Mac Baren Mixture Aromatic
(1.88)
Where Mixture Modern is at the mild end of the taste spectrum, Mixture Aromatic lies between Mixture and Mixture Modern. Compared to Mixture Modern, Mixture Aromatic is a touch less sweet, but distinguishes itself with a highly characteristic taste and fragrant aroma, while still retaining the special Mixture flavor.
Notes: A.k.a. "Danish Mixture". Introduced in 1991.
Previously sold as Mixture Light. Name change due to EU laws that words like "Light" and "Mild" cannot be used on tobacco products anymore.
Details
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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1.88 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 13, 2001 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
This review is of Mixture Light. The picture above is of Mixture?a different blend.
Let's say that one's been driving all morning in a very warm day in Provence. One is hot and hungry. One has lunch. A simple, light, scrumptious tarte aux poivrons prodigally washed down with some chilled, light rosé of no particular consequence, which, none-the-less, tastes just wonderful.
That is how I sometimes feel about certain aromatics: I disapprove of them on principle, they would never do, perhaps, in a Boston withdrawing-room, but, given the right setting?hot weather, mainly; also lack of something better?ah, men!?I can enjoy them. They are never very demanding, and their lightweight amiability?like that of "guzzling" wine?can actually be refreshing. Of course, there are aromatics and aromatics. Some are simply shocking. But some are fine, and have their place.
Mac Baren's Mixture Mild is A Fine Aromatic. It tastes clean, has a gentle tobacco base to the taste, and the sweetener is not over-the-top. It actually got almost intense, first in a corncob, then in a Savinelli Autograph. It burnt non-goopy and cool, too, with the gentlest spiciness.
In a pinch, I could smoke this uncomplicated Danish-style blend without regret. If that sounds back-handed, it isn't meant to be. I'll take some to Antibes next year. The beach combers will love it.
Let's say that one's been driving all morning in a very warm day in Provence. One is hot and hungry. One has lunch. A simple, light, scrumptious tarte aux poivrons prodigally washed down with some chilled, light rosé of no particular consequence, which, none-the-less, tastes just wonderful.
That is how I sometimes feel about certain aromatics: I disapprove of them on principle, they would never do, perhaps, in a Boston withdrawing-room, but, given the right setting?hot weather, mainly; also lack of something better?ah, men!?I can enjoy them. They are never very demanding, and their lightweight amiability?like that of "guzzling" wine?can actually be refreshing. Of course, there are aromatics and aromatics. Some are simply shocking. But some are fine, and have their place.
Mac Baren's Mixture Mild is A Fine Aromatic. It tastes clean, has a gentle tobacco base to the taste, and the sweetener is not over-the-top. It actually got almost intense, first in a corncob, then in a Savinelli Autograph. It burnt non-goopy and cool, too, with the gentlest spiciness.
In a pinch, I could smoke this uncomplicated Danish-style blend without regret. If that sounds back-handed, it isn't meant to be. I'll take some to Antibes next year. The beach combers will love it.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mar 28, 2007 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
It is sometimes difficult to tell apart the variations on the theme of the deservedly popular Scottish Mixture. Mixture Light has roughly the same virtues as the original Mixture - and the detractors will find roughly the same flaws.
I am somewhat partial to Mac Baren offerings, and have enjoyed smoking this blend. A litle sharp on the tongue at initial light, it settles down to a lovely honey-on-toast flavour. Ideal when one is concentrating on something else like watching a cricket match or some such. An automatic recommendation for the lovers of aromatics in the Danish tradition, but well worth trying by others as well.
I am somewhat partial to Mac Baren offerings, and have enjoyed smoking this blend. A litle sharp on the tongue at initial light, it settles down to a lovely honey-on-toast flavour. Ideal when one is concentrating on something else like watching a cricket match or some such. An automatic recommendation for the lovers of aromatics in the Danish tradition, but well worth trying by others as well.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 17, 2023 | Mild | Medium | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Veo que hay bastante confusión en las reseñas acerca de que tabacos estamos reseñando. Yo me voy a referir al "Mac baren mixture aromatic Danish mixture" tal cual figura en la lata de 3,5 oz. Por lo que me dijo el vendedor está lata tiene muchos años de embodegamiento pero no sé con precisión cuántos. El color al abrir la lata es de marrones bastante oscuros que van desde el habano al casi negro. La humedad es un poco escasa y el tabaco estaba bastante apelmazado por los años. Lo saqué totalmente de la lata lo froté y humedeci y lo volvà a su sitio. Unas horas más tarde lo cargué en mi pipa. El corte es de una cinta de flake (ready rubbed) y el aromatizado es bastante fuerte. Me huele a miel, a citrus, a maderas y frutas. Enciende bien y no se apaga y es en realidad muy sabroso. Me recuerda a el scotish pero un poco más suave y sin mordeduras. Me gustó mucho, es suave pero con personalidad y mucho sabor, el cual se intensifica a medida que se consume la cazoleta. La casa declara que está compuesto de black cavendish, Virginia, burley y cavendish. Me pareció una mezcla muy equilibrada y agradable y con mucho sabor.
Pipe Used:
Sasieni
Age When Smoked:
5 o 6 años
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 06, 2001 | Very Mild | Mild | Very Mild | Pleasant |
I'm not sure if this is the blend that I smoked since the tin was marked 'mixture mild' and had a MacBaren strength rating on the tin of 1 vs. the 2 shown in the picture above. Perhaps they've modified the packaging. Burned very easily and evenly in pipes of varied sizes. MacBaren's rating of 3 for sweet flavor and smell is accurate. My wife's aroma test was passed. Black Cavendish taste came thru and became more enjoyable as the tin dried out slightly. Overall, the taste was not unique from many other MacBaren blends with ~ tobaccos and similar to their new Golden Dice although I preferred this ribbon cut which I found easier to evenly and consistently pack. If you enjoy the MacBaren taste and want a mild smoke with no bite, try this one.
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