Cornell & Diehl - Junkyard Dawg pipe tobacco reviews

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CaptnDan	01/29/2006	Mild	None detected	Mild	Pleasant to Tolerable
I wasn't as taken with this blend as some others were. I found it to be an ongoing game of Virginia trying to peek out, but smacked down by Burley. Then Latakia tried to get a word in, only to be kicked to the curb by Burley. If you don't have any JD on hand but want the effect, just smoke some Grainger in a pipe that has been used for English blends, because that's about all the Dawg provides.
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Ivanhoe	12/20/2005	Mild	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
Like pipestud, I find that this blend is remarkably similar to Barking Dog. The taste is as described by the other reviewers and is, to me, identical to BD. The physical character of the smoke is about the same, too. Like BD, this is not a thick, creamy smoke. Rather, it is thin and a little astringent in a way that I like. The differences I see are in the cut and the quality of the tobacco. This one has a finer cut and much higher quality ingredients. My only complaint about BD has always been its coarse cube cut that makes it hard to light and hot-burning. The big chunks of tobacco stem in BD can burn like charcoal briquettes in your pipe and can smoke very hot if you are not careful. That problem is fixed in Junkyard Dog. This is a winner and I look forward to smoking more of it. ===== December 2005 I am still smoking this occasionally and I like it more and more as time passes. This is one of the blends I reach for when I don't feel like experimenting and want a reliable, comforting smoke. Still four stars from me...
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thedstnguishdgntlmn	12/19/2005	Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant
I really enjoyed this blend. People say it is similar to "Barking Dog" but to tell you the truth not really. This is a much higher quality of tobacco and the flavor is far superior to its House of Windsor counterpart. This is a very cool and tasty burley blend with just enough Latakia to give it some texture and toothiness. This is a plain and rich blend. It reminds me of a dark chocolate that is about 77% Cacoa. It is not the most exciting blend but it yields such a nice and rich flavor that every piper should try it at least once in his life.Contemplative,calm and satisfying is the best way to describe it. I would classify it as a non-aromatic.It has an English quality to it,but I think even non-latakia lovers will enjoy this. A true blast from the past. It may not set your world on fire but you will enjoy a unique and truly American smoke. Try some for the fun of it! 3 of 4 stars.
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Cactus John	12/04/2005	Medium to Strong	None detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant
Well this is another one I tried that came in a tobacco box pass. I didn't think I was going to like it at first but I was wrong. This is a nice tobacco. The Latakia isn't to strong and the Virginia is nice and sweet and the Burley balances out the other two very nicely. This is the first blend with Latakia in it that doesn't have perique in it that I liked. Nice job C & D.
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The Keeper	01/28/2005	Mild to Medium	Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
After smoking quite a bit more of this blend, I begin to find the very light topping becoming a bit intrusive. I tend to smoke pretty "straight" blends but do like the occasional topping. However recently this one has been disagreeing with me. Still an excellent tobacco - just not something I think I will keep returning to. ---- I've never tried Barking Dog, so I will notate this from "green" experience. This is a slow but easy burning blend of lighter colored tobacco. It has some of the nutty homey flavor and aroma I've come to love so much from C+D's burley based blends. The latakia is definitely a condiment here - poking up occasionally to add a bit of smokey spice. To date I think I rate C+D at the top of the heap as far as blenders working with VA/Burley/Latakia combinations. This blend continues that tradition. There are so many other blends in this vein that have recently caught my interest that I am not sure this will be one I keep and smoke frequently. But I do know it is certainly worth keeping and smoking regularly!
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Mr. Dottle	12/29/2004	Mild	Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
Junkyard Dawg is a nice balanced blend with the nutty, cool burley, the sweet Virginias and the nice but lighter flavor of the Latakia making their presence known. Pipestud, above me, puts the Latakia in the trunk. I will put it in the back seat. It?s there and flavorful but not as pronounced or overpowering as in heavier English blends. I would classify JD as a light English blend but some folks may categorize it as a medium English blend. Junkyard dogs are supposed to be mean and nasty so the name for this blend puzzles me (OK, it?s a facsimile of Barking Dog). This blend is quite the opposite in demeanor of a junkyard dog. JD will be nice to you. It has excellent burning qualities and no bite no matter how hard or fast you may puff. JD is a very pleasurable smoke, indeed, and another great offering from the nice folks, Craig & Patty, at C&D. This classic American blend is definitely worth a try. Even if you are not a fan of English blends, you may like this one. I rate this tobacco 9.0 out of 10
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Pipestud	04/19/2004		Extremely Mild	Mild	Tolerable
C&D has put it's own spin on the House of Windsor's Barking Dog. The two are extremely similar. In fact, the biggest difference may be the pooch on the tin. Windsor's dog is a regal looking Boxer while C&D's canine is a rather nasty looking English Bulldog with heavy jowls. The second biggest difference between Junkyard Dog and Barking Dog is the fact that the former does not contain any Perique while the latter boasts just a smidgen. Junkyard Dog is a no frills Burley/Virginia/Latakia mixture that pleases me. It is heavy on quality Burley with the Virginia leaf sitting in the backseat and the Latakia in the trunk. Upon opening the tin, I did get a slight whiff of Latakia, but at the match that condimental leaf stayed deep in the background. This is not an elegant blend, but then, it doesn't pretend to be. It is at its best when smoked while wearing jeans and a sleeveless T-shirt.
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