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Balkan Sobranie Flake 2ozo sealed/ Bengal Slices (Made exclusively for James B Russell Inc)

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Sold for: $75.00[4 Bids]

Reserve: [Met]Winner: Ryeembers

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  • First Bid: 8 months ago
  • Last Bid: 8 months ago
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    I purchased two tins in the late 90s
    Bengal Slices made exclusively for James B Russell Inc. this one went in the jar with my meticulous process.
    Sterilize jar & lid with boiling water,dry on rack, fill with tobacco, secure lid.
    Jar cools & creates tight seal.
    Stored in climate controlled dark cellar.
    Superb aging & darkening can be found here!

    Long cut Virginia and latakia, pressed into perfection.

    Bengal Slices was, originally, the flake version of Balkan Sobranie. When Gallaher took over the Sobranie mixtures from the Redman family the original blenders finding the composition too complex and costly, they simplified it. After Gallaher stopped making the simplified Bengal Slices, Mr James B Russell arranged for a composition similar to the Gallaher revision to be made exclusively for them by A & C Petersen, Horsens, Denmark. A & C Petersen has recently been sold to Orlik A/S, of Assens, Denmark, which promptly discontinued the manufacture of Bengal Slices.

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    TobaccoBriarFire

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    (Ended) Balkan Sobranie Flake 2ozo sealed/ Bengal Slices (Made exclusively for James B Russell Inc)

    I purchased two tins in the late 90s
    Bengal Slices made exclusively for James B Russell Inc. this one went in the jar with my meticulous process.
    Sterilize jar & lid with boiling water,dry on rack, fill with tobacco, secure lid.
    Jar cools & creates tight seal.
    Stored in climate controlled dark cellar.
    Superb aging & darkening can be found here!

    Long cut Virginia and latakia, pressed into perfection.

    Bengal Slices was, originally, the flake version of Balkan Sobranie. When Gallaher took over the Sobranie mixtures from the Redman family the original blenders finding the composition too complex and costly, they simplified it. After Gallaher stopped making the simplified Bengal Slices, Mr James B Russell arranged for a composition similar to the Gallaher revision to be made exclusively for them by A & C Petersen, Horsens, Denmark. A & C Petersen has recently been sold to Orlik A/S, of Assens, Denmark, which promptly discontinued the manufacture of Bengal Slices.

    This auction contains tobacco.  If you live in certain states, you will be unable to purchase this product.

    Bid History (4 Bids)

    # Amount Bidder Type Date
    4 $75.00 R***s New 6 Oct 2025 @ 1:22:40pm
    3 $47.00 K***4 New 6 Oct 2025 @ 1:07:53pm
    2 $46.00 R***s New 2 Oct 2025 @ 7:41:19pm
    1 $45.00 D***r New 1 Oct 2025 @ 8:17:59am
    $45.00   Start 30 Sep 2025 @ 4:12:00am
    The auction has ended!

    Ending Price

    75.00
    Reserve met