Saved By The Bell

I love this tobacco. It seems to change flavor and aroma constantly as you smoke. Truly a beautiful experience.

I got Bengal Slices and Plum Pudding to test both and for me Bengal Slices ashes out on top. Both are fantastic and worth a try!

Okay, I suppose. But not my cup of tea.

Absolutely love this blend. I have had the honor of visiting many countries during my tours of duty serving our great nation. I Har the opertunity to but real Cuban Cohiba cigars and enjoy them with my friends. This blend and strength reminded me so much of Cohiba cigars that it is my new favorite mixture. The amount receive was more then enough to enjoy in the sample pack and I plan on buying a much larger amount on my next purchase.

Cant beat this deal. Thanks P&C

Wow. Smooth and tasty. incense like but balance english flavors. I really like it. One time smoke for me tho

Excellent !!!

One of my favorite tobaccos

Plum pudding is just yummy. Super smooth and mellow. This may be my new favorite.

Bengal Slices is an excellent Latakia blend. Very smooth, no bit; very nice leather smell.

I feel like this edition did not live up to the original tobacco...

Must be rubbed out properly. Fantastic notes, pleasant. Consistent burn with minimal relighting. One of my favorites.

My go to evening smoke

New pipe smoker here and avid book reader and fan of old libraries (will circle back to this). I was smoking aromatics to start with and my local tobacco store (well in Phoenix, everwhere is vape) only had a few selections one of which was Cult Blood Red Moon. The store owner had very little knowledge of pipe tobacco and his supply was limited. So I took CBRM home packed my $25 starter pipe kit from amazon and was floored on how good CBRM was. I quickly jumped onto google and found Pipes and Cigars.com from which I then found out CBRM is one of the highest rated, if not THEE highest rated aromatic, I was shocked! I was so fortunate to stumble upon CBRM to introduce me into the piping world. Fast forward a month and I decided to dabble into english blends, and did some research and concluded Plum Pudding would be my next tobacco. I was uncertain how I would receive this and was not sure I would like it or not. At first puff, I again was floored. I am a huge fan of old rustic libraries and books. When you open an old book, the aged quality of paper really grabs you, this tobacco reminded me of just this! CBRM got replaced as my daily go-to. When I sit on my porch and open my book to read, I have a good full pipe of Seattles Plum Pudding and transported to an old english library with decades old books aged to wonderment. I ordered the Barrel Aged version and it is coming today. 5/5 stars easy!

excellent

really amazing

really like it bengal slices its very simalr to plum pudding but the anise licorice and less raisin plum flavor makes it different. i love it

As good as it gets, as far as I’m concerned. One of my two favorites right now (the other being Peterson Nightcap). Mid bowl, all those amazing tin notes show up (for me anyhow), and it’s really something special. It’s really just an amazing all around smoking experience unlike any other I’ve had so far.

Definitely one of my top 5 blends. The anise topping fades into the background quickly, leaving a rich yet accessible latakia/oriental smoke. Just enough cavendish to add a bit of creaminess to help round out the wonderful oriental funkiness and latakia smokiness.

Wonderful Latakia based tobacco. Not overpowering, pleasant aroma. Just a pleasure to smoke - not to hot. I will be ordering several more!! This is a MUST try!

I understand the hype. I really like the sour plum like taste in this and the heavy latakia hit. I will be purchasing again

This is perhaps one of the best mixtures ever and is by far my favorite tobacco to smoke! I was an aromatics only before I tried this beautifully balanced blend! If you are a Latakia fan and enjoy a smoky BBQ flavor and a party of many tobaccos in one bowl, this is for you!

I've never tried an English type tobacco. Well I thought I'd try this one. Plumb pudding is quite popular in England, so I tried this one. The first time I tried it I kinda thought, what the hell do I have here. Ah yes, the flavor grows on you quite fast. I do enjoy a bowel of this from time to time. The only thing is it will leave a ghost flavor. The ghost isn't too bad, a couple bowels of my go to tobacco scares that ghost away. I just took one of my Peterson pipes and dedicated it to this tobacco. I believe I'll be keeping some plumb pudding on hand. It's only right to smoke a Great Britain style tobacco, with a pipe made there. This is just another good tobacco from Sutliff. Give Ole Plum Pudding a try, you just may like it. I've smoked a pipe better than 40 years. This old dude says give the Plum Pudding its fair shot. It's right smooth, I haven't felt any bite and it's right taste

Can't beat the price or the experience that both blends offer. Nice steady, cool burn and flavor to match. I think the Bengal is a bit better. Mississippi River still takes the trophy.

This is a delicious blend. It is a little low on nicotine for my taste but the flavor is delicious. I wish it came it a 3oz Tin!

Great tin smell...nice smoking

All of this tobacco are ones I have used in the past.

My favorite English blend, by far.

Both are great! Let:s call it a draw...

Very tasty and delicious

Excellent flavor

A buddy bought this for me to try out so I decided to come on here and give my 2 cents on the matter and if i must choose 1 its plum pudding but they are both great all of my other buddy's say it smells like an old smoke house i say they taste great very nice combo and will be buying both again very soon

Thanks P&C for the deal! After smoking each, same pipe and pack, I favor the Plum. Reasons? Taste, mouthfeel. Plum is delicious. I don’t know how they do it but 1st 1/2 of bowl is actually tangy. Not sweet. But definitely hits the back of you he with almost a citrus flavor. 2nd 1/2 is pepper and leather. More nutty. Bengal is excellent too! Must not my 1st choice. Much more mellow and consistent. I found myself puffing for more flavor. The Lat is prominent, and I found it to be more English. Very very good. Both are great, dry and cool in the pipe, each with its own satisfying notes. I he real winner? Me, for getting a great deal on two excellent tins. Thanks again!

Not really what I expected, its a good blend, will try again later and take more time with it.

Seeing the slices in the can and how no matter how one stuffs their bowl, the 'mix' of this tobacco will come through. I find that, believe it or not, it tastes better in one of my Missouri Meerschaums. About halfway down, it really starts to shine and the sweetness comes through almost like a main dish. The 'English' of it though, is *always* there, so that no matter where you are, the bowl has a wonderful state and I would bet that non-smokers might not complain about it either. This is going to become one of my 'horde' tobaccos, heh, it's just that good.

Both incredible tobaccos, and I'm glad to have tried them side by side. I do prefer the Plum Pudding over the Slices, though mostly for the topping added to Slices. They smoke similarly, with Pudding being barely sweeter and Slices having a slight bit more complexity. I look forward to trying the White version of Slices to see if that compares more similarly to Plum Pudding.

I am new to pipe smoking, so take this review as you will. I find this tobacco to be very pleasant, and plan on keeping this in my rotation. for the first third of the bowl, when sipping, I first get a nice hint of a cross between anise and molasses. To me the finish is of a light leather. I find this to be a smooth tobacco and have not experienced any tongue bite as of yet, however I do focus on slow small sips of my tobacco and exhaling though the pipe more often then not. I have three other english blends, and I like them all, and really can not compare them since they are each their own experience. I bought this one in a bundle when I bought plumb pudding and figured for an extra $5, why not? I do not regret the purchase and am glad I have another good tobacco in my collection.

Very good blend, a subtle twist on the English blend. I like to switch between 965 and Plum Pudding. This allows my palate to better appreciate both.

Both are great, but I must say Plum Pudding is my favorite. I am one of those who cannot tell you why, just that it is the way it is.

I don’t know that English/Balkan blends are going to be my favorites, though I am relatively new to piping. Maybe my palate will develop into liking more. This has a lot of raves though so I of course had to try. From what I can tell it is a great blend, however I could not give the 5 star based on my likes as they stand. I am looking forward to trying the barrel aged version as well down the road, as I am cellaring that one for a time.

Amazingly good smoke. Extremely smooth. I will definitely be buying more of this.

The best I have smoked so far.

Bengal Slices, no contest. Plum Pudding was a disappointment. Never had either one before and based on the reviews I expected a closer contest. Plum Pudding is weak and boring. Bengal Slices is not the best but has a much better flavor.

This is a really smooth,tasty,warm tobacco,very easy on the pallet, lights well good amount of smoke, it floats me away to the smokers realm of oneness.Light up and drift away.

One of my favorite smokes it’s sweet, smoky, meaty, and the oriental provide a beautiful incense spice like cloves or allspice. People talk about this being a lat bomb, but I smoke a lot of lat so yo me this is the depth of flavor from a ballkan done perfectly

A continual pipe smoker for ages ! Stareted with the old favorites like Granger, Half & Half and Prince Albert . ALL good blends . But lately I began trying out some different ones , and there are many that are worth trying ! But after everything is said and done my nearing 80 palate has definately settled on the Seattle Pipe Club ---PLUM PUDDING ! t has all the delights anyone could expect in the well established tobacco blend ! It took me by surprise , but it is now my # 1 go to daily delight . Try it folks , and you WILL agree.

This mixture is amazing. It needs little drying time, burns great and is such a fun blend. It has tangy notes, little mushroom/ meaty notes from the Perique and in crumble cake form has nuance with each smoke. One of my new favorites in the rotation

One of the best

Bengal slices have a great texture and I like to blend them with other tobaccos as well.

First time smoking a tobacco of this type. I’m generally an aromatic smoker, but I do enjoy non-aromatics from time to time. This mixture hits me with just the right amount of tobacco flavor that I’d expect from a good cigar. Overall I was pleased with this tobacco, and I look forward to more enjoyment from it in months to come.

It became instantly clear why this one is such a big hit in my first bowl, like with the Bengals blend the Cavendish won me over.

I love love love the smell of this one when it burns. I'm a cavendish anything fan anyway but the anise oriental kick is so next level.

Both of these fall just barely outside of what I would normally purchase or reach to try but they get enough good press to eliminate any worry of buyer's regret after smoking. I started with Plum Pudding and found it to be an enjoyable smoke, after a handful of bowls I moved on to others in my stash and eventually got back to Bengal Slices. The smell in the tin isn't my favorite at all, it reminds me of old candy where Plum Pudding has a fruit smell that is very enjoyable. After the first 20 minutes of a bowl of Bengal Slices I was already sure it was the winner in this battle since there was no memory of a "wow" while smoking Plum Pudding but couldn't be sure until after a few more smokes and then revisiting Plum Pudding. Sure enough, the last two bowls were good but didn't compare. There's a richness to Bengal Slices that Plum Pudding doesn't have. Both are good blends that obviously earned their reputation but the Slices are what I'll restock down the road

There isn’t a Seattle Pipe club blend I don’t like, but Plum Pudding really shines.

One of my favorite blends, the rich Latakia really shines.

This smoke is a wonderful experience. Im not so good at pulling out exact flavors but dang this stuff is enjoyable. I tend to stay away from aeromatics and and some english blends are gross to me. This is a well balanced experience with rich smoke that is not too hot, at times I experienced a sweetness and at other times during a retrohale I had a quite pleasant vinegar/ ammonia sensation. I know it sounds crazy! It was a unique sensation but to me it wasnt repulsive but rather quite plesant. I will definitely add this to my cellar.

Love this tobacco!

My order came fast and the excise issue seems to have been resolved.

I like this

As a Plum Pudding smoker I was intrigued by Bengal Slices. I broke off a chunk and broke it into pieces, Peter it dry for a few hours and it lights up well. I noticed this needs drying time because it gets wet and it can be hard to stay lit otherwise. Unless I’m breaking it apart wrong. The taste is similar to plum pudding but there’s something more mysterious that I can’t pinpoint. Overall this tobacco is great and will be part of my permanent rotation!

Perfectly balanced blend. Great flavors. One of my new favorites.

Excellent

plum pudding and bengal slices like this both

Let me start of by saying that I agree with the fact that both blends are great in their own way. These 2 are oriental forward english blends (balkan type - think Penzance, Balkan o.s.m or Star of the east/ Quiet Nights). I find the Plum Pudding more appealing (imo) as I find it to be a bit more consistent in terms of its flavors being well blended. The Bengal Slices are similar, but with the flavors popping out individually from time to time but with the anise/liquorice top not ever present but nowhere near overbearing (think War Horse Bar). I am biased towards the Plum Pudding and compare other "balkan" blends to it (even Penzance, I know ) however I do also keep Bengal Slices stocked regularly as well. Hope this helps, ymmv and to each his own. The battle deal is a good price point to be willing to try both if you've never had either... don't miss out on 2 great blends!

One of the most complex and tasteful blends I have ever had, smooth and no bite.

Very good. Very mellow. In the larger, 2.5 inch depth bowl i packed, the latakia showed up first, then the oriental about half way down, with the rest of it sort of providing background jazz the whole way. I thought it was very tame until i got to the bottom of the bowl, where it pretty much backhand slapped me across the face. I can't say it takes my top spot, but good job here.

I absolutely love this stuff and could smoke it all day long. I had heard so much about it and finally decided to give it a try. It's definitely a most excellent tobacco and I would totally stock my seller full of it except the price point is a little painful for that.

When I first purchased this blend I liked it but it is pricy and have not reordered due the two ounce tin price. I did not find this blend to be an all day smoke but I did smoke on occasions. Having less than an ounce left in the tin I added Lane 1-Q at a ratio of one part Plum Pudding with one part Lane I-Q. Now I find this can be an all day smoke for me. Mixing these two blends I now have a more desirable combined price point for my new blend. It has a great room note with a new taint of vanilla. The Black Cavendish, Cavendish, Latakia, Oriental, Perique and Virginia along with the Lane 1-Q have a great balance with no dottle, no tongue bite and will burn nicely to a white ash with very few relights. It works for me and you might enjoy it also.

Both packed with flavor and smoke well. I would say out of the 2, Plum Pudding suits my tastes better. That being said I consistantly reach for both of these in my cabinet, and will buy more of both.

Purchased as part of a Battle of the Blends w/ Plum Pudding. While I much prefer Plum Pudding, they are very similar and I will gladly finish the tin. Not sure if I would reorder, but my tastes shift with with my mood and this is growing on me with each bowl. Definitely worth trying.

Out of the two the plum pudding I would have to say is the best. I'm new to pipe smoking but plum pudding is a rich Smoky spicy smooth tobacco. It quickly became my number one tobacco.

Great stuff that has earned a top spot in my rotation.

I liked it better then Plum Pudding.

Pretty good. No significant tongue bite. Smokes pretty smooth and painless. Has kind of a peppery taste. I like it, but I wouldn't steal it out of your fridge.

Also just right

A very nice oriental forward (balkan) type English blend with a great top note of anise/licorice. The top note is not overbearing, all the tobacco leaf comes through nicely. If you enjoy Plum Pudding or Quiet Nights, you may want to give this one a try...

I would give 4.5 stars if allowed. This blend is a match made in heaven. If you like Latakia do not hesitate to purchase this tobacco; you will not be disappointed. Rich in flavor but no one tobacco is overpowering, however you will definitely notice the Latakia. There is a slight salty after taste from time to time. If your looking for something different (in a good way) give it a try!

Great taste, burns evenly and well, but has a pretty good nicotine hit...sometimes too much for me. I like it, though.

I like the overall flavor of the Bengal Slices. A lot of TLC went into this blend and very versatile overall. I personally could wake up and smoke this one as opposed to Plum Pudding for evenings only. Complex, robust yet mellow. Smell and room note are there. Would be interested in the other versions of this as well.

If you like Bengal Slices but need double the punch, go with plum pudding. Very complex, flavor grows on you but more of a summer spicy barbeque blend to me. Quality and flavor are there. Probably not a regular smoke for me but I can appreciate it for what it is.

I wasn't planning on even packing my pipe when my shipment came in today. I got a lot of different tobaccos and as I was putting them all away, I was smelling each one. The second I smelled Bengal slices, I changed my mind about packing my pipe. I HAD to taste it and I was NOT disappointed. This stuff is everything I'm looking for in a blend and I can't wait to try it after it ages for a while. This is my new favorite blend!

Good, but my wife didn't like the room note lol

Great blend and bold complex taste. Burns cool and lights well just after tracking the tin. It’s in my top three favorites.

Excellent flavor. Easy smoking tobacco.

Great if your into burley, toasty candy flavor, with not much of an after taste, but brilliantly composed and dually recognized, as a fashion statement to enthusiasts out there. Stands up well to the major leagues for sure.

One of the best I've tried. Really creative tobacco, with a nice aroma. Very unique and well balanced for me. Nice cavendish variety. Always will buy this blend, can't get enough of it!

Fantastic tobacco that instantly became one of my favorite blends. Indeed I can smoke this everyday and definitely getting more!

I figured when I received my first tin of Plum Pudding well over a year ago, it would be a dried fruit tasting, gross over exaggeration of flavor. Then I got it. OH WOW. Instead it is a journey through the depths of bbq and other smoking flavors that culminates in a perfect smoke for the newbie or the veteran smoker. This is a tobacco that I enjoy to smoke when I am firing up my charcoal grill and getting ready to throw some ribeyes on there. The flavors that I smell and taste are a perfect complement. Between this and the special reserve, YUM.

Wanted John Cotton but this is still good.

Delicious!

Sweetness..good. Great flavor

Good merchandise and great service

Only tried aromatics and flavors before this. Not what I expected.

Nice smokey and pleasant.

Very creamy smoke with wonderful flavor throughout. The perique is in perfect quantity to give a spicy finish to a great tasting Balkan blend. I will be purchasing again.

An smooth smoke, well balanced in flavor although sometimes the Oriental takes precedence over all very enjoyable.

Funky flavor, something off. Don't enjoy this one

Great flavor and easy to pack in a pipe it made a great combo with my corn cob pipe but the smell to me just smells like burned natural tobacco. But over all its a awesome smoke.

This is one of my favorites. Really good and cool smoke

My go to tobacco. A bit pricey, but worth it. Good, strong flavor with a sweetness. Especially good in the first half of the bowl. I highly recommend trying this.

I found this tobacco to be less of a Lat bomb than others have described. Slightly sour on the Oriental side but overall a smooth smoke when really dry.

Super!!!!!

Holy, high god of tobaccos, please don't make me choose between these. Both are exceptionally phenomenal. Bengal slices with it's delicious topping and similarity in softness and sweetness to Plum pudding. Plum pudding with it's deep, dark and deliciously soft smoke. I can't choose I just can't, I love these both and will be purchasing more of both in the future.

I wasn't impressed at all with these. Granted I purchased this to expand my growing collection knowing that I hate perique and orientals. I am sure lovers of perique and orientals will love these blends. They are not bad by any means... just not for me.

As a new pipe smoker, I was having a difficult time finding a blend that really stood out for me. I was contemplating if I would even continue with a pipe at all.....until I tried plum pudding. Wow, the flavor is outstanding. To me it’s a mixture of Smokey and sweet/sour with a little bit of a light bitterness in some spots. The flavors balance very well and I couldn’t enjoy it more.

over hyped smells funny

excellent smoke!!!

A lot of moving parts in this one. Takes patience and about 1/2-2/3rds of a bowl to reach full development. I recommend the slowest tempo you can possibly do using the breathe method. As you maintain a cool smoke, and a constant amount of smoke in your mouth without fully expelling, and an occasional retro-hale, all the different tobaccos will take a turn and eventually combine into something great. Smoke it too fast and you’ll have a bowl of peppercorns to deal with; and wonder why anyone would this smoke spicy manure with any pleasure. Cheers!

I LOVED it and ordered the 8 oz

Good, mellow smoke, especially if mixed with something like Cult Conspiracy, as I do. Burns a little hot near the bottom of the pipe. However, it makes a good, clean-burning smoke if crumbled and packed properly.

I love my English/Balkan/Scottish blend. PP has to be one of the best of the genre. Well balanced, flavorful, rich and engaging experience. Smokes best when allowed to dry. If you've not had this all the rave your read is spot on. This is one great blend!

The tobacco itself was fine. The method of packaging creates dry chunks of pressed tobacco, too big to crumble up and smoke without first breaking it down and re-hydrating it.

Amazing blend. I prefer something more aromatic and still liked this.

Definitely a favorite of mine. Great flavor

Delicious. Tastes almost likr plumes in chocolate smoked pudding. A must buy!

Latikia lovers that dont mibd pereque in the mix will love this. Like latikia try this anyway!!

I finally put my finger on the taste of this tobacco. It’s like smoking a bar of cheap soap. The taste is so pungent that half way through the bowl your mouth and throat are coated with a soapy film that even water won’t wash away. So if your the sort of person who likes drinking used bath water, this is the tobacco for you. Enjoy!

This tobacco was okay. It has a unique flavor that is hard to identify, which is ultimately too strong in the end. Bengal Slices is one that I’ll keep in the drawer and smoke occasionally. It’s certainly not in my regular rotation.

Really like this blend. Earthy,fruity,smoky

Amazing tin note. Smells slightly like red man and mosquite barbecue. Reminds me of lodge pole pineand sage brush burning together, mixed with a tangy sweet citrus note. Very stunning room note, and flavor. Smokes VERY cool and smooth in a missouri meech huck fin pipe. Sutliff voodoo has such a similar tin note, i believe it might be the spare trimmings. Sutliff fox and hound has a similar scent and flavor, with a very different balance, much more of the sharp virginia taste and less of the smoky accent is found in the fox and hound. Fox and hound always gives me moderate to severe tongue bite after half a bowl, feel like i could smoke bengal slices all day with no tongue bite

In the cellar

As always you guys delivered on time and really enjoyed the Plum Pudding Tobacco. Thank you.

Bengal Slices is the closest blend that you will find to the "unicorn" tobacco called Penzance. Same sweet lat taste and this is one that you can find. Get it while you can, before taxes make it unavailable. You won't regret it!

Wonderful aroma, great flavors (especially the Oriental tobaccos) and a nice burn. Bengal Slices are a classic for a reason!

I wasn't sure how I felt about this after the first pipe, but after a week or so, it's easily become a favorite. The flavor sticks with you after smoking and pairs well with other things.

This is an awesome smoke. Every Bowl seems to be better than the last but different.

I highly recommend Bengal slices, added to your rotation you will really enjoy it.

Top of my rotation

What a lovely experience. Smokey, piney and aromas I can’t quite pinpoint. Smokes like a fine Scotch tastes. Fantastic.

My absolute favorite pipe tobacco. It doesn't taste like plum pudding, but it tastes and smells great. This is what I think of when I think of pipe tobaco. Great aroma and highly recommended.

This is one of my two favorite tobaccos (so far). A nice and flavorful English/Latakia. Highly recommended.

This was our favorite tobacco that we purchased. We got a tip from the mud chop piper that this was a really good tobacco and we are not disappointed. You do need to break it up a little bit but it is a great blend and the balance is perfect 👌

Bengal Slices is the perfect lat bomb. The latakia is by far the main player in this blend; it is rich, smokey, and strong. There is a topping that remains consistent throughout the bowl, which to me tastes like the topping on Peterson’s University Flake. University Flake consists of extremely high-quality and well-balanced tobacco which does not require a topping, in my opinion. The topping doesn’t ruin that tobacco, but it just kind of hangs out and does its own thing. It’s like candy; you consume it for its own sake. There’s nothing necessarily wrong with candy, but I’m not a big fan of it. Bengal Slices is different, however. The topping serves to refresh the palate and prevents the latakia from becoming tiresome. I can smoke a large bowl of it slowly and enjoy every puff. I’ve tried countless blends, and this stuff easily makes my top 10 list of favorite tobaccos—perhaps even my top 3 list. It has become my solid favorite latakia blend (it beats my previous favorite, Squadron Leader, by a mile; it is on par with G.L. Pease’s Key Largo, but I consider that to be more of a cigar leaf blend as the cigar leaf comes through at least as much as the latakia). To make a long story short: Bengal Slices is wonderful, and I highly recommend it.

The Bengel slices were a nice treat, a great after dinner smoke but I got to say the Plum pudding makes for an excellent all day smoke.

good stuff. wife hates the aroma!

This stuff is way too expensive but way to good not to buy it. I smoke this when I need a break from my C & D blends. It's damn good.

I really liked this tobacco. I got it along with Plum Pudding and I think I prefer the Bengal Slices over PP. I'm not sure how to describe the flavor notes other than really great to me. I get a touch of the Anise. I'm just struggling to put a finger on the flavor notes. If you like things like Plum Pudding, Haunted Bookshop, Habana Daydream and the like - I would say you owe it to yourself to give this a try. I took mine out of the tin and put it in a mason jar for a couple weeks and I think that made it even better.

I like mixing with a less potent tobacco. It's not an every day for me, but I like straight virginia's

This plum pudding is a must have if your a aromatic smoker. This Cyprian Latakia is is one of those must have Tobaccos. Plum pudding was a big factor in changing the way I felt about Latakias, now I can’t get enough of it. This would a comfort smoke for any piper, new or experienced.

A classic blend from golden age of British colonialism. Splendid tobacco, much recommended to a lover of English blends.

This stuff has ruined me from any type of latakia blend. I can't try any others without comparing it to this one. I Love the cut, the tin note reminds me of beef jerky and the smoke is smooth as fresh paint. I always try to branch out but I keep coming back

This is definitely one of my top five blends and is in my rotation. This non-aromatic has so much flavor and things going on. All of the components are blended in such a way that non are overpowering. I like Latakia only when it is used to mellow out other tobaccos and in Plum Pudding it is a great asset. The nic-hit is less than medium and will not give your stomach the rumba. The room note is fine, but don't expect raves. Once the tobacco gets lit and stays lit, it has few relights. It doesn't burn hot or bite, but I smoke at a leisurely pace. It has a good aftertaste. This is such a nice smooth smoke that is a perfect lay back and relaxing experience. Plum Pudding may be my favorite smoke, but there are so many great tobacco blends to choose from. Whether you are a Aromatic or Non-aromatic smoker, you can't go wrong with this Balkan blend. Highly recommended.

Great! Never boring!

Very nicely balanced flavor. I'm not disappointed at all.

Big and bold with a peculiar tin note that reminds me of chewing tobacco. No bite. Some interesting sweetness mixed with the orientals and Latakia. Not a Virginia sweetness, more like a cavendish sweetness. Very enjoyable. Will buy again.

This blend comes in thick slices, feels a bit dry but smokes perfectly for me. Break it up roughly, and pack it loose, and get ready for an incredibly fine-tuned and balanced flavor of earthy, smoky, sweet, sour, a little hint of spice, with a deep body. For me the smoke leaves a very rich and pleasant aftertaste. This is my new favorite smoke.

I'm new to pipe smoking, having smoked aromatics and wanting to try something different, I bought both of these blends as a deal bundle after hearing good reviews on both tins. Both PP and BS are similar in how they taste but their are slight differences. In PP, their is a dry fruit top note and after lighting a few bowls, the flavor takes on many different layers of fruit, and has a slight peppery note (probably the perique?) In BS there is a anise, clove-ish top note but it is not very prevalent after lighting a bowl, the flavor like PP, tends to be complex and instead of taking on the dry fruitier notes like PP, there are slight citrus notes that play a part in the blend and a slight clove taste. Both blends crumble easily and are very enjoyable. I find are best smoked after a long day at work or before going to bed. The nicotine strength in both blends isn't too strong like others may be. However, it is mild and is balanced. The only cons I can find is that BS is slightly harder to keep lit but it may be due to me just still learning on smoking a pipe. I also advise that these blends shouldn't be smoked on quickly. Take your time smoking these blends, or you will risk getting an unpleasant aftertaste from burning out the tobacco too quickly. If you like finding and picking apart rich and complex tobacco blends or want to delve into something different from the usual, I'd highly reccomend checking out these two tobaccos. You really can't go wrong with either one.

Glad to find it again ! I enjoyed Bengal Slices 40 years ago !

My favorite blend. Perfect balance and strength. Just the right amount of kick, sweet, spicy, smokey and complex.

No. It doesn't have bits of real tiger in it. But it has the power and finesse of a Bengal Tiger. This has become one of my regular favorites thanks once again to the resurrection this blend got from R.O. -Again... It is the legend.

Nice sweet smoky blend for the Fall. Love that there’s no aftertaste when you’re done. A little goes a long way. Great after dinner smoke.

Very good !

Love it

I'm working on my 3rd tin of Plum Pudding and I still go back and forth on it. It'll always be in my rotation, don't get me wrong, but do I LOVE it? Some days I think "my god this is a truly sophisticated and incredible blend--totally worth the price." Other days it won't stay lit, the flavors are unruly and unbalanced, and I simply can't seem to figure out what I enjoyed about this blend in the first place. It's an ever-lasting gobstopper of smoking experience and I do recommend it to everyone at least once. See if it's right for you.

This is the best pipe tobacco I’ve ever smoked. I’m new at this and don’t know much about “complexity” or “blend”,I do know the amount is well above what I expected.

So much happening. Fine rooms of mahogany leather and deep cherried woods. Horse farms in the distance. Latakia oriental Baker Street sleuthing dreams.

I loved it. I didn't smell or tasted Plum but it is a dark fruity taste that made me a fan. Ordering more right now. https://youtu.be/FQ9IMS7gnnE

Both beautifully pressed tobaccos. I prefer the plum pudding throughout the day but the topnote in the bengal is perfectly balanced. As a new pipe smoker coming off RYO its been hard to establish a comfort zone while exploring many various styles. This was around my 10th pipe blend and i hope to revisit both of these soon.

It's packaged with unusually thick soft plug like slices. The flavor is smooth, sweet and mild. A superb blend. No shelf is complete without a few tins of Plum Pudding.

My very first time I have smoked Latakia and I have to tell you, it was way way better than I thought! Easy on the tongue, distinct flavor, and actually a bit more enjoyable than some of the aromatics that are out there...

Honestly, the first time I tried this I thought it tasted like body odor. I almost threw it away. Then I tried a bowl of Early Morning Pipe and I really liked it. It had a mellower version of that flavor. I decided to give plum pudding another try. I LOVE Plum Pudding now. I dont know what happened. I can't stop thinking about how much I love this flavor. My description of it sounds very negative, but it isn't. It really reminds me of body odor, bicycle inner tube and leather gloves. It doesn't sound good from my description but it has become probably my favorite taste ever. I feel like a jerk because I really love this blend and I know I'm not conveying that well. Give PP a shot and if you don't like it give it one more try. It took 2 bowls for me to fall in love with this, but I am hooked. I absolutley love it.

I didn’t understand what all the fuss was about until I finally gave it a try. I’m so glad I did. This is the most satisfying tobacco I’ve smoked in the last 6 months. It’s superb tobaccos are delicious, smoky, spicy all at the same time. I especially like the Latakia and oriental mix. Perfect blend that burns slow and nice. It’s aroma is so pleasing and addictive.

Bengal slices is sweet with a complex yet subtle sour note. It smells wonderful in the tin and even better when smoking. The room note is pleasant and distinctive. It’s a great tobacco to sip slowly. Sweetness is noticeable but balanced with the other notes of spice and raisin. Excellent. So glad I finally tried it.

Best stuff ever. This is the perfect smoke.

This aptly named blend recalls delicious flavors of spices like clove, nutmeg, and allspice, along with its sweet aroma of dried fruits.

Wow. I read a few reviews singing the praises of this tobacco and the way it was described, I had to try it. The first few puffs after the initial char light made me think, this is good, perhaps not exceptional. After relighting and all the way to the bottom of the bowl, I thoroughly enjoyed it. This is truly a delicious, smooth, cool burning product. The smoke is rich and flavorful with absolutely no tongue bite. I'm hooked!

Not bad

I'm just coming back to "pipes"..Ive been trying several things but I didnt like this one.

Smoking flavor and in tin aroma I prefer plum pudding, however Bengal slices has a better room aroma, makes my room smell like a tobacco shop.

Amazing tobacco

Loved it.

Excellent

Great tobacco at fair prices.

This is nice burning, smooth smoke. Flavorful without any burn. One of my favorites.

Oh wow! This is quite possibly the finest blend I've ever smoked. It checked every box.

This is just aromatic enough and smooth enough to enjoy any time of the day, either straight or blended with something else 50/50, like Cult Conspiracy. The only problem with Bengal Slices is that I seem to go through a can about twice as fast as the other, looser blends. Not Bengal Slices' fault though; the company actually packs a couple of ounces MORE tobacco in the can than the 1.75 oz advertised. So buy two cans at a time and enjoy!

This has been the only tin I’ve bought twice. I taste something different every time I zen out with this. Great balance of flavors and tobacco types. I highly recommend.

Very smooth with a good balance of Latakia. Slightly smokier than Plumb Pudding. No tongue bite.

What can I say that has not been said of SPC Plumb Pudding. Everything about it is pure smoking bliss. Not an everyday smoke, but a treat when you get a break from all life throws at you. There is a reason this is held in such high regard, quality. Recommended.

Great mellow English that can be an all day smoke. Quality Lat that is not overpowering. Delivers a clean smooth and consistent flavor throughout. Pick some up, you will not be disappointed.

I am new to pipe smoking so when I opened plum pudding I was not expecting such a smoky tin note. When I begrudgingly loaded my first bowl and started to coax the first few flavors from my char light I almost had to check which tobacco I had loaded up. The smoke was not smoky, It was delicate and complex. There are so many flavors you taste individually and simultaneously. It was a very pleasant surprise. I could not wait to try Bengal Slices next and enjoyed it just as much. Bengal has a slight taste of Ouzo(Anise) in the smoke. If I had to choose a favorite the answer would be different each day. They are both GREAT!

liberating!!!

Had a friend tell me about this and purchased a few tins to try out. It's become one of my standbys that will always have a place on the tobacco shelf.

This blend is awesome, this was my second English blend and now it my favorite.

Love this tobacco so much. As soon as I opened the tin, I knew I was going to love it. Complex and rich, this tobacco creates a very satisfying smoke with a depth of flavor I wasn't expecting. This is now an easy choice for my go-to smoke.

Good, but I am into looking for tonnage in my Perique now.

The ultimate in a English blend.

I can't compete with other users' reviews; I don't have the lingo. When I received my first tin of Bengal Slices and stuffed some into my pipe and puffed on it, I was blown away. I love this stuff! I can't explain it, but it has an almost magical flavor. I detect some anise it, which is one my favorite flavors. However, I do not use it straight; I use it as an additive to blends I make containing Virginias and other blends to spice them up.

As a pretty "no fuss" occasional pipe smoker (a couple times per month) I am just as happy smoking something like Captain Black as I am anything else. But, given all the hype surrounding this blend, I thought I'd give it a try. On a positive note, all the different tobaccos that are in this blend are all extremely well balanced. You can taste just about all of them, but none really steal the show. I was also pleasantly surprised by the sweetness coming likely rom the cavendish component, again perfectly balanced. Tastes great. There are fewer negatives than positives, but it was a little tough for me to keep it lit. It's a little pricier than your average tin. And finally, with all the hype I was honestly expecting a little better - is it a great blend? Yes. Is it the best like the hype would have you believe? Probably not. Overall - complex, perfectly blended, and pleasantly sweet. Pick a tin up if you get the chance, but don't feel like you're missing out if you don't!

I have always enjoyed caked tobacco and this is a dandy.

This is the blend that made me a pipe smoker.

Try this tobacco. My first Balkan, and my only regret is that I waited this long to sample it. Lives up to the great reviews, will be a permanent part of my rotation.

Plum Pudding came as a recommendation and I’m so thankful I took it. Absolutely fantastic! Tin is fantastic, perfect moisture, easy to pack, and perfect smooth smoke. Can’t buy enough of it!

Great taste...lasts a long time, too :)

Well, I'm one who prefers aromatic tobacco -the flavors of caramel are tops in my book. That said, the Bengal Slices are pretty good as regular tobacco goes. I do like a bit of Latakia with my Cavendish, plus, the orientals are nice. It's a pleasant change for me.

Bought for my husband and he absolutely loves it!

I got this in a head to head with Plum Pudding which is a great deal and I hope they keep it on the site. I can’t tell which one I like the best so I keep ordering both!

I will make this simple: if I was a castaway on an island I would want crates of this stuff with me. It is that good. A rich, satisfying english style smoke, I am adding to my stock of it.

I’m a beginner piper and have been smoking aromatics and wanted to try something non-aromatic and I made the best choice in picking Plum Pudding! I did make the bad decision of buying the 2oz tin instead of the 8oz....

When I'm in the mood plum pudding is great, it gets 4 stars. Bengal slices aren't that good to me. They taste somewhat similar but the sour taste at the end of the plum pudding is what wins me over

In the last 3 months I've bought $180 worth of pipe tobacco from this website (not one type over 3oz) to learn learn as much as I could, about what I like. This may seem extreme, but I'm trying to replace my cigarette addiction. This is the best one so far. Iv'e dabbled with pipes for years, but only occasionally. This is a home run for me. Thanks Russ! Fiddlesticks is great too, but this one is so good it makes me forget where my cigarettes are.

SPC's Plum Pudding is a very pleasant tobacco that smells and tastes great, burns cool, and is sweet without being cloying. Go ahead, buy it! You know that you want to!

Both smoke and taste great. I would describe their taste as the following- bengal slices is 50% leather 25%campfire smoke 25% earth. Plum Pudding is 60%campfire smoke 20%earth and 20%leather. At first I thought Pudding was the flavor for me. But as time went by, turns out I was reaching for the Slices and it was gone before the pudding. Both excellent smokes though for fall/winter/early spring. If had to pick 1 though, I think id go with Bengal Slices as the winner

Excellent value! Both tobaccos are great and full of flavor.

Omg, fantastic. I love the real rich robust flavor and the creamy smoke . A great tobacco for those just starting to experience Latakia. Bengal Slices is a winner. Hey I wouldn’t mind a free tin. Thanks.

love em both bengal slices and plum pudding but then i tried mississippi river. Man, i could drink that stuff

I bought this with a bundle deal. Bengal slices vs plum pudding. It was pretty good but I think the plum pudding is better.

Delicious

It took me a few smokes to get it but it definitely grew on me. Medium flavored with a good amount of bite.

If I had to choose between the two it would be very hard. Both are great! My choice would be Bengal Slices.

Both are exceptionally good in flavor. Only slight difference between the two is the Plum Pudding has a notably mellow smoke where the Bengal slices are a bit more on the milder side.

Okay, so I've been smoking a pipe for about a year now, and I have previously gravitated to mostly VA and VaPer blends, though I found I love some English blends like Petersons Old Dublin and Ashton's Consummate Gentleman. I didn't quite know how I feel about Latakia until this morning, this is on a whole new level. It is deep and rich and this blend has to be the smoothest English style blend I've tasted yet. I'm definitely adding this to my rotation.

Favorite so far!

This is really outstanding. It has an amazing complexity of smoke and whiskey - without tasting flavored. Just fantastic. I did splash a little Glenfiddich into the jar for some extra punch!

Excellent choice for a well balanced, complex blend of Latakia, mature Virginias, Perique, Cavendish and Orientals that make for a superb bowl of enjoyment.

This was my first non-aromatic blend and I absolutely loved it. I'm a newer pipe smoker and am building up my rotation, and this will definitely be keeping it's spot. Very tasty!

Bengal Slices by a nose!

Nice and silky.

This is what Gandolph smoked after smiting the Balrog on the Bridge of Khazad-dum

Not a connoisseur but also not a drug store blend fan, this crumbles, burns very well, top note is subtle and very enjoyable, I prefer to smoke this nice and slow inside somewhere so the drafts/wind don't detract from the aroma. As good as it gets folks.

Wow!!! I’m a novice pipe smoker and haven’t tried many blends yet but I must say that this tobacco is amazing. You can taste all the different flavors and it burns so smooth. I’m definitely going to purchase more.

Simply a complex and flavorful smoke. A prince among blends!

Prompt, friendly & awesome!

Very smooth. Great taste.

Really is all the hype! A must have on hand at all times!

When I first popped the tin, at first I was cautious - the smell reminded me of Drum Halfzware rolling tobacco, which always left a foul aftertaste in my mouth when I was still a cigarette smoker. Then I crumbled up a slice, rubbed it out a little, and packed it into a big cob... Ho. Lee. Crap. Plum Pudding is delicious. I like it more every time I smoke it. The sheer complexity of the flavor is phenomenal, and I can only compare it to an good single-malt Scotch. It’s like puffing on a slice of well-smoked brisket and a dark chocolate brownie in the best possible way. Might be my new favorite. If you haven’t tried it yet, do. Just. Do.

I was probably a little late to the bandwagon, but Plum Pudding is definitely one of the top 5 tobaccos I've smoked. I stocked up on a few tins of it, so hopefully it will age well. I'll definitely be coming back and buying more and more of this!

I just finished off my tin of Bengal Slices, and I enjoyed it from start to finish.

wow, what an interesting smoke. in my opinion it has some qualities (flavors) similar to plum pudding or sutliff krumble kake english blend, but with a similar (if not same) top note as war horse bar (red) - sort of an anise type note. it is a great blend in its own, consistent and well balanced. definately worth a try if you you enjoy english/balkan type blends

this blend is outstanding. very well rounded and balanced. consistent flavor throughout the entire bowl. one of my all time best blends.

Upon taking up the challenge to try these two powerhouses, I have to judge the winner to be Plum Pudding...it still is a winner that’s tough to beat

I enjoyed. Very satisfying.

Saw the ads in your catalog and decided to give this blend a try. It is great! Just as advertised, it is a unique English blend with an amazing top note. Smooth, smoky, flavorful with what I think is a great aroma. Already ordered a few more tins. This blend is really a must try for smokers of English or Balkan blends.

This tobacco gets better and better the more I smoke it. I love the changing taste and the crumbling flakes. It's my second all-time favorite tobacco and I keep bunch of it cellar-ed. This is a unique tobacco that everyone should have in their rotation.

Both delicious blends. Plum Pudding has more flavor punch though for sure. They taste about the same flavor wise, with maybe more depth to the Plum Pudding as well. Plum Oudding wins the battle, but they are both delicious blends.

I bought this mississippi river and pp special reserve all at once, i rather enjoy this blend its very intense and has numerous complicated flavors that my palette is simply not developed enough to pick out just yet but it is tasty. It smokes pretty cool and dry although needed a bit of drying time for me. The special reserve I'm gonna leave unopened to age for a year or two although im sure that's going to be difficult.

Glad I tried it. Tastes great, burns well and no tongue bite at all.

Good smoke, but not a fan of the insence aftertaste... For some reason it is just to much for me. I like a tobacco that tastes like tobacco and this is not it. However I could tell right away that this is a work of art. Very complex taste. Enjoy!

It was good

Great tobacco. Has a wonderful arroma. I would buy this again.

Now one of my all time favorites. A real rich, Balkan style blend flake.

Plum pudding and Mississippi river have to be my favorite smoke right now. I can smoke both of these any time of day and sit back and relax.

I am still quite the novice, however I find my taste is solidifying towards English and Baltic blends. What I find pleasing about this blend is that the taste is layered compared to other Baltic blends I have tried. If Plum Pudding were a beer, it would be a complex IPA. The tobacco is a little spicy up front and mellows as you smoke through it. It leaves an awesome aftertaste in my mouth when I have finish the bowl (I have never experienced this from smoking any tobacco before). My only complaint is that Plum Pudding tends to be a difficult initial light up if I don't pack the bowl perfectly. It is the standard for me by which I compare other English and Baltic blends.

Nice mellow smoke. Easy to smoke all day long.

This will become one of my regulars. Flavor is very complex and changes as you go down the bowl. I had no problem keeping it lit and leaves very little dottle. Straight out of the tin, it wasn’t too wet or dry. It’s a very relaxing smoke with a decent nicotine hit; wouldn’t recommend as a morning or early afternoon lunch. Perfect for after work or before bed.

I get a different taste marriage with every new bowl. The Latakia is not strong like the description would have you believe. Cool burning. No tongue bite. Thick smoke. It's kind of addictive. Slightly sweet, a little spice. The more you smoke, the more you'll like the complexity.

It's either this or Bengal Slices as my top Latakia blend. I'm trying to cellar as much of both as my budget will allow as I find this and Bengal Slices as the only two tobaccos I wish to regularly smoke. Let it be known that I am not an all day pipe smoker, only having a bowl or two each evening after dinner. However, these two blends are what I crave each evening, they are just that good!

Latakia blends are my favorite tobaccos by far, as well as an occasional bowl of pure Latakia (Pipes & Cigars Blending Latakia being my choice). Bengal Slices is my side by side favorite with SPC's Plum Pudding for a Latakia blend, it's really just a matter of what mood I'm in as for which I will reach for!

I used to stay clear of English blends because of some earlier, absolutely horrible experiences with Lakeland aromatics. But then I tried this as part of “Saved by the bell”. I’m in awe of this masterpiece. It’s almost literally on my mind every day. I’ve caught myself up at 3am, smelling it in the can. I can’t say enough good things about this stuff in 2000 characters. I only have two complaints. It’s kind of expensive and the can doesn’t seal very tightly so you have to stay on top of your humidification. But I’m just nitpicking.

Tin aroma is amazing, presentation is gorgeous, flavor when fresh is just like hot air, BUT, after about six months something amazing happens to this blend. A solid core of tobacco flavor with a little something extra that’s hard for me to put my finger on has developed. Bought this as part of “Saved by the bell”.

I really enjoy this blend when it comes up in my rotation. I was sold on Bengal slices from the first inhale of anise and sweet smoke. It came with just the right amount of moisture: I only had to rub it out and let it sit for a few minutes and it was perfectly packed and smokable. It has the same characteristics as another similar crumble cake, SPC Plum Pudding, though to my tastes a little less intense and with the added licorice/anise notes. I think it is a superb smoke. I'll definitely be ordering more when I get down to my last few pieces.