STP Bengal Slices - - Have You Tried It?

[baccyfart]

I did a search, but didn't find any threads on the re-released Bengal Slices. Have you tried it yet? If so, what did you think about it? I'm thinking about cellaring 10 or so cans if the report is good.

 

[misterlowercase]

here:

http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/stcs-bengal-slices
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and here:

http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/the-standard-tobacco-company-of-pennsylvania-the-celebrated-bengal-slices
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also here:

http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/jims-standard-tobacco-company-reviews
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[mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast]

I'm smoking my first bowl of it now and my first impression is a good one. I have a feeling that it's going to be very well received. I never smoked the older version, so I can't speak to a comparison. It is sweet and smokey as described, but not too much in either department. It's not like anything that I've smoked before and the wife reports that she doesn't mind the smell. I don't want to venture too much into review mode, as this really is the first bowl that I've smoked. I will say though... I see myself smoking a lot of it.

 

[jkrug]

I haven't smoked the original blend to compare but I have tried the new blend and it is EXCELLENT!!

It is my favourite of all the new STCoP blends. Several tins will be cellared for sure. ::

 

[sablebrush52]

I was one of the guinea pigs and can say that it's delicious. I brought a sample to a meeting of the LAPC whereat we held an impromptu Bengal Slices throwdown when a member showed up with two tins of the original. The verdict was a unanimous vote for the STP product as a worthy recreation. Buy a tin to try out. If you like it you can stock up.

 

[warren]

I wrote it up a bit a couple of months ago. I just, 10 minutes ago, received the five tins I ordered Friday. Will pop one open in a bit and find out what the final version is like.

 

[papipeguy]

Great stuff in my book and I'll always have several tins around. Very easy to use crumble cake. Just make sure you pack the bowl on the loose side.

 

[fmgee]

I think it is wonderful. I certainly will be getting some tins soon.

 

[warren]

Oh yeah! That's some good tobacco! Every bit as good as the sample.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Another "Yea" for the BS! And I mean Bengal Slices.....

 

[weezell]

I was one of the guinea pigs and can say that it's delicious.

GOOOOOOOOOD Stuff! Will be loading up the cellar...

 

[andrew]

http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/9899/standard-tobacco-company-of-pennsylvania-bengal-slices

 

[andrew]

http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/9899/standard-tobacco-company-of-pennsylvania-bengal-slices

 

[shanelktown]

I really enjoyed this stuff picked up a few tins already. Now if a nice person could send me a sample of the original Bengal slices I would be thrilled.

 

[styler]

Will it just be P&C stocking this blend? I'm really keen to try it but they don't ship overseas.

 

[skraps]

Will it just be P&C stocking this blend? I'm really keen to try it but they don't ship overseas.

My understanding is that Meier & Dutch -- the distribution arm of P&C -- will have this available on the wholesale level for any retailer or e-tailer that wants it. It is up to those individual retailer/e-tailers to choose to stock it.
Whether a retailer that ships overseas will stock it is another question.

 

[zitotczito]

This to me was the best of all of them. Got a few tins already.

 

[condorlover1]

As I understand it the first delivery of Bengal Slices which formed part of a larger production run sold out in a couple of hours which I thought was crazy. My general view is that it is a very popular blend and none of us could ever figure out why on earth it went out of production. I just think that tobacco manufacturers like long production runs and are simply not geared up for small niche blends as they cannot make any money from the stuff. Anyway you wanted the stuff so we resurrected it for you guys!

 

[zitotczito]

And for that we thank you. All stocked for the December P&C 2 for 1 sale? That should be one great month for John Cotton sales.

 

[shanelktown]

I am smoking some now very enjoyable love the black cavendish in this really gives a sweet finish.