Iwan Ries Three Star Banner-Lite
(3.11)
Extra light, extra mild using a premium leaf. One of our newest creations with a gratifying tasted, most appealing aroma and no bite.
Details
| Brand | Iwan Ries |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Cavendish |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 1.5 ounce pouch |
| Country | United States |
| Production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2002 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
As the name implies, Banner-Lite is, well, light. It also has perhaps the finest aroma in the pouch of any blend I've ever put my sniffer to! The leaf looks and smells like chocolate. The cut is ribbon and the pouch is one of those patented Iwan Ries 7-oz. jobs that keeps the tobacco fresh.
Upon lighting you will recognize true tobacco flavor (burley and virginia), but the casing will also be quite evident. Because of the casing, this blend can smoke a bit warm with too aggressive puffing. Take it slow and you will be rewarded with a unique smoking experience. And of course, as is the case with all the 3-star blends, this one smokes dry to the bottom of the bowl.
I enjoy this as a change of pace smoke.
Upon lighting you will recognize true tobacco flavor (burley and virginia), but the casing will also be quite evident. Because of the casing, this blend can smoke a bit warm with too aggressive puffing. Take it slow and you will be rewarded with a unique smoking experience. And of course, as is the case with all the 3-star blends, this one smokes dry to the bottom of the bowl.
I enjoy this as a change of pace smoke.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
Three Star Banner-Lite was my very first pipe tobacco, and still my favourite to date! A nice, smooth smoke with a great taste. A slight bite with too quick of a smoke, but otherwise a great tobacco! An excellent choice for a first tobacco, too!
Pipe Used:
1965 Medico Dublin
PurchasedFrom:
Iwan Ries & Co., Chicago
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jan 22, 2010 | Very Mild | Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
This is my favorite tobacco so far and if you like aromatics, you will love to smoke Banner-Lite! The smell of the tobacco in the pouch is unreal and upon first light the smell and taste are out of this world. Not too heavy of a casing when smoking. Will bite as it smokes warm if puffing too fast. Relights are minimal as this smokes clean to the bottom.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 06, 2019 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
This was given to me as a gift 2 years ago at the greater Kansas City pipe show from VPipes.Patrick thought I would like it and boy did I.The closes tobacco that I can relate to this is Capt. Black Copper.It is a delightful aromatic with a really good room note and flavor. Sutliff Tobacco really competes with Lane limited tobaccos on this one!
Pipe Used:
Corn cob
PurchasedFrom:
Gift
Age When Smoked:
New
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