Sutliff Tobacco Company Match Barking Dog
(3.42)
From Pipes&Cigars' website: A match of the original House of Windsor Barking Dog. This is one of the quintessential American English blends made of nutty cube cut burley, latakia and a touch of bright Virginia. Barking Dog is old fashioned and comforting.
Details
| Brand | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Blended By | Carl McAllister |
| Manufactured By | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | American |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Rum |
| Cut | Cube |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.42 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2020 | Mild | Very Mild | Medium | Very Pleasant |
This Dog doesn't Bite and who is the person who decided to stop making this in the original blend? If there ever was an OTC Blend that should prosper in today's pipe smoking world this is the one!
The label states it is made with Burley. Latakia, Virginia and flavored with Rum. But, that description is lacking in so many ways. Upon opening the bag I was greeted by a pleasant smoky aroma that has a light woody, light earthy and a almost overlooked rum that is a very pleasant smell. It seemed just a touch moist and I let it dry on the paper towel for about an hour. Perfect!
Filling the bowl with the cube cut was easy and pleasant and the tobacco was a bit hard to get going but once it started there were very, very few relights. The smoke was very thick, and creamy even while sipping. This dog doesn't bite and I don't think it could bite no matter how hard one puffed on it. Has a very pleasant room note that is like a pleasant campfire smoke, sweet smelling and very pleasing to those around.
Upon lighting I instantly was greeted by a nice smoky taste that reminded me of camping and eating food from the campfire with the pleasant smoky taste. In the background was a pleasing woody, very light nutty, lightly tangy and sweet citrus (lemon) and tangy grass that was very pleasant a very light rum with a nice sweet taste that blended well, danced well and played very well with all the other flavors. As the bowl progressed the sweetness grew a little and so did the tangy grassy taste but they did not drown out the other flavors. The aftertaste stayed pleasantly smoky like smoked ribs over the fire and it was sweet and at the same time the tangy grass taste made this a excellent experience. Puffing changed nothing and no bite is there, but sipping, oh the taste is very, very pleasing. no changes in taste, no bad ending, just a touch of moisture at the end and this burned down to a gray ash. The pleasant aftertaste lasted for about an hour after finishing.
This Barking Dog has no bite and I think it barks in joy. It is a lovable dog and is easy to love, fun to smoke and enjoyable to the end. What were they thinking when they stopped making this. Someone dropped the ball here is all I can think. This is a wonderful blend that made me go WOW! The latakia is nicely balanced with the Burley and Virginia and the Medico VFQ Bent Bulldog was the perfect pipe for this blend, which is by the way a co-favorite of mine. Move over Match Field and Stream there is a new dog in town. I cannot recommend this high enough. It doesnt have flavors dancing in and out, but has a wonderful pleasant balance that is very pleasing in taste, in room note and in aftertaste. A 4 out of 4 stars and I would give this a 5 out of 4 stars if I could. Buying more of this and it is definitely a leader in my rotation. Again I ask, who cancelled this blend and what were you thinking?
The label states it is made with Burley. Latakia, Virginia and flavored with Rum. But, that description is lacking in so many ways. Upon opening the bag I was greeted by a pleasant smoky aroma that has a light woody, light earthy and a almost overlooked rum that is a very pleasant smell. It seemed just a touch moist and I let it dry on the paper towel for about an hour. Perfect!
Filling the bowl with the cube cut was easy and pleasant and the tobacco was a bit hard to get going but once it started there were very, very few relights. The smoke was very thick, and creamy even while sipping. This dog doesn't bite and I don't think it could bite no matter how hard one puffed on it. Has a very pleasant room note that is like a pleasant campfire smoke, sweet smelling and very pleasing to those around.
Upon lighting I instantly was greeted by a nice smoky taste that reminded me of camping and eating food from the campfire with the pleasant smoky taste. In the background was a pleasing woody, very light nutty, lightly tangy and sweet citrus (lemon) and tangy grass that was very pleasant a very light rum with a nice sweet taste that blended well, danced well and played very well with all the other flavors. As the bowl progressed the sweetness grew a little and so did the tangy grassy taste but they did not drown out the other flavors. The aftertaste stayed pleasantly smoky like smoked ribs over the fire and it was sweet and at the same time the tangy grass taste made this a excellent experience. Puffing changed nothing and no bite is there, but sipping, oh the taste is very, very pleasing. no changes in taste, no bad ending, just a touch of moisture at the end and this burned down to a gray ash. The pleasant aftertaste lasted for about an hour after finishing.
This Barking Dog has no bite and I think it barks in joy. It is a lovable dog and is easy to love, fun to smoke and enjoyable to the end. What were they thinking when they stopped making this. Someone dropped the ball here is all I can think. This is a wonderful blend that made me go WOW! The latakia is nicely balanced with the Burley and Virginia and the Medico VFQ Bent Bulldog was the perfect pipe for this blend, which is by the way a co-favorite of mine. Move over Match Field and Stream there is a new dog in town. I cannot recommend this high enough. It doesnt have flavors dancing in and out, but has a wonderful pleasant balance that is very pleasing in taste, in room note and in aftertaste. A 4 out of 4 stars and I would give this a 5 out of 4 stars if I could. Buying more of this and it is definitely a leader in my rotation. Again I ask, who cancelled this blend and what were you thinking?
Pipe Used:
Medico Bent Bulldog VFQ White Stem
PurchasedFrom:
P&C gift from family member
Age When Smoked:
NEW
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2023 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Barking Dog is a good, old American take on a latakia blend.
There's plenty of burley, latakia, and sweet topping to make this a very flavorful smoke.
I wouldn't call this a refined smoke. It has a ruggedness to it. You might say it's a blue collar latakia blend, as opposed to a white collar smoke. And I'm not disparaging blue collar workers. This is a plain and simple, straightforward smoke. Not something for the men's club crowd. This is a latakia blend for the common man. There's nothing pretentious about it.
The match Barking Dog is better than the old House of Windsor version, which had a bit of a chemical taste to it.
I like Barking Dog a lot. Sampled the match and went out and bought a pound.
I'm not a burley guy. I find burley to be bitter. But I don't get that from this mixture. It's just a good, all around, flavorful smoke. And who doesn't want that?
Barking Dog never bites. And we all know dogs are man's best friend. Highly recommended.
UPDATE: Sutliff has discontinued Match Barking Dog. I discovered this during the summer of 2023. I discovered this when it didn't show up at any online stores. A call to Sutliff confirmed the blend was no longer in their database.
However, I've subsequently discovered that Sutliff Blend RL-BD is the bulk version of the discontinued Man's Best Friend, which blend was a match for Barking Dog.
Rather odd to have 3 names for the same blend, but there it is. So Barking Dog lovers, order yourselves some RL-BD and sit back and enjoy!
There's plenty of burley, latakia, and sweet topping to make this a very flavorful smoke.
I wouldn't call this a refined smoke. It has a ruggedness to it. You might say it's a blue collar latakia blend, as opposed to a white collar smoke. And I'm not disparaging blue collar workers. This is a plain and simple, straightforward smoke. Not something for the men's club crowd. This is a latakia blend for the common man. There's nothing pretentious about it.
The match Barking Dog is better than the old House of Windsor version, which had a bit of a chemical taste to it.
I like Barking Dog a lot. Sampled the match and went out and bought a pound.
I'm not a burley guy. I find burley to be bitter. But I don't get that from this mixture. It's just a good, all around, flavorful smoke. And who doesn't want that?
Barking Dog never bites. And we all know dogs are man's best friend. Highly recommended.
UPDATE: Sutliff has discontinued Match Barking Dog. I discovered this during the summer of 2023. I discovered this when it didn't show up at any online stores. A call to Sutliff confirmed the blend was no longer in their database.
However, I've subsequently discovered that Sutliff Blend RL-BD is the bulk version of the discontinued Man's Best Friend, which blend was a match for Barking Dog.
Rather odd to have 3 names for the same blend, but there it is. So Barking Dog lovers, order yourselves some RL-BD and sit back and enjoy!
Pipe Used:
Various briars
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2022 | Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This a pleasant blend of Burley, Virginia, and Latakia with a light rum topping. The Burleys are the main component and are nutty and earthy, while the Latakia adds some smokey flavor. The Virginia's add a touch of hay and citrus. No bite and a pleasant after taste. Overall it's good blend for a Burley lover who may want a little extra complexity or the added taste of Latakia without being bombarded with it. As of this writing a 16 oz bag can be bought for thirty bucks and some change, which makes it a great deal.
Pipe Used:
Briars and cobs
PurchasedFrom:
Pipes and cigars.com
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Sep 15, 2020 | Mild to Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
The first thing that catches my attention in the pouch note is the combination of rum and Latakia. Amazing aroma that you do not often come across in a blend. Almost Navy Flake with Latakia. Some nutty/earthy aroma as well.
This blend ships very moist, and is very sticky on the fingers. Definitely the most moisture out of all the Match blends I've sampled. Pack lightly, or you'll have issues further down the bowl.
The initial flavors of Latakia and rum really hit the spot. It's sweet, smoky, earthy and slightly nutty. The rum and Latakia play very well together. The Virginia is slightly citrusy and bright. A lot of the so called "OTC" blends with alcohol can get harsh, bitter, and ashy tasting. Not Barking Dog! This blend also remains bite free. Between this and Revelation they will be taking up a lot of space in my cellar!
This blend ships very moist, and is very sticky on the fingers. Definitely the most moisture out of all the Match blends I've sampled. Pack lightly, or you'll have issues further down the bowl.
The initial flavors of Latakia and rum really hit the spot. It's sweet, smoky, earthy and slightly nutty. The rum and Latakia play very well together. The Virginia is slightly citrusy and bright. A lot of the so called "OTC" blends with alcohol can get harsh, bitter, and ashy tasting. Not Barking Dog! This blend also remains bite free. Between this and Revelation they will be taking up a lot of space in my cellar!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2024 | Mild | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
I read that this is cube cut, and I suggest it's a coarse cut ribbon. Otherwise, this is a wonderful addition to my rotation. Not overwhelming with Latakia, or with topping. It has a sweet/spicy taste and I suppose it depends on you which spice. I sense a peppery note with Latakia, in addition to it's obvious smokey component, but that could be my own ph. Interesting, smooth, tasty, and repeatable.
PurchasedFrom:
Pipes and Cigars
Age When Smoked:
Out of the bag, which got delivered yesterday.
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