The Flavor Apprentice (TFA) is a leading producer of water-soluble flavourings.
Cigarillo captures a classic small-cigar vibe: dry, leafy tobacco with cedar/wood, a touch of leather and cocoa, plus a subtle pepper finish. Excellent as a tobacco base or a mature accent in coffee, chocolate and dark-berry blends. Use: Concentrate that must be diluted. TFA flavours are water-soluble and PG-carried; some may contain traces of ethanol. Note: We purchase in bulk and re-bottle into smaller bottles (not the original packaging).
Tips & accessories
Contents
- 1 × TFA Cigarillo concentrate (20 ml / 50 ml / 100 ml)
Features
- Type: Food-grade flavour concentrate (water-soluble)
- Carrier: Propylene Glycol (PG)
- Profile: dry leafy tobacco, cedar/wood, light leather & cocoa, mild pepper
- Role: tobacco base or mature accent adding depth and structure
- Packaging: Re-bottled by us (not original)
Tasting notes
- Top: peppery, lightly herbal dried leaf
- Middle: cedar/wood, cigar wrapper
- Base: soft leather with a hint of cocoa/nuttiness
Tips for this flavour
- Dosing start: 2–4% standalone; 0.5–2.5% as an accent. Higher % may turn ashy or bitter.
- Dessert tobacco: add Vanilla Swirl 0.5–1% + Caramel Original/RY4 0.5–1.5%.
- Coffee & cocoa: Cocoa Rounds 0.3–0.8% with a touch of espresso for mocha-praline.
- Dark fruits: cherry, blackcurrant or plum 0.5–2% for a pipe-dessert vibe.
- Toasty edge: 0.05–0.15% Acetyl Pyrazine (use sparingly) for roasted/nutty nuance.
- Smoothing: 0.25–0.5% Marshmallow or Sweet Cream to soften pepper/ash.
- Steeping: 7–14 days—tobacco settles; wood/cocoa meld.
Ingredients
Flavouring substances, Propylene Glycol (PG). May contain traces of ethanol/water.
Allergy & warnings
- Contains PG—do not use undiluted.
- Overuse can taste ashy/bitter or overly dry—stay within range.
- Store cool/dark and tightly closed. Keep away from children and pets.
Mixing ratios (starting points)
- E-liquid single: 2–5%
- As an accent: 0.5–2.5%
- Steeping: 7–14 days
FAQ
Sweet or dry?
Dry to semi-sweet. Add Caramel Original or Brown Sugar if you want more sweetness.
How to avoid ashiness?
Keep the % modest, round with creams/vanilla and allow at least a week of rest.
Good in RY4 mixes?
Yes—adds tobacco backbone beneath caramel/vanilla.
Pairs with fruit?
Cherry, apple and dark berries complement it for a classic dessert-tobacco.
PG-carried and re-bottled?
Yes—water-soluble, PG-carried concentrate that must be diluted; we buy in bulk and re-bottle.
Manufacturer info?
The Flavor Apprentice – official website
