Rattray Accountant's Mixture
(2.79)
Dark and full-bodied without harshness. Great for outdoor smoking. Many strong mixtures are harsh and stringent; Accountants Mixture is truly an outstanding exception.
Details
| Brand | Rattray |
| Blended By | Kohlhase, Kopp und Co. KG |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Latakia |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Latakia, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 100 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.79 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 31 - 40 of 61 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 30, 2009 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Review is based on a 2002 tin, opened November 2009.
By my definitions, this is a Scottish blend -- meaning it contains VAs, latakia, and black cavendish. And I don't think anyone does this kind of blend better than Rattray's.
A rich, supple smoke that is, as the tin says, "full," with a somewhat higher measure of nicotine than I typically smoke. (Not unbearable by any means. More than Black Mallory, but probably less than Hal o' the Wynd.)
I enjoy this one, but if I were picking a Rattray's Scottish for all-day smoking, this one comes in a bit rich. Black Mallory would be a better choice for that -- and also for a first foray into Rattray's Scottish blends -- as would Jocks Mixture, although Jocks is a somewhat different type of blend.
For several rich and satisfying bowls a day. . . well, Accountants' ticks all the right boxes.
By my definitions, this is a Scottish blend -- meaning it contains VAs, latakia, and black cavendish. And I don't think anyone does this kind of blend better than Rattray's.
A rich, supple smoke that is, as the tin says, "full," with a somewhat higher measure of nicotine than I typically smoke. (Not unbearable by any means. More than Black Mallory, but probably less than Hal o' the Wynd.)
I enjoy this one, but if I were picking a Rattray's Scottish for all-day smoking, this one comes in a bit rich. Black Mallory would be a better choice for that -- and also for a first foray into Rattray's Scottish blends -- as would Jocks Mixture, although Jocks is a somewhat different type of blend.
For several rich and satisfying bowls a day. . . well, Accountants' ticks all the right boxes.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 09, 2009 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
Despite it's name, something's not adding up here. I can't seem to crunch the numbers and get this blend in balance. A lot of folks like this tobacco, and I myself was lured in by the Sirens song of the reviews. But I really can't quite see what's special here. To me it was very unremarkable, especially when you consider the cost. I'll have to go back to it on a festive occasion and see if a more celebratory mood will bring something out that otherwise remains hidden. At the same time, I'd hate to ruin Christmas for everybody (I'd never live that down). I'll try it again and update.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 26, 2009 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Very Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Very high qulity leaf and consistant from tin to tin. I smoke it from time to time because it reminds me of my colleges days when it was favored by many professors. I cannot understand whay it burns so hot. All the reviewers seem to disagree on this point and, afterall, there is no accounting for taste. I have to state that I do not have a sensitive toung. I like all kinds of tobacco but tend towards "natural or English" blends. One of my all time favorites is GL Pease's Cumberland. Considered by many to be a toung burner.
The smell in the tin of all Ratray blens is sublime. The taste, on the other hand tends to be lacking and did I mention hot!!!
IMHO C&D's 3 Friers is a better choice.
The smell in the tin of all Ratray blens is sublime. The taste, on the other hand tends to be lacking and did I mention hot!!!
IMHO C&D's 3 Friers is a better choice.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 02, 2009 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Another English-type blend that can easily be smoked every day. Can't agree with it being only an outdoor smoke though.
For me, it does not equal British Woods as to depth of flavor but it perhaps surpasses BW in the daily use arena. Lights easily, smokes the same top to bottom and puts the "D" in dependable. A can is always on the shelf.
However, I wish it had a better name. Good blend for a new English smoker to try...and stay with.
For me, it does not equal British Woods as to depth of flavor but it perhaps surpasses BW in the daily use arena. Lights easily, smokes the same top to bottom and puts the "D" in dependable. A can is always on the shelf.
However, I wish it had a better name. Good blend for a new English smoker to try...and stay with.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 14, 2009 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Strong |
okay one more mixture out of Rattray´s. There is no need to smoke it instead of let´s say 7 Reserve. No way. It is good if you fill up a big bowl when walking the dog or hiking on a very even surface. Just to get a medium amount of nicotine into the system. For me exactly that´s the problem - there is no simple reason why I should buy another tin. If someone offers me RAM as a present i will take it and put it somewhere in my tobacco cabinet, but I won´t buy it again.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 04, 2009 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Great smoke when you want to change things up some. I couldn't smoke this all day, just because I like to smoke in a rotation. But this is a great smoke if your going to sit outside and gaze up at the stars or have a really good conversation with a good friend or a lover. A little bit of tong bite if you get it too hot (but that's more an individual experience - what one person experiences another may not). Defiantly worth a try if you like Latakia. So far from my own experience my palate tends to like more Virginia and especially Latakia heavy blends. I used to smoke cigarettes for 20 years, then changed to cigars for about half year, and then to pipes. The latakia has a little bit of a spicy taste to wake up your palate yet it's sweet enough at the same time not to overpower the palate.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 20, 2009 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
I have to join the chorus and agree that this is a pretty unremarkable English blend of moderately sweet Virginias and Latakia. The Latakia presence is quite mild. The cut of the leaf is fine enough to allow for easy (almost quick) burning. The stuff doesn't bite. It's as mild mannered as the stereotype of the accountant suggests.
And I like it. Most of the people in my life are also mild mannered and unremarkable, and so this stuff fits right in.
And I like it. Most of the people in my life are also mild mannered and unremarkable, and so this stuff fits right in.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 19, 2008 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The old Scottish version used to be a favorite of mine. This has become Bean Counters' Mixture.
Not Bad. Not Good. Much better out there.
Not Bad. Not Good. Much better out there.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 04, 2008 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
This blend is exactly how I thought it would be. Smooth, unobtrusive, but satisfying nevertheless. The Latakia is certainly present, but not overbearing.
This is well suited for smoking while doing repetitive tasks or chores. Like crunching numbers, paying bills, writing memorandums, working in the yard or garden, etc. Too bad most of us can't smoke at work any more. Those days are long gone...
This tobacco arrives quite moist, and will benefit from some drying time. Not an exciting blend, but very soothing.
This is well suited for smoking while doing repetitive tasks or chores. Like crunching numbers, paying bills, writing memorandums, working in the yard or garden, etc. Too bad most of us can't smoke at work any more. Those days are long gone...
This tobacco arrives quite moist, and will benefit from some drying time. Not an exciting blend, but very soothing.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 04, 2008 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
This blend has a fair bit more latakia than I expected. I am not complaining one little bit!!! The blend also has absolutely no sweetness to it at all. There is not a lot of complexity to it either. The flavors lend them selves to contemplation in other areas. The tobacco is incapable of smoking too hot, and is smooth as silk. There is a fairly strong room note but it is not offensive. The blend smells of leather in the tin, but that smell does not translate into the room note.
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