Bengal Slices

[gatorlope]

Just got my Bengal Slices tin that I ordered from Smoking Pipes.

“Cyprian Latakia, Oriental, bright Virginia & Black Cavendish.

 

[jaytex1969]

I'm smoking some right now. Be sure to try it in a couple of different size/shape pipes.
I am finding latakia blends to offer up different taste profiles in different pipes.

 

[gatorlope]

They also mention a “subtle top note” without being specific.

Bottom line is I’m enjoying it very much, my first tin I got as part of a lot on eBay, but could not smoke it because of mold. Fortunately, it’s been the only tin in the lot that I’ve had a problem with, but I had been very much looking forward to the day that I would open it!

I think my anticipation was well justified, because now that I finally can smoke it, I have the extra satisfaction of persistence rewarded!
The crumble cake breaks up well, tamps and burns evenly, and I have had a very satisfactory smoke that was worth the extra effort.

My palate is not as educated as that of many of you, so I hope you’ll chime in with some of your own observations.

 

[danimalia]

I love the stuff. Wish they'd sell it in 8 or 16 oz tins
I'm smoking War Horse Bar right now, and it's obvious the topping shares an ingredient or two with Bengal Slices, but I don't like War Horse near as much as Bengal. With Bengal, the topping adds a dose of sweetness to the components and furthers that exotic, incense like flavor and aroma.

 

[pepesdad1]

Bengal Slices has become a staple of mine...along with Plum Pudding Special Reserve...both are just fabulous!

 

[gatorlope]

Dan, Interesting that you should mention War Horse. I just ordered some for the first time and have yet to try it.

I saw the Bar that you’re smoking and the Green, that says it has an additional aromatic top note, but elected to buy the ready cut since it includes Perique and a top note. Have you tried them?

 

[condorlover1]

The War Horse trio is either 'your love it' tobacco or something that will make you curse out Dan & Simon for resurrecting it from the beyond! Whilst the brands are now owned by the guys in Bethlehem P.A they are still the same ones we brought back from the dead. I hope you enjoy one or all of them!

 

[pepesdad1]

Love the Bar, the green is a bit heady, never tried the ready cut...happy with what I have in the red and green.

 

[danimalia]

I haven't had the green, but plan on giving it a try. The bar is more of a change of pace smoke for me, whereas Bengal Slices might be my favorite latakia blend. I could smoke Bengal day in, day out, no problem. The topping is more prevalent in War Horse than Bengal, and I just have to be in the mood for it.
Is War Horse Green a bar or ready cut?

 

[condorlover1]

Pressed bar/blug the last I checked!

 

[gatorlope]

BTW, I had a problem with my last purchase off eBay. They say they no longer allow tobacco sales, so I resolved the matter directly with the seller.