Never had the MacBaren Vanilla Cream, but I do loves me some 1Q. Im not sure that I like it well enough to order a pound of it, but I usually have 2-4 ounces of it on hand at all times.
I have had both, what I have to say is that 1Q never dissapoints, its always good, sometimes really good.
Vanilla flake is either a horrible disappointment or utterly fantastic, but its hard for me to keep it consistent.
I would personally get 1Q
I'm with Leonard (and I'm sure Lawrence as well). 1-Q all the way. Not that Mac BAren's Vanilla isn't great, just not as utilitarian or cheap as 1-Q.
-Jason
I've only had Mac Baren's Vanilla Cream (loose and flake), so I couldn't really say which is better. I can say though, that I enjoy Vanilla Cream a lot, especially in the flake form. It has yet to disappoint me.
1Q. I've smoked the Vanilla Cream and it's not a bad smoke but in my experience doesn't keep as well, even in sealed jars. My 1Q has always stayed fresh and you can get some great buys on it.
Smokey