ME:
I learned the names “Bourbon” and “Madagascar” have an island
in common, today named “Réunion.” The UK site has each listed
separately as a vanilla flavor. I understand the term “classic”
can vary by region, so can you tell me which 3 vanillas correspond to
which flavor concentrates posted on the UK site?
Flavors on UK site - Bourbon (Vanilla Bourbon), Madagascar Vanilla
(Vanilla Classic), Vanilla Tahiti
Vanillas - v. planifolia, v. tahitensis, v. pompona
There is uncertainty in some forum discussion that this information
could clear up. Thank you for your time and delicious, accurate
flavors!
Best Regards,
(Laughmore)
THEM:
Hi (Laughmore), Madagascar (Vanilla Classic) and Vanilla Bourbon flavourings are variations on the same theme;
Classic is a sweet, simple Vanilla, while Bourbon has woody and spicy notes to it. Vanilla Tahiti is
quite different and has the almond undertones that give it such a distinctive flavour.
It is a similar concept with Apple, we have Apple Stark and Apple Fuji, both are Apple flavours but each has its
own signature notes to it.
For eliquid use, it is a question of what kind of flavour you wish to impart, particularly when blending flavours.
I use all three Vanillas in different blends and it depends on whether I want to add a sweet, nutty note using
Tahity, the slightly spicy flavour of Bourbon which is nice with Custard blends, or Classic for a clean, sweet
flavour that doesn’t overpower the more subtle ones.
I must admit I have been vaping for just on six and a half years, working with flavourings for over four years,
and I haven’t been asked a question quite like this one. The greatest pleasure I find is in experimenting with
flavourings to try and create new blends that I feel are worthy to pass on to others; many ideas and recipes
never reach fruition, but when one does hit the sweet spot it is a wonderful feeling.
If you are blending your own flavours, assess them by using them and discovering the subtle differences
between the flavours and how they react with others; it is a process that requires a great deal of patience
and it usually takes me around 3 to 6 months to develop a blend from idea to market stage.
The Flavorist is the maestro who creates the tools that I can work with, I am only a part-time blender, a mixologist,
but I am fortunate enough to be able to indulge in my passion every day and make a living from it.
Names are not as important as how something tastes, or how good it is for blending, enjoy the discovery.
Whatever you do, don’t ask the creator of Monkey Jizz if he extracts the flavour himself
Best wishes,
John Chamley
Director at That’s Nice Limited T/A FlavourArt UK
UK Distributor for FlavourArt srl Italy