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DIYFS Holy Vanilla
submitted over 8 years ago by HocusKrokusFrugivore

Holy Vanilla’s biggest strength is it’s pure versatility. It’s a richer dark vanilla, and standalone in slightly higher than normal percentages it’s quite like a true Vanilla Ice Cream. No off buttery tones like the others. I’ll start with notes from 1%-4% which is my suggested range officially.

1% In the additive range, what you get is something similar to FA Vanilla Classic, only a bit deeper. A touch of spice like freshly cracked vanilla beans, along with the creamier vanilla notes, but very little creaminess. This makes it a great choice to boost your vanilla in an existing recipe, or just to add a little zing to your bakeries.

2% The creaminess starts to step up here, becoming somewhat milky but not dense like a heavier custard. In this range it’s able to stand up to just about anything in a mix, and will stand out against even the biggest bully flavors. That cracked bean spice flavor is still present, but it’s less a spicy note and more a deeper vanilla like a bit of vanilla extract in a glass of milk.

3% My preferred standalone usage for ages. The creaminess really takes on some serious body here. The spicy notes come back from where they were at 1% and stand right out against a dark vanilla cream. Still not at all eggy or buttery like most other vanilla creams we have available. It starts picking up some very malty tones here, not at all unpleasant though some may not care for it.

4% For the bold, this range really cranks up the vanilla and the creams are intense. I loved it at this percentage, but for me I end up getting olfactory fatigue very quickly so I’m unable to vape it at this percentage for very long, as I’m often incapable of tasting it after a few drippers full. The malty tones become more present here as well.

Holy vanilla is a forgiving steeper, and is often ready long before it’s heavy custard counterparts. 3-7 days depending on preference and it’s counterparts in a finished recipe.

My very absolute favorite usage of Holy Vanilla is with florals. For anyone who likes floral types like I do, this vanilla is bold enough to work alongside any floral flavor and stand out without taking away from your more delicate flavors. Anyone who’s spent any time trying to balance floral flavors knows it’s an incredible challenge getting consistent results when working with pairing florals. Holy Vanilla changed the way I approach florals and other delicate flavors.

In closing: Holy Vanilla - More flexible than your favorite stripper, and it doesn't sneak the last of your money out of your pocket after you visit with it. Buy it and thank /u/tranceinate later.

Edit:

Second Opinion Here by /u/Chrisdvr1

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by coop34over 8 years ago

In case any of you cheapskates (like me) don't want to place an order just for this, TFA Vanilla Bourbon is pretty damn close. I do prefer HV, but when this bottle runs out then VB is close enough for me. If anyone disagrees, then /u/tranceinate can bite it:)

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by tranceinateover 8 years agoIn a good mood for now - don't piss me off.

/bite rawr c;

HV is so good I refuse to try any other vanillas anymore. It will always be King.

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by Apexifiedover 8 years agoSuckling from the teats of Daenerys Targaryen

If DIYFS isn't giving you kickbacks, or at least free bottles of HV, I will boycott them!

.... until I run out of HV, then the boycott ends regardless ;)

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by tranceinateover 8 years agoIn a good mood for now - don't piss me off.

Lol I wish

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by elephantrainbowsover 8 years agoOne of "The Damned"

I'm late and nobody cares about me but fuck you this flavor is a must have and is one of a kind. Sure cap vcv1 can be subbed, not this.

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by tranceinateover 8 years agoIn a good mood for now - don't piss me off.

But I care about you! You're my second favourite elephant c;

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by elephantrainbowsover 8 years agoOne of "The Damned"

You're my only favorite of your kind xoxo

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by odoyal63over 8 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

I've heard TFA vanilla bourbon was a bit of a coil gunker. Is that true of Holy Vanilla as well?

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by coop34over 8 years ago

Not that I've noticed..

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by odoyal63over 8 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Thank you very much for the reply as that may be the deciding factor for me. I'll spend the extra money to only have to clean and rewick less.

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by CheebaSteebaover 8 years agoFrugivore

Well if any flavor deserves a review I'd say it's this one! Thanks for the thorough review!

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by gobiscoover 8 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

My biggest question with this flavor is where to buy it....

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by HocusKrokusover 8 years agoFrugivore

Here in the US or Here in the UK

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by gobiscoover 8 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Do you know if gremlins, bullcity, or wizard labs stocks it? Edit: anyThing else from DIY FS I should pick up

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by HocusKrokusover 8 years agoFrugivore

No, I don't think any other rebottler/resale outlet carries it. If you're in to tobaccos their Holy Grail RY4 is really nice. Any of their creams and bakeries pretty good. Haven't delved into their fruits yet, but I've never heard anything negative so I have to assume they're at least decent.

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by paingawdover 8 years ago

Gremlin is now carrying a limited stock of DIYFS flavors. I saw this when I placed an order last week, and then stumbled on this comment so I thought I'd give you a heads-up. Their line of RF has damn near tripled as well!

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by RinVapesover 8 years ago

Have you also tried Molinberry's Epic vanilla or INW Shisha Vanilla? If so, how does this vanilla compare?

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by HocusKrokusover 8 years agoFrugivore

I haven't tried the Molinberry Epic Vanilla, but I have tried INW Shisha Vanilla. Shisha Vanilla is quite good, but it's very different to me. I find that Shisha Vanilla has "fuller" body and mouthfeel and the vanilla itself is less dark and spicy. I prefer HV over Shisha, but I do think Shisha is very good and definitely has a place in my arsenal.

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by tranceinateover 8 years agoIn a good mood for now - don't piss me off.

INW Shisha Vanilla = Exactly the same Vanilla in a Vanilla Coke to me. It's body/mouthful kind of reminds me of Vienna cream, but more airy, actually. Less bold/dark vanilla as well.

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by HocusKrokusover 8 years agoFrugivore

I never thought about the vanilla coke part. I stopped drinking soda mostly a year ago.

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by cooperCollinsover 8 years ago

INW Shisha Vanilla has some of the "cake-y" properties of Holy Vanilla, and I would say that it could be a viable substitute. Molin's Epic Vanilla, while very vanilla bean-ish on the nose, is quite weak in a mix, I've found, so I haven't used it much.

I've made comment to Holy Vanilla before, and I will say it again: it's alright, but it doesn't actually scream "vanilla" to me. It's more of a cake, or vanilla cupcake. Bourbon Vanilla, Tahity Vanilla, and even Cap VCv1 is much more vanilla than Holy Vanilla, so I believe the name is a bit misleading. I've had success substituting Cap Sugar Cookie for Holy Vanilla.

It's also strange that DIYFS's French Vanilla tastes exactly the same as their Holy Vanilla -- it's just that Holy Vanilla's color is dark and French Vanilla's is a very light yellow.

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by tranceinateover 8 years agoIn a good mood for now - don't piss me off.

I still think you're tripping complete bawls; as you're the only one I've seen reporting such odd flavour experiences.

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by tranceinateover 8 years agoIn a good mood for now - don't piss me off.

You're quite certainly, absolutely positively, most definitely always welcome!

<3 you, HokusPokus

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by HocusKrokusover 8 years agoFrugivore

Eyyyyyyyyyy

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by whazzisover 8 years ago

Makes me glad I live within driving distance of their store. HV is probably the best and most versitle vanillas I've tried.

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by mlNikonover 8 years ago

Nice review, thanks!

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by inrespekktover 8 years ago

Holy Vanilla and INW Shisha Vanilla both taste like cardboard to me. CAP Vanilla Custard is a something + custard. I get some vanilla from CAP/TFA VBIC and no pepper taste.

I can't be the only one. Do I have to punch my nose while vaping or something? Inhale through nose? There has to be way.

3 points
 
by Apexifiedover 8 years agoSuckling from the teats of Daenerys Targaryen

Hopefully you're the only one. That's tragic, man.

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by HocusKrokusover 8 years agoFrugivore

This. My heart is broken for you.

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by Tamachickenover 8 years agoMixologist

Tastes like burned plastic. Same as Cap VC V1 and any other flavourings with the "bad" ingredients in them. It's just foul.

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by Burritoclockover 8 years ago

I've not gotten around to ordering this because it's inconvenient as hell to place a separate order +shipping for one flavor. I Will someday... I'm sure.

Till then I've taken to replacing it in recipes with INW Shisha Vanilla and they all still usually taste great (assuming the recipe as a whole is good in the first place)

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by NorthNJover 8 years ago

That's how I felt for a couple of years until a little over a month ago I saw a 20% off coupon and I'm glad I finally ordered it.

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by Orwelian84over 8 years agoPâtissier

GremlinDiy is stocking some of the DIYFS flavours now, this one in particular. I don't know if you use them, I do cause I'm down in Oregon and they get to me quickly.

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by LoriDSover 8 years ago

And check their website and FB page for discount codes! It's a little higher in price but so worth it!

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