IRC Slices

IRC Slices is a flake-cut blend made up of Virginia and Perique leaves, produced in Denmark under the Iwan Ries name. The Virginia base gives the blend a hay-and-baked-dough sweetness, while the Perique adds a plummy, peppery spice layer, as expected in classic Virginia-Perique mixtures.

The maker classifies the blend as medium-bodied, and its balanced structure is considered suitable for smoking throughout the day. The slices need to be rubbed out or folded before filling; it's also a suitable starting point for smokers new to unflavored Virginia blends.