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FRENCH VANILLA 4 % AT 70 / 30 | THROAT HIT : MILD Capella ’ s French Vanilla is likely no stranger to anyone who has been mixing their own e-liquids for a long time . It has built a great reputation amongst a very crowded market of vanilla and cream concentrates , for good reason . It delivers a decadent confectionary vanilla that is very difficult to fault . It also brings a thick mouthfeel and substantial cream body to any mix you use it in , making it a rather versatile concentrate when dealing with a recipe that tastes too thin or dry . This vanilla elevates almost any fruit it is paired with and can also be used to round out harsher elements of your tobacco or bakery mixes . This is an absolute musthave concentrate for newer mixers and is one of few on the market that can be paired with virtually anything .
IRISH CREAM 3.5 % AT 70 / 30 THROAT HIT : MODERATE Irish Cream is based on the popular whiskey / cream liqueur and it ’ s another ambitious profile to pack into just one concentrate . The most prominent feature of this concentrate is strong whiskey top notes . It ’ s very authentic to straight whiskey , but stronger than I would expect from a whiskey and cream liqueur profile . The cream base isn ’ t quite subduing the whiskey notes present , but it does provide a small amount of natural sweetness . If you ’ re looking for an Irish whiskey single flavour mix then this will suit your needs perfectly , but in order to achieve the creamy body of the liqueur I would recommend a supporting ensemble of heavier creams and vanilla to brighten up the profile . Capella ’ s French Vanilla is a good starting point , and some Bavarian Cream will also help you achieve a more fully realised mix .
CINNAMON DANISH SWIRL 4 % AT 70 / 30 | THROAT HIT : MODERATE There ’ s a wealth of cinnamon concentrates available on the market now , so how does this classic offering from Capella measure up today ? Cinnamon Danish Swirl is fairly mellow for this category of flavourings . The spicy top notes are still punchy but won ’ t completely dominate your recipe when used at three percent . There are also hints of vanilla and bakery notes , but these are quite subtle . This concentrate does have a dry mouth feel though , which limits the potential for using it in a single flavour mix . I feel that this one is best used in more complex mixes to bring the best out of the bakery notes and subdue the dryness it imparts . Heavier creams will do a good job of this and Capella ’ s French Vanilla is a great place to start if you want a simple pairing . I still think that this is one of the most beginner-friendly cinnamon concentrates , as it ’ s more forgiving than other options .
WAFFLE 4 % AT 70 / 30 | THROAT HIT : MILD Waffle is an ambitious flavour profile to aim for with a single concentrate . There ’ s a lot of room for error that could potentially ruin the flavour . The maple element here is very authentic , but just like the real thing , can become cloying if over used . This is joined by a fluffy bakery base , and very subtle hints of cinnamon , which give the concentrate some depth . As a single flavour mix , you can definitely tell that this is supposed to be waffle , but I feel the sweet top notes need to be reined in by additional concentrates , and the bakery base can be amplified with some help too . Try pairing this one with some lighter creams for a more mellow waffle flavour . A dash of your favourite fruit will also add some intrigue to the mix . Capella Waffle is a solid cornerstone for your waffle recipes .
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