Jack's Tobacco Mangy Dog

(3.50)
This unique combination of Virginia, Turkish, Cyprian Latakia, and a hint of perique is a balanced, robust, and satisfying blend similar to its' Mongrel predecessor.

Details

Brand Jack's Tobacco
Blended By Joe Harb
Manufactured By  
Blend Type English
Contents Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia
Flavoring
Cut Ready Rubbed
Packaging Bulk
Country United States
Production

Profile

Strength
Mild to Medium
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming

Average Rating

3.50 / 4
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Apr 26, 2006 Mild to Medium None Detected Mild to Medium Tolerable
Many thanks to Joe Harb (a tobacco blender who is now a reviewer for Pipes and Tobaccos Magazine) for sending me about a dozen of his creations to smoke and review here. There's only one thing better than pipe tobacco and that's FREE pipe tobacco. (-;

I know that Mangy Dog is supposed to be similar to Mongrel Dog, but frankly, I couldn't detect any noticible difference. I guess my tongue took the day off.

Anyway, this is a lighter fare type English tobacco with a Turkish presence that I rather enjoyed. There is too much Perique in the blend for my personal tastes, but I am sure Perique freaks will really love this Mangy Dog. And, like all of Harb's creations, the moisture content is perfect, the cut is even across the board and the blend stays lit well and burns dry right down to the bottom.
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
May 14, 2017 Mild to Medium None Detected Medium Very Pleasant
Here is a tobacco that I sorely miss. Years ago I was given a bowl or two sample from Joe Harb and enjoyed it. Later that summer I attended the Milwaukee Pipe Show and stopped by Jack's before I left town and bought a big bag of this stuff. This was maybe the first blend where the Perique really stood out in a good way ....it was perfect after a spaghetti dinner or any other rich meal; the sweet red Virginia, maybe just slightly over the top spice from the Perique(in the best way) and a balanced amount of Latakia and orientals. The closest thing I've had to this is Frog Morton On The Bayou and that seems sweeter and the Latakia isn't as distinct. I believe this contains some McClelland blending components so that's probably appropriate an appropriate comparison. Amazing room note and aftertaste. Four stars and highly recommended.

Edit: While doing some research writing this review I see that Joe passed on last month. Very sad to hear this. He had befriended me on the P&T forums years ago and spoke many times at the Chicago show. The last 6 years I kind of faded in and out of the hobby and hadn't run into him at the last few shows. What a kind and wonderful pipeman, he will be missed. RIP Joe.
Pipe Used: Ardor, Ashton's, Norther Briars, Corallos
PurchasedFrom: Jack's Tobacco
Age When Smoked: Fresh to 8yrs
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