Bengal Slices is a crumble cake made from Cyprian Latakia, exceptional Orientals, sweet Virginias, and a touch of black Cavendish. Finished with a subtle top note, the result is a bright, sweet, and smoky blend with a lively, yet deep flavor and a unique aroma.

Back in the seventies, a singular blend came to market. It was a bright, Latakia-based crumble cake made with superior Orientals, sweet yellow Virginias and a bit of black Cavendish. It became a brand with a cult following - it was called Bengal Slices. Over the years, it went through a few iterations before disappearing into the ether.

In 2015, a group acquired the trademark and approached Russ Ouellette, to recreate the tobacco. Russ had already made an homage to Bengal Slices with his Fusilier's Ration. But, now armed with more detailed information about the original, Russ was able to fine-tune the blend and top note to recreate the crumble cake accurately. The result is a bright, sweet and smoky blend, delivere...d in the original crumble cake form. The flavor is lively, but with depth, and the aroma is quite unique, being one of the few Latakia blends that most bystanders find appealing.