Mac Baren Classics Mixture Modern

A variation on MacBaren's Mixture Scottish Blend.

My second sampling of this aromatic

Pretty good. Definitely different. Mellow smoke.

The more of this I smoke, the better I like it. Wasn't sure what to expect. But it's a keeper!

Honestly, this is a heavily watered down Mixture/Scottish Blend. It misses something, but I haven't figured out what. For me this is going to be a one-time trial. It may be a great tobacco for others, but tastes are different. As a MacBaren aficionado, I stay with their Scottish Mixture and as a special treat I smoke a Spun Cake; the latter is out of this world.

From the tin presentation, to the quality of the tobacco, everything about this aromatic is excellent. High quality broken flake tobacco, unlike the goopy mess you can expect from most aromatics. Tastes just like it smells! My new daily blend. The price ain't bad either. When I buy anything Mac Baren, I know I'm getting a high quality product. And that, is a rare thing nowadays.

I am not a professional tobacconist but have enjoyed smoking pipe tobacco since graduating from college over 50 years ago. I have tried dozen(s) of domestic and foreign pipe tobaccos over the years but always seem to return to the fine Mac Baron family tobaccos. The notable exception was when an advertising executive introduced me to the Balkan Sobranie Original Smoking Mixture (BSOSM) on an American flight to New York in 1969. It was truly a magnificent, rich Latakia experience but, unfortunately, the company mysteriously quit blending BSOSM and was subsequently sold to another group in the mid-80s. My favorite tobacco these days is Mac Baron’s Mixture Modern Danish blend. I enjoy smoking a half bowl in my favorite Peterson pipe oftentimes at mid-morning and, again, around 5:00-ish each afternoon while occasionally adding a pinch or two of Mac Baron’s Latakia flake to the Danish mixture and a wee dram of single malt scotch or small brandy when I fondly recall the nostalgic Balkan Sobranie days. A couple of suggestions for the novice: Start with a good briar, large bowl pipe (again, I prefer Peterson), buy a good pipe lighter, and stay away from the so-called “aromatic” tobaccos flavored with Bourbon, Rum, Brandy, Cherry, Vanilla, Citrus or whatever. They typically burn hot and will bite your tongue.

Next to Virginia Flake, this is the best. This has an old school aroma. Mac Baren has the best cured tobaco in the country, probably the world

A nice aromatic that lets the tobacco flavor shine through. Not a heavy perfumy aroma either. Nice room note. An all day smoke.

I don't know why I ever got away from MacBaren. What an outstanding blend! I've been searching for a new everyday/all day and this has moved to the front of the line. As a cigarette smoker I have favored heavy, full bodied spicy English blends, but Mixture Modern does not leave you hanging in the flavor and nicotine departments and the aromatics are not overwhelming in the least. The prominent tin note is chocolate cherry cordial...as in a blind smell test I would try to eat it, and in the pipe you get a smooth medium bodied tobacco with ZERO bite. I smoked a lot of this blend last night at the club and I smoke like a chimney. I got no bite whatsoever. As a bonus, as an older couple was leaving I thanked them for the laughs we had shared, to which they replied "thank you, and thank you for that wonderful aroma. It was delightful." I was very happy to hear it as the room note is of interest to me if I am in a public setting...I'd hate to be smoking people out with an offensive odor.

I don't know why I ever got away from MacBaren. What an outstanding blend! I've been searching for a new everyday/all day and this has moved to the front of the line. As a cigarette smoker I have favored heavy, full bodied spicy English blends, but Mixture Modern does not leave you hanging in the flavor and nicotine departments and the aromatics are not overwhelming in the least. The prominent tin note is chocolate cherry cordial...as in a blind smell test I would try to eat it, and in the pipe you get a smooth medium bodied tobacco with ZERO bite. I smoked a lot of this blend last night at the club and I smoke like a chimney. I got no bite whatsoever. As a bonus, as an older couple was leaving I thanked them for the laughs we had shared, to which they replied "thank you, and thank you for that wonderful aroma. It was delightful." I was very happy to hear it as the room note is of interest to me if I am in a public setting...I'd hate to be smoking people out with an offensive odor.

Timely friendly

I have long enjoyed the aromatics from this company, and I wanted to try something new. I was not disappointed in this Danish Modern. The smooth taste is highlighted with sweetness and pleasant aroma.