Mac Baren’s Mixture Scottish is a blend made from ready rubbed, fully-matured Virginia and golden brown Burleys, to which toasted Cavendish and unpressed Virginia has been added. Wonderfully aromatic, but not overwhelming, it’s the go-to tobacco for many discriminating pipe smokers. There's a reason why so many mellow aromatic fans around the world enjoy Mixture Scottish every day, Try it for yourself and find out.
This stuff works for me. First thing in the morning, lunchtime, after dinner, anytime. I have experienced "flavor fatigue" if I I don't periodically smoke something else, say one of the Amphoras. There is such a thing as " too much of a good thing"; even the best tobaccos can lose their appeal through repetition.
5 out of 5
MacBarens Scottish is my go-to
Aug 15, 2023
MacBarens Scottish is my go-to every-day dependable friend. I'll be buying the one-pound sack next time.
5 out of 5
Nice smoke, no bite
Jul 20, 2023
Nice smoke, no bite
4 out of 5
Mild.
Mar 10, 2023
Very mild till a relight halfway through. Then it got a bit strong. Mild smoke mostly. I prefer the tins, they have this drool inducing 'sourness' to the pressed tobaccos.
5 out of 5
Smooth burn and enjoyable aroma
Jan 28, 2023
Smooth burn and enjoyable aroma
5 out of 5
Amazing! My new everyday smoke!!
Jan 12, 2023
Amazing! My new everyday smoke!!
5 out of 5
My everyday trusted tobacco. Yes
Dec 29, 2022
My everyday trusted tobacco. Yes I’ve others depending on the day but this “dependable choice”.
Comfort
3 out of 5
Very smooth, a little dry
Dec 05, 2022
Very smooth, a little dry but not bad.
5 out of 5
Eccelent
Dec 02, 2022
Eccelent
5 out of 5
Mac Baren Scottish Mix has
Oct 01, 2022
Mac Baren Scottish Mix has become my standard for an aromatic - it has more of a flavor than others, a nice room note, no bite, and an appreciable nick-hit. It is more robust and complex than other aromatics.
5 out of 5
Mac Barens Scottish Blend remains
Sep 15, 2022
Mac Barens Scottish Blend remains my favorite pipe smoke, pound after pound.
5 out of 5
My standby
Aug 23, 2022
My standby
5 out of 5
Scottish
Jul 19, 2022
The longer cut is great, quality burn from start to finish. Not a distinct flavor in my opinion but quality makes it all together a great smoke!
5 out of 5
My everyday blend
Apr 10, 2022
This is my go-to blend these days. It lets the taste of the good tobaccos come through without casing getting in the way. Burns cool, burns slow, and as an everyday smoke sets up my taste buds for the occasional English or full aromatic blend in contrast. And the P&C price makes it a bargain.
5 out of 5
My go to blend.
Apr 07, 2022
My go to blend.
5 out of 5
Very tasty, good aroma, burns
Mar 28, 2022
Very tasty, good aroma, burns a little hot so it does bite a little. Ribbon cut
5 out of 5
Macbaren's Scottish Mix
Feb 19, 2022
Been smoking it as my go to tabak since 1972 when I lived in Scandinavia and discovered the wonderful pipe and tobacco shops in Copenhagen!
5 out of 5
Been smoking it since 1972.
Dec 31, 2021
Been smoking it since 1972. Haven't found anything I like more.
5 out of 5
Old standby
Sep 14, 2021
This was one of the first tobaccos I ever smoked, and it's as good now as it was then.
5 out of 5
Mac Baren Scottish Blend
Aug 22, 2021
Great tobacco. I've beem smoking it for about 40 years.
5 out of 5
Love a good a.m. Scottish
Aug 12, 2021
Love a good a.m. Scottish blend
5 out of 5
My first pipe tobacco from years ago.
Aug 08, 2021
This is my special treat smoke. The aroma from the tin smell all the way to the room note is the treat. Easy to light and favorable to smoke all the way to the end with only ashes to tap out of the bowl. Make sure you sit back and enjoy a slow pace as it burns with your easy puffs.
3 out of 5
Not worth it.
Jul 04, 2021
The tobacco was not my favorite. Seemed stale.
4 out of 5
I wasn't as happy with
Jul 02, 2021
I wasn't as happy with this tobacco, if you like a full flavor then this is for you. It's bold, yet smooth.
5 out of 5
Complex taste and aroma that
Jun 29, 2021
Complex taste and aroma that can be enjoyed all day
3 out of 5
Good, Not Great
Jun 26, 2021
Smells good in the tin, what you would expect a good pipe tobacco to smell like. Smokes pretty hot unless you sip really easily. For me, the tastes are pepper, unsweetened cream, and pine. The piney taste is very nice, and not too strong. It just seems like there is something missing that would make this really good. I plan on pressing the remainder of the tin and aging my other tin.
4 out of 5
Next to best
Jun 22, 2021
Next to best
5 out of 5
My daily regular mixture; just
May 26, 2021
My daily regular mixture; just right all day.
5 out of 5
Best of the Best
May 14, 2021
I've only been smoking a pipe for a couple months now and so far mac baren scottish mixture is my favorite tabacco. The smoke is absolutely heavenly, smell and taste. I will try others but this will be extremely hard to beat.
5 out of 5
I have been smoking it
Apr 23, 2021
I have been smoking it for 15 years it’s my go to.
5 out of 5
long time smoke
Apr 18, 2021
long time smoke
5 out of 5
Definitely worth a go.
Mar 22, 2021
All and all a 5 star tobacco.The room note of this tobacco is reminiscent of Ceder wood and lingers nicely for a pleasant lasting smell, and the flavor is high quality,, with slight woody and earthy undertones
smoke it slow though as it tends to bite.
5 out of 5
Rollercoaster Ride
Feb 23, 2021
What a great balance of flavor. It is now not only my favorite blend but is the first and last smoke of the day.
4 out of 5
Gr8 mellow all day
Feb 23, 2021
Gr8 mellow all day
5 out of 5
Excellent blend; one of my
Feb 19, 2021
Excellent blend; one of my favorites.
5 out of 5
Has a great balance of
Feb 10, 2021
Has a great balance of flavors. The cut makes for a great smoking experience
5 out of 5
Smoked slow and steady for
Feb 01, 2021
Smoked slow and steady for a great all day smoke with a ton of flavor.
5 out of 5
I have enjoyed smoking it
Dec 04, 2020
I have enjoyed smoking it for many years.
5 out of 5
my all time MacBaren favorite.
Nov 19, 2020
my all time MacBaren favorite. Great balance and pleasant areoma
5 out of 5
I love this stuff. In
Nov 08, 2020
I love this stuff. In a day when most pipe tobaccos now have unpleasant and unnecessary preservatives, this one is actually enjoyable to smoke. It taste and smells like tobacco and it burns well. If you pack lightly and smoke slowly, you will see why this is one of the most popular pipe tobaccos in the world. Happy Smoking.
5 out of 5
One of my favorites!
Sep 30, 2020
A complex and smooth mixture that has a pleasant amount of natural sweetness without ever getting bitter. Bite is minimal to nonexistent when smoked properly, and the pipe remains dry, especially compared to other aromatics. This is a blend that gets better as you smoke it, allowing you to savor its subtle nuances.
5 out of 5
A nice, well behaved Scot......
Aug 04, 2020
My friend told me of soft evenings on Loch Lomond with a tin of MacBaren & a pipe, and when I saw this, I had to try it. A toned down & mellower English Blend, that takes me back to the Highlands and Glens. Simple, basic, and goes great with three fingers of Glenlivet 12. This and MacConnell's, have become the perfect nightcap for this old Scot..........A regular in my stable now. Like hanging with my Scottish Grand-dad, watching the sunset in Ayrshire.
5 out of 5
Long time favorite
Jul 30, 2020
I have been a regular smoker of tje McBeren's Scottish Mixture since 1970. There was a time when I could not find in my local tobacconist shops. Then I found pipes&cigars.com! Now I have a ready supply of my favorite tobacco easily available, I am quite happy with Pipes&Cigars.com!
5 out of 5
My newest favorite!
Jul 29, 2020
Too easy to smoke in any of my pipes, though it tastes best in my Missouri Meerschaum. Burns quite cool and has superb subtle flavor from the first puff. This is a daily and day-long smokable tobacco and easily can become a favorite of even a neophyte.
4 out of 5
Good stuff!
Jun 30, 2020
Sweet flavor with a bit of a peppery finish. Great flavor, pleasant room note. Will order again.
5 out of 5
A very enjoyable all day blend
Apr 27, 2020
This is an earthy and complex Danish style tobacco that really needs to be smoked slow to fully enjoy. It's one of the few tobaccos I buy by the pound.
5 out of 5
Enjoyable Smoke
Apr 20, 2020
Tried many others over the years, settled on the Scottish Mixture, smooth to my taste without too much aroma.9
4 out of 5
Great Smoke
Mar 07, 2020
WELL BALANCED AND FIRM MIX. STOOD UP WILL IN A WINDY WALK WHEN LOOSLEY PACKED.
5 out of 5
Love it
Jan 11, 2020
Wasn’t sure what to expect-gives me everything I want in a sweet, natural blend ...packs easy, smokes all the way to just about nothing.
5 out of 5
Comfort and joy!
Dec 20, 2019
I'm an "on and off" pipe smoker, sometimes staying away for years at a time. Being a bit older I've decided to enjoy the pipe again and seek out all those blends I've only read about over the years. I've decided that a moderate to full English blend is my favorite. However, I usually only smoke one bowl a day or every couple days. I really like a a nutty Va-Per or Burley in between those English blend smokes. I finally got around to trying Mac Baren's Scottish Blend...Ahhh, perfect. So pleasant in taste and room note. A perfect in-between for the latakia lover as I have become.
5 out of 5
Must Try!
Dec 16, 2019
Great stuff. Highly recommended for both aromatic and non-aromatic smokers. Not overwhelmingly flavored. Non-aromatic and English blend smokers would love it too. Very smooth and mellow. Definitely going to order again.
Pipe used: Rossi Rubino (Prince)
3 out of 5
Mild Child
Dec 08, 2019
I am still on the fence about this very mild unique blend. I really prefer something with a little more punch. A good choice for pipe smokers who are new to pipe smoking.
5 out of 5
Great taste when smoking or
Dec 07, 2019
Great taste when smoking or drawing air through tobacco when the pipe is not lit.
5 out of 5
Long Time User
Oct 19, 2019
MacBarens Mixture offers an excellent balance of taste and aroma. It has been my go to tobacco for 50 years
5 out of 5
It was great. Stays lit,
Oct 19, 2019
It was great. Stays lit, tastes wonderful. Tried it after reading reviews and now I know why it's so highly rated. Must try!
5 out of 5
Love it
Oct 04, 2019
This was a nice smooth smoke, with a earthy feel. I will be getting more!
5 out of 5
Hurrah for Scotland!
Jul 22, 2019
Being an Aromatic fan, I find that latakia can be overwhelming at times, yet I do enjoy a good non-aromatic as well. This is where Scottish blends come in. They're a non-aromatic with less emphasis on the latakia as the English blends. I'm convinced that it's always a good idea to store a jar of Mixture Scottish in your cellar for the occasion when you want variety without the overwhelming taste of latakia.
5 out of 5
My fave!
Jul 17, 2019
Finest kind - what's more to say.....
5 out of 5
Pleasant and relaxing smoke
Jun 25, 2019
Love this blend! Everyday smoking pleasure and relaxation has been found in every bowl of this delightful tobacco. Even burning with occasional relighting of my pipe with nutty and caramel notes and pleasing aroma.
5 out of 5
MacBaren Scottish
Jun 09, 2019
I have been smoking Scottish Mixture for 40 years. Great flavor with a little bite. Good aroma.
5 out of 5
Mac Baren Scottish Blend (Mixture)
May 27, 2019
I tried so many Mac Baren tobaccos over the years, but I always come back to the Scottish Blend - no doubt my favorite.
4 out of 5
Good long burning Tabbacco
May 17, 2019
Good long burning Tabbacco
5 out of 5
macbaren ready rubbed Virginia tobacco
May 13, 2019
As one of the most popular tobaccos in the world, this ready rubbed Virginia is my all time favorite. With a delightful aromatic flavor I find this tobacco to be my go to blend on a daily basis. Try it you'll love it.
5 out of 5
Longtime User
Mar 22, 2019
Always enjoy this mixture, particularly as it is not too aromatic.
5 out of 5
Great tobacco
Mar 05, 2019
Very smith smoke, great flavor. A tiny bit pricey but the very best Scottish blend there is!
5 out of 5
Good tobacco
Mar 05, 2019
Great tobacco. Some good flavors. Reminded me of another tobacco(Luxury Bulls Eye Flake) but hat is just my thought. I would buy again.
4 out of 5
What a mixture
Feb 03, 2019
Ive read some mixed reviews of this blend, but I found it quite nice. Mild aro with a nutty flavor. I very much enjoyed the mix of leaves that cause a morphing of flavor as the bowl burns. Smoke it very slow, it can get hot fast but it has nice flavor with a soft cadence.
5 out of 5
My favorite tobacco
Jan 15, 2019
I have been smoking this fine tobacco for over fifty years! I want no other.
5 out of 5
Bring back Latakia coins
Dec 22, 2018
MacBaren does not make any bad blends. Mixture is a classic. I wish MacBaren would bring back the original Latakia Blend coins. That was a favorite of mine in the 1960' and 70s. I would buy 10 pounds of that one. Miss that and Sobranie.
3 out of 5
A different smoke for me
Nov 28, 2018
I'm only recently back as a pipe smoker (40+ years after being one in my early 20s). I've been trying out a good number of blends in an attempt to develop my palate and to see what works for me. I finally gave Mixture Scottish a try a week or so ago. I found it to be a mild yet somewhat flavorful smoke - though different from blends I've enjoyed a lot so far. On the basis of a single bowlful I can say this will be a nice change up for me, from time to time. It definitely won't be a daily smoke, but for a change of pace it's a blend I can enjoy.
5 out of 5
Try it
Nov 26, 2018
Great tobacco I used since quite a few years
4 out of 5
A good blend to transition into, or away from aromatics.
Nov 26, 2018
My experience so far with Mac Baren Mixture has been quite pleasant. This is a very solid four stars, and definitely see this as an anytime, all day blend.A very diverse combination of tobaccos which creates a smooth and sort of nutty flavor. Mild like a cashew or macadamia, not a peanut or almond, if that helps. As well as every so often I get a nose of crem brûlée, or a toasty caramel aroma. The burn is very smooth and characteristic of quality tobacco. Compared to other aromatics this one is pretty multidimensional, flavors and aroma are subtle and require a slow and thoughtful pace. This was my first Scottish blend and my first Mac Baren variety and will be investigating further. Happy smoking!
3 out of 5
Not as good as other
Nov 14, 2018
Not as good as other tobaccos I've tried
5 out of 5
Daily Use Suggested
Nov 11, 2018
When I was a United States Marine and we would train with Marines from other services, the Scots were incomprehensible, huge and brawny, great fun and awesome to behold. That has absolutely nothing to do with this tobacco except to say we could depend on them and I depend on this as one of my two main rotations of daily use tobacco. Mild, pleasant, smooth. Delicious without needing too much concentration. A great road trip smoke. This is the tobacco I will pop a few bowlfuls into a snack size Ziploc and give to neophyte smokers as an intro to quality beyond the mass-produced pouch tobaccos.
4 out of 5
good smoke
Nov 05, 2018
I'm not sure what a Scottish mixture should taste like but this is a fine blend some light english overtones and a little on the aromatic side.
5 out of 5
Great flavor, great smoke
Nov 03, 2018
I didn't quite know what to expect with this tobacco, but I figured I'd give it a shot since I haven't had a MacBaren that I didn't like. The flavoring is light, so you can still taste the tobacco. Burned clean down to the bottom of the bowl. No bite. The top note is a caramel sort of flavor. This has got to be one of the best pipe tobaccos I've had. I'll be getting more.
5 out of 5
Great tobacco
Nov 02, 2018
I buy Macbarens mixture by the pound. I've smoked it for years now. It is a good value and very good as a all day smoke
4 out of 5
ill take the high road
Oct 30, 2018
I have to buy another as it to has been smoked a while back
but going of memory It had an subtle note to aroma ? finish I loved
5 out of 5
Me too.
Oct 28, 2018
Just like everyone else in the world...I love it.
5 out of 5
The Best
Oct 14, 2018
This tobacco has what I want full deep flavor, the mixture is perfect, try it see for yourself.
5 out of 5
My long time favorite - for like 45 years.
Oct 13, 2018
The title says it all. I always buy 2-3 kinds of tobacco when I order, bt MacBaren's Mixture has been my go to smoke since 1972, when I was a grad student in Scandinavia.
5 out of 5
Pipe Smoker for over 50 years.
Sep 26, 2018
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.
5 out of 5
Old standard
Sep 06, 2018
If you are more interested in the taste than a perfumed smell but are not a fan of heavy cavendish tobaccos' you may like the Scottish Blend. It has been my go-to tobacco for 48 years!
5 out of 5
Great!!
Aug 28, 2018
Pleasant Smoke.
4 out of 5
Scottish blend
Jul 17, 2018
I like it can be my every day smock
5 out of 5
Mixture Scottish
Jul 08, 2018
Mild with lots of flavor
5 out of 5
A Great All Day Smoke
Jul 05, 2018
You'll never get tired of this one.
5 out of 5
A delightful smoke
Jun 19, 2018
Well balanced blend of burly, virginia and black cavandish with a relatively low nicotine level. Mild on the tounge with no detectable bite. Pleasing taste and room aroma too. I'll be buying more.
5 out of 5
I have been smoking Scottish
May 19, 2018
I have been smoking Scottish Mixture for years. Excellent blend.
5 out of 5
Good Smoke as always
May 10, 2018
This blend is always my go to smoke. Burns nice.
4 out of 5
A True Classic
Apr 13, 2018
Scottish Mixture has been around for decades, and it’s a great everyday smoke. On the mild side to my taste, but the ready rubbed medium cut burns well and has a
pleasant aroma.
pleasant aroma.
5 out of 5
Mixture Scottish
Mar 08, 2018
Great Blend, My go to Tobacco ,Smoke it Slow and Enjoy
5 out of 5
Bagpipes are here!
Mar 06, 2018
This is a great contrast, after a nice English blend, any blend. Don't let the word, "aromatic," clip your wings. It is a well constructed smoking experience, even for us va/per pluggers. Definitely an enjoyable, complex, smoking experience.
5 out of 5
Nice for winter...and beyond.
Mar 02, 2018
Rich. Biteless. Buttery.
5 out of 5
A great smooth burning flavorful
Feb 23, 2018
A great smooth burning flavorful smoke. Will be purchasing more.
5 out of 5
The hearty flavor and varying
Jan 14, 2018
The hearty flavor and varying notes throughout the bowl are quite satisfying. My wife loves the way this one smells as it burns.
4 out of 5
Good stuff, not for me.
Dec 31, 2017
I have decided I don't much like Scottish blends, I don't dislike them either, and this one is quite fine. but if Mac Baren can't make one I enjoy, likely no one can
5 out of 5
I have been smoking MacBarens
Nov 19, 2017
I have been smoking MacBarens Scottish mixture for 40 years. Have tried other brands but always come back to MacBarens.
5 out of 5
Good stuff
Nov 16, 2017
I ordered a couple of oz., smoked it, and then ordered a pound. nuff said.
5 out of 5
One of my favourites
Nov 14, 2017
Top notch tobacco with amazing flavour. The tin note reminds me of an English Breakfast Tea and the flavour changes throughout of vanilla, chocolate, cherry, coffee, and caramel. Lights and burns well. It’s in my current rotation of tobacco.
5 out of 5
Been Smoking this Mac Baren Scottish Mixture Since 1971
Oct 24, 2017
I started smoking a pipe in college in 1968. In 1970 I started working after class at a tobacconist near the campus. The most popular blends were mostly burley tobaccos which were loaded with "aromatics" which made for a pleasant "room note" but at the end of the day bit one's tongue like a rabid she wolf. The shop had a hundred or so caned varieties to choose from. the owner of the shop smoked Mac Baren's Golden Extra. he suggested I try one of the Mac Baren tobaccos. I tried the Scottish Mixture, and liked it. It has been my regular smoke ever since.
5 out of 5
My original favorite revisited 10 years later.
Sep 14, 2017
When I started smoking a pipe in 2007, this was the first quality blend that I smoked. It quickly became my favorite on account of the complexity of flavor that it left in my mouth. I slowly began to"step up" to more of what is considered advanced blends. (English and such) I soon forgot about Mixture Scottish and it faded from memory.
Recently I decided to give it another try for old time sake after being reminded of it via an old pic of me smoking my pipe with the tin in hand. I received it in the mail a few days ago and my love for this blend has been rekindled to say the least. Rich flavors with the Virginia's up front, nicely complemented by burley and black Cavendish. The taste developes nicely throughout the bowl with the last third being my favorite. And the lingering after taste I love so much leaving earthy, woodsy, leathery, slightly sweet with a little pepper, flavors which leave you enjoying this smoke long after the bowl is finished(particularly on the exhale).
Welcome home MBMS!!
5 out of 5
Mixture Scottish
Sep 07, 2017
Great smoke. Use it as my morning smoke. Burns even throughout. Nice room note. Would buy again.
4 out of 5
Dancing round the Scottish moor..
Jul 12, 2017
Upon first cracking the tin I was greeted by an over powering aroma of pumpkin pie and gingerbread glazed in some sort of too rich glaze like white chocolate. The confectionery note was unforgiving. I purchased the tin hearing it was a so-slight an aromatic I should rest easy; Here is where the story deepens. First the mechanics of the smoke were great. Packing, lighting and staying lit were in high form. This was welcome. I decided to jar up the blend and re-visit it next fall to see if it would lose some of it's edge. I kept staring at the jar. My cellaring barely lasted a week before I was reaching for it. It's not so entirely be-witched of its' essence but I'm taking some delight in it whist cursing it's confectionery witchery. I realize it's not a true Scottish blend as it lacks brown Cavendish. Call it what you please. I'm ordering more.
5 out of 5
Longtime User
Feb 24, 2017
I like it because it is medium strength and does not have an excessive aroma.
4 out of 5
Great Scot!
Feb 24, 2017
Great Scot!
5 out of 5
MacBaren Mixture (Scottish Mixture)
Feb 18, 2017
Always pleasant and cool smoking.
5 out of 5
Best Service Ever
Jan 26, 2017
Received my delicious MacBarrons Scottish Blend very quickly. Fresh and delicious. Thank you.
4 out of 5
Almost perfect
Jan 12, 2017
So far, this is one is my favorite.
5 out of 5
Always a good, solid smoke
Dec 05, 2016
I think one of the first tin tobaccos I ever bought was Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend. After reading that the tobacco had been on the market since 1958 and was one of the first aromatic tobaccos ever created, I just had to try it. I wasn't disappointed!
Since that first initial smoke several years ago, I've kept coming back to Scottish Mixture. It's a nice staple in my rotation that I try to always keep on hand.
5 out of 5
Excellent Product!
Nov 13, 2016
I really like the Scottish blend. It is nutty, smooth, and even burning. At first light it has a fruity raisin like aroma. This mixture gives a distinct tobacco taste and is a great. I like that it is natural no frills. The Virginia no. 1 is also akine to this blend.
5 out of 5
Good Smoke
Nov 09, 2016
I have been enjoying MacBerens Scottish Mixture for forty plus years it is a consistant and reliablr tobacco. I am happy that I can buy it by the pound from Pipes and Cigars.com.
4 out of 5
The next best thing
Sep 01, 2016
I was a huge fan of "Scottish Ribbon" from the now defunct Connoisseur Pipe Shop in NYC. MacBaren's Scottish Mixture (loose) is the next best thing. In fact, it was suggested by a fellow pipe smoking acquaintance that the shop used this mixture and re-labeled it. Great flavor and cut, and just aromatic enough to satisfy the needs of the smoker who prefers English blends and wants to go aro to switch things up. MacB's never disappoints.
4 out of 5
Good shipment
Jul 18, 2016
Received order of two tins of Mac-Baren tobacco in a timely way. Plumcake was on back order, though. Hope it is back in stock soon.
5 out of 5
Beautiful mixture
Jul 18, 2016
I love this mixture it burns perfectly it's not to strong, not to mild just a little pepper and a tiny bit of smokiness, it's a great tobacco to load your pipe with morning, noon or night.try it you'll like it, I promise you.
5 out of 5
Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend
Jul 12, 2016
One of my go to blends when I want something lighter. Solid great all day smoke!
5 out of 5
Hoot man....Hoot
May 22, 2016
This is my first venture into Mac Baren tobacco and from the enjoyment of this blend....it won't be my last. Moisture is perfect....great natural taste with real tobacco flavor. Great with a morning cup of coffee to start the day. Also great in the evening with a nice single malt. I recommend you try this.
4 out of 5
excellent price and quick delivery
Mar 29, 2016
excellent price and quick delivery ..... will order again
4 out of 5
Excellent
Mar 07, 2016
Very smooth
5 out of 5
Good Stuff!
Feb 03, 2016
A pleasing blend of homogenous flavors. In my opinion, while described as an aromatic, it is not overpowering. It can burn a little hot if smoked too quickly. Great as a relaxing slow evening smoke, or for that fact, an all day smoke. I believe that this will find its way into my cache of permanent tobaccos. Even if your preference is non-aromatics, give this a try. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised as was I.
5 out of 5
Always excellent experiences purchasing from
Feb 03, 2016
Always excellent experiences purchasing from you website - what I want always in stock, great prices, delivery on time - Hans
5 out of 5
Nice smoke
Jan 15, 2016
Coming feom a person that prefers non aros, This is a nice smoking aromatic. What I enjoy about this tobacco is there is no added flavors drowning out the other tobaccos. This smokes a little on the hot side and I noticed I needed to slow it down a tad. The flavor is very nice, nice hint of citrus with a slight plum taste and nice spice. The flavors of this tobacco compliment eachother very well. The room note is alright, nothing crazy good smelling, but a decent mellow note. This is one I will keep in my rotation.
5 out of 5
An aromatic with a difference
Jan 13, 2016
So what do you like in a tobacco? Well until I had this blend I would have said that in aromatics, I prefer sweet flavorings that lean toward chocolate or other confections. So when I opened my bag from P&C and smelled the sourness that is almost cloying, I was worried. While sweet, I find this blend to have a sour almost fermented note and taste that is a bit startling at first. For me, within just a few bowls I found myself craving that sourness, especially in the evenings. I smoke a pretty wide variety of aromatics, and while each has its own nuances, many are very similar- Capt. Black Reg, Lane 1Q, Lane RLP-6, Scottys Butternut Burley, Trout Stream- all are close siblings in my book. This blend is different, and I think it is the sour/fermented note that does it. You'll either love it or hate it, but you should try it if you like aros. I get NO bite from this even if I rush, and that is saying something because I can even make Butternut Burley bite if I am in a hurry.
The longer I have this on my shelf, the more I find myself reaching for it. If you are looking for an aromatic that isn't in the same immediate family as 1Q, Capt Black and Butternut Burley, give this one a shot. Your milage may vary, but right now, this is a 5-star blend for me.
5 out of 5
Great Mild Aromatic
Jan 13, 2016
This is a great tobacco. To be honest, this doesn't really have the taste of a traditional aromatic for me. It has a cedar-y woodsy flavor that is quite natural and very subtle. It's certainly a dry, cool, relaxing smoke.
5 out of 5
Service and shipping
Dec 31, 2015
The service was great and shipping was fast. As for the mixtures I am very satisfied. Very enjoyable.
5 out of 5
Good stuff.
Dec 21, 2015
I haven't smoked the Scottish mixture in many years, decades perhaps, and gave it a try for a walk down amnesia lane. As with just about all Mac Baren's, this was a quality smoke. It lighted easily, stayed lit, and burned to fine ash in the bottom of the bowl. Although I enjoyed it, and finished all I bought, I found that it just didn't suit my tastes. Perhaps this is because I've moved into the heavier Latkia tobaccos for everyday use. I'll give it five stars for quality and smoke-ability, it just won't find a place in my regular rotation. If you like Scottish type blends, or just want to branch out, I would highly recommend it.
5 out of 5
MacBaren's Scottish Mixture
Dec 05, 2015
Great blend! Have smoked since my prep school days, and always found all the MacBaren's Blends outstanding. We featured them weekly at my tobacco shop {The Havana Room] at our Thursday night tastings.
4 out of 5
Good Smoke
Nov 30, 2015
Considering it wasn't my type of blend I did enjoy it. Good taste and nice room aroma.
5 out of 5
Good with Scotch but Better with Irish Whskey
Nov 17, 2015
A good blend puff light and rub out before lighting.
Close to Symphony but a fuller smoke. The good typical Mac Baren Aroma little Sour but sweat.
Always good nicotine level. This blend is good with Scotch but better with Irish whiskey.
5 out of 5
A very enjoyable smoke...
Oct 26, 2015
I am not a fan of aromatic blends in general but this blend is a pleasant departure from the norm....no goopy mess in the bowl, fingers not sticky from topping, good honest tobacco flavor with a very pleasant room note. I have a Royal Danish that I dedicated to this blend because of its deep but narrow bore...my preference of course. I recommend rubbing out the big pieces and let it air dry for 1/2 hr before smoking...not too tight in the bottom and go somewhat slow...it is after all a Mac Barens blend and if pushed too hard, will bite.
4 out of 5
A nice moment
Aug 24, 2015
I don't care much for aromatics because they can be too sweet, but Scottish Mixture is nice evening moment. Always rubbed out and air dried about 20-30 minutes just before. Smokey smooth.
5 out of 5
A great Tobacco!
Aug 22, 2015
An excellent consistent tobacco. I have enjoyed this blend for forty+ years. It can be hard to find at regular pipe shops. I am so happy I have found Pipes&Cigars online to supply this favorite blend.
Customer Testimonials
This is currently my favorite tobacco, and I can see how the other reviewers go months without smoking anything but Mixture. Regardless of what your go-to smoke is, every pipe smoker needs to give this at least 3 bowls before moving on. It’s an incredibly satisfying smoke with good body and smooth mouthfeel. I know it’s technically an aromatic, but I have a hard time thinking of it that way. I’d liken the experience and aroma (not necessarily the taste) to freshly baked whole grain bread. The Virginias in the ready-rubbed flake are the star, but the burley and cavendish give it warm, toasty undertones. The balance of bright and warm is perfect with a hint of sweetness and creaminess. You definitely have to smoke it slowly to get the full beauty of the flavor. Like everyone says, you get something slightly different each time depending on how you pack, which is just enough variation to keep it interesting, yet the flavor remains surprisingly consistent and distinct. It’s unfortunate others have experienced some bite—it hasn’t bitten me once, but then I’ve been smoking it in smaller, narrower bowls. It burns well to a clean, fine, white ash all the way to the bottom of the bowl.
JA of Antioch, TN
Wonderfully smooth! Enjoyed this all last winter, plan on doing the same this year.
MA of Tiskilwa, IL
Pretty good stuff! I think I detected a slight fruity aroma and taste while I smoked it.
Sign Up for Email Specials
Deal
Deal
