Customer Reviews (41 Total)
Perfection!!!
February 17, 2017
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
This is my favorite tobacco, it's absolutely perfect. It's perfectly balanced, lightly smoky, slightly sweet, nutty creamy, and a little incense like from the orientals. It smokes cool with no bite whatsoever and has a wonderful aftertaste, I'm stock... Read More
ing up on this. Read Less
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
抽完这草才知道 为什么老是没货了。满分值得入手。
Delicious!
December 11, 2017
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
This is perfectly balanced, the right touch of latakia and orientals to give a wee bit of spice, with a warm, sweet nuttiness that makes this a regular in my bowl. i get it anytime it's available.
Possibly the best reintroduced tobacco to be had.
June 14, 2018
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
I want to thank Russ Ouellette for bringing this wonderful tobacco back for us. Much appreciated. If you don't know the story, look it up, it's fascinating. Bengal Slices truly is a unique tobacco. Much has been said about it's extraordinaire smooth ... Read More
and creamy nature and clean taste. The taste is so well blended it's practically in a league of it's own. It has the richest Latakia, smokey and full flavored, but it's very mellow and toothless. It has flavorful orientals that add complexity rarely had in a blend (Yenidje?). And, then there's the top note...I don't really know if it's licorice or anise and I don't really care, as long as they never change it. It makes this smoke nice and cool without taking any of it's flavors and complexity away. In fact, the Bengal Slices experience made me reevaluate what is five star taste and strength and when exactly can it be said to have five star room note? Taste and aroma are always so subjective anyways. But, this one blend (actually it's not a blend, but rather a sliced crumble cake) puts rating systems to the test and turns them upside down. Almost everyone I know says it has a great room note, something rarely bestowed on a Latakia forward tobacco. And, Bengal Slices proves that a tobacco doesn't have to taste like baked goods or candy to have unbelievable flavor; it's frequently given high marks for taste. This is not an uber-strong tobacco either, in fact I find it mellow enough to smoke anytime of day in spite of being Latakia heavy. Bengal Slices is just mesmerizing, defying similar blends as simply ho-hum. The closest I've had was another RO called Fusilier's Ration, and even it can't hold up next to Bengal Slices. The original slices was made ages ago by Sobranie...and although Balkan Sobranie has it's well earned reputation, IMO Bengal Slices is better still. Read Less
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
I really like this blend a lot, easy to smoke, and it smells great.
A masterpiece
July 02, 2018
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
Let me first say that Russ Ouellette doesn’t get enough credit. He really knows his stuff. Bengal Slices was one of his favorite blends and he even created an homage blend called Fusilier’s Ration as a tribute. He was chosen to recreate the original ... Read More
and with additional information, was able to perfect the top note. I believe it’s a combination of tonquin bean and anisette. The blend is very similar to my favorite tobacco, Plum Pudding. However, it’s a bit sweeter, and a touch brighter than Plum Pudding. Also the blend doesn’t have the spicy component of the Perique as does Plum Pudding. It crumbles so nicely and the subtle top note isn’t overbearing. The flavor goes perfectly with the tobaccos. One of my favorite blends. Thank you, Russ. Read Less
This is PURE BLISS!!!
February 08, 2019
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
Having smoked much of what is on the market today and my fair share of the unavailable legends, I can safely say this tobacco is in the top 5 I've ever put a match too. Its sweet, smokey, spicy, sour and creamy all at once. The slices rub out wonderf... Read More
ully and the burn is cool and easy. After a brief dry and gravity fill, get ready for nirvana. I'm jaded at this point. It takes a LOT to impress me. This baccy blew my doors off. How I never smoked this classic until now is a mystery. All that matters now is that I found a true gem. Try it, you wont be sorry. Read Less
奶油肥皂的味道
December 22, 2017
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
抽了有点想吐，一股肥皂味
NONE BETTER NOW!
June 20, 2018
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
If I have ever smoked a better tobacco, I can't remember what or when. Granted, the old original was slightly better, but today this is my tops for any tobacco. Just remember, you must like Oriental blends.
A slice of heaven
May 28, 2018
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
I smoked aromatics for 30 years. My best friend brought over Bengal Slices one night, and I tried it. The hype of the blend was such that I felt it was worth a try, and it did not disappoint. Let’s just say that Bengal Slices started me on a sojourn ... Read More
trying English Blends for the last two years that has made my smoking experience much better.
Bengal Slices brings an experience to the palate unlike most others. For one thing, it is a smooth smoke. The latakia and orientals bring a nice spiciness to the flavor. I really enjoy the experience in the retro-hale. Moreover, there is no tongue-bite. The only complaint I have, is the moisture level means delaying gratification 10-15 minutes before lighting up a bowl to dry it a little. Otherwise, this is a great smoke. Read Less
Bengal slices
June 03, 2017
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
Excellent pipe backy smoke rite upon opineing tin little dry but very good taste good also little sweet taste of something smells good a good tobacco would like more slices in the tin
Bengal is Back !
February 01, 2016
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
I've had the great pleasure to light up a wonderful tobacco of the past, and now present. I find this crumble cake very similar in texture to Seattle's 'Plum Pudding' but with some intriguing differences. The first quarter bowl finds the Latakia forw... Read More
ard, but settles down to a meld with the other tobaccos. The unique subtle topping comes to the fore...as a light, cool, tingling on the tongue, that I could swear is spearmint, with a drop or two of honey, for sweetness.... This rich, yet gentle smoke keeps getting better all the way down to the final puffs. This is a very good tobacco for those who are first entering the oriental world...and a wonderful place to dwell, for those of us already there. Russ does it again !
By the way - this is the first tobacco I have been able to smell the room note with, while smoking. And that note is quite enjoyable and light, too. Read Less
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
刚买没多久，一直想试试，好期待~~~~~~~~~~~
This is PURE BLISS!!!
February 08, 2019
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
Having smoked much of what is on the market today and my fair share of the unavailable legends, I can safely say this tobacco is in the top 5 I've ever put a match too. Its sweet, smokey, spicy, sour and creamy all at once. The slices rub out wonderf... Read More
ully and the burn is cool and easy. After a brief dry and gravity fill, get ready for nirvana. I'm jaded at this point. It takes a LOT to impress me. This baccy blew my doors off. How I never smoked this classic until now is a mystery. All that matters now is that I found a true gem. Try it, you wont be sorry. Read Less
Love love love!
September 29, 2018
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
So good... Smoky and a nice creamy back end... how many you ordering? add 3...
Outstanding!!!
September 25, 2018
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
I was in love with the Frog Morton line up and then.... well, you all know what happened... so then the search for my new favorite began... I've fallen in love with this stuff. By no means is it a direct replacement for Frog Morton, but it's freakin... Read More
g awesome! It fills the need for the SWEET Latakia that I long for. Highly recommended. Read Less
Damn good.
March 22, 2018
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
I just got my tin in the mail today, and I should've ordered more when I had the chance. Really enjoyable! The moisture is great, though maybe a touch too moist. The tin note is nice - an English with a touch of anise. And the anise topping goes so w... Read More
ell with the Latakia, orientals and cavendish. Highly recommend this blend! Read Less
Order Again
September 26, 2019
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
Definitely smokey and creamy. Rubs out good but not as easy as a crumble cake. Need a few more tins to cellar.
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
这款孟切属于微调英式，香气很棒，多抽会腻，劲道稍弱，不做主粮
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
Spicy, smokey, has heritage, just a classic blend. Very similar to Old Ironsides. Funny that i used to get Ironsides because you couldnt get this, now its almost always the opposite. If you like a more oriental forward English...
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
I bought this a year ago and hated it. I didn’t comment here then because I had no experience with Latakia and Virginia tobaccos and wanted to try others first and discuss this on the pipe forum of which I am a member. It was suggested that I jar thi... Read More
s and age it a year, which I did. During that time I tried other blends and ended up liking MacBaren’s H.H. Latakia the best.
Today was the year anniversary of Bengal Slice jarring and I tried it again. Though it mellowed out since the last time, I’m still unimpressed. To Wache his own I guess. I’ll try it again next year. Read Less
Black liquorice and latakia, a good combo
February 22, 2019
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
I like black liquorice so I like the topping and makes for a good english aromatic crossover. Latakia is quite present, the orientals didn’t smell like a glade air freshener and I liked the mild incense/flowery note on the retrohale. I am glad I have... Read More
this one on hand when I am in the mood. Read Less
I couldn't get past it!
January 16, 2019
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
I'm not a black licorice fan. I could never get past that flavor which hits you so strong out the gate. It's probably a pipe smokers dream if you like black licorice. Its just not me!
Perfect!
December 22, 2018
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
I love it. From the moment I cracked open the first tin until whatever tin I’m on now, it’s wonderful tobacco!
Perfect!
December 22, 2018
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
I love it. From the moment I cracked open the first tin until whatever tin I’m on now, it’s wonderful tobacco!
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
偶尔开上一盒还是很舒服的，质量很好的烟草。但是如果你连续抽上两盒就会觉得有些油腻的感觉。总体来说还是值得尝试的
English
December 13, 2018
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
Just another English
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
My first English Blend. Every English blend now has to measure up to this. I love Balkan Salsieni and Sutliff Crumble Kake English #1. Nothing else that I’ve tried based on reviews seems to measure up. These are in my rotation and I don’t see anythin... Read More
g knocking them off!! Read Less
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
My first English Blend. Every English blend now has to measure up to this. I love Balkan Salsieni and Sutliff Crumble Kake English #1. Nothing else that I’ve tried based on reviews seems to measure up. These are in my rotation and I don’t see anythin... Read More
g knocking them off!! Read Less
Bengal Slices
September 17, 2018
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
if you like black licorice this is for you. great crumble cake.
מצוין ומהנה
August 16, 2018
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
טבק מאד מהנה לעישון .אין צריבה וריח נעים.תענוג אמיתי
good. Needs 30-45 minutes drying time
July 06, 2018
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
enjoyable once properly dried. recommend one gravity fill with one minor tamp, otherwise it will be overpacked
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
One of my go to’s
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
One of my go to’s
Not what I expected
May 23, 2018
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
This was not the lat bomb that I was expecting. Not a bad smoke just lacked the heavy latakia flavor I love. The cake broke up nicely and it smoke cool.
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
One of the first tobaccos I recall from days of old was the original Bengal slices. My first trip into a non aromatic was the original BS, the most prevalent was the memory of the latakia and, top note of what I reffered to was black licorice. I reca... Read More
ll this lead me astray into English blends. The subtleties may be lost in time but this is what I recall Bengal slices to be. Top baccy in my rotation. Compliments a honey bourbon like no other, pure bliss! Read Less
Uhh . . .
December 20, 2017
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
Scented bath soap. Man up and smoke some Junkyard Dawg or some Billy Budd.
Just good fun!!
October 21, 2016
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
Never had th pleasure of smokin this n th past but I guarantee you I'm gonna make up for that !! Just good fun from th 1st match rite thru th dottle! A lot of Lat blends , for me, kinda washout mid-bowl n I gotta start huntin for a good reason to fin... Read More
ish . Not so this!! Fresh character developes all th way in to th dottle. Don't kno what th sauce is but it never dominates, just adds some tasty intrigue !! 5 stars + Read Less
Pleasantly Suprised
July 31, 2016
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
I had this tobacco in my wish list for quite a while but kept putting it off when it came time to place an order. I wish I had orderd a tin earlier. I never had the chance to try the original Bengal Slices, so I don't have anything to compare it to, ... Read More
but this is very nice. Great crumble cake appearance with a smoky, Latakia forward aroma with a hint of star anise. Full, smooth, flavorful and superb. quality. Read Less
Not Bengal - But Goodl
March 19, 2016
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
Back in the Seventies and eighties I smoked a boat load of Bengal Slices(a tin a day!), and to this day I still miss that true English soapy taste! This is close, but I still miss those days of old! Do give this crumbly cake a try, but nothing beats... Read More
that pressed cake of old! Read Less
Good Tobacco, but uncompareable to the Original
February 16, 2016
Product: Bengal Slices Bengal Slices 1.75oz
I know the Old Bengal Slices very well. It was a very different, soapy, hard- texture Flake, that often causes heavy ghosting in your pipe. It was very different from all the other tobaccos, with a good dose of Latakia. It was a smoky- soapy- english... Read More
slap in your face.
The New Bengal Slices is a completely different Blend. It is a crumble cake, which is very nice for itself. The moisture is really perfect, dry enough to smoke. And it has a very different aroma. It smells and tastes a little bit like almonds, very smooth and soft, only little soapyness. The Latakia is well embedded, but in the background. Main roles are played by the Virginias and the aroma. It burns very, very well.
Well, it is of course a good blend. But not compareable to the old one. This one is much friendlier, easy, and well behaved.
Not sure if i will buy it again- It doesn't kicked me... Read Less
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