STC's "Bengal Slices"

[slownumbers39]

Standard Tobacco Co of Pennsylvania.

We weren't thinking acronyms when we came up with our name, so there's a couple of variations floating around. STP, STC, STOP...

Thanks for the informaiton

 

[danhester]

My tin came as one good-sized cake, along with quite a decent amount of crumble. Upon a closer look, the cake seems to be made up of rather thick slices. Everything breaks off and crumbles really easily. In fact, if I had to look for a complaint, it would be that it crumbles really fine, and I almost always get a bit of dust in my mouth when I first test the draw after packing.
The mixture of brighter leaf and dark does resemble the coloration of a tiger's stripes to some degree. I'm not sure if that's how this blend got its awesome name or not.

 

[metalheadycigarguy]

Fusilier's Ration and Bengal Slices are both blends I've got on my list of tobacco's to try.

 

[huntertrw]

Why, yes, I do prefer Bengal Slices!

 

[slownumbers39]

Ordered up some Bengal Slices to give it a try, as it seems to be very similar to Fusilier's Ration. Should be here just before IPSD, so I will for sure try it out then.

 

[danhester]

I haven't tried Fusiler's Ration. I may throw in a tin or two in my next order, as it's almost $3 cheaper than Bengal Slices. I really love the new Bengal, but at almost $13, it's definitely on the higher side of normal for 50g tins. Definitely worth it, though, in my opinion.

 

[slownumbers39]

but at almost $13, it's definitely on the higher side of normal for 50g tins.

In Canada and specifically Alberta, that same tin sells for $52-$54 + GST. ARRRRGGGGG

 

[woodsroad]

Smokingpipes carries Bengal Slices.

Just sayin'

 

[keith929]

On my list for 2016.

 

[davet]

but at almost $13, it's definitely on the higher side of normal for 50g tins

That's the only reason I haven't tried it, the Canadian dollar isn't helping either :crying:

 

[danhester]

In Canada and specifically Alberta, that same tin sells for $52-$54 + GST. ARRRRGGGGG

Noooooo? Really? I'll quit complaining.

 

[woodsroad]

Yipes.

 

[huntertrw]

"In Canada and specifically Alberta, that same tin sells for $52-$54..."
Can? Nada!!!

 

[docspipe]

Not being a devote Latakia fan I was anxious to try this offering. Love the crumble cake presentation. The cakes are hard to the touch but crumble very readily. The tin note is of a sweet Latakia and not strong at that. Loading and lighting are very easy to accomplish and the mix stays lit after the ritual two lights, burning clean and dry to the heel. The taste is that of a sweetened Latakia and not at all strong as some Lat blends are. The predominant taste throughout the smoke was that of Latakia with a slight hint of vanilla-like sweetness. Don't know if vanilla is what is being used, but it was very pleasant and in no way cloying. I can agree with the comparisons made to Sillem's Black, but I prefer the subtleness of Bengal Slices over the Black. The room note is simply fantastic! Coming back into the room after smoking this is very, very nice. I doubt this would offend anyone at all. Although I've never smoked the original, kudos to STC of Pa and Russ Ouellette for recreating this blend. A new favorite for sure, and that's saying a lot for someone who usually smokes Lat blends on infrequent occasions.

 

[stickframer]

Doc- that sounds fan-freakin-tastic. My tin should arrive Wednesday and I can't wait to fire it up.

 

[docspipe]

Hope you enjoy it too stickframer!

 

[woodsroad]

Doc, It's nice when blend comes along and surprises you like that. Glad you are enjoying it!

 

[docspipe]

Thanks again woodsroad, I'm smoking a bowl as I type this.

 

[pepesdad1]

Bengal Slices...haven't had as good a smoke in a long long time. If you haven't gotten this outstanding tobacco, you really should make the effort.

 

[markus]

Mmmm, mmmm this stuff is good, very tasty! This my new "go to" tobacco, hopefully it doesn't turn into my new unicorn. 8O