The Flavor Apprentice Key Lime
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Setup: Plume Veil RDA; dual parallel @ .35Ω; cotton wicks; 45W
Testing: TFA Key Lime @ 3%; Aged: 25 days
Flavor description: Sharp, juicy, tangy, zesty lime taste with a very slight sugared candy nuance. Tart and not overly sweet. Pretty close to what an actual key lime tastes like.
Off-flavors: Nothing but limes here
Throat hit: 10/10 very sharp on the throat by itself.
Uses: Great as an accent (0.5-1%) to other citrus fruits and some berries or top note (2-4%) if you really like limes.
Pairings: Pair 2:1 or 3:1 with FA Lime Tahiti (I use cold pressed) to create a more rounded lime. Thick creams like Bavarian, Cheesecake, or a little Marshmallow are going to help take the sharpness away from this flavor as well. Also works well with citrus fruits, strawberries, and sometimes coconut if you do it right.
Notes: Not a very desirable standalone due to it's harshness. When using this flavor in a recipe, steeping is going to be very beneficial. Shake and vape with this flavoring is going to be pretty rough on your throat and is not recommended unless you're a bit of a masochist. ;)