Jack's Tobacco Mangy Dog

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.