I have used all of those ingredients in the past (though not in the last couple of years). It looks like it is wanting to be a blueberry/grape(y) sweet-tart candy. If, that indeed, is what you are aiming for; I might be inclined to make the following tweaks:
7% for TFA Blueberry Wild, and TFA Grape juice, is not super excessive (though on the upper end)... IF using only one or the other. But, combined, that is looking like it will just steam-roller over anything else added to the mix. I would ramp each of these two back to 4%. If one is too dominating of the other; reduce it further, rather than increase the weaker. Remembering this is a candy with fruit accents vs. fruit with candy accents (if, indeed, that is what you are striving for).
TFA Smooth can have its usefulness; rounding off sharper/harsher edges. It can also be a flavor "flattener" (by which I mean it can make flavors seem more dull/less bright). I'm not real sure of its need here. I would be inclined to leave it out until I felt it was necessary. And then, if I felt it was warranted; I would begin trying it at 0.25-0.50%. (Note: I am most concerned Smooth is going to knock out any "tart" presence of the Sweet and Tart.)
TFA Sweet and Tart: this is where the recipe is getting its "candy" contribution (think the old-school SweetTart/Smarties candies; though a bit anemic on the "tart" part). 3% is a reasonable starting point; but 3.5% might be even more appropriate, if CANDY is what you are looking for.
TFA Sweetener will certainly boost the sweetness of the overall recipe. But, like the TFA Smooth, I personally would leave this out of my initial test (until I knew it was needed). Both can be easily added later; without adding to the required aging. An alternative would be to mix two batches. One with Smooth and Sweetener; and the second without.
So, all said and done; I might start with an adjusted recipe that looks like this:
4% Blueberry Wild (TFA)
4% Grape juice (TFA)
3.5% Sweet and Tart (TFA)
(I think(?) the key, to getting this recipe right, will be finding the proper balance of these three ingredients.)
Then, after vaping a bit of this initial mix (and felt one, or both, were required), I would consider adding (or include in a second batch; for side-by-side comparison):
0.25% Smooth (TFA)
and/or
0.50% Sweetener (TFA)
Now, for my denial of all responsibility:
This is only how I would go about experimenting with these particular ingredients. Depending on hardware used, and personal taste preferences, you may end up liking something entirely different.
Joel you’re awesome! Thank you so much for such a detailed explanation. I always learn so much from you! Thank you!
I've got one in a tank now. I'm not loving it. I actually liked the one with 3% pom in it better.
I made all four with the same base but used 4% Fuji in two and 2 and 2 of Fuji and two apples in the other two. Two had 1% pom and two had 1% raspberry. The one with 3% pom was one I made prior to mixing these four. At first it had too much of a bite to it but was better after it got a little age on it.
Turns out I made a mixing mistake on my Bourbon Mousse baccy but I got my remix done so all is well.Working on fitting the boozy VT Light Rum into a baccy recipe now so I can mix tomorrow.
I swear I can’t taste it at all
. I’m going to try again with a higher %. I started low and worked up, but it’s like it’s not there at all. I even smelled it... yes, it smells like rum before I mix it??? Idk, stupid taste buds
I have a lovely box from Chef’s beckoning me, and have yet to find time to mix. Three birthday whoop de doos this weekend have eaten up my time. Tomorrow is the hubs birthday, last meal to cook for a crowd, phew! Princess #1, her hubby and the most beautiful granddaughter in the world ended up spending the night. She woke me up with coffee and a baby to snuggle. BEST DAY EVER 
. I found a bottle of store made watermelon juice while digging for stuff to pif to the SIL. Added cucumber, lime and that rum I can’t taste. Rather refreshing!! I need to work up a recipe for it. Maybe try vodka? Or soda base? At least that made me feel like I’d sort of kinda mixed something
. I found a bottle of store made watermelon juice while digging for stuff to pif to the SIL. Added cucumber, lime and that rum I can’t taste. Rather refreshing!! I need to work up a recipe for it. Maybe try vodka? Or soda base? At least that made me feel like I’d sort of kinda mixed something
On the other hand, when I try the VT gold rum, I have hope either I won’t be able to taste it, or at least it won’t taste like bbq sauce 
! Tropical storm due to hit Tuesday/Wednesday. I’ll be stuck inside, so time to mix. Probably means no BCF order though
! Tropical storm due to hit Tuesday/Wednesday. I’ll be stuck inside, so time to mix. Probably means no BCF order though
Do you have the Rum or the Light Rum?I swear I can’t taste it at all
Any holiday plans folks? I got my simple rum tobacco mix done this morning. Have to mix some more nic base soon.Really should get that done before my BCF order gets here. For some reason I just got the idea to pair Brie with Chocolate. I'll have to do a small sample mix with the two. Seems like a strange pairing to me but who knows.Hopefully the rest of the recipe will come to me also.
Chocolate cheese rolls are good, think you'll probably like it Fran. I'd add a nut element myself. Maybe hazelnut & cream plus a drop or two of coffee.
Nuts are good though. I mix with them a lot. Maybe Hazelnut and Cream would lighten up the mix a bit. I'll have to think on that one a bit.
Well I think I've finished that recipe....maybe. Had to mix more base mix and now I'm out of PG. Have Amazon gift card bringing me a gallon of PG.
Both. Light rum is the one I can’t taste
. Gold rum (both VT) is staring at me from the box. After the bbq reference reviews, I’m a bit leery of it! Tomorrow I’m definitely mixing gin and tonic, and a recipe with the toffee ice creamSimilar threads
