My E liquid tastes flat compared to the stuff I buy at the store.

[Skunk!]

Too much flavoring also mutes flavor.

I will keep that in mind. Tobaccos seem to work well for me at 1.5X the recommend amount. But I will keep watch of the levels on the other flavors and monitor what they do. Also leave out the EM.

 

[rhythm rambler]

Sucralose, vinegar & lemon juice all have an immediate enhancing effect on juices...but the end result is that they DISenhance, and actually flatten/deaden the juice!

From this thread, excerpts from Posts #408 and #413 http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/268760-diy-master-techniques-flavor-add-ons-em-vw-bw-mts-acv-ect-11.html By the way ACV = Apple Cider Vinegar
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Thanks a lot for posting this. I haven't peeked in that thread for awhile and that is very interesting info. I'm going to start leaving ACV out of my mixes and just wait a little longer for everything to "gel"

 

[Skunk!]

Thanks for the help guys! I am headed to Flavor Shack to get supplies tomorrow. With your tips, I should make a better brew this time.

 

[we2rcool]

Wow! Great post, thanks! I hadn't used any of the acids in my juices. I heard of people doing that, but hadn't tried it. The saline solution makes perfect sense in the same way that salt brings out the flavor of food. I was putting the EM in it thinking it would have the same effect of sugar in food. The saline probably really opens them up! Now that I think back, the flavors did seem to flatten after a few days, when I thought they would improve. Thanks for showing me that thread too. It looks like a lot of information there!

Our work here is done! :::wink::: Happy mixing!

 

[Skunk!]

I mixed up a new batch, and left all sweeteners out. I think I may have found the missing piece also.

 

[we2rcool]

I mixed up a new batch, and left all sweeteners out. I think I may have found the missing piece also.View attachment 308116

WOOHOO FOR YOU! It's great to work through a DIY frustration and end up on the winning end!

 

[Skunk!]

Much WOOHOO! Thanks! Holy $#@% Holy Vanilla is good! so rich and smooth, with the sweetness I was looking for. I have a feeling it will be going in a Lot of juices. It pulls the other flavors together nicely. Had fun mixing this weekend!