Caramel (SC) (Nomz) 1.5%/2.5% (11-8-25) – This one smelled next level in the bottle, but something went a little sideways when testing it. You’ll notice I started this one out at my typical 1.5%, and then brought it up to 2.5% just to make sure it wasn’t underpowered. It was caramel-y, but something just seemed to be holding it back from becoming a full on Caramel. Even at the higher rate it never fully bloomed, and tasted somewhat muted. There was a persistent, albeit fairly weak undertone on the finish which kept reminding me of a cinnamon. I’m sure this wasn’t intentional, but that was the note I picked up. It was only present on the finish.
At 2.5% it was still not what I would call strong, and maybe a 6/10 on the strength scale. As far as “getting it done” as a stand along Caramel I’d say (like the strength rating) it got about 6/10 of the way there. The finishing mystery note kind of pulled it off target. Not terrible, but not the main driver for a Caramel. All in it was a caramel-y flavor, somewhat weaker, with a light, almost cinnamon-ish, slight bakery note on the finish. Leaving this one somewhat lower, and at a 6.5/10.


