2012 The Best of the Best DIY flavorings from each flavor manufacture

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paddymx

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I thought MAXX Blend was more or less an additive. It's OK as a stand alone too?

Most certainly is a tabacco flavor. I use it as a base in the majority of my tobacco/other flavoring mixes.

Just looked it up, its real name is Tobacco flavor - Maxx-Blend right from FA site. So, should it be listed as Maxx Blend in the Tobacco Cat Or as "Tobacco flavor - Maxx-Blend" in the Tobacco Cat. I'm leaning towards the legit name.
 

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I have reviewed the previous Best flavor list and found that many of the flavors did not use the "official" flavor names. VZ has Concentrated, Super Concentrated and VZ flavors. TFA has xxx Flavor, FA has xxx flavor and some flavors like Black Honey Flavor was called Black Honey Tobacco. I have done the best I can to resolve these conflicts, but, the whole list is now suspect. To have a "Best Flavor", "official" names need to be used or the list is meaningless. I am posting my best guess list, but, if you voted for a flavor and don't see it it might be because of the "official" name being different. So please review the list and post amendments and corrections. If I have "liked" your post it means I have added your vote/amendments/corrections ( after today ). If nothing else we can use this list as a starting point.

New List:

Best Flavors List
As of : Tuesday, April 30, 2013 9:38:22 AM
CP_Capellas, FA=FlavourArt, FW=Flavor West, NF = Natures Flavors
TFA=The Flavor Apprentice, LR=Lorann's, VZ=Vaping Zone
Category : Additive
Flavor Vend Use@ Votes
Ethyl Maltol crystals TFA 3.75% 1
Sweetener TFA 1.5% 1
Smooth TFA 0% 1% 1
M-type Tobacco TFA 5-15% 1
Category : Candy
Flavor Vend Use@ Votes
Caramel VZ 3% 1
Caramel (Original) Flavor TFA 0% 1
Double chocolate CP 3
Double Chocolate (Dark) Flavor TFA 0% 1
Caramel Flavor TFA 0% 1
Bubblegum ( Juicy Fruit style ) TFA 0% 2
Double Chocolate (Clear) Flavor TFA 0% 3
Chocolate Coconut Almond CP 0% 1
Butter Toffee Flavoring FW 3% 1
Toasted Marshmallow Flavor TFA 5% 2
Peppermint flavor FA 0% 1
Wintergreen Flavor TFA 0% 1
Chocolate flavor FA 0% 1
Caramel flavor FA 0% 1
Category : Coffee
Flavor Vend Use@ Votes

Cappuccino flavor FA 0% 1
Category : Desert
Flavor Vend Use@ Votes

Boston Cream Pie CP 0% 1
Cinnamon Danish CP 0% 1
Cinnamon Danish Swirl CP None 2
Hot Cocoa Flavor Concentrate CP 0% 1
Cheesecake FA 0% 1
Sugar Cookie Flavor Concentrate CP 0% 1
New York Cheesecake Flavor Concentrate 0% 1
Category : Flavoring
Flavor Vend Use@ Votes

Vanilla Super Concentrated Flavor VZ 0% 1
Vanilla Swirl Flavor TFA 0% 1
Category : Flowers
Flavor Vend Use@ Votes

Honeysuckle Flavor TFA 10% 2
Category : Food
Flavor Vend Use@ Votes

Cookie flavor FA 0% 2
Maple Syrup Flavor(alc) TFA 0% 1
Banana Cream Flavor TFA 5-7% (Great for mixing)
Peanut Butter Flavor Concentrate CP 1
Vanilla Custard Flavor Concentrate CP 0% 1
Apple Pie Flavor Concentrate CP 10 12% 2
Marshmallow Flavor Concentrate CP 0% 3
Apple Pie flavor FA 0% 1
Banana Nut Bread Flavor TFA 0% 1
Category : Fruit
Flavor Vend Use@ Votes

Peach Flavor TFA 0% 1
Pomegranate Flavor TFA 10% 1
Strawberry flavoring FA 15% 2
Mandarin Super Concentrated Flavor VZ 0% 1
Pear flavor FA 0% 1
Orange flavor FA 0% 1
Pineapple Flavor TFA 0% 1
Lemon Sicily flavor FA 0% 1
Forest fruit mix flavor FA 3% 2
Apple flavor FA 0% 1
Apple Super Concentrated Flavor 0% 1
Blackberry flavor FA 0% 1
Watermelon Flavor TFA 0% 1
Raspberry Concentrated flavor VZ 1
Sweet Strawberry Flavor Concentrate CP 15% 4
Dragonfruit Flavor TFA 0% 1
Ripe Banana Flavor TFA 0% 2
Huckleberry Flavor TFA 5% 4
Mango Super Concentrated Flavor VZ 1-2%, 2.5 - 3% 2
Grape Juice Flavor TFA 0% 1
Green Apple Flavor TFA 15% 1
Peach (Juicy) Flavor TFA 12% 3
Blackberry flavor FA 0% 1
Blueberry Flavor (Extra) TFA 1% 4
Pear Flavor TFA 12% 2
Wild Fruits FA perso,%, depends on your tastes. 1
Cantaloupe flavor FA 0% 1
Strawberry Flavoring FW 0% 1
Blueberry VZ 2.5% 1
Sweet Strawberry CP 3
Blackberry Concentrated Flavor VZ 2.5 - 3% 1
Category : Liquor
Flavor Vend Use@ Votes

Liquid Amber flavor FA 15% 1
Anise flavor FA 10-15%, 4.5/5 1
Absinthe Flavor Concentrate 1
Amaretto Artificial Flavour LR
Category : Menthol
Flavor Vend Use@ Votes

Menthol Liquid (PG) TFA to taste 2
Category : Milk/Cream
Flavor Vend Use@ Votes

Malted Milk Extra (Conc) TFA 15% 1
Bavarian Cream Flavor TFA 5%-15% 1
Cream Super Concentrated Flavor VZ 2 - 3% 1
Catalan cream flavor FA 3-5%, 10% 2
Kona Cream NF 0% 2
Irish Cream flavor FA 0% 1
Peaches and Cream Flavor Concentrate CP 0% 2
Caramel cream NF 0% 2
Vienna cream flavor FA 2% 1
Category : Nut
Flavor Vend Use@ Votes

Hazelnut Flavor TFA 0% 2
Almond Oil Artificial Water LR 0
Coconut Flavor Concentrate CP 15 - 18% 1
Coconut Super Concentrated Flavor VZ 3.5% 2
Category : RY4
Flavor Vend Use@ Votes

RY4 TFA Double 1
RY4 Asian Flavor TFA 0% 1
RY4 flavor FA 5% 1
RY4 Double TFA 0% 4
Category : Spice
Flavor Vend Use@ Votes

Cool Mint Flavor Concentrate 0% 1
Category : Tobacco
Flavor Vend Use@ Votes

Oak wood flavor FA by drop, or two, to taste 1
Virginia Flu Cured Tobacco Super VZ 3% 1
Real Cig Super Concentrated Flavor VZ 3% 1
Island Tobacco Super Concentrated Flavor VZ 1
Hickory Smoke Flavor TFA a drop, or so. 1
Black Honey Flavor TFA 1
Dunhill Super Concentrated Flavor VZ 1
Tobacco flavor - Maxx-Blend FA 15% 1
Black Fire Tobacco flavor FA 0% 1
Tobacco flavor Virginian FA 5 -15% 1
Honey Flue Cured VZ 3
Category : UnAssignd
Flavor Vend Use@ Votes

Hypnotic Mist FA 10 - 15% 4
Mad Fruit flavor FA 2% 2
Cocoa flavor FA 0% 1
Tobacco flavor Latakia FA 15% 1
Natures Flavors (ambiguous name) NF 1
Old Captain Super Concentrated Flavor VZ 1

Hopefully we can make this thing work
 

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Thanks for making the list, paddymx. If you don't mind my suggestions, there's a few things I would change to make it easier to navigate:

I would remove the percentages. Everyone's measurements will be different depending on taste and recipe. We don't need that to judge favorites.

I would distill the categories. There are a lot of inconsistencies within the current categories.

You can safely combine RY4, Tobacco and M-Type. "Dessert", "Food", "Flavoring" and "Candy" categories can be combined into one "Candy/Bakery" category. Most of the "Milk/Cream" category items are misplaced (Bavarian Cream, Catalan Cream, Peaches & Cream, Caramel Cream and Vienna Cream are all dessert items. Irish Cream is a liquor, Kona Cream is a coffee). I don't know what the "Unassigned" is for, most of those belong in other categories. You could change that to "Miscellaneous" and put things like sweeteners, additives, and the odd flower (hibiscus) in there. I think "Mint/Menthol" deserves its own category, so things like Peppermint, Wintergreen, Cool Mint could move there.

There's other things but it starts to become like splitting hairs. For instance, Anise and Absinthe are basically the same flavor profile, but Anise is not a liquor, it's a spice/herb with similarities to black licorice. Absinthe is made from anise greens and fennel and generally tastes like licorice as well. So what do we do about this? If it were me, I would split them and put Anise in the "Candy/Bakery" section and keep Absinthe in the "Liquor" section even though they are so similar in flavor. But alas, one person (that's you, dude) must make the executive decision despite all of us know-it-alls (that's me :p ). Daunting isn't it?

I've done lists like this before and I know there are grey areas but making too many categories is counterproductive to the cause. PM me if you want some help or assistance. If I have time to tackle it, I would be glad to. I have a culinary background so some of this is rather soothing to the soul. Thanks again for this. It will eventually become invaluable to those looking for good leads. :thumbs:
 

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...

I would remove the percentages. Everyone's measurements will be different depending on taste and recipe. We don't need that to judge favorites.
Okay, done!
I would distill the categories. There are a lot of inconsistencies within the current categories.

The info is on its way to you.

... But alas, one person (that's you, dude) must make the executive decision despite all of us know-it-alls (that's me .. Daunting isn't it?
With your help!
I've done lists like this before and I know there are grey areas but making too many categories is counterproductive to the cause. PM me if you want some help or assistance. If I have time to tackle it, I would be glad to. I have a culinary background so some of this is rather soothing to the soul. Thanks again for this. It will eventually become invaluable to those looking for good leads. :thumbs:

I'll take you up on your offer.
 

paddymx

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Thanks for making the list, paddymx. If you don't mind my suggestions, there's a few things I would change to make it easier to navigate:

I would remove the percentages. Everyone's measurements will be different depending on taste and recipe. We don't need that to judge favorites.

I would distill the categories. There are a lot of inconsistencies within the current categories.

... I have a culinary background so some of this is rather soothing to the soul. Thanks again for this. It will eventually become invaluable to those looking for good leads. :thumbs:

I'll take you up on your offer.

Thanks to XfooYen for the input and help!

NEW List :

Best Flavors List
As of :Wednesday, May 01, 2013 8:14:15 AM
CP_Capellas, FA=FlavourArt, FW=Flavor West, NF = Natures Flavors,
TFA=The Flavor Apprentice, LR=Lorann's, VZ=Vaping Zone



Category :Additives & Sweetners
Votes Flavor Vend

1 M-type Tobacco TFA
1 Sweetener TFA
1 Ethyl Maltol crystals TFA
1 Smooth TFA
Category :Coffees
Votes Flavor Vend

2 Kona Cream NF
1 Cappuccino flavor FA
Category :Fruits
Votes Flavor Vend

4 Blueberry Flavor (Extra) TFA
4 Huckleberry Flavor TFA
4 Sweet Strawberry Flavor Concentrate CP
3 Peach (Juicy) Flavor TFA
3 Sweet Strawberry CP
2 Mad Fruit flavor FA
2 Pear Flavor TFA
2 ?Strawberry flavoring FA
2 Blackberry flavor FA
2 Mango Super Concentrated VZ
2 Ripe Banana Flavor TFA
2 Forest fruit mix flavor FA
1 Lemon Sicily flavor FA
1 Orange flavor FA
1 Pear flavor FA
1 Blackberry flavor FA
1 Cantaloupe flavor FA
1 Blackberry Concentrated Flavor VZ
1 Apple flavor FA
1 Peach Flavor TFA
1 Apple Super Concentrated VZ
1 Dragonfruit Flavor TFA
1 Grape Juice Flavor TFA
1 Mandarin Super Concentrated Flavor VZ
1 Green Apple Flavor TFA
1 Blueberry Concentrated Flavor VZ
1 Strawberry Flavoring FW
1 Wild Fruits flavor FA
1 Raspberry Concentrated flavor VZ
1 Pineapple Flavor TFA
1 Pomegranate Flavor TFA
1 Watermelon Flavor TFA
Category :Liquors
Votes Flavor Vend
1 Irish Cream flavor FA
0 Amaretto Artificial Flavour LR
Category :Mints & Menthols
Votes Flavor Vend

2 Menthol Liquid (PG) TFA
1 Wintergreen Flavor TFA
1 Peppermint flavor FA
1 Cool Mint Flavor Concentrate CP
Category :Nuts
Votes Flavor Vend

2 Hazelnut Flavor TFA
1 Coconut Flavor Concentrate CP
1 Coconut Super Concentrated VZ
0 Almond Oil Artificial Water LR
Category :Sweets & Bakery
Votes Flavor Vend

4 Hypnotic Mist flavor FA
3 Marshmallow Flavor Concentrate CP
3 Double Chocolate (Clear) Flavor TFA
3 Double chocolate CP
2 Banana Nut Bread Flavor TFA
2 Bubblegum ( Juicy Fruit style ) TFA
2 Toasted Marshmallow Flavor TFA
2 Peaches and Cream Flavor Concentrate CP
2 Catalan cream flavor FA
2 Cookie flavor FA
2 Apple Pie Flavor Concentrate CP
2 Caramel cream NF
1 Vienna cream flavor FA
1 Vanilla Swirl Flavor TFA
1 Cinnamon Danish CP
1 Vanilla Custard Flavor Concentrate CP
1 Malted Milk..extra TFA
1 Peanut Butter Flavor Concentrate CP
1 Cheesecake flavor FA
1 Sugar Cookie CP
1 Vanilla VZ
1 New York Cheesecake Flavor Concentrate CP
1 Caramel (Original) Flavor TFA
1 Caramel Flavor TFA
1 Caramel Concentrated Flavor VZ
1 Vanilla Super Concentrated CP
1 Bavarian Cream Flavor TFA
1 Butter Toffee Flavoring FW
1 Maple Syrup Flavor(alc) TFA
1 Cocoa flavor FA
1 Cinnamon Danish Swirl Flavor Concentrate CP
1 Cream Super Concentrated Flavor VZ
1 Chocolate Coconut Almond CP
1 Hot Cocoa Flavor Concentrate CP
1 Caramel flavor FA
1 Double Chocolate (Dark) Flavor TFA
1 Boston Cream Pie CP
1 Chocolate flavor FA
0 Banana Cream Flavor TFA
Category :Teas, Flowers & Herbs
Votes Flavor Vend

2 Honeysuckle Flavor TFA
1 Anise flavor FA
1 Liquid Amber FA
Category :Tobaccos & Tobacco Blends
Votes Flavor Vend

3 RY4 Double TFA
3 Honey Flue Cured VZ
1 Hickory Smoke Flavor TFA
1 RY4 flavor FA
1 Island Tobacco Super Concentrated Flavor VZ
1 Black Honey Flavor TFA
1 Black Fire Tobacco flavor FA
1 Oak wood flavor FA
1 Tobacco flavor - Maxx-Blend FA
1 Dunhill Super Concentrated Flavor VZ
1 Real Cig Super Concentrated Flavor VZ
1 Old Captain Super Concentrated VZ
1 Tobacco flavor Virginian FA
1 RY4 Asian TFA
1 RY4 Type Flavor TFA
1 Latakia flavor FA
1 Virginia Flu Cured Tobacco Super Concentrated VZ
0 M Type Premium Flavor TFA
 

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There hasn't been much activity here, only three votes, but I thought I would "bump" this and provide a new list. As many of you know, ECF does not play well with formatting so I have decided to post a PDF instead of the hand built list of the past. You can download or view it here. If you want to reference it for future votes you can always open it in another tab. This is a simple report listed by votes. I have several reports so if you would prefer a more detailed version, let me know, I'll see what I can do!

If you are reading this and the link is dead it means the report has been replaced later within this thread.
 

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I just recently got hooked on Peanut Butter vapes. Have you tried TFA Peanut Butter? I have some coming next week and I am hoping I won't be disappointed.

I have used TFA Peanut Butter I really enjoy it but I go with 20% personal preff but I like my vape strong flavor. I never had the capella's PB I would love to try it though.
 
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