Projected Recipe Changes: Almond Horn

[Mr. Tasty Vapor]

At this point, unless there is a considerable amount of objections, we're proposing changes to the almond horn recipe.

The almond we've been using has always been a bit of a let down. It was an artificial almond flavoring that is VG based, is incredibly weak, and we've always had to use an excessive amount to flavor a liquid.

We are proposing switching to an almond oil. It's the same product that we sell in the dram bottles. It has a strong almond/marzipan aroma and we strongly feel this is the flavor that should be shining through in our recipes like Almond Joy, Almond Horn, Biscotti, etc.

Instead of automatically changing the recipe, we want to get your questions and feedback before we make this change. So we can answer any questions you may have as well as get your ideas. We want you prepared if this change is made, rather than just land it on you and risk generating a large amount of complaint.

Fair enough?

Let the Q&A begin!

 

[RedAlert]

If it makes it more like marsipan, having a stronger almond flavor, I'm all for it. While I like almond horn, it didnt taste much like almond to me. More of a cinnamin pastry type flavor.

 

[Mr. Tasty Vapor]

Having eaten quite a lot of almond horns in my time, the flavor very much SHOULD taste more like marzipan. Having already mixed a test bottle with the new almond, I can honestly say, THIS IS THE STUFF. It has very much more the marzipan quality that I would expect from something calling itself "almond horn".

 

[markimar]

If it makes it more like marsipan, having a stronger almond flavor, I'm all for it. While I like almond horn, it didnt taste much like almond to me. More of a cinnamin pastry type flavor.

Same here just tasted like playdough to me !

 

[guava]

It sounds like the new flavor would be great. I have a bottle of Almond Horn, and while I found it enjoyable it did seem to be not very "almondy." It got put aside in favor of other, stronger TV flavors; I just realized I haven't vaped it in months. I'd buy a bottle of the new recipe. And now I'm going to pull out my old bottle since this thread is making me want some!

 

[BababooeyHTJ]

I liked Almond Horn but I had found the flavor to be a little lacking especially compared to some of TV's other amazing flavors. A little more flavor would be a welcome change. I would pick up a bottle.

 

[IndustrialAction]

I've always found Almond Horn to be a bit of a 'lighter' vape. I'm a huge fan of almond extract and use it quite a bit in baking. If it is more along the lines of that kind of intense flavor, I'm all for it!

 

[redgirl]

I've always found Almond Horn to be a bit of a 'lighter' vape. I'm a huge fan of almond extract and use it quite a bit in baking. If it is more along the lines of that kind of intense flavor, I'm all for it!

Right. If there was an almond extract liquid, that would be my go-to! I actually had a perfume custom made once that smelled exactly like almond extract and I LOVED it!

 

[IndustrialAction]

Right. If there was an almond extract liquid, that would be my go-to! I actually had a perfume custom made once that smelled exactly like almond extract and I LOVED it!

Redgirl, that sounds HOT!

 

[redgirl]

Redgirl, that sounds HOT!

It was!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mr. Tasty Vapor]

But see, it CAN'T just be almond extract. Normally that would be enough, but it HAS to have that marzipan quality to it to be part of the Almond Horn recipe. We've found it, it's affective now, we can now offer, with confidence our Almond Horn knowing that it tastes as it is supposed to. (and of course, sweetener IS recommended)

 

[sooperdrave]

just out of curiosity, has anyone ever added banana to almond horn?

 

[jamaesi]

Sounds good! I had a few vapes of my friend's Almond Horn a few months ago and was more struck (and impressed) that it tasted like there was actully powdered sugar on a pastry and didn't really notice the almond that much. A marzipan flavor in that would probably be excellent! I think I'll be ordering a bottle of it. :3

 

[redgirl]

But see, it CAN'T just be almond extract. Normally that would be enough, but it HAS to have that marzipan quality to it to be part of the Almond Horn recipe. We've found it, it's affective now, we can now offer, with confidence our Almond Horn knowing that it tastes as it is supposed to. (and of course, sweetener IS recommended)

Oh I know, Geoff, then it wouldn't be almond horn! I have the old recipe almond horn and it's pretty good. Can't wait for the new incarnation.

Also, along the same flavor lines, for your singular flavors, do you use Lorann's amaretto? Just wondering if anything has changed since I last ordered an amaretto doubler way back in '09!

 

[Mr. Tasty Vapor]

No changes on Amaretto. We've carried Lorann's during the course. That flavoring and a good number of other flavors are Lorann Candy Oils.

 

[sooperdrave]

sooooo, nobody has tried almond horn with banana in it?

 

[Mr. Tasty Vapor]

sooooo, nobody has tried almond horn with banana in it?

Guess not. Mind filling us in if you have?

 

[sooperdrave]

Guess not. Mind filling us in if you have?

was thinking about getting almond horn and a cov banana to mix together. seems like it would be good. maybe in a few weeks, after i win the auction, ill do it and let yall know how it is.

 

[Mr. Tasty Vapor]

Rather confident about that auction aren't we? Good luck!

 

[sooperdrave]

Rather confident about that auction aren't we? Good luck!

i was......