Purilum Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
mysticrosell
Percentage Used: 4%
Equipment Used: Troll RDA with a single Kanthal .3 ohm Staircase coil at 27W. 24g kernel with 32g wrap, cotton wick.
PG/VG: 30/70
Steep Time: 3 and 10 Days
Aroma: Sweet cream, vanilla, hints of Butryic Acid.
Flavor Description: Moderately sweet, prominent bright vanilla. I'm getting the cream, but not ice cream. Needs a longer steep. The vanilla bean hasn't developed and it's a sweet vanilla whole milk or ice cream base. No creaminess present nor noticeable mouth feel. Needs time.
10 Days: The sweetness level is about the same. The vanilla bean flavor itself has developed and lost a little of that overly bright flavor. It has moved beyond the vanilla milk into a definite ice cream base. The flavor is VBIC without a doubt, but there is still very little creaminess and no body to speak of. Flavor is comparable to other brands, but texture is lacking and therefore not comparable for me. I could probably add other creams to it to develop the mouth feel more, but honestly I wouldn't go to the trouble when I already have others brands that are already balanced.
Off Flavors: None
Throat Hit: 1/10
Pairings: Almost any fruit. Cookies, cakes, cereal, creams, custards, nuts, tobaccos. Anywhere you are looking for vanilla with a very light cream.
Notes: Although the flavor on this compares well with other brands, it is lacking the richness, depth, and density. It would not be my first choice.