Tobaccos Rattray - Accountant's Mixture

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	JimInks (3019)	2014-03-28		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

The earthy, woody, musty Cyprian Latakia has a light sweetness with a little smokey quality, and provides most of the potency of the product. The Virginias are grassy/hay-like with a touch of earth, wood, slight tart and tangy citrus along with a little tangy dark fruit as secondary players. The unsweetened black cavendish provides a light touch of sugar. The strength and taste levels are medium. The nic-hit is just past the center of mild to medium. Won't bite or get harsh, but sports a few small rough edges. Burns cool and clean at a reasonable pace with a fairly consistent, mildly sweet and more savory flavor. Leaves little moisture in the bowl, and requires an average number of relights. Has a pleasantly lingering after taste, and stronger room note. Not quite an all day smoke, but it is repeatable. Two and a half stars.

-JimInks

23 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2012-03-28		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Unlike Professional which I sampled in the old days and found unmemorable, this is one I smoked more than a little of back then. Either it has suffered over the years or my tastes have changed. It's probably both.

This is now a fairly mild tobacco when it used to be rich. As I recall, it was closer to Black Mallory but sweeter and less spicy. I would not call this a "Full" mixture any longer. As with Professional, I just don't see where it fits into the Rattray line any longer. At any rate, this is still a slightly sweet blend with a bit more latakia than Prof, but it still suffers from an identity crisis. This was smoked on occasion over a 6 month period and I kept waiting for more "action" from it, as it used to provide. Now it just seems tired and confused. Again, this is one that could satisfy an all-day smokers need to puff, but little else. If you want to get a taste of how Rattrays used to be, avoid this one and go with Red Rapparee, Black Mallory, Jocks or Highland Targe.

20 people found this review helpful.

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	Pipestud (1829)	2002-08-09		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

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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12 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2012-03-30		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Full	Tolerable to Strong

A perfectly named tobacco - not exciting but reliable ,sober, conservative and dependable as a good accountant. I really like this. Full and clean . Some may feel this is a bit monotone but I find this a perfect tobacco to puff away on when engaged in other activities and as the tin notes state it is an excellent outdoor smoke. A very good winter smoke - I find this a bit too full on for warm days. Excellent quality base tobaccos in one of Rattray's most underrated blends. 8 out of 10 . A tobacco I wouldnt horde but will keep in stock and come back to.

11 people found this review helpful.

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	StevieB (2075)	2014-05-16		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Accountants Mixture.

This seems to get a mixed reaction, because of that I was really eager to form my own opinion! I find it very enjoyable, it's of a great moisture amount making for very easy igniting and a supremely steady and even burn that requires not many re-lights. The smoke flavour is of a very pleasant balance as it is predominately Virginia with a nice subtle sweetness from the Cavendish and a delicate lively hit from the Latakia but it isn't too heavy with the smoky Latakia flavour that you get with some Latakia mixes. The smoke is not too hot and quite forgiving with tongue bite, unless you strain it too hard. Nicotine level is good as it is not too strong nor light and if you choose to inhale the smoke it causes no hurt. Room note is quite standard for the tobaccos used but still nice and not too heavy.

In all its very suited to my tastes!

Pipe Used: Falcon

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: Smoke King

10 people found this review helpful.

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	Fife&Drum (34)	2009-08-31		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Strong

I thought I would give this a try since I've read a lot about it.

It is a standard English blend of Virginias and Latakia. This has a rich leathery scent in the tin with a Virginia piquancy, ie, with a slight fermented smell. The Latakia seems to blend well with the Virginias and doesn't dominate.

Packing is easy, but lighting up takes a little more time than I like. The moisture is a tad higher in the tin than I would like, but isn't bad. I punched a small hole in the plastic top to let it breathe over time and the tobacco has dried a bit more to my liking. Just right.

The flavor is pleasant and full with a slight Virginia sweetness showing through. The Latakia is more layed back in this mixture and blends more evenly with the Virginas. Nice change.

As the description states, is is very nice smoked outdoors, but also gives a very pleasant English room aroma indoors that I always find comforting.

My only two real complaints about this blend is that it can smoke a bit hot for me due to the Virginia component, and it at times is a little strong in the nicotine level. But, that's just me. I tend to smoke a little fast at times.

Good blend for a change of pace and for anyone who wants a little less Latakia in their English blends.

Fifes and Drums

8 people found this review helpful.

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	pencils (57)	2017-03-21		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

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.

Age When Smoked: New tin

Purchased From: Turmeaus, Chester

Similar Blends: Rattray's Professional Mixture.

6 people found this review helpful.

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	Tripjoker (65)	2011-04-17		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

This was recommended to me while I was out of town and without my stash of favorites. I had packed them in a bag and forgotten them...such is life. Anyway, the tobacconist that I found in a smallish midwestern town did not keep a large inventory and I was unfamiliar with alot of his stock. The stuff I did recognize was not to my taste. After asking for something full and english, he pointed Accountants out to me. I have been a fan of several Rattrays blends for years and thought 'what the hell'.

I could not have been more disappointed. This was not full and certainly not english. I failed to taste latakia at all. This was a blend of light to medium bodied virginias. I believe that there is latakia in here, just not enough to taste. The entire experience was one of monochromatic dullness. I now know why this would be of interest to accountants! After much effort at trying to coax some subtle play of flavors out of this blend, I gave up and packed away the balance to take back to my cellar. I ended up borrowing some tobacco from a kind gentleman that I met at the hotel bar. Don't know what it was, but it fit the bill nicely. I owe that man more than the couple of drinks that I ended up buying him.

Bottomline: Low nicotine, low flavor, low interest. Meh! I will find someone to give the balance of the tin to. It shouldn't be hard as there are alot of mild blend smokers out there. Cheers!

6 people found this review helpful.

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	robinbj (11)	2015-05-26		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

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 5/31\2015 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

Pipe Used: corncob, Boswell Bent smaller sizes

Purchased From: jr cigar

Similar Blends: BlackHouse (but lighter).

4 people found this review helpful.

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	Gaius Baltar (25)	2017-12-17		Mild	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Tolerable to Strong

Long ribbon, smells of Virginia and Latakia. A little wet, better dry it 20 minutes. Creamy smoke, very soft. It starts with the sweetness of the Virginia and the Cavendish, the Latakia stays in the background. Chocolate notes are appreciated, oriental ?? I do not appreciate them. It does not attack the tongue. It is a smoke that is not boring, smooth and without complications, apt to smoke all day long.

Pipe Used: Don Carlos - Rosaria

Age When Smoked: New from the tin

Purchased From: Duaso Tobacco Shop in Barcelona (Catalunya)

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Tom Servo (58)	2011-04-15		Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

The aroma in the tin is soft and subtle. Latakia and Dark Virginia scents are thoroughly married, each noticeable but melded into a cohesive whole. The balance swings towards the Latakia, and the whole mixture smells sweet and smoky. Leather, brown sugar and caramel (almost burnt sugar), and even buttermilk notes haunt the edges of the mild, delicate aroma.

Packs well, lights easy.

Dark Virginia leaf provides a warm sweetness, Latakia is much lighter than I expected. Old leather, hay lofts, coffee, and a nice light smoky flavor, hover on the edge of perception in the fog of Virginia and Latakia. No serious complexity here, just pleasant and consistent smoking.

Toasty and sweet, softly smoky. What's not to like? I agree with the reviewer who said that this stuff is good to smoke when you're working or busy doing something, it doesn't require much attention to enjoy the simple pleasures of Accountant's Mixture.

3 Stars.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	the_german (309)	2010-01-30		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

A Latakia mixture dominated by VA and Cavendish. Nice ribbon cut, which makes for easy stuffing. The tin design may be a little on the bland side, but I do find the contents to be elegant enough.

The tin aroma shows off the Latakia readily enough, but the BC and VA are also noticeable. I find myself reminded of Poul Ilsted's Own Mixture #88, minus the topping, and that makes for a very favourable comparison IMHO. The cut is a long ribbon, which handles and stuffs easily. Takes to the match readily, needs to be smoked somewhat slowly (because the ribbons are somewhat thin), but even so has a beautiful, sweet&toasty taste.

The room note, of course, is a solipsist experience; I like it, nobody else does, women in general hate it (that's as of the returns of my 10-people survey with this 'baccy over the last month). The taste has a note of good leather, a nice acidity, a goodly amount of sweetness, and of course the Latakia toast in it.

This is not one for the Latakia junkies; it'll be far too "weak" for them, and probably too sweet. This blend does fit my need for Latakia while still being gentle and sweet enough for everyday consumption. The strength is not much; it could be an all-day tobacco. Overall, I could compare this blend to Bull Dog Little Dandy, which is similar in characteristic (but a tad sweeter while being just as toasty) and the already-stated Ilsted's blend; it fits right in and is well worth smoking.

Similar Blends: Dan Tobacco - Bulldog Little Dandy (Bulldog), Ilsted - Own Mixture No.88.

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	A. Morley (97)	2006-07-21		Mild to Medium	Strong	Full	Very Pleasant

I could imagine that the Accountant's Mixture might be irritating to a majority of smokers, given that one is not presented at all what is expected, considering the way this tobacco is usually described. We are told on the tin that it is a full tobacco and other sources mention that it contains Latakia as well as a goodly portion of black cavendish and Orientals. It sounds like a heady, brooding blend, perhaps with a little cavendish thrown in to keep the furies at bay, the sort of thing one would expect from a company that had its start as one of Scotland's primary tobacco blenders.

This is not the case, not even a little bit. Accountant's Mixture is an interesting foray into the black cavendish aromatic, but with a distinctly English feel. The base is of some good, sweet Virginias, seemingly red and stoved. The next greatest component is the black cavendish. These two pretty much comprise what the blend will taste like. Whatever Latakia or Orientals there may be, why would I have been lied to all of these years, after all, don't seem to do much but make the flavour come through a bit grassy at times. The tobacco is indeed a full one, but it is fundamentally a sweet fullness, not the English or Balkan understanding of the term that proliferates nowadays. Very much like port, in fact and with burnt caramel hints on occasion as well.

The flavour combination of Virginias and black cavendish is an enjoyable one, to my mind, and not often encountered. I imagine that Accountant's was just as much a novelty when it was firs blended in those halcyon days of yesteryear as it is today, but I can still concede that there are a great many smokers that will have no patience for the effect.

Regards, A. Morley Jaques

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	dualkarnain (75)	2006-03-28		Mild	None Detected	Mild	Tolerable

I really have nothing negative to say about this blend.

I love the default moisture level and the ribbon-cut. I find it to pack well.

Often (in the mornings) I'm usually either in the mood for a straight virginia, burley or a lighter English. I progress towards Balkan blends at night.

This tobacco perfectly fits my mid-morning bowl; 2nd cup of coffee and AM.

Good, steady taste.

While smoking I am reminded of an undead skeleton in rusted armor. Unable to move yet content to be in full, proper regalia.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Odysseus728 (1)	2020-03-27		Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Mild	Pleasant to Tolerable

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!

Pipe Used: BC BENT

Age When Smoked: One week

Purchased From: Online distributor

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	Steerpike (149)	2019-12-09		Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

When buying a tobacco called Accountants Mixture, one probably should not expect something complex or challenging, but rather a steady plodding smoke that delivers the goods without distraction or fanfare. Accordingly, this blend of Virginia, Cavendish and Latakia will provide a reliable but not distracting companion while undertaking any "brown envelope" tasks at home.

In the tin we have a striking appearance: mostly pitch black leaf, with some bright golden ribbons and rubbed flashes scattered throughout. This is as exciting as it gets. The aroma is mild, smokey Latakia with a little sweetness. It lights with ease, and delivers a mellow, slightly astringent flavour with enough charcoal smoke to make clear that it contains Latakia. It is akin to a cup of Lapsang Souchong taken black with a spoonful of sugar. There is very little flavour development, no complexity, and no bite.

Personally, I prefer some orientals in my mixtures, and of course we most of us rate the richest most complex blends the highest. This is bread and butter for the all day mixture smoker.

Pipe Used: Peterson Rhodesian

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: Turmeus Liverpool

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	Jorge Soler (202)	2017-06-25		Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Medium	Very Pleasant

Not bad at all. With only a pinch of Latakia and unsweetened Cavendish, the grassy/citrusy properties of the Virginia leaf it contains really flare up. The moist content is just about right to pack your pipe, light up and get going. This mixture does not produce that creamy and thick smoke other Latakia blends will produce and I am finding it hard time to keep it going without any relights. No tongue bite, but keep an eye on your smoking cadence as you will find yourself wanting to draw harder and harder, so be advised. The tin note is something to die for, but I can't quite put my finger on it. Based on my first impressions I am happy to reward it with 3 stars, but I might come back to this review and upgrade it if I think it is worth it.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2010-01-18		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

According to Kohlhase & Kopp's website, we are in presence of black cavendish, virginia and latakia varieties solely. Yes, this corresponds to a Scottish blend.

If you are looking for a strong latakia taste, you will probably be disappointed with this mixture. What is dominant the first weeks that the tin is opened is the sweetness of the virginias and black cavendish. The latakia is a background player. After those first weeks the Virginia will dominate with the Latakia as runner-up, supplemented by the blcak cavendish.

Not a very complex mixture but still of high quality. Yes it is probably suited for outdoors smoking because it does not require a lot of attention.

Accountant's Mixture is a good start for someone who wishes to gain exposure to the light english blend.

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	Thorre (27)	2009-09-18		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Full	Strong

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.

Age When Smoked: old

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	Aduana Taylor (29)	2021-04-26		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

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.

Pipe Used: Bruken

Purchased From: 2020

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	caddad (53)	2014-03-07		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

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 .

Pipe Used: Peterson bulldog, Jobey, Danish freehands

Purchased From: Local tobacconist

Similar Blends: Oddessy, Ravens wing, Dunhill 965, Night cap..

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	Griswold (21)	2008-11-10		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

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.

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	Sasquatch (90)	2007-05-27		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Tolerable

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.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2004-07-29		Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Unnoticeable

A friend of mine who is an accountant bought a tin of this mixture, primarily for the name, and gave me a generous sample of it. When you first open the tin, you?ll think you?re in for a real treat. It has a wonderful, all-natural aroma with a slight sweetness and perhaps the scent of raisins. It is lovely in appearance, with beautiful Virginias in the blend, some of which almost appear to be rubbed out flake. The moisture level is good, though care should be taken when packing, as I found it easy to pack this too tightly.

Once under fire, however, this blend doesn?t live up to the expectations created by its tin presence. It is a pleasant though, in the end, unremarkable smoke. For me this rather bland mix falls into the ?decent smoke? category; nothing unpleasant about the smoking experience, but nothing particularly memorable about it either.

It is aptly named. Not because accountants are bland and boring, but because it?s a good mix to smoke when you?re toiling away crunching numbers or some other such task that takes your attention away from the flavor and nuances of the tobacco you are smoking. The blend for a late-night, contemplative smoke this is not.

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	Pounder 5000 (178)	2003-09-26		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

What makes this blend stand out from the rest of the medium english pack is the typical Rattray aroma. This blend smells and tastes to me as though someone took a can of Marlin Flake and added some Latakia and a tiny amount of other orientals. The smell out of the tin is really something for an english blend, but the blend itself is very run of the mill. I prefer Marlin Flake when I want this quality of Virginia. And when I want a good English I will look for it elsewhere as well. A quality blend with high grade leaf, it just doesn't quite do it for me. Typical high quality Rattray fare however.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	BronxBriar (10)	2002-02-21		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

Quite stinky on opening the can (how do they create that rotten ketchup odor?)and so I was expecting the worst.

Surprise! Took it for an outdoor walk on Thanksgiving and it smoked great. No tongue bite, nice flavor. Had a tight pack in a nice deep bent Urbino, and I had no trouble keping it lit. (For me a minor miracle).Even in the house it was something the kids didn't run from.

So while not the best thing you will ever smoke it is for me a nice non-offensive diversion without being too bland.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Noorrmm (192)	2002-02-01		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

Not as dark as the decription would lead you to believe, but a good deal of dark leaf. The aroma was a nice balance of Va., Turkish and Latakia. The flavor was, as expected, nicely balanced and tasty, but not as full bodied as the description. All told, a nce enough blend, but not exceptional to my palate.

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	Torsten (4)	2022-10-17		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

Some reviewers described this tobacco - as the name suggests - as being not exciting, mild or even a bland and boring mixture. After smoking it for nearly a month, I´d say: I wish it was. It might be a great mixture, but I always feel a spicy or acrid taste on my tongue which I don´t like at all. It´s not a tongue bite as such, as experienced with most flavoured "tobaccos" but it´s a peppery taste, which I just didn´t expect and didn´t want. Without this spiciness and a bit more of the leathery smokiness and richness of a Black Mallory or Red Rapparee, this would certainly be a tobacco to honor its name.

Pipe Used: Various briar with 20mm diameter

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: Pfeifen Shop Online

Similar Blends: Chacom No. 1.

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	Mundstock (2)	2017-07-08		Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

A little smoked and notorios earthy notes. The black cavendish is present all thrue the smoke. A little piece of advise: have food in your belly because you'r going to feel nicotine in your head. Highly recommend this blend

Pipe Used: Genod Royale, St. Claude

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	Stinkypipe (155)	2017-01-24		Medium	Medium	Medium to Full	Tolerable

Love Syrian Latakia. Had to give this blend a shot. Well if they are still using Syrian Latakia you could have fooled me. I notice all the tale tell taste of not Syrian but Cypress Latakia. It is a good smoke that any Latakia lover can enjoy but the unique taste of Syrian Latakia is simply not there. It is an enjoyable smoke with a smoky room note. Burns pretty good as well. I have a feeling that most of the blenders can no longer get their hands on Syrian Latakia any longer so if they use some in a blend you better believe it will be a small amount.

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	SteelCowboy (685)	2011-08-17		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

It's hard to believe that the same company that makes such high quality blends like Red Rapparee, Marlin Flake and Old Gowrie produces such bland, boring blends like Accountants, Professional and 7 Reserve. Is this a bad tobacco? No, it looks good, packs well and behaves in the pipe. Accountants suffers from the same issues as the others mentioned above. There are some subtle tastes to be found if smoked slowly, but for me not memorable enough to buy more.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2010-11-12		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Strong

I've just finished my first tin of Accountants Mixture and found it to be a very pleasing smoke. I was surprised to find it contained Cavendish tobacco as I don't detect any of the sweetness you ususally get with all the Cavendish tobaccos I've tried so far. I particularly like the subtle use of Latakia, it's not so overwhelming as you get in some other blends. It reminds me of Dunhills' Early Morning Pipe tobacco as that blend uses a subtle amount of Latakia. I've really taken to this blend and will buy more. I fing Rattrays to be fine tobaccos and would recomend them all (at least the ones I've tried). I can't think of anything bad to say about this blend except the wife hates the smell and wont let me smoke it anywhere near her. This is now one of my favouites and I'd put it in my top three. I like strong tobacco and this has the flavour of a strong tobacco with out being too much. I could happily smoke this all day. Highly recommended.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2010-07-25		Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Tolerable to Strong

This contains ore unsweetened black CA than Latakia. It is not a full mixture.

It needs to age a bit because it can bite despite being a dark mixture.

I was a bit disappointed.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2010-02-08		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

A nice tobacco, where the Latakia is a minority and not really detectable. The key players are the Black CA and VAs. This would be what I could call a "light Scottish" blend.

It is a dark mixture which, surprisingly, can generate some tongue bite if pushed not too hard. The tin aroma is the sweetness of the Black CA.

The main flavors are the sweetness of the CA and the grassiness of the VA. The more I smoke Am, the more I am convinced that the latakia is less than 5% of the mixture.

Recommended for those who would like to venture into more natural blends or seeking a starting point in English blends where the Latakia is quasi symbolic.

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	RMBittner (66)	2009-12-30		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.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2009-12-09		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.

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	colt25314 (42)	2009-11-26		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.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2009-07-02		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.

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	eamonclever (48)	2009-04-14		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.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2009-04-04		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.

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	beaupipe (102)	2009-03-20		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.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2008-07-19		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.

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	SopwithCamel (255)	2008-05-04		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.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2008-05-04		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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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2008-04-10		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant

Currently working on my second tin of this mixture, I must say I am very pleased with it.

Closer to the typical Scottish blend, because of the addition of a significant portion of rubbed-out black VA flake, this good, honest blend features rubbed-out VA flake,Latakia, a small presence of oriental leaf and the addition of, I suspect, some cavendish. To the nose, it definitely is latakia, black VA and VA.

The room note remains pleasant despite the fair amount of Latakia and the sweet, discreet undertone brought by the black VA makes this blend flavorful and tasty while managing to avoid the border of the overwhelming.

I can understand why most of the reviewers are disappointed because they were expecting a full english blend , as advertised on the tin, rather than a scottish.

But this is what I enjoy from the scottish: the black VA reduces the sometimes harsh aftertaste of the Latakia , consequently reducing the bolder taste that it produces.

Of pleasant note, the black VA will settle down past mid -bowl to let the Latakia take a more prominent place with the VA, making it a more robust, traditionnal english blend, which is perfectly welcomed!

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	bilder (2)	2008-02-20		Medium	Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Bought a tin of this blend and I have been quite happy with it.

It is a soothing blend, neither strong nor weak. Good Latikia presence with no bite. Sweet and pleasant.

This is a good blend for when you just want to kick back and enjoy a good smoke without being overwhelmed by flavors or the lack thereof. Relaxing and easy.

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	Xeneize (275)	2008-01-25		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Full	Tolerable to Strong

This is Black Mallory with Orientals replaced by dark Virginias and a bit more Latakia, which makes it stronger but less tasty.

A good tobacco when one's in need of a Latakia punch, but compared to other great English mixtures, pretty monotone.

My rating is 2.75/4.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2007-11-25		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

The description of this blend is rather ambiguous. It is, however, correct. It is dark and full-bodied. It does seem to lack harshness. It leans toward the darker, virginia flaavors. It has sweetness, zestiness, and richness. The latakia adds a leathery smokiness. Other orientals, if present, are not evident. I expected a powerful, dark, balkan type tobacco. I was surprised, but surprisingly so. This is an excellent tobacco. It achieves what McClelland's seems to strive for, but often fails to accomplish.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2006-12-26		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

This is another one of the three Rattray's offerings in my regular rotation. I believe this to be similar to Professinal Mixture with more strength and a touch more Latakia and unsweetened Black Cavendish.

Again, this delivers a wonderful flavor and pleasant room note rather than the some of the other English styled blends that can be rather astringent. While it does do well outdoors, I confidently reach for Accountant's after a meal and reserve other more rustic coarsley cut blends for outdoor duty.

Accoutant's delivers subtle complexity in a narrower range and my experience is that 90% of the bowl hums a beautiful melody all its own, and for me ... that's the attraction. It's very reliable and consistently excellent quality. It always holds my attention.

This blend, Professinal Mixture and Jocks Blend are the Rattray's trilogy in my rotation. Excellent!

Cheers, VC

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2006-09-05		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

A English with medium amount af Latakia. Virginia's offer some sweetness... It lacks the campfire smell/taste that I actually look for. There are better blends.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2006-04-21		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

This isn't a typical Virginia/Latakia English style blend. The base of this tobacco is a matured, naturally sweet virginia. It also contains unsweetended black leaf. I'm not sure if that is cavenish, stoved virginia or both, but it is dark blend. The latakia in this tobacco is pleasant but it doesn't stand out, and that is what makes it so unique. The blend tastes mostly of matured virginia with a touch of smokiness from the latakia. I like most of Rattray's blends but like the rest of their line, this is not smokable directly out of the tin. I dry this and all my tinned tobaccos for about 30 minutes before smoking, else it will smoke too hot. I'd love to try the bulk version to see if there is a difference. My girlfriend loved the room note.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2005-12-27		Mild to Medium	Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

I smoked this in an Estate Pipe , just like the orginal owner,all he smoked in it, nice cake, only pipe I use for this, so it was great, I havent tried it in any other pipe,

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	Lochinvar (78)	2005-10-26		Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Great blend of Virginias and Latakia, in a chunky cut. Kind of in the same family for me as Lancer's Slices or Commonwealth, but with more sweetness and less assertive Latakia. Still has a great leathery punch to it. Complex it is not, but is enjoyable. This has mostly been a deep winter smoke for me.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2005-06-04		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Tolerable

While lighter than 3 Noggins and heavier than Jocks, it is just as disappointing. After smoking Marlin Flake and Old Gowrie I can't believe Rattray would allow this to be sold with their name on it. Of course this is a perfect example of how shit in a tin will sell with the right name on it.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2005-04-08		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

This is my first go at any of the Rattray tobaccos. I do believe the term "full" may be misleading. The tobacco has a range of color from dark to tan, and the aroma from the tin says English from the first. I find the ribbon cut harder for me to pack and so did some chopping right away.

As to the smoke, well this will never be a full time tobacco for me but I don't dislike it. One feature I found was that it seemed to be very consistant from the first of the bowl to last. I never detected much of a change as the bowl burned down, this I like in some respects.

Bottom line here is this will never be a favorite of mine, but I will keep some on the shelf.

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	Beer (345)	2004-08-31		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild	Tolerable

Like many other Rattray EMs, this is as dull and boring as anything you can imagine. A grey taste, with very little variations or pleasant notes. A bit lighter than 3 Noggins, and a bit heavier than Jocks (but less bitey)... and almost just as disappointing!

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2004-04-23		Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Accountant?s Mixture is my first exposure to Rattrray?s.

I find AM to be a well-balanced smoke. Not overly potent, something I might have with my morning coffee. It could serve as an all-day smoke as well. Not overly complex, yet not one-dimensional either.

Accountant?s was very well behaved in the pipe, nice and cool. It burned well, and left a fine ash with very little dottle. It isn?t harsh, but there is that hint of an edge from time to time.

The description says it?s great for outdoor smoking, but I have to disagree. I found that being outside, the flavor just didn?t hold its own. Unless you aren?t able to smoke Latakia in the house, you?re better off staying inside with this one.

Accountant?s Mixture isn?t a blend that will take over the world, but it is worth a try. Like the stereotypical ?accountant? as portrayed on TV and in movies; it is reserved, predictable, and unlikely to do anything to really surprise you.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2002-08-06		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

When I bought a tin of this I recieved the look you usually get when asking for Bolivar Cigars or staight Latakia . "Watch it this is strong stuff". Well I headed home and sure enough the contents looked black and broading. A Full Tobacco Warned the can.

Well Yes its true this is a full on tobacco loaded with the latakia, but somehow this one failed to light my wick. Whats the point in being strong if its not complex. This tobacco did not work on the levels that the best can do and quite frankly getting through 100g of this stuff might prove to be a bit of a chore.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2002-08-02		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Rattrays Accountants Mixture. My fondest memories of my early days of pipe smoking immediately conjure up having some of this blend in my Peterson. It was heaven. I stopped smoking a pipe for quite a few years and have only recently picked up a pipe again, about 3 years ago. When I did I immediately went out to purchase some Rattrays Accountants Mixture. My tobacconist warned me and said that Rattrays is owned by a different company now and this blend is not as good as it used to be. Boy was he right. This is not the same blend. It is a middle of the road English blend. Nothing outstanding about it. I do not plan on buying another tin of this. It is not a bad blend but just nothing like I can remember. I would rather keep my memories of this blend. 3 stars.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2002-07-30		Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

Rattray's Accountants Mixture was one of my occasional blends over the years. I might buy a 4 oz can every couple of years or so, just to have a little different flavor. I recently bought another can and was most disappointed by it. Either now that this is being made by Cohlhacs and Kopp in Germany they have changed the way it is made or my taste buds are different. To me, it is now just another unremarkable latakia blend. There is nothing wrong with it, it simply is just now a rather strong latakia blend and no longer has a distictive flavor.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2002-01-17		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

A decent latakia blend . Smoked a little hot for me . There are other latakia blends that I would smoke before reaching for this one again though . Not memorable .But not bad .

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	Albion1956 (42)	2001-03-29		Medium to Strong	Medium to Strong	Medium	Tolerable

An overall good tobacco, not one that would be compared to be the strongest. I of course expected this, but I was somewhat dissapointed. I would compare this to Dunhill's London Medium. or Estorica's Margate. A well blended tobacco, a good helping of Latakia, probably Cyprian, and Turkish, not to mention Virginia's, and some Orientals. I would not be worried about smoking this one in the house, unless smoking is not allowed. My rating; a 6, in a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the best.

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