**Orange Cream (Sterling Cloud) 2.5% (8-23-24)** -- Yet another tasty one from Sterling Cloud here. I think I went into this one THINKING (assuming) that it would be a Orangesicle, but it wasn't. What it WAS though, was a very good orange, tempered with/by some creamy elements. The orange profile was very well done, with a natural/artificial split, which was about 50/50. I also got a little Tangerine out of it as well, and there was a VERY believable almost citrus oil/rind note on the finish, which just, plain WORKED. It actually really helped sell the orange/citrus. The cream was present, fairly neutral, but well below the citrus, and acted more as a carrier, than a main note. It helped to smooth it out JUST a bit, but only JUST a bit, and didn't overly soften the orange, or smooth it out too much.

At 2.5% it was very good, full, and strong, with sweetness being actually a couple of ticks below mid-level. I didn't get any off-notes, or even have any complaints. The orange, cream ratio would be close to 65% orange, 35% cream it that helps. Because the cream was behind the orange, it was harder to fully flush out, and I didn't get a ton of Vanilla from it, but it MIGHT have been in there. All in, an impressive showing from SC, and YES, it could easily be pulled INTO a Creamsicle. :) With no issues, and a very accurate pairing, leaving this one high(er) at a **9.2/10**. The citrus oil/rind on the finish REALLY sold me on this one.