@fidalgo_vapes I can see it working good like that, 2:1 with the FLV.
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Well thanks to @D.Sims, and his overflowing Holiday generosity, we’ve got some MORE Sterling Cloud (APEX) flavors to add to this series. I will update/add these to the OG post for easier reading. Thanks @D.Sims
I will be mixing these up today, and let them begin they’re steeping. I haven’t decided on the testing weight, as during the OG run, where I started out at 2.5%, I did increase more than a few to 3.5%, so I may end up just mixing/testing at the higher weight. We’ll see, it’s CHRISTMAS !!!
Bavarian Cream (Sterling Cloud) 3.5% (1-5-25) – FIRST ONE in this series ON DECK, thanks out to the generosity of @D.Sims. Wow, as far as this one, I love it when I try a new flavor, and no direct comparisons come to mind. That’s what happened with this one, AND, in a good way. To start, it was one of the “cleaner” BC’s I’ve tried, without most of the darker, sometimes burnt notes that I’ve gotten from some BC’s. I think my first two thoughts were, “Very clean, and creamy smooth”. Very fresh, and accurate vanilla, with some egg yolk, sweetener, and cream is what this one was. Now I said egg yolks, but it wasn’t overly “eggy”, which may sound like a contradiction, but sure enough, I got some yolks, but without the overly heavy handed eggy-ness. The creamy smooth-ness was very front and center, and it didn’t taste like a pure cream, but maybe more of a milk/cream combo, which again, is accurate for an authentic BC. Sweetness was just below mid-level, and there were no off-notes to complain about. Strength wise, it was very full at 3.5%, and being a slightly lighter flavor, felt like about an 8/10 on the strength scale.
As stated before, Sterling Cloud seems to REALLY know their Vanillas, and this was evident here with the Vanilla Bean like start, followed by the present but not overbearing egg yolks, and they rode on a super smooth milk/cream carrier. Very good, and even harder to put down. About my only want, would have been a little more saturation, but only a little, so marking down ever so slightly for that, and leaving this FIRST ONE in this series very high at a 9.8/10.
Birthday Cake (Sterling Flavors) 3.5% (1-5-25) – This one was an interesting one to test. In the bottle it smelled very close to a Cake Batter, and some of that continued when testing. It wasn’t a white cake like I’d expected, but there were some cake elements in there. I also got some good almost brown sugar, and at times, almost a molasses note, which was light. VERY interesting cake for sure. The flavor was actually very good, but not sure if it was a Birthday Cake. It had a good mouthfeel, a very smooth (creamy assuming) aspect to it. Sweetness was about mid-level, and the off-notes on this one will be hard(er) to quantify. For my tastes, brown sugar, cake batter, and sometimes molasses are not what I typically would think of in a BDay Cake. All of the notes worked together surprisingly, and it was more of a darker (not chocolate) cake, with brown sugar and cake batter mixed in. At 3.5% it was plenty strong, and it actually did taste good, but just didn’t sell me on the BDay Cake. Marking it down soley for that, and leaving it at a 6.7/10. Still worth picking up, but as more of a cake/bakery base/mixer as opposed to the main driver.
Lemon Lime Seven Type
Sugar Cookie
Vanilla Custard Natural
Vanilla Ice Cream
Vanilla Milk
Whipped Cream
OG Post:
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My first go… If you don’t like this in your thread @SessionDrummer, just lmk bro. Thx!
This French vanilla is truly delightful. Tested at 3%, it really stands out! It’s incredibly smooth with a touch of sweetness, which I personally enjoy.
The possibilities here are limitless. As a true “vanilla fan,” this will definitely become a staple in my future mixes.
Using the standard 1-10 scale, I’d have to give it a solid 9.5+. If you can get your hands on it, I highly recommend doing so!
I tested this using my Hellvape DR2 with a single coil setup, running at 45 watts on my Geekvape T200. Thanks
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OUTSTANDING @D.Sims. And the only reason you would NOT post these here, is if you want your OWN REVIEW AREA !!!
The more the merrier, keep them coming brother !!!
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Right on SD!! 
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Awesome SD!! Can’t wait brother!!
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I started this out @ 2% and it was good, but I thought it could’ve used a little more “Kick”, so I bumped it up to 3% and things improved. The flavor is fuller at 3% and I get the actual “Ice Cream” flavor coming through. It’s like a “Deans” product. Nothing spectacular, but a Vanilla Ice Cream, nonetheless.
The aroma is wonderful- and I immediately wanted to put a few drops into the morning pancake batter. Ha!
She is a tad bit dry as a single flavor, so I would add a cream into the mix when building a recipe. “Personal preference”
Skies the limit with this on as well. Another good one from Apex/Sterling Cloud that I would pick up 100%. Pretty good stuff!
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: Vanilla Custard Type Sterling Cloud @3%
I LOVE me a good vanilla custard, so it’s difficult to mess this up unless the flavor just sucks. This flavor is a Plain Jane VC. It’s smooth, tastes good, but lacks something?! I can’t put my finger on it exactly… Would I use it in a mix? For sure!
We all know finding “1” single ingredient for a solo is near impossible, but this flavor creamy and smooth with mid-level vanilla notes. A start for a Base, absolutely! Would I buy it?! YES I WOULD!
There is another VC in their line I have mixed up- and will review soon.
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Do you know if these flavors are DAAP free or not?? If they are Daap free that could be whats missing
UPDATE
Looks like the AP in Daap is listed along with Butyric…Butyric is often what is used to replace the DAAP…Apex has great SDS sheets
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Yeah, probably the “buttery baddies”…
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Would you say this is a must have for custard lovers that have a large array of other VC’s? I’m taking notes of these reviews to possibly make an order soon, but so far, nothing is jumping out at me…
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With your flavor stash, I would say no @Lynda_Marie. That french vanilla should be on your list tho… I have the rest of the line steeping rn- and will post a few more this weekend.
Wait for the “Master” himself to post tho. As we know; his articulation of words is STRONG. 
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Hehe, SOMETIMES LOL…
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@Lynda_Marie, you had posed that question to @D.Sims but I actually double rated their VC, depending on whether or not people preferred egg-egg-eggy custard, or more puddling-like custard…
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Why are we naming these flavors Sterling clouds??
The bottles say Silver Cloud and Apex is the manufacturer so where did Sterling come from
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@fidalgo_vapes Sterling Clouds is from …
https://www.diyvaporsupply.com/sterling-cloud-flavors/
… which is the most established “re-brand” name on ELR. It seemed simpler to continue adding to them as opposed to starting over…
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I saw that too- and went with what we had going already. What do you think @fidalgo_vapes?! Start new, or keep rocking “Sterling”
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