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Post by Cramptholomew on Nov 20, 2018 11:24:39 GMT -5
I'll be in Chi-town for a couple days next week, and one of the first stops will be Iwan Ries. I'd like to pick up some of their blends while in the store, and looking for suggestions - anything lightly topped, English, Balkan, VA, VaPer, Burley, etc., just no heavy aromatics - unless you feel they're exceptional. Thanks in advance!
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Post by Quintsrevenge on Nov 20, 2018 11:46:07 GMT -5
Lady M turned me on the Kings Oriental -- delish
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2018 12:04:59 GMT -5
I was going to recommend Gourmet English, but when I double-checked at tobaccoreviews, it's listed there as "no longer in production." Don't know why it should be so, as it has excellent reviews.
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 20, 2018 12:38:11 GMT -5
Have fun...
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Post by daveinlax on Nov 20, 2018 12:43:41 GMT -5
I was going to recommend Gourmet English, but when I double-checked at tobaccoreviews, it's listed there as "no longer in production." Don't know why it should be so, as it has excellent reviews. It was probably a McClelland blend. All of IRC's stuff is relabeled bulk and incredibly expensive when you add in the city and county tobacco sales tax. I'd check out their estate pipes and I've gotten as much as 40% off new Dunhill, Castello and other pipes. Their base discount is the best around but for me the trick is talk to the owner Chuck or his son Kevin and the price seems to drop the longer you think about a piece. If you don't see what you like they probably have it in the back. Spend enough and they might comp you a day pass to the lounge. It's a very nice place even if you just buy a couple of sticks and pay the fee to spend the afternoon in comfort. UpDown's is another nice spot in the area but they don't discount their pipes.  |
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Post by gav on Nov 20, 2018 13:15:22 GMT -5
I think they take care of the city or state tax there.
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Nov 20, 2018 13:51:26 GMT -5
Pictures, pictures, pictures!
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Post by Cramptholomew on Nov 20, 2018 13:59:56 GMT -5
I was going to recommend Gourmet English, but when I double-checked at tobaccoreviews, it's listed there as "no longer in production." Don't know why it should be so, as it has excellent reviews. It was probably a McClelland blend. All of IRC's stuff is relabeled bulk and incredibly expensive when you add in the city and county tobacco sales tax. I'd check out their estate pipes and I've gotten as much as 40% off new Dunhill, Castello and other pipes. Their base discount is the best around but for me the trick is talk to the owner Chuck or his son Kevin and the price seems to drop the longer you think about a piece. If you don't see what you like they probably have it in the back. Spend enough and they might comp you a day pass to the lounge. It's a very nice place even if you just buy a couple of sticks and pay the fee to spend the afternoon in comfort. UpDown's is another nice spot in the area but they don't discount their pipes. ah, so they don't blend themselves. Pity. I'll just go for the lounge then. Who knows, they may have tin of something obscure, too. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2018 14:41:38 GMT -5
Jason ^^^^^^^^ enjoy your trip!! Try a bowl of Three Star Blue while @ IR, a lot of broken Flake in the blend....I like it👍👍. It’s an aromatic that’s not overbearing, available in a pouch at a reasonable price. It’s best with some age, if fresh let air dry to your liking.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 20, 2018 15:40:17 GMT -5
Have a great time...yeah, pictures would be great if you can.
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