Iwan Ries KO-KO Mixture
(2.22)
One of our oldest blends and still a favorite non-aromatic with a burley base and IRC special touches. A basic blend for every day smoking.
Details
| Brand | Iwan Ries |
| Blended By | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Burley Based |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Anisette, Cocoa / Chocolate, Other / Misc |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams pouch, 7 ounce bag |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Extremely Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
A no-frills burley blend with some grassy, citrusy Virginia, though it's hard to taste much of the Va. The toppings are medium sweet, and disguises some of the burley's earthy, nutty and molasses notes. There's also a very subtle cocoa note and a touch of anise among the toppings; perhaps a little coconut, too. The nic-hit is very mild. Won't bite, but can burn a little warm, so I recommend a slow puffing cadence. Burns slightly faster than moderate with a consistent flavor. Needs few relights, and leaves little dampness in the bowl. An all day smoke with a short lived after taste.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2019 | Medium | Medium | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
An old-time Burley blend from one of America's oldest tobacconists, Iwan Ries of Chicago. So many flavors dancing around it's hard to describe them all.
Burley is the major player here, Virginia in the background; way in the background in fact. Chocolate, maybe some Vanilla and a small dose of Anise.
My 8 ounce can came a bit on the dry side making it burn quickly. Don't puff away or it will surely bit! It didn't leave a mess behind but it is a ghoster. Room note is inoffensive but not great. Uniqueness is its best quality. It wouldn't be around forever if it didn't have many fans.
CDM Jr.
Burley is the major player here, Virginia in the background; way in the background in fact. Chocolate, maybe some Vanilla and a small dose of Anise.
My 8 ounce can came a bit on the dry side making it burn quickly. Don't puff away or it will surely bit! It didn't leave a mess behind but it is a ghoster. Room note is inoffensive but not great. Uniqueness is its best quality. It wouldn't be around forever if it didn't have many fans.
CDM Jr.
Pipe Used:
Butz Choquin Caprice
PurchasedFrom:
Iwan Ries of Chicago
Age When Smoked:
1 week
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mar 10, 2005 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I agree with Pipestud. This is one of those blends that has been around for probably as long as the great old Wabash Avenue Ravenswood elevated transit line running adjacent to the venerable Iwan Ries. It's not a blend that will give shivers up and down your spine, but it is a comforting, chewy non-aromatic that you might like to try from time to time. Like Barking Dog, it's always been there, and it has its loyal followers. The taste is mild, the aroma pleasant and characteristic of Iwan Ries, though not as heavy on the licorice as their Three Star blends. It leaves the pipe dry. It's a tobacco you may not love, but you'll never hate. If you're ever in Chicago, you must stop up at Iwan Ries and try a bowl of Ko Ko. No, I don't work for them.
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