Bengal Slices Review

[mikecronis]

There are a lot of Cavendish blends out there and I think Sutliff is in love with the stuff. I suppose it's a potential for a further discussion in a new thread, but I always have thought straight Cavendish was creamy vanilla-ish. Examples such as Lane Limited CAO and Sutliff Black Cavendish are natural vanilla tasting to me. I've read descriptions that are similar on other sites that some other folks agree.. but taste is subjective. Some people think Papaya tastes like pepper or cilantro tastes like soap. Just sayin'.

 

[BorealPiper]

I think it's tonka bean. The first whiff I got from a newly popped tin brought 1792 flake to mind. I find the flavor of tonquin to be very vanilla-forward.

 

[Gooseman]

Always liked the recreation of Bengal Slices. Nice smooth, creamy English. Ive got a tin of the original but at this point its a re-hydration project. I dont have much hope for it but worth a shot. If nothing else its a cool tin for the collection

 

[Qball89]

I opened a tin of it for the first time recently. I enjoyed the licorice aroma as well as the taste. I have in in a mason jar for now. I know it’s an English but does anyone have any experience with this after it has a little age on it?

 

[condorlover1]

@Qball89 : It will taste like slightly older Bengal Slices! I am not being a smart arse here. One of the reasons it was possible to recreate this blend is that it just doesn't really change overtime. Don't ask me why but tins from the 80s smell and taste like the STG version which in turn tastes like the Standard Tobacco version from 2015 relaunch.

 

[Qball89]

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not wanting the blend to change after it’s aged a little, I was just wanting some feedback on what to expect after it’s been in the cellar for a little time. And thank you condorlover1, that’s exactly the feedback I was looking for.

 

[anotherbob]

Not from the Cavendish, but my loyalty to Russ keeps me from futher disclosure!

elf gonads? It's elf gonads. People often confuse it for Vanilla.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

elf gonads? It's elf gonads. People often confuse it for Vanilla.

 

[Sidehatch]

Nice review. Keep posting these reviews.

 

[woodsroad]

elf gonads? It's elf gonads. People often confuse it for Vanilla.

Yes.
And only slightly less expensive than that crappy fake vanilla stuff.

 

[anotherbob]

Yes.
And only slightly less expensive than that crappy fake vanilla stuff.

funny thing used to be real expensive back in the day before they learned how to farm raise elfs.

 

[woodsroad]

funny thing used to be real expensive back in the day before they learned how to farm raise elfs.

Farm-raised elves have much lower Omega-3 levels, and much higher blood THC than free-ranging elves.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

elf gonads? It's elf gonads. People often confuse it for Vanilla.

 

[Michigan_Bill]

Definitely not GMO. And certainly gluten-free! ?

 

[yohanan]

Youse Guys Kill me, Haa!!!

 

[anotherbob]

Farm-raised elves have much lower Omega-3 levels, and much higher blood THC than free-ranging elves.

And they just don't taste the same.

 

[woodsroad]

And they just don't taste the same.

But they're sustainable. And cheaper.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Back to the tobacco: Good stuff, good stuff. As far as aging goes, I am smoking a five year old tin, and it's just a tad different than fresh.

No vanilla for me, but everyone's taster is different.

 

[weezell]

Free range elf gonads are the best I hear...

 

[condorlover1]

Never really cared for the stuff personally - far too high quality for my tastes!