**Barbarian Cream (VSO) 3% (5-26-22)** -- Let's start this Part II" off with a BANG !!!! OK, I will admit to being somewhat fascinated by the "Barbarian" in the name, and I don't know if Shane was making a play on a "Bavarian" or not. Needless to say, I don't think I got any Barbarian, OR Bavarian from this one, BUT, I did get an utterly deliciously smooth desert cream, blanketed in a light, and creamy vanilla. First things first, this one is VERY unique, and unlike any other MFG's creams, so that may ALREADY put it on your list, and on your racks. I think I got some of this flavor in another One-Shot/Blend from VSO, but that was the ONLY time I have tasted this before. VERY creamy, and smooth, and not really in a Custard or Pudding profile. More pudding LIKE, but not a pudding by any stretch. Barely (if any) eggy notes, in the flavor left it far more of a desert creamery than anything else. The utter, and complete silky smoothness of the cream and vanilla notes could not be overstated, AND, at 3% it did it easily, and all day long. Trying to find a "similar" flavor was almost impossible, BUT, FA Custard did have SOME similarities, but they were still fairly worlds apart. What was interesting was how fresh it tasted, WHILE at the same time exuding a velvety smooth and creamy main body, and again, just wrapped in a light, yet fulfilling vanilla blanket. I could see LOTS of uses for this in Custards, Puddings, and anything else, where you needed a clean, creamy vanilla. It was very full at 3%, but not overpowering, and I could find nothing off-putting, or anything that I could even remotely nit-pick on. Taste is subjective, and as always, everyone's tastes are different, but this one was a hit for me, and a great way to start off this series. I can think of no better way to sum this one up, than a velvety smooth desert cream, with great vanilla notes, and a very light (if any) egg-ness. Very unique, and hard to put down, and YES, it's a tester tank finisher for sure. **9.8/10**."