**Vanilla (Bourbon) (SC) (Nomz) 1.5% (4-6-24)** -- Bourbon Vanilla aka Madagascar Vanilla is always [the darker of the Vanillas](https://bakeorbreak.com/2022/08/types-of-vanilla/). Some think it's name implies Bourbon notes, but the name actually refers to where it is grown. This one did a good job of reproducing many/much of the darker vanilla notes, and it also had an underlying richness, almost creaminess to it. While typically one of the strongest vanillas this one seemed to be a little lighter, and had a very short half-life. It was pretty rich, and full, but once exhaled, it was GONE. A very interesting gone" effect, with no lingering. While it was "on" it was dark, and rich, with some light caramel notes, and it tasted very natural with no overt "extract" or artificial notes. Sweetness was just below mid-level, and there were zero off-notes to nit-pick. About the only issue would be the disappearing act, RIGHT after the exhale. I'm thinking only minor take-offs for that, because when it was "on", it WAS on. Full, rich, with a light creaminess, plenty of darker shades of Vanilla with light caramel-y undertones, and very natural. It felt fairly placed at a **9.2/10**. Good, natural, accurate, but might need a little push from another vanilla in some cases."