Bengal Slices Sale

Nice and enjoyable

Excellent, elegant mix.

I am one of the very few original Bengal Slices smokers still puffing away. To set the record straight I am going on 91 years old and have been smoking a pipe for about 75 years. Drug store tobaccos like Sir Walter, Half and Half were the smoke of the day but I switched over to Sugar Barrel during my college years. And then out came Bengal Slices and I was hooked! It became my favorite Latakia blend and for years I alternated between it and Sugar Barrel...my aromatic favorite...and after years of smoking pleasure they both disappeared!! I was crushed! I never did find a Sugar Barrel substitute that matched the original in my opinion but when Fusilier hit the market I immediately bought a can and was very pleased. BUT when Pipes and Cigars got the original Bengal Slices recipe and except it being in a round can instead of the old square can it was, for my taste, the Bengal Slices that I remembered from days gone by! I don't try to describe all of the flavors in tobacco like the younger smokers do but after many years of smoking a pipe I know what I like and Bengal Slices still work for me. Now...if you can get a hold of the "original" Sugar Barrel recipe I can spend the rest of my years a very happy man!!

Different flavor that the White, but just as good.

Definitely one of my top 10

This has become my go to .

Very nice flavor. Has a deep taste with a mild sweetness.

I was very pleased with this blend, it has an amazing flavor & room note. I highly recommend this blend!!!

I bought a tin of Bengal Slices in a P&C battle. I am a newer pipe smoker and am trying everything as fast as I can! This has a pleasant tin odor. It was easy for me to light and keep lit. I picked out the Orientals right away and they stayed the forward taste for me. The Virginia's are easier to taste and are more prevalent if you sip at it. If you puff hard this will get hot quick, as I learned. This is a wonderful smoke if you take your time. Lots of full smoke and great flavor. I'll be keeping some on hand.

good taste

This is outstanding!! My go to blend, Russ you help bring back a classic. I just ordered the barrel aged can’t wait to try it.

The anise topping is absolutely amazing. It's not overpowering but does get increasingly noticeable throughout the session. This blend is the predecessor to Balkan sorbanie (and caked) but Balkan sorbanie can't hold a candle to this in my opinion. Slowly becoming my favorite evening blend!

Love the flavor profile. I bought this with white knight and white knight is preferred by a small margin. It definitely has a unique top note that enhanced the flavor and smell of the Balkan style without diminishing it. I was concerned that the top note might take away from the flavors, and it did not at all. Great on a little puffer with a small bowl.

I like this , I usually smoke aromatics but this in nice . I will buy more.

One of my favorite tins tobacco very smooth had to order another tin didn’t want to tan out

I bought the white version too. They are very similar but this one is a little more full but still not harsh. I love peppery flavor too.

after it drys a little its a very good blend definitely will continue to get this

I received Bengal slices along with Plum Pudding and after several bowls each I can say I love them both. I began this pipe smoking journey a year ago and I’m still trying to determine what I do or don’t like. I’m moody, sometimes I feel like aromatic and sometimes I want pure tobacco. I smoke what I like when I want to. Since I’m new to this and have no Tudor I jumped off the cliff and just started learning about what I like. The anise top note is not that strong, however if you’re up for a little adventure, pair this with a sniffer of Ouzo and see what happens- wow! Not for everyone but fun to try. This tobacco is sure to satisfy. I like to leave it in big chunks and smoke it in a Savinelli Trevi 320KS. Enjoy!

This is far and away one of my favorite blends and some days my absolute favorite. For an English blend with the amount of latakia this has the top note(anise) not only goes excellent with the flavor but makes it have one of the best room notes. A highly recommended blend

I'm still a bit of a newbie, just venturing into the appreciation of pipe tobaccos. I love these Bengal Slices. It's a delicious smoke, and super interesting tobacco.

Have just finished my first bowl after wanting to try this for a good while. Received a tin for Christmas and I couldn’t be happier. This lives up to the many positive reviews I’ve read. I will be making this a part of my daily routine. Thank you.

A really magnificent blend. Rich, mellow, with a hint of something in its flavor that I can never quite define but which definitely adds to Bengal's overall character. This is a tobacco that you can smoke all day, or save for special nights. Very little bite, and no harshness. I order it over and over.

I've only smoked three bowls of the Bengal Slices so far but I've enjoyed each bowl more than the previous and the first one was great. Still forming my opinion but I'm looking forward to the next chance I get to enjoy Bengal slices.

This tobacco is just wonderful. Very complex flavor and aroma. The room note is like that of licorice but it has a mouth feel of milk chocolate. Perfect after dinner pipe tobacco. It's such a wonderful blend. Definitely up there on the desert island blend list.

Gift for a friend - gift arrived on time as was correct. He liked it! Thanks

I was not sure what to expect ,Having gone thru one tin I will be reordering, the room note is good and have no real complaints from anyone.

Outstanding..fine pipe Tobbaco..a must have..fine Latakia taste

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!

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

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...

excellent

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

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!

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!

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

My favorite English blend, by far.

Excellent flavor

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

I liked it better then Plum Pudding.

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...

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.

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!

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!

Delicious!

Sweetness..good. Great flavor

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

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.

over hyped smells funny

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.

Definitely a favorite of mine. Great flavor

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 !

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...

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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

This is the blend that made me a pipe smoker.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

Favorite so far!

Bengal Slices by a nose!

Nice and silky.

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.

Prompt, friendly & awesome!

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

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.

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!

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.

This is a pleasant blend with a gentle but distinct flavor.

As a somewhat new pipe smoker I have found a few very nice well known and exclusive blends here at P&C. They have all been aromatics. I seem to favor the aromatics tobaccos. But I did want something that was not in the same family as the sweeter aromatics and have been trying a few non-aromatics and english blends. I was completely surprised by how nice bengal slices are. A wonderful full bodied but mild smoke. Delicious flavor not overpowering at all. The smokey notes are just right. There something else that I can pick up on but not sure exactly what it is but it is very nice. So far this is only non-aromatic that I have tried that smokes great right down to the bottom. Smooth with no bite whatsoever. This is really a wonderful tobacco. Most definitely will keep this on hand.

This, along with Plumb Pudding were my two first latakia heavy blends. I would say this is just as good as PP, but not quite as complex. Quite smokey, but even as a new pipe smoker, not overwhelming by any means. I would certainly recommend.

Nice cool smoke, good burn time but tends to go out easily. This is my first cake tobacco so that could be me not rubbing it out correctly. Over all I like it a lot.

Great blend rich flavor.a must in your rotation.

I'm not a "fan" of pressed tobacco but this blend was easy smoking without bite.

I bought both plum pudding and Bengal slices together. At first, Oh, God! I hated them both. Let them sit for a while and tried them again. Not so bad! Now, I have a bowl of one of them every day. As the title says, growing on me...

This is a great, balanced, aromatic blend that's easy on the tongue, smokes clean and is good all day and into the night. It crumbles easily and mixes well with other blends in case you want to experiment. A go-to smoke for any occasion.

Whenever Emeril Lagasse would want to pick it up a notch he would go spice it up with flair. For me that is what Bengal Slices are. I have found that putting a little Bengal on top of almost any other tobacco makes it new and interesting. By itself it can be too much for me. Topping off other tobaccos is where it shines for me. I highly recommend.

This blend definitely lives up to the hype. It's got a great flavor that's unique and neither overbearing nor underwhelming. Would recommend trying it out to see for yourself it's definitely worth the price per tin.

A wonderful smoke. I have more ordered is how great it is!

Very smooth, subtle notes of sweet and spice. Not one tobacco seems to overpower the other. Even burning, and did not experience any tongue bite. Would buy again and would recommend.

Perfect, I like this one. I thought it might be a little too dry, but after I had a few bowls full I liked it.

Great blend

One of the top full mixtures I have smoked in my 38 years of piping. Since I don’t have a golden pallet that can pull apart all the components One by one,I’ll just say the finished product as a whole is above average.

I really enjoy this pipe tobacco. The blend is already delicious but while you smoke it you get a creamy note also.

Love the taste of Latakia in this blend, it’s a great taste. The oriental, Virginia, and cavendish all work really well with the Latakia. The aroma of licorice is also present in this blend and might I say, great blend. I recommend it, a late after dinner smoke.

First 2 x smoking this all I tasted was floral notes. Packs well and smokes long. I am not getting it. So far not a favorite. But time will tell.

Having never tried Bengal Slices prior to this iteration, I have nothing to compare the current one to. Having gotten that out of the way, I am thoroughly enjoying this newest edition. Just enough Latakia to bring the smokiness I crave, but with a sugary plum/raisin flavour that I find delicious. Recommended.

Off the bat let me say that this is one very special tobacco blend that any English lover simply must try. From the tin art, to the tobacco appearance, to the very thick cut slices, to the very very mild but extremely interesting top note, this is a one of a kind blend that simply should not be missed. It is very definitely English but definitely not just another English. It is unique and is like a top shelf whisky (or whiskey if you prefer) that is worthy of savoring and enjoyed on special occasions. Like most English blends, this is Latakia forward, but the Latakia is not overpowering to the point that it overshadows the other component tobaccos. You can definitely pick up the spicy oriental leaf and the figgy sweetness of the virginia leaf. The unflavored cavendish adds just enough sweetness to enhance and mellow out the flavor profile of this blend and everything works in perfect balance. I think the very subtle topping is what sets this apart from most other English blends. The tin note seems to suggest Anise or Licorice but it is so subtle it is difficult to tell for sure. Whatever it is, it is amazing and done is just the perfect proportion. This tobacco blend is just a bit more expensive than average but I think it is well worth the extra expense, especially if you enjoy this on special occasions like you would a nice single malt scotch. Not an everyday smoke. It is good enough and smooth enough to smoke all the time but it is so good you really ought to save it so that when you do smoke it, it will be that much more special. Let me reiterate, this is one not to be missed, can't recommend it highly enough. Enjoy!

Smoked the original Bengal Slices about 20 years ago, sold in a rectangular tin, with similar markings as on the current round tin. This certainly smokes as the original mixture, but what puzzles me, is that as the name implies, the mixture was originally pressed, then cut into thin slices. This one came in a solid brick, so it is now a Bengal Brick, not Bengal Slices. My initial thought was that the folks who purchased the Brand name and the formula, forgot to ask for the slicing tool. (Probably a special design, and expensive to build new). The problem with the brick, was that to rub out, i needed a screw driver or ice pick to first break out pieces that could actually be rubbed out. Took several minutes, and i decided that next time i would use my Japanese cabinet maker's saw with the fine teeth to cut my own slices. Recently Pipes and Cigars had a discount offer with special aged bulk Bengal Slices tobacco. I just purchased a few ounces, and found I received a bag of several thick slices, not a hard pressed brick, so easy to pick a chunk to rub out and put in the pipe. Greatly appreciated P&C! This is a great smoke. Even, slow burn, no tongue bite, and with a unique note that is different from most Dunhills and other familiar English mixtures. My only complaint would be that, as with other tobaccos infused with a substantial topping, after a few smokes my pipe is coated with goo from condensed topping, and requires an effort to scrape it out, as well as to clear the 'sludge' out of the stem. Still, a small inconvenience for an unusual and satisfying smoke.

Amazing

Uniquely wonderful.

It is a tasty, even-keeled medium tobacco. Nice tobacco as it will get even better with age.

One of my go to English blends

This is a nice blend with a lot of flavor and a enough latakia to satisfy a latakia fan. I like Bengal slices so much that I am adding it to my list of favorites.

Mild and flavorful with no tongue bite or harshness

Smoke it slow and easy. You will be rewarded. Good stuff!

Yeah it’s just good stuff

For me too much work for so little taste and flavor.

Returned to pipe smoking after over forty years. My favorites so far are H&H White Knight, Bengal Slices, Dunhill Dark Flake. and H&H Black House.

The most perfect tobacco I have ever smoked! When I sit outside with the wife to hsve a smoke, she asks if I will smoke thos blend!

I recently resumed my pipe smoking after a decades long layoff and have worked my way through assorted English Blends, chasing my old favorite, Balkan Original Mix. I found some Penzance and liked it but the nicotine hit was a little more that I wanted. Bengal Slices was recommended to me by my local shop, and I love it. it is my current and favorite everyday smoke now. Smooth, full flavor, slightly sweet, burns really well and I find it a cool smoking tobacco as well, and I'm a "puffer". I purchased a tin of Plum Pudding to try as well, but I like Bengal so much I haven't gotten in to it yet.

Again, an outstanding treat. Need a pipe dedicated solely for it.

Ok this is hands down one of the best smokes I had. Thank you Russ for re creating this fine tobacco I am in your debt. Wow is all i can say.

Nice blend of smoke and taste. My absolute favorite blend so far.

This blend is unlike anything else. Fusiliers Ration is close but different. Bengal Slices is not an everyday smoke for me but it is an awesome smoke for those times you want something different and unique.

First let me say that I love this tobacco. For me, it is the epitome of an english/oriental, and I will be buying more ! However, it is not a smoke for a beginner, and for me, it is not an all day smoke. I rubbed this out and filled a large bowl pipe with it and smoked it for WELL over an hour. This tobacco burns very slowly, i enjoyed every minute of it. A little bit goes a long way, so you need some time for this baby.

Keep an eye out for this. I wouldn’t mind seeing this on the shelf more often. This is very very good stuff.

Very very tasty. Love the smokiness. Seems to burn quicker than some . Breaks up beautifully into bowl. AAAA...

Beautiful crumble cake with a pleasant tin note. Top note is not an issue unless you are sensitive to them...very subtle. Also the cavendish plays a back of the bus addition but it is there, which is a good thing in this blend. Latakia is the star but the orientals are right there as well. Very tasty blend as you slowly work it. Gets better throughout the bowl. Really interested in letting some of this age. I am in the camp that all tobaccos benefit with age. Some more then others but they all will improve with the blending of flavors, the rounding off of high notes and the such. Something with this blend leans me to a nice surprise in a year or so.

I never had the pleasure of tasting the original Bengal Slices, though, after they were gone they were spoke of in hushed and reverent tones. The new Bengal slices rank very high on my list of what a latakia blend should taste like. Reminds me more of Germains Special Latakia Flake, a tobacco that hasn't been pronounced dead yet but hasn't been available, to me at least, in several years. The bengal slices are a bit sweeter, though the can I recently purchased never got to see a cellar and the last Germains tin I cracked had a good four years sealed and in the dark like some residents of the white house. I can't say exactly why you should like it, I love it. It burns slow and cool and the flavor is there from the start and just keeps getting better as it burns down. One of the few tobacco's I've bought in the last six months that has me trying to light a bowl of ashes.

If you love sweet surprises, this is a gem. I got it as part of the Standard Tobacco of PA Sampler (excellent sampler, BTW - includes some great John Cotton's mixes) and it blew me away. I had heard its history but that meant nothing to me as I was not smoking pipes when this was last on the market. This new iteration from Russ O is outstanding, regardless of it being a clone of something from the past. It's a smoky, sweet, and rich 'English crossover' experience. It has all the Latakia you could want but the star component is a kind of anise-like top note reminiscent of old fashioned licorice. I call it a crossover because it happens to be highly aromatic. It burns cool and long - a very economical smoke. A big bowl has lasted me all day. From the first light to the final draw the flavor remains consistent. Not for the strict English aficionado, maybe, but for those who like to try new things and occasionally crave something smoky with a sweet sting, this is an A+ smoke.

I will keep this short and sweet - amazing blend! I only wish it could come in 8oz tins. I will be ordering several tins for my cellar, placed right next to my Penzance, as well as a few for immediate gratification.

This is delicious!! I have never had the original but if it's anything like this stuff then I would've stocked up on it as well. After the first bowl I can't seem to get enough of it. I enjoy it at any time of the day and I'm coming back. Ill admit for not having high hopes, I was so happy to have been proven wrong. The topping isn't overwhelming but is delightfully present from start to finish. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. Salut!

I bought this because of the 'lore' behind Bengal Slices and the popularity it had in a previous life and I wasn't disappointed! It has a great flavor and a little bit of spice that makes for a great smoke!

One of my favourite Latakia blends. I find the crumble cakes a little cumbersome but I enjoy the favour and the room note.

A quality tobacco but just didn't do it for me.

Definitely different! I am normally a smoker of very strong tobacco's. I have heard so much about this tobacco, and smoked so many of its off-spring I had to give it a shot. I was not disappointed. There are many subtle layers of flavor with this tobacco. I think I would have liked more latakia, however, I feel latakia is like bacon - it goes in everything, and there is never enough. I am adding more tins to the collection, so take that for what it's worth! Keep Smoking!

So I bought a tin of Bengal Slices many months ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. Relatively young in my pipe smoking experience but Bengal Slices was enjoyed enough to become a member in the rotation. However, I enjoyed other favorites far more often, to the exclusion of Bengal Slices. In these past few weeks I've been back at it and these 7-8 months of jar age have done wonders for Bengal Slices. I can only hope that it is aging as well in the many tins I purchased. The tactile enjoyment of a crumble flake is a huge part of the appeal. That band aid smell in the jar i will never tire of. And finally an outstanding burn, aroma, and smoking experience. Enjoyable for most passer-bys as well. I even love the stench it leaves on your clothes. In all seriousness ladies and gentlemen this one is top shelf. The care that went into the experience in all its facets is evident. My suggestion, stock up.

Doesn't taste like Bengal Slices at all, but it is a decent tobacco nonetheless. If you're willing to pay this price because it's worth a little more to get that ol' Bengal Slices flavor, I believe you will be disappointed. However, if you are open to other good flavor, you'll find some enjoyment in this smoke.

The Cut makes it hard to light. I rubbed it out both times I have smoked it. Its not a bad blend has a nice room note wife liked it better then most and i normal don't smoke in the house.

LOVE this tobbac, smoking my first bowl this morning and am already planning to buy bulk to cellar. This tobacco smokes cool and the flavor and smell are incredible.

A wonderful and powerful blend...

Just ok. Sorry Russ. The licorice/anise, topping turned me off completely. It made it one dimensional. Basically a lat bomb with licorice. 10 to midnight is better for this exact style. Lots of lat in that one also, just better balanced.

So this one is a winner. I've heard the tales of the original but this one stands on its own. Jar note is s little weird. But smokes like s nice mild English. Not better than the Pease Maltese Falcon I received in the same order. But a regular to be in the cellar and rotation.

It wasn't bad, but I'm more of a ribbon cut guy.

This blend is simply delicious! Some sort of exotic Asian fruit juice? You got me. The tin didn't last me all of three days! That's a record. Hope it comes in an 8 ounce soon.

The Bengal Sliced work well for me. They are more of a crumble cake which makes preparing a bowl easy. It lights easy and stays lit. The taste is bold yet smooth, buttery at times. I will be smoking this on a regular basis. Also will buy extra for the cellar.

I did enjoy this tobacco but I won’t call it all day go to tobacco. I would recommend a try and see because our taste do differ.

I never thought I would see this blend again but here it is and its just as i remembered it! A wonderful tobacco with some great memories

Ultimately, although the top note distinguishes Bengal Slices from most other English-type blends, ir dis not grab me as much as I expected it would.

Brilliant blend. I don't always smoke Balkans, but when I do, I smoke Bengal Slices.

An OK smoke, not bad, just not full, complex, or flavorful. Aging may help somewhat. I am not inclined to purchase this again.

Never had the original , but have heard a lot about it. Russ has done it again. Great tobacco with a top note that is not overpowering. I wish I could put my finger on the top note. I may be buying a few more tins to figure it out.

Classic Latakia/English Blend with that mystery topping.

Tin note: licorice, anise, slightly smokey. This is obviously a crumble cake that has been cut into very thick slices, looks like a thick flake, but certainly isn't. It's very dry - I have found this to be a theme with STCoP - so if not VERY careful it will crumble into dust. I will add moisture buttons and hopefully fix this. First Half: well balanced between Latakia and Orientals, but still nice and smokey from the Latakia. Mildly sweet aftertaste from Virginias and Cavendish. The licorice/anise flavor is more subtle than the tin note would suggest. Had some trouble getting and keeping it lit at first because I had to leave it chunkier than I would a normal crumble cake to avoid turning it to dust, and because of that I had to gravity fill instead of using my normal packing methods. After my first couple of tamps though, it started to burn easier and better. Second Half: Latakia takes full center stage, gets a little smokier, a little spicier. Back to having a harder time keeping it lit. Still has a nice subtle licorice/anise flavor, and slightly sweet aftertaste. Very smooth retrohale. All in all I enjoyed the flavor profile of this tobacco, but I did not like how difficult the cut made it to prep and smoke. I don't think I'll purchase again because of it.

When I read about the Bengal Slices, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to try them. But after admiring the aroma and excellent taste of the smoke, I’m hooked! Gave some to friend and he loves it too! Keep it coming and I’ll keep buying!

Outstanding blend. Smoky, sweet, and with a topping that remains through the bowl. Similar to fusilier's ration but a bit more outspoken, and doesn't nibble at your tongue. (Fusilier could get a bit unruly if pushed)

Smoked this in my Nording; full bodied earthy flavor and smell; spicy.

I've never been a Latakia fan but found this to be quite enjoyable. Similar to Sillem's Black but better in my opinion with the Latakia just right for my taste. Nothing chemical/artificial/bite as with the black. Subtly sweet with fantastic room note. I can't comment as to this being an exact recreation of the original as I've never had the opportunity to smoke the original, however, this new incarnation certainly stands on its own in my book.

Upon first opening the tin, there is a note of ketchup mixed with vinegar, maybe. Not sure how to describe it, but that's all I can think of. Packing a bowl of this stuff is so easy. It crumbles down into the pipe and allows for a well packed smoke. The taste is just heavenly. Unlike many Virginia flakes or cakes, Bengal Slices has a nice bit of Latakia in it, yet not enough to put you off, even if you're not into Latakia. The retro-hale is like a flavor bomb! It honestly is one of the best tasting tobacco's out there. If you can get your hands on it, do it!

Bengal Slices, what can I say that others have not? These are a sublime experience. An all day smoke. I’ve never had the original, or Fusileer’s Rations, so I cannot compare. It’s a nice Latakia blend that seems more forward on Orientals. The crumble cake presentation is choice, though it can crumble up a bit fine if you play with it for too long. If you are reading this review and on the fence, go ahead and order two tins today.

great tobacco loved it will buy again

I live in a rural area and had questions about delivery My email was answered quickly fully and put my mind at ease. My experience with P and C was excellent

ok, I have to amend my view. I only recently bought a tin and it's already gone. This is a perfect smoke. I love the creamy smokiness. I am bulk buying from now on.

Sorry, I never got to try the original so I can't compare them. Opening the tin you get a nice smoky earthy scent. After the True light it stayed lit through the whole bowl, only had to take it now and then and take a couple quick puffs and it kept going. Didn't get any bite but I could taste the spices in my mouth.great taste and room note! I bought three tins, and will definitely get more to stock up..

Excellent tobacco with a strong lat forward tilt. I love it!

I love this tobacco!!!! It has a gorgeous aroma, in the pouch and when smoked. Initially, I did not really appreciate the taste, but it grows on you slowly. Burns great and slowly. Just how I like it!!!!! Also learned that I can get a better taste and aroma simply by inhaling the smoke through my nostrils. It also has no bite and is very smooth. Almost a perfect tobacco for me!!! I will definitely buy more from you. Thanks for acquiring this tobacco and offering it to us.

This stuff is glorious. Dark, smokey, sweet and mysterious. It's definitely latakia-forward, but it's never over-powering. For those of us that love the incense-like character of Balkans, this is heaven. The top note is interesting. Initially, I thought it reminded me of Fernet Branca, but it has a very sublte-sweet, floral essence that beings everything together.

Bengal Slices did not disappoint. Good flavor with a good smoky presence.

I like Fusilier's Ration and was happy to hear this was released. I tried it and it's different enough from FR to warrant me buying both. Bengall Slices is an exceptional tobacco. Burns cool and long and to a fine ash. Creamy mouthfeel but definitely a fine English style blend. I will be buying more of this as well as Fusilier's Ration

I am generally a English blend kinda guy, but when I need a change of pace and I am looking to really make my pallet happy this blend is what I enjoy. Everyone should give Bengal slices a try. You will not be let down.

Bengal Slices was one of many famous tobaccos that I had never gotten around to trying. Now I have and I can understand it's popularity. It's also the first tobacco I've tried in years that my wife likes the smell of. Count that a win/win!

This was not the quality of tobacco I was expecting. Very dry ant compressed.

This blend is very enjoyable. The sweetness of the black cavendish keeps this one interesting and gives this a nice anise flavor. The Latakia remains at bay in this one and remains very subtle. Overall compares to HH fusilers ration but very different. This one is a must buy. Great new company created by pipe smokers for the pipe smoking community. Thank you Dan, Russ, Simon and the wonderful people at P&C.

I've never had the original, but this new version is an excellent smoke. If you are a Balkan fan, definitely give Bengal Slices a try.

This to me smells just like sillem's black... luckily it smokes more latakia forward with more spice than sillem's black and the top note is just a touch down from that.. i get a honey / vanilla cavendish smell and taste with some latakia and oriental spice.. this is a good smoke but it's not for me.. it kind of leaves that lump in the back of your throat if your not a regular aromatic smoker, that's who should try this to cross over to english...

The tin note was smokey and earthy from the Latakia. I was never lucky enough to smoke the original Bengal Slices, so I will not be able to attest as to weather or not it is a faithful reproduction. Bengal Slices like most of Russ Ouellette's blends was ready to smoke no drying necessary. On the charring light the smokiness of the Latakia was front and center. On the true light the spiciness of the Orientals joined the flavor profile. A quarter of the way into the bowl the tanginess of the Virginias came through. The sweetness of Cavendish was present through out the bowl. Bengal Slices burned cool and well once lit stayed lit to the bottom of the bowl. This is definitely Latakia forward blend, but the Latakia did overpower the flavor of other tobaccos. I can see this blend quickly becoming one of those hard to find blends. So when you find it stock up I know that I will.