DIY: Help Improving Use of these Flavors

[Marikc0]

I have the following flavors (along with plenty of others) and would like some input on improving the use of these flavors.

LA Peach - good alone - is there a better version as a base/standalone? People have enjoyed this one in a few mixes I've handed out, but I feel like I could find a better version.
TFA - Cheesecake (Graham Crust) - this one I'm curious how people feel about - is it good with anything else? I see people using Graham Crust a lot, but I'm not sure if it's this specific one.
TFA - Cotton Candy - Not a fan of what this does to a mix. Ideas?
TFA - Gummy Candy - Not a fan of what this does to a mix. Ideas?
TFA - Sour - Even at 1% this destroyed mixes for me. It tastes very medicinal. Ideas?
FA - Lemon Sicily - Doesn't taste lemony whatsoever to me, but some people have enjoyed what I've put it in. Where can I get a lemon flavor that tastes a lot like a lemon for a good lemon base?
TFA - Strawberry - haven't been able to enjoy this one and it tastes sort of "leafy" in any mix.
FA - Strawberry - Better than the TFA, but just not a good standalone? Any better alternatives for a standalone?
FA - Orange - pretty strong and overly acidic tasting to me, ideas?
FA - Pineapple - I feel like I could really use this well with the right flavors next to it. Got any suggestions?

A couple of these such as TFA Sour and Gummy Candy just seemed to really destroy any mix, but I imagine there has to be a good use for these. Even at 1%.

Edit: Also looking for a good Blueberry base. I'm thinking IW Blueberry. Considering picking up Capellas - Cinnamon Danish Swirl and Capellas - Apple Pie, to attempt an Apple Pie recipe. Would love some input on these.

 

[Susan~S]

Hello and welcome to the forum. Glad to have you here!

Once you get in your first 5 posts you will be able to post in the DIY Forum --- and probably get more responses.

 

[readeuler]

I have yet to do any actual DIY, but I'm wondering if you can somehow mellow two flavors by using them together.

I ended up with hibiscus liquid that has a strong sourness I wasn't expecting, and a super intense vanilla. To my surprise, they actually go together very well when mixed; each masks what I didn't like about the other. I wonder what your list contains whose cons can negate each other.

I'm really just spitballing and giving you reply fodder here; I'm sure you'll get some good ideas from the DIY mixing forum And welcome, of course!