Rattray Accountant's Mixture

Rich, creamy and full of flavor that washes over the palate in waves. The Virginia is deep and rich, the Latakia nice and smoky in the background and the Orientals tantalize the tongue. One of my favorites in a line-up of already outstanding offerings from Rattray's.

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As with Professional Mixture, this was also a surprise to me. I am normally a confirmed latakiaphile, and haven't enjoyed either Marlin or Hal o' the Wynd, so I wondered how I would get on with a blend that is purported to be Virginia-heavy. For me, the proportions of virginias against cavendish and orientals (including latakia) combine wonderfully to make a balanced, sweet and sufficiently complex mixture that is really satisfying. Similar to Accountant's Mixture, this could easily be an all day smoke which burns well to the bottom of the bowl, leaving no waste. The different component tobaccos dip in and out throughout the bowl, with a sweet and pleasant room note. My only complaint is that after an hour, it is gone.

I am starting to think that Rattray can do nothing wrong as long as they remember to add latakia. Slow and easy, tasty and something of a revelation. Highly recommended to those who want a gentle latakia blend with sweet virginias.

A nice english, but reminds me more of a lighter Balkan in profile. Each tobacco comes through and is recognizable. The flavors do play nicely with each other, virginias tending to be more forward and latakia taking a background supportive role. Reminds me of a lighter BlackHouse by Russell Oulette Wouldn't consider this a true full English as I smoke it, simply not campfire like enough. Smoke and Sip slowly, this tends to get slightly hot but is extremely manageable and stays lit quite well

Favorite pipe: Boswell Bent smaller egg/billiard

UPDATE 5/312015 Very nice smoke, I wish that latakia was a bit stronger, and tends to be acrid in my itsy bitsy stubby pipes. Corncob does this blend nicely for sure

As a “ Senior” pipe smoker, I have pretty much run the gauntlet that most of us do. This mixture is on about it sixth bowlful in my BC bent today. Despite all the “ bashing” about it being “ tasteless”, and flat for some of us who like an OD of Latakia, I find rather, that like all tobacco- it has a subtle identity. Nonetheless, for those of you who sent get evicted and banished to the garage or work shed when you light up a bowl of Latakia which makes the paint peel and the Irish Retriever flip over with it paws in the air, give this one a try...but do it patiently and slowly with a little Johnny Walker Black... and slowly!

If this qualifies as Scottish tobacco, I like it. Very much so. It is in my top 5 all time. Accountants Mixture is an odd name for such a rich blend. The tin I bought looked like it had been on the shelf for years. Very dusty, and the label was faded. It was the first Rattray blend I have tried. Opening the pop-off tin, I was treated to a dark mixture and a wonderful rich, heavy Latakia, and peaty smell. It was a little dry, but it burned perfectly. I cannot compare it to any other blend, because it tasted different than any I've every smoked. Like many others, I will also say it did have a citrusy, astringent taste. I really love strong English blend and have smoke many. This one is right up there. It is not a silky smooth one and for me it was in the last 1/3 of the can when I really started to appreciate the " different flavor. This review is as scattered as I, and it may not help anyone, but AM has a good, strong latakia and matured Va. flavor, with a good nic kick, and I strongly recommend it, if you want something different in the English blends.

Una de las mezclas que más me gusta de Rattray. Un tabaco oscuro y de buen aroma que se presenta en cintas delgadas con buena humectación. Latakia, virginias pero por sobre todo el agregado de black cavendish que le da a esta mezcla inglesa volumen, untuosidad y un matiz aromático interesantes. Aquí, como en la mayoría de las mezclas que suelen gustarme, todo está conjugado armoniosamente. No hay una nota discordante o levemente sobresaliente sino un verdadero blend superador de las partes que lo integran. Un clásico de la antigua escuela que como tal jamás defraudará.

I purchassed a tin of this as I was looking for a good English and this just happened to be on the shelf. Having read many reviews on this brand I decided to give it a shot. I must say I truly enjoyed this tobacco. It has a wonderful smoking ability and flavor. I would compare it to G.L Pease Balkans for similarity. Rich and full of that Latikia falvor we all love to get lost in. Cool and easy to smoke. Only problem is where i live its 30 dollars a tin! Very good tobacco though. Highly recomended .

Rattray's Accountant's Mixture (RAM) is the English blend I almost invariably reach for when I cannot stand any surprises after a long day if I am in the mood for Latakia, or when I do not want anything overly finicky at work (yes I still can *smoke* at the office). RAM substitues oriental tobaccos with unsweetened Cavendish, which makes it a 'Scottish' blend if you are into classifications like that. It has just the mix of smokiness, sweetness and spicyness that I like. Anyway, it tastes good, burns clean and dry and is still complex enough to keep the palate interested. A plain good honest Latakia blend that I really learned to appreciate after the second tin.

I don't know what everyone else was after, but I kinda hoped for a heavier (more Latakia) Red Raparee, and maybe just a touch of sweetness. Bingo. This stuff is great. A little milder than Old Dublin, and a little sweeter, which, IMHO is what would make OD better.

I like this tobacco - very soothing.