Mac Baren: Mixture Scottish Blend 9oz Pipe Tobacco
Product Number: 003-039-0100
Mellow and lightly aromatic, Scottish Blend combines ready rubbed, matured Virginia tobaccos with golden brown Burley, Cavendish and loose, ripe Virginia. Mac Baren's Mixture is one of the most popular pipe tobaccos in the world.
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Sold Out- Components: Virginia, Burley, Black Cavendish
- Family: Aromatic
- Cut: Ribbon
Customer Reviews (72 Total)
The Original MacBaren Mixture
March 15, 2016
By:
EricWhitaker
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 9oz
ixture.
-Only the BEST tobacco Mixture has stood and has been enjoyed Worldwide over the test of time....... Read Less
New Favorite
July 31, 2015
By:
nanook
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
Baren product. Read Less
Great blend
June 25, 2015
By:
Regulus
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
ou English blend advocates, but it is a very well balanced blend that I come back to as an old and faithful friend to relax with, smoke after smoke. When it dries out a bit, add a couple of drops of Scotch to your tin to freshen it up! And Enjoy! Read Less
One of my favorite.
October 16, 2017
By:
Eric C.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
avy on the nicotine, so if that's what you're after I might go for something else, but if what you want is a nice relaxing evening smoke then this is the blend for you. Would recommend highly. Read Less
Mac Baron Bulk Scottish Mixture
February 19, 2015
By:
MarkWF
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
Nice smoke, strong taste and aroma. Has a good bite to it that some my not like. I found that it's a tobacco better taken slowly. Not very much fun to puff on, it can get quite harsh.
good crossover
January 19, 2018
By:
arpie55
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
I decided that this was one I had to try; but then before I received the tin I ordered I started reading reviews that spoke of tongue bite. I hate tongue bite! Fear set in. I finally received my package and decided to chance it. I opened the tin and the first thing that was evident to me was the honey smell. The tobacco was packed tight in the tin and had become somewhat caked together. Pulling it apart I found the strands to be very long and fine. I rubbed the strands out so that they were not stuck together and loosely loaded my smallish bowl Savinelli Virginia. The unlit draw was good and had a nice taste to it. I lit the tobacco and puffed light and easy for a few puffs, I then let the pipe sit for a short time. I relit the tobacco and started smoke with some unease in fear of scorching my tongue. The smoke lasted for approximately 45 minutes and I never had to relight a single time with only a single pass of a pipe cleaner for the slightest of moisture. All said and done, I did not experience tongue burn but did not find this to be a "bowl me over" flavor blend, it was pleasant and I hope to be able to unpack more flavor as the fear of scorching my tongue diminishes. As others have said, I would rate this as a "must try" for most all pipe smokers. Will update after several more bowls. Read Less
Staple
October 02, 2014
By:
JSlip1
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
I tried this tobacco on recommendation of Country Squire Radio and it has become a staple in my jars. Fantastic tobacco for most any occassion. I particularly enjoy it on fall afternoons. Great aroma, great smoke!
Nice blend, worth a try.
August 22, 2013
By:
Timothy S.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
ad at all for a change of pace. I'd smoke it again. Read Less
A good solid favorite
November 14, 2012
By:
CollegePipeKid
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
tongue bite, though not nearly as bad as I've experienced with others. Read Less
Molasses and dreams
August 30, 2018
By:
pipetweed
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
t packed easily, lit quickly and burned down to a clean finish. It could burn hot, if a light breeze is blowing or if you puff at it. Otherwise, it behaves itself very well. The tin note does not disappoint: it translates well into the flavour palate, which remains fairly consistent. Again, the flavour is not overly sweet; it is not unlike an unglazed gingerbread cookie. It also leaves a pleasant room note. This was one of the first blends which caused my wife to say: "You smell good. What is that smell?"
I recommend this blend to aromatic smokers and even to English smokers (like myself). You may be pleasantly surprised as I was.
Cheers to all! Read Less
Exellent
December 05, 2017
By:
Old Buzzard
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
just got 4 ounces of this stuff and glad I did . it tastes great, and no toung bite. Love the sweet taste of it.
Pleasant.
June 18, 2014
By:
dandypantaloon
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
moke at a slower pace, really savouring its mild and satisfying sweetness. And yea, a good solid aromatic tobacco. Read Less
Something Special
November 10, 2022
By:
TAB
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
ey, maybe some maple? I don’t know, but whatever it is, it’s light enough to complement the tobacco, not overpower it. The room note is equally appealing, possibly my wife’s favorite (heavy aros actually give her a headache). There’s just something about this blend that keeps me coming back for more.
Back to my other point. When I first started pipe smoking, I think I was too worried about getting it lit well (like a cigar) and keeping it going. This blend killed my mouth. I eventually made my way to VA flakes which also bit, but not as bad. I finally got things figured out, and when I returned to this blend, it was a whole new experience. So learn to smoke this without biting, it’s cheaper than learning on VA flakes. Once you can do that, you’ll be able to smoke anything and you’ll unlock the full potential of each blend. Read Less
Love it !
April 10, 2018
By:
Thomas S.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
Once you learn how to smoke this you cant put it down.
Not what I expected
October 01, 2014
By:
David F.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
n smoked hard. However after smoking a pipe full I'm left unsatisfied and really wanting something else. Read Less
Good stuff!
February 10, 2014
By:
benzeel
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
I noticed a slight fruity taste and aroma while smoking it. Pretty smooth. Good stuff my friends!
Pleasant
April 29, 2018
By:
Rick H.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
ure what the topping(s) is, but I taste a sweetness I believe goes beyond the tobacco. All in all this is a pleasant mild smoke that could be an all-day smoke. I plan on including this in my normal rotation. Read Less
old Standby
January 28, 2018
By:
Thomas S.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
I love mixture ! Smoke it slow and it wont bite. It has that honey toast aroma and taste that i love. An original classic.
That damned finish
January 11, 2018
By:
Alexis S.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 9oz
First the good: It smokes really well, and on the front has a complex and interest set of flavors. And again, smokes great. Burns perfectly.
The bad: The cigarette aftertaste makes me nauseous and is conspicuous.
Scottish Mixture
December 06, 2014
By:
Taxman
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
I wouldn't consider this blend as aromatic but more a natural tobacco mixture. I taste the virginia and burley but the cavendish is barely visable. The taste is a light natural flavour. Nothing very original.
Sweeter
March 05, 2013
By:
Mackay92
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
witching from an English to a ligter, more aromatic blend. Read Less
Wonderful Room Note and Flavor - Honey and Spice
April 07, 2021
By:
James Marc R.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
ss that balances the sweetness. I detect cinnamon or nutmeg, and it's stronger at times. The room note is beautiful and one of a kind... VERY comforting and pleasant. It's akin to baked bread with a honey scent, and just a touch of woody oak. It's a unique and pleasant aroma which I and others adore. Those two qualities provide the stars, and it ends there. This will bite the crap outta your tongue, lips and gums. Even after aging for twelve years, this must be sipped and yet it still hurts and leaves the tongue raw. The additives are what's doing it, and MacBaren is known for adding a multitude during casing that plays havoc with my PH, apart from their HH line of course. If Per George Jensen would adjust the casing and bring the PH to neutral, I'd probably smoke this daily. Filters help a little, but not much. Besides, they remove intricate nuance that allows me to appreciate the flavors and so I don't use them. The nicotine is mild, but the last 1/4 of the bowl asserts more of it. Nicotine is 2.5 out of 5. Read Less
Not as complex as I had hoped
June 11, 2020
By:
Christopher C.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
I read many reviews about the complexity of this one, but it just tasted like a light burley to me.
Not for me
March 31, 2020
By:
Joseph C.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
I don't care for it myself. Very coarse and barkish and the flavor didn't do much for me.
Very Burley Tasting.
April 01, 2019
By:
WMH
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
I found this blend to taste mostly like Burley. It burned hot and did not leave a pleasant room note. I will not buy this again.
Discovered An Old Classic.
February 26, 2018
By:
Hawky454
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 16oz
in St. Bruno or Velvan Plug, it's very faint but it's there and very satisfying in my opinion. I love how florals go with tobacco so I am always looking for a blend that incorporates that into the mix and this one surprisingly does this very well. The one fault that I do find with this blend as I do with many Mac Baren blends is that it has the tendency to bite so you have to be very careful with it, it seems to be more in the topping than the actual tobaccos. The tobaccos used are obviously of high quality and the topping is not over the top so this is not one of those ridiculous goopy aromatic tobaccos, you can actually taste the tobaccos! I'll definitely be getting more of this once my gifted sample runs out.
The only reason I'm giving it 3 stars instead of 4 is the lack of nicotine. While this blend is absolutely delicious, unfortunately I'm still wanting more once I've smoked it all the way down. If Mac Baren would put this topping on a more stout tobacco like Walnut Flake or St. Bruno it would probably be my number 1 blend. As it stands I still love it and I'm happy to have a large stash of it on hand. I like to smoke several pipes in one session and this one almost always makes those sessions.
I'll say it's still essential, just wish it had more nicotine Read Less
Scottish?
May 08, 2017
By:
David T.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 9oz
Compared to CPC Scottish Blend, this one isn't. It isn't bad, but it is a mildly aromatic mixture and not a true Scottish at all.
Good, but not my favorite
December 23, 2015
By:
nmandrus
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
I've been smoking this blend while out huntinf and it goes well with crisp fall and sharp winter weather. I'll agree with a previous reviewer that it's pretty much all natural tobacco flavor as I get very little of the Cavendish.
Aromatic must
November 05, 2014
By:
Rubagalline
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
sappointed knowing what I was going to get.
In my top10 aromatic experiences for now.
New tin in briar. Read Less
Flavors disappeared
October 11, 2014
By:
David F.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
. I won't be buying any more of this. Read Less
A favorite blend
September 05, 2023
By:
Mordechai G.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
I have been smoking this for years and am a big fan of this aromatic blend. Lovely flavors and subtleness which I enjoy
This is my old friend
July 27, 2023
By:
Daniel G.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
Since I was introduced to it in the 80s this has been my go to.
Good strength and taste. Early on we cut it with Capt Black white pouch to save money.
Never had a complaint about the room appeal. But it's perfect for any event
Mi favorito
July 15, 2023
By:
David Yañez
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
nmigo mismo. Super Recomendado. Read Less
Great snack
April 25, 2023
By:
ultrahenry
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
Tin note: sour bread, dry fruit
Flavour: Prune, yogurt, bread
It smokes well and the cut is excellent
April 09, 2023
By:
Vladimir Zeev
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
s the blend for you.
It's a tobacco better taken slowly. Read Less
It's a tobacco better taken slowly.
March 07, 2023
By:
Vladimir Zeev
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
s the blend for you.
It's a tobacco better taken slowly. Read Less
Nice blend
February 27, 2023
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
Interesting mixture of different blends. Very sweet in my impression but the overall is very fresh and with a nice smoke. Very pleasant for a long quiet smoke evening.
Thee old reliable
January 01, 2023
By:
Justin C.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
complex and intriguing. I feel this is for the beginner and veteran alike. This is a great choice for a staple, goto pipe tobacco while you explore other unique offerings. Read Less
An OLD FRIEND !!!
July 23, 2022
By:
Patrick K.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
!!! I recommend you ALL give it a try !! Read Less
Bueno
March 19, 2022
By:
JM BANOS
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
Un tabaco con muchos matices y redondo! Floral y cítrico. De cabecera y de sesión para todo el día. Humedad perfecta, lo dejo respirar 20 min y listo!
No tongue bite
March 12, 2022
By:
Richard G.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
Found that if completely dried out, then rehydrated, then smoked with a filter, no tongue bite. Nice room note.
No tongue bite
March 12, 2022
By:
Richard G.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
Found that if completely dried out, then rehydrated, then smoked with a filter, no tongue bite. Nice room note.
A Very Enjoyable Tobacco
January 24, 2022
By:
Andronus
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
ounded flavour profile. The aroma over the bowl is intoxicating, with a complex yet balanced profile that to me smells like natural tobacco. It lights well, smokes well, and is just as good dry as fresh. Cavendish isn't overdone, and taste evolves very nicely over the course of a bowl. Nicotine is moderately high, and I find I do specifically crave this tobacco at times. I will certainly be keeping a can on hand. Read Less
It's great but ...
December 28, 2021
By:
Jorge C.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
I think this tobacco is very interesting but not work for me
pleasant and surprising mixture
December 16, 2021
By:
Scott C.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
toast feel in the moustache. easy going, and under-appreciated Read Less
Essential tobacco
November 10, 2021
By:
John72
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
One of my big favorites. I can't live without this masterpiece...........
A pleasant interlude
September 23, 2021
By:
Brian D.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
nia tobacco. Molasses perhaps. Others note a tendency to bite, but if you take time, one is rewarded with a mild pleasant meditative smoke. Nicotine is very low. Make sure you have time for this sojourn. I am adding it to my rotation. Read Less
My first tobacco
July 09, 2021
By:
Aardvark
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
I first got a very similar tobacco from a pipe shop in N. Y. city. They called it Scotiish ribbon. I find thisomething identical to it, and still love it. Good aroma. Room pleaser, but smoke this slow it may bite
Too subtle for me
June 13, 2021
By:
Buffalo Bill
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
carefully. It also left an ashy tobacco taste in my mouth after. I will cellar the tin and check it next year but won’t be buying anymore. Read Less
A Stately Aromatic
April 25, 2021
By:
Douglas F.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
asure of dark-fired adds hints of smokiness and vinegar often found with DFK. It can smoke hot and in my experience is very responsive to tamping. Before relighting, give it a puff or two and it might well spring back to life. Read Less
Davidoff is better
March 27, 2021
By:
Jason K.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
Close second. I just mix in some Davidoff and it's fine.
Robust, earthy, complex—but only in small sips
March 02, 2021
By:
Paul A.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
hat if you really take your time to smoke this slowly, sipping it gently, you will really experience SO much more of the flavors as well as spare yourself any chance at tongue bite. Because I'm used to puffing away steadily on most pipes (which is just fine for blends that are much heavier on the black Cavendish, which is sparse in this one), this involved some active self-control on my part, but was well rewarded. I originally did not expect this to be in my frequent rotation, but I'm finding myself going back to this again and again to the point where it is an almost daily thing, and find myself comparing so many other blends to this as a sort of "gold standard". Read Less
Top Tier
February 28, 2021
By:
Markutio
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
Oh my goodness. This tin isn't going to last long..
Can't quite figure it out.
February 07, 2021
By:
jewman22
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
y what that flavour is, i keep thinking brown sugar, but then i take another puff and it's different.
It really keeps me interested. I dont know if i will ever figure it out, and I'm totally fine with that if it means that i can keep smoking. Read Less
Beware fast puffers
January 28, 2021
By:
Randall R
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
o want to give a very slight Lakeland essence,although I'm sure it comes in just from the high quality of the tobaccos used.This is not a blast for your sense of taste,and is absolutely a blend that demands a slower,easier cadence to truly appreciate the blend.Nic hit is low ,but toward the ends of my bowls it picks up a little more punch in taste and nic volume.There is no doubt to me why MacB says this is best enjoyed very slowly.I definitely taste what the blend is known for.Strongly recommended. Read Less
No wow factor
January 13, 2021
By:
Jorge U.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
Very dry, taste okay...
Lovely Smoke
January 07, 2021
By:
Cranky Claimant
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
This is like candy, it makes me think that I am sucking on a lollypop instead of smoking, .., thank you, ..., I quit smoking cigarettes.
Top tier, great price
January 02, 2021
By:
RMF
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
Top tier. Read Less
Its a keeper
November 09, 2020
By:
Nick G.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
I recently received this due to an order mix up. No complaints here! Very smooth and cool smoke. This is going in my permanent rotation.
Secret Sauce
September 29, 2020
By:
savinelliman320
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
I love this tobac. I have been smoking this for years. It has many reviews where others try to explain the “top” flavor. Very simple. It’s floral. There IS a pinch of Lakeland style flavor here no doubt about it
Amazing Stuff
June 25, 2020
By:
Irish Piper
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
e in their lives. Read Less
Very Nice.
April 22, 2020
By:
joshfarha
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
hrough 3.5 oz of this. Read Less
Gold standard blend
April 18, 2020
By:
Wayne F.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
I love this blend, everytime its smoked it tastes different. I believe, this is a great blend to learn smoking cadence with. This blends flavors change with how its smoked.
Good Scottish blend
January 13, 2020
By:
Don K.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
So far my favourite Scottish blend. A well balanced smoke with no harshness. It has a nice earthy flavour with a touch of sweetness.
A category of its own
December 01, 2019
By:
Jason C.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
blend, the flavor changes throughout the bowl. Great tobacco and mixes well with other blends to sweeten them up. Read Less
A very good mixtue
August 05, 2019
By:
Michael B.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
I used to smoke the MB mixture and by mistake I ordered once this flavor and I became addicted. I love it
Good blend, but....
March 20, 2019
By:
Christopher O.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 16oz
d Bookshop 50/50 and it takes most of the bite away, but I also loose half the flavor of this blend. Still haven’t figured out how I’m going to proceed with this 1lb bag. Read Less
My Favourite Aromatic
January 01, 2019
By:
ST
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
derful. Read Less
Complicated
June 09, 2018
By:
Rick H.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
sweetness I believe goes beyond the tobacco. All in all this is a pleasant mild smoke that could be an all-day smoke. I plan on including this in my normal rotation. Read Less
Super Standard /Pflicht Tabak
April 18, 2018
By:
Christian W.
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend 3.5oz
auch die Feuchtigkeit sind sehr gut zu händeln. Read Less
They can take our lives, but they can't take our TOBACCO!!
March 23, 2018
By:
Olmstead
Product: Mac Baren Mixture Scottish Blend Bulk
ia and Burley. It improves markedly with just a little age too; I noticed a big difference in flavor (Virginias mellowed out) after just five months' time, and after two years, just amazing. Well behaved in the pipe, just a little tongue bite potential, and a fairly friendly room note. Certainly worth a try. Read Less