Name Your Nilla

[Old_Newby]

I have read some prior postings about vanilla and most are shut down for no further comments, or several blends are no longer available.

I thought I would start a new 2022 thread asking about what is the best vanilla out there today? For me I am seeking that vanilla bean ice cream flavor as strong as I can get, not mild hints, but some slap me and call me nilla, vanilla.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I’ve tried most of the vanillas. What I was looking for was a subtle vanilla that was sort of sweet Virginia taste, but with a light nutty burley and Stokkebye’s Sweet Virginia filled that niche for me. If you want a stronger flavoring, then this one might not be what you’re looking for. I think I bonded with whatever burley they used for it.

 

[kschatey]

For something a bit more on the subtle side (allows for the tobacco to come through as well), I recommend the Dan Tobacco Sweet Vanilla Honeydew. I also feel the same about MacBaren Vanilla Cream Flake, but it's a more robust tobacco overall.

 

[tklee]

I'm a vanilla guy. So far I tried Peterson Deluxe Mixture, Winslow Harlekin, and Dan MA Mediterraneo. I like Peterson and the Madeiterraneo vanilla taste. Still looking forward to try other vanilla blends.

 

[mso489]

I like vanilla but haven't found an optimal blend. I want vanilla that harmonizes with and emphasizes a good tobacco. C'est La Vie is good, but very mild on both tobacco and flavoring. Can anyone comment on MacBaren?

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

MB Vanilla Roll Cake. Vauen No 14 has subtle vanilla.

 

[dctune]

One I love is MacBaren Vanilla Cream. But it might be more subtle than you’re after.

For one that slaps, but is too sweet from me, call up Schwab’s Pipes N’ Stuff in Lexington, KY and order a couple ounces of their Vanilla Pie. Might be what you’re looking for.

 

[ray47]

I concur with MacBaren Vanilla Cream, both flake and loose cut. Another one I've grown to like very much is Lane Limited HGL which has a touch of Latakia.

 

[Infantry23]

I like Stanwell Vanilla, but it is a little "chemically" if you know what I mean. As far as pure vanilla, I've had a good experience with MacBaren's Vanilla Roll Cake. I would like to try their Vanilla Cream.

 

[Servant King]

Mac Baren Vanilla Roll Cake for me too. Secondarily Vanilla Cream Loose Cut.

 

[BROBS]

Mac Baren vanilla flake
Mac Baren vanilla roll cake
H&H mean bean but I believe it’s discontinued

 

[kg.legat0]

Two more nods to Mac Baren Vanilla Cream (loose and flake) as well as Vanilla Roll Cake

Lane Vanilla Black Cavendish is a vanilla bomb, harder to find these days

Boswell's Paradise is a really great one

and in my own opinion (pitchforks ready, everyone) ...Smoker's Pride Vanilla Cavendish and/or their Black Cavendish can really scratch this itch for me...

 

[Servant King]

Two more nods to Mac Baren Vanilla Cream (loose and flake) as well as Vanilla Roll Cake

Lane Vanilla Black Cavendish is a vanilla bomb, harder to find these days

Boswell's Paradise is a really great one

and in my own opinion (pitchforks ready, everyone) ...Smoker's Pride Vanilla Cavendish and/or their Black Cavendish can really scratch this itch for me...

No pitchfork on hand here. I'll just glue 5 reamers to the end of a broomstick and hope it's just as intimidating.

 

[AroEnglish]

I’ve tried most of the vanillas. What I was looking for was a subtle vanilla that was sort of sweet Virginia taste, but with a light nutty burley and Stokkebye’s Sweet Virginia filled that niche for me. If you want a stronger flavoring, then this one might not be what you’re looking for. I think I bonded with whatever burley they used for it.

Are you talking about the Peter Stokkebye Virginia (No.701)? I looked up Stokkebye Sweet Virginia and found that and Sutliff 707 Sweet Virginia.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Sweet Vanilla Honeydew

 

[SmokeRings79]

The MacBaren Vanilla cream was very subtle for me in both flavour and the vanilla taste (only a slight aroma).

 

[Streeper541]

I only smoke aromatics occasionally and when I do, I generally prefer vanilla.

I've had luck with Sutliff and MacBaren vanilla's, but am still looking for the right one.

 

[Old_Newby]

Looks like these 3 are the winners so far…. But keep voting..

MB Vanilla Roll Cake
MB Vanilla Cream Flake
Dan Sweet Vanilla Honeydew

Honorable Mentions:

Stokkebye’s Vanilla
Petersons Deluxe
Boswells Paradise
Lanes Vanilla
Smokers Pride Vanilla

but for a slap me in the face I heard Vanilla Pie from Schwab’s Pipes N’ Stuff in Lexington, KY

For me I will put the MB’s, Honeydew, and Vanilla Pie on my samples list.

 

[Jacob74]

Add my vote to MB Vanilla roll cake. To my taste its got much more of a natural vanilla favor than 1Q (which I didn't like much), and after about 1/2 the bowl it burns down into a mild tobacco flavor. I've got a tin of MB Vanilla cream, but I haven't cracked it open yet.

 

[karam]

I don’t smoke aromatics other than Lakelands, but for a very occasional vanilla blast backed by decent tobacco I’d throw a vote with MB vanilla flake.