DIY Flavoring Thread - Part 2

[tencentcat]

Thank for for answering my questions, I'm going to do mine like you did yours .. can't wait. Did yours taste good right away, even without steeping? Did you like both the Butterscotch and the Caramel Cream .. or is one better than the other?

No problem. I just gave them a hot water bath after mixing 3ml each. One the water was cool I tried them out and new right away I was gonna like them. I'm interested to see what happens after a few days. I'm guessing since they're organic they don't rely too much on chemical reactions over time like some flavors. But that's just my absolutely non-expert theory.

Can't say I have a favorite so far. They're all kind of in the same wheelhouse. I've been going mostly for the caramel and kona. If you've ever had VV Kona Milkshake you will instantly recognize the kona cream.

 

[Bovinia]

I don't notice a whole lot of flavor change with steeping the Caramel Cream, especially since I usually use it as a stand alone. I tried the Kona Cream a long time ago and didn't like it, but that's just my taste. Looking forward to everyone's thoughts on the Butterscotch and the Coffee.

Great advice on your evap method Tencentcat! The main idea is to have a larger surface area so evap happens quicker, thus pouring it into a shallow bowl or pyrex. Your method sounds like it yielded about the same amount of evap as mine

 

[tencentcat]

Thanks for the idea Bovinia. I'll keep y'all posted on the coffee and butter rum when I get them in a few weeks (insert sad panda emoticon here).

 

[FranC]

I've had the FA Perique Black for a week and finally mixed 15ml today. Steeping now begins.

 

[stashbldr]

Great advice on your evap method Tencentcat! The main idea is to have a larger surface area so evap happens quicker, thus pouring it into a shallow bowl or pyrex. Your method sounds like it yielded about the same amount of evap as mine

Glad you said that about the larger surface area Bovinia .. I was going to use a tall pyrex measuring cup .. not shallow ... now I know to put it in a shallow one so it spreads out more. Well I am all set, all I need now is for them to ship it to me, which hasnt happened yet.

 

[Rlafontaine1971]

Well I couldnt take the pressure anymore with you guys/gals talking about it so much so I went ahead and ordered the NF Butterscotch and caramel cream. It's been a long time since i've had COV Butterscotch but I do remember really liking it so if this is it (or close) that would be nice. A little curious about the evap on the NF stuff though Bov. Have you done this with other vendors concentrates as well? I usually do a double hot bath and blend when I mix up batch and leave the top off for a couple of hours when I use super contrates to handle that "alchoholy" problem. Are NF flavors super super concentrates?

 

[Bovinia]

No they aren't as super concentrated as a lot of the newer brands. Not everyone does the evap thing on the NF flavors, but I hate a hard, harsh throat hit and NF has a lot of alcohol in it. I've never had to worry about any other flavor brands that I've used.

 

[Shilo]

Wonderful to hear this. I ordered the Butterscotch and Caramel Cream a week ago .. they havent shipped yet, waiting. Would love to know what method you used to evaporate the alcohol? And what % did you use when you made the juices?

Mine did not ship yet either. Yes waiting to hear any helpful hints on these too.

 

[Sdh]

 

[Jimi D.]

Is it Friday yet? I need to order more flavors.

 

[toto1013]

Is it Friday yet? I need to order more flavors.

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[Bovinia]

I'm just glad the holidays are over...how sad is that lol

 

[stashbldr]

Today I tried a Kanger T2 for the first time, vaped it for 2 hrs ... didn't like it. Did like it better than the Kanger T3 though.
Then I tried a Mini Vivi Nova for the first time, vaped it for 1 hr .. didn't like it.
Either I suck .. or these things suck. Whatever.

 

[stashbldr]

Is it Friday yet? I need to order more flavors.

More? I thought you already have every flavoring in the universe, what more could you need?

 

[JUDGMENT AFFIRMED]

Today I tried a Kanger T2 for the first time, vaped it for 2 hrs ... didn't like it. Did like it better than the Kanger T3 though.
Then I tried a Mini Vivi Nova for the first time, vaped it for 1 hr .. didn't like it.
Either I suck .. or these things suck. Whatever.

More? I thought you already have every flavoring in the universe, what more could you need?

You made my day stashbldr
THANKS

 

[Jimi D.]

More? I thought you already have every flavoring in the universe, what more could you need?

LOL !!! I need the FA Cuban. 555 and Ry4 are running low.

 

[Jimi D.]

Today I tried a Kanger T2 for the first time, vaped it for 2 hrs ... didn't like it. Did like it better than the Kanger T3 though.
Then I tried a Mini Vivi Nova for the first time, vaped it for 1 hr .. didn't like it.
Either I suck .. or these things suck. Whatever.

Throw in some 32 awg Kanthal and 2.5 mm silica wick in the Vivi Nova for great vapor and flavor.

 

[stashbldr]

You made my day stashbldr
THANKS

You're welcome. My New Years resolution is that I need to stop trying new things and just stick with the things I already know work good for me. Shame on me for being lured over to the dark side.

 

[stashbldr]

Throw in some 32 awg Kanthal and 2.5 mm silica wick in the Vivi Nova for great vapor and flavor.

Easy for YOU to say ... not so easy for me. I've never done it .. most I've ever done is watch youtube videos about it.

 

[Rlafontaine1971]

LOL !!! I need the FA Cuban. 555 and Ry4 are running low.

I just used up the last of my FA Ry4.

15 ML
15 drops RY4
5 drops TPA smooth
8 drops HC USA type
4 drops HC creamy vanilla
4 drops MTS vape wiz
1 drop AP
4 drops sweetner
.5 ml pga

I think this is my fav so far, top 3-4 anyway. I need to order some more FA Ry4, TPA Ry4 double and some nic. Don't want to mess arounf too much more until my NF stuff gets here (if it ships anytime soon). Thinking the Butterscotch with a small % of the caramel cream will be good together once I get the strentgths down.

Also,

I got these from VZ not too long ago.
Old Captain
Sept Wolves
Carolina Blend
Mojito
Coffee
Caramel Mocha


First impressions are pretty good for all of them. I'm thinking I could come up with something really nice using the Old Captain (as long as I dont forget about it)


Also, I've had Capcium heat for months now but just tried it here recently. If your a TH fan this is big winner, wish I hadnt waited so long to try it out.