Madagascar Bourbon | The Flavor Apprentice (20/50/100ml)

Madagascar Bourbon by The Flavor Apprentice is a natural vanilla flavour concentrate for dessert, bakery and drink recipes. The manufacturer names it Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla and describes a natural-tasting vanilla character suitable for building your recipe’s main vanilla layer.

Flavour profile

The flavour direction is vanilla, with the manufacturer emphasising a natural-tasting character. The Bourbon term is part of the vanilla product name; it is not a description of a whiskey flavour. Add any extra cream, caramel or chocolate notes through the other recipe ingredients.

Recipe ideas & pairings

• Vanilla ice cream: trial it in a small portion of your chosen ice cream base.
• Vanilla cake: explore the vanilla flavour in a small test bake and assess after cooling.
• Caramel dessert: pair a vanilla layer with caramel in a sauce or creamy filling.
• Berry & vanilla: compare a vanilla addition alongside raspberry or strawberry in a chilled dessert.

Test this exact vanilla product when changing from another concentrate. Keep the base consistent so you can compare how clearly the vanilla comes through before adjusting sweetness or cream.

Using the concentrate

Dilute before use in a suitable recipe. This is a flavour concentrate rather than a vanilla pod, extract or whiskey ingredient. Check the supplied label and batch documentation when dietary restrictions or composition matter.

Make a small test batch, measure each addition and mix thoroughly before assessing the result. Record the amount and final batch size so you can reproduce your recipe. Measuring tools help keep small adjustments consistent. For DIY e-liquid, follow a recipe and product-specific suitability guidance; food-use guidance does not establish suitability for inhalation.

Product details

• Ingredients: natural flavours, propylene glycol (PG).
• Water-soluble concentrated flavouring.
• Made by The Flavor Apprentice in the USA.
• Available in 20 ml, 50 ml and 100 ml.
• Rebottled from bulk by Flavour-Concentrates.eu; supplied in our bottles rather than original manufacturer packaging.

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Handling & storage

Dilute before use. Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, children and pets. Check the label and batch documentation when dietary restrictions or allergies matter.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a vanilla or whiskey flavour?
The manufacturer names this product Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla and describes a vanilla flavour.

What ingredients are listed?
The manufacturer lists natural flavours and propylene glycol.

Can it replace a vanilla pod or extract directly?
Do not assume an equal substitution. Make a small trial and adjust the recipe for its own ingredients and the concentrate’s flavour strength.

What pairings can I try?
Caramel, chocolate, raspberry and strawberry are useful ideas to explore alongside this vanilla flavour.