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 - 6 of 6 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 27, 2004 | Medium to Strong | Mild | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
I like this the best of the Iwan Ries tobaccos I've tried, all made by Altadis. It is an English blend, but the traditional English components (VA, Latakia, Oriental ?), stay in the background. What is upfront is a very natural, medium in taste but fairly full in body (nicotine) smoke. It has excellent burning qualities and is easy to pack and has no bite whatsoever.
It is monochromatic, though. I find IRC Int. to be the perfect tobacco to blend with wimpy, dark Cavendish dominated aromatics, as long as one doesn't mind a touch of Latakia. My attempts to bolster tasty but punchless aromatics has in the past always been a disaster. The stronger tobaccos (such as sliced rope) always seem to ruin the taste of anything they come in contact with. However IRC Int. blends very well with Lane LL7 and Edward's Supreme, for example, so I have no doubt it will work well with any simliar sweet, darkish aromatic. It is also a good on its own, of course.
It is monochromatic, though. I find IRC Int. to be the perfect tobacco to blend with wimpy, dark Cavendish dominated aromatics, as long as one doesn't mind a touch of Latakia. My attempts to bolster tasty but punchless aromatics has in the past always been a disaster. The stronger tobaccos (such as sliced rope) always seem to ruin the taste of anything they come in contact with. However IRC Int. blends very well with Lane LL7 and Edward's Supreme, for example, so I have no doubt it will work well with any simliar sweet, darkish aromatic. It is also a good on its own, of course.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 16, 2023 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
First of all, this from the Iwan Ries website: “Blended with a large base of fine turkish tobaccos. Equal parts of white burley and Virginia are then added. Touches of latakia and perique make this truly complex, flavorful yet easy going tobacco". Thats how it tastes to me.
The ribbon cut allows perfect packing. Lights easily. Throughout the bowl I taste the slightly spicy, fragrant turkish on top of a decent nutty burley. VA is there in the backround. The latakia melds with the turkish but is lightly applied. Every so many puffs I get a slight distinct peppery hit from perique. It's an all tobacco non-aromatic experience that is as smooth, cool and dry as anything I smoke. A solid so called "American English".
The ribbon cut allows perfect packing. Lights easily. Throughout the bowl I taste the slightly spicy, fragrant turkish on top of a decent nutty burley. VA is there in the backround. The latakia melds with the turkish but is lightly applied. Every so many puffs I get a slight distinct peppery hit from perique. It's an all tobacco non-aromatic experience that is as smooth, cool and dry as anything I smoke. A solid so called "American English".
Pipe Used:
Long stem Brigham canadian.
PurchasedFrom:
IRC
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 11, 2009 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
This is a blend of burley, latakia, and perique. It has a spicy, peppery flavor that is supported by a sweet nutty flavor--I might even say that it's subtly floral. This earthy sweetness nicely balances the spiciness that is immediately apparent. This is the only English I have smoked so far, so I have nothing to compare it to, but it's a good smoke.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 22, 2008 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Pleasant |
To me this would qualify as a 'desert island' necessity in the same vein as a Buck knife, Zippo lighter, an old Jeep and Tobasco sauce. Nothing at all fancy, just a good solid tobacco that does it's job of providing you with a cool smoke and nicotine. If your island will allow a large cellar of varied and exotic blends then leave this at home.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 12, 2005 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
This is fast becoming one of my favorites. Full taste, no bite, good room note, good nicotine pleasure...relaxing. I would think this is an expensive tobacco, but it only tastes that way. I won't be without this tobacco and will need to reorder soon, as I'm smoking this last order faster than I have any tobacco of recent memory.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 04, 2005 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Tolerable |
I had a bowl of this and it was good.This is Barking Dog taken up a few notches.A true American English blend ,a lot of burley with a fair amt of Latakia for flavor and depth.Not an everyday blend ,,but good enough a few times a year.It is smooth and flavorful with an interesting Barking Dog quality about it.When you need a reliable smoke without the hoopla this is it. 3 of 4 stars.
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