet for me it’s a nice inexpensive alternative to a desired English. It’s almost like a bundled cigar, in that it’s a good smoke for an everyday cheep alternative. I will keep some on hand as my garage tinkering go to.
Pipe Used:
Just my basket pipes
PurchasedFrom:
IRC
Age When Smoked:
N/A
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