Iwan Ries Three Star Bronze
(2.80)
From the eight ounce tin: Starting with a foundation of black vanilla cavendish and a touch of chocolate flavoring. Equal parts of our world famous Three Star Blue and Ries' Affinity are added to a hybrid blend.
Details
| Brand | Iwan Ries |
| Blended By | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Cavendish, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Cocoa / Chocolate, Other / Misc, Vanilla |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.80 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 06, 2006 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Do you remember when you were a kid and an older fellow, be it a grandpa, dad or neighbor smoked a pipe? Wherever that man walked, there was that distinct aroma of pipe tobacco: a creamy vanilla extract with some other mysterious scent you could never quite put your finger on. It was a character-defining trademark of the gentleman who smoked it, and like a cologne or aftershave, it seemed his alone. Whatever it was, it made entire areas smell delectable, and you couldn?t wait until you grew up so that you could smoke a pipe and enjoy the same sweet aroma. Three Star Bronze is one of those tobaccos those old, long gone gentlemen smoked. In a vein similar to Wilke?s ?Royal Scot?, IRC ?Old Colonial? or Pipes and Cigars? ?Old Tartan?, Bronze is a blast from the past. Much as I like the immediate gratification from this tobacco and the nostalgia it brings to mind, I?ve clearly outgrown heavily cased, sugary sweet blends. Actually, a better alternative in this genre is ?Three Star Rum Cordial? (see my review). If you?re graduating from Captain Black or Borkum Riff, Bronze is a good choice. However, and a big one at that: it?s gummy and syrupy, and though I might enjoy a bowl on a whim, like St. Paul, I?ve put away childish things. The whole experience reminds me of sickening sweet aftershaves like Brut, Aqua Velva or Hai Karate. Be careful how you use it!
Two and a half of five stars
Two and a half of five stars
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2011 | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
There is a reason why I never ordered any of this blenders products. I'm not really into aros and the thought of "mild" tobacco does nothing for me. This was purely an exploration into this blending house and it's offerings. I had ordered several samples of the products that they offer and proceeded to smoke through them this spring.
Now, given that they are not representative of what I typically like, I will not be ruthless here. There is no reason for me to do that. I give the house of Iwan Ries an overall rating of 2 stars, and that is because there is a following for them that seems quite strong. They just don't do it for me.
If you are one that likes very mild and soft tobaccos with little nicotine, this house is perfect for you and you won't go wrong ordering almost anything on the menu. But, if like me, you are a veteran that likes a little more than medium nicotine, flavor, and body, you probably will be disappointed.
Summary: 2 stars for the entire line of Iwan Ries. I won't waste any more space in each blends category because they would all say the same thing. Meh.
Cheers!
Now, given that they are not representative of what I typically like, I will not be ruthless here. There is no reason for me to do that. I give the house of Iwan Ries an overall rating of 2 stars, and that is because there is a following for them that seems quite strong. They just don't do it for me.
If you are one that likes very mild and soft tobaccos with little nicotine, this house is perfect for you and you won't go wrong ordering almost anything on the menu. But, if like me, you are a veteran that likes a little more than medium nicotine, flavor, and body, you probably will be disappointed.
Summary: 2 stars for the entire line of Iwan Ries. I won't waste any more space in each blends category because they would all say the same thing. Meh.
Cheers!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Nov 10, 2006 | Mild | Mild | Very Mild | Pleasant |
Although I am primarily a smoker of non-aromatic blends, I had occasion to try Three Star Bronze as a change of pace. I can truly say, it was, as the Monty Python sketches used to say, "something completely different". To begin with, the pouch aroma was typically a black cavendish based sensation of vanilla and raisin. It was very moist, so the blend may benefit from some air-drying. Packing and lighting...no problem. The flavor initially was nice, but very light and mild, once I undertook the process of seeking out the flavor, as I am accustomed to tobaccos of a more robust character. It was tasty...pleasant, a little bit choclate-y, an understated sweetness, with a slightly tangy undertone. It was not the coolest smoke I have ever tried, but there was never any harshness or bite, and it finished well: Dry, with a minimum of bowl moisture.
Three Star Bronze is a pleasant, easy going smoke. If you like blends like 1Q, or HS3 by Lane Ltd. you may like this. If you're a novice, definitely consider it. It won't be on my personal listing of favorites, but it's a blend I can recommend to those who are looking for a mild, gently aromatic smoke, one that you can load up and puff on daily without much attention.
Three Star Bronze is a pleasant, easy going smoke. If you like blends like 1Q, or HS3 by Lane Ltd. you may like this. If you're a novice, definitely consider it. It won't be on my personal listing of favorites, but it's a blend I can recommend to those who are looking for a mild, gently aromatic smoke, one that you can load up and puff on daily without much attention.
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