So I ended up getting the Serendipity version of Gandalf. I really want to love it, but I don't think I do as much. I haven't had any of the cherry notes like others have, it tastes overall a bit harsher. I thought something was different because it wasn't turning dark like the Gandalf did. Don't get me wrong, I don't think its a horrible flavor, just not what I was expecting. I've been mixing it half and half with the Gollum to add some of the creaminess back into it. I have like 55ml of it left. Who knows, I might change my mind on it altogether and end up loving it, but right now I'm missing the smooth creaminess in the Gandalf. Maybe I'm just not running it on the right voltage, but all I have is these kGos right now so I can't change it.
My Serendipity(aug gandalf) bottle turned brown within a week(from a light yellow). Gandalf is also darkening. So I dunno? To me Gandalf tastes less smooth then Serendipity, but thats just me.
Glad to hear they're right up your street Jewell - much better to order some samplers first - you have saved a whole lot of money in finding a go-to vendor so fast, that I CAN say for sure. Way to go!