Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Zamplebox Review - August

This is my first Zamplebox, the $24.99 plus Shipping. If you use this link: https://www.zamplebox.com/#_l_4i and the code: FRIENDOFZB at checkout, you will save 10%. How cool is that? If you enjoy surprises, I urge you to check it out!

Now, on to the box: (All are 6mg, mixed blends)






In first place: Must Vape's Pencil:
(Vanilla Ice Cream, Pear, Buttery Crumble)
Smell: Prominent Pear and Crumble.
Taste: Pear is on the forefront. There is a very good, buttery crumble flavor that follows closely so that the pear mingles. The vanilla ice cream is a light undertone that seems to blend into the crumble. This one is vibrant and flavorful.

Second Place: Omega Vape's Chronos:
(Vanilla Cream and Sugared Marshmallow)
Smell: There is not much of a scent, except for a light marshmallow.
Taste: To me, it tastes like a very mildly-sweet, sugared marshmallow. I emptied this is maybe three days...if that.

Third Place: G2 Vapor's DeShock:
(Raspberry/mixed Berries)
Smell: I kind of get a tart "pear" or sour berry smell.
Taste: All I get is a sour raspberry flavor, maybe champagne-y.

Fourth Place: Banzai's Sensei's Stash:
(Vanilla and Melon)
Smell: I get a strong vanilla with a sweet, fruity scent.
Taste: The vanilla is definitely at the forefront. This is one of the few vapes where I can actually say that the vanilla is strongly discernible. There is a soft afterthought of melon, I think it is perhaps watermelon or honeydew....I can not clearly distinguish which. It is a very smooth vape.

Fifth Place: Clever Vape's Hapaya:
(Papaya, Peach, Subtle Hibiscus + Extra Flavor Shot)
Smell: I am able to pick up on each note with no problem. The overall scent is a pleasingly-strong blend.
Flavor: The Papaya and Peach are very strong, with the Hibiscus popping in here and there. It definitely has an "In-your-face" approach in flavor. It is kind of harsh on my sinuses and the back of my throat though.

Sixth Place: Hurricane Vapor's Fog Milk - Coconut:
(Coconut, Milky Custard Blend)
Smell: A very strong Coconut and an "eggy" custard smell.
Taste: It is a very dry, milky coconut custard. I tried so hard to like this, to no avail. The dryness that hits immediately, mingles with a strong coconut taste and leaves a very strong "eggy" aftertaste in my mouth. Not a fan.

With these boxes, I am going to rate them out of how many bottles received and how many are liked. This one is a 3 out of 6. Not bad, considering it IS a sampling service.

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Jimmy The Juice Man Review

I am going to start this by saying that I have been a member of the Jimmy community for a few months (on my personal FB profile and my Vape profile) now and I have never met such a group of fun-loving, deranged, #nohetero goofballs before...and I love 'em.  It is more of a community than a following with many things in common other than Jimmy juice, Vaping, and Meme's. There are people in the group who really care about one another and will go out of their way to help a fellow JTJM member out.

It makes a community stronger, and to new members, it can seem a little daunting at first. But if you sit there and watch (and are not easily offended by redonkulously funny, #nohetero meme's), you will see for yourself. (Also, if you join, PLEASE READ THE PINNED POST!!! I cannot stress that enough. It will save you a ton of time and explain everything.)

I know that a lot of people complain about JTJM being ridiculously hard to get their hands on, but if you sit there and watch, as I previously stated, you will see that it is not as hard as they say. There is not only a JTJM Virgin list for those who have never tried any of the flavors before, but the members themselves PIF so much, so often to other members that those complaints are rendered "moot" in my opinion.

Now, as I was saying, it was not long until an awesome lady (who I will keep anonymous, but she knows who she is) popped my Jimmy cherry with a sweet little PIF package of a few flavors from Jimmy the Juice Man. I was not writing reviews at that time, so there is no post on the flavors received. One of them, however, was the elusive Shurb. The other two, if memory serves, were Caramel Pear and Creme Brulee.

They did not last long at all, honestly. I tried and tried and tried to make them last until I could score more from one of the sales at Giant Vapes, Diamond Vapor, or Domo. I failed horribly haha! I did, however, manage to snag a 30ml bottle of Shurb at the Giant sale not long ago in 6mg. Since it arrived, I finally introduced my fiance to Shurb for the first time, and a good friend also was introduced as well.

Now for the actual juice review:

Shurb 6mg Proprietary Blend, Flavor Notes: Raspberry, Lime, and Orange

Smell:  A very sweet blend that I get berry and citrus from. It kind of smells like that fruit-striped gum.

Taste: I am going to start this by saying that this is a very refreshing vape. There is a sort of berry and citrus blend that marries together quite well. It is sweet, but not overly so, and the whole thing leaves behind a very refreshing aftertaste. The citrus is not strong or abrasive, just sweet and "breezy". None of the flavors appear to be stronger than one another, but equal...I just wish that I could figure out what brings that refreshingly-smooth aftertaste.

  
From the Giant sale. Next time, there will be box art!

Juicemafia Review

This is another win from vapers.tv from a company that I had heard a lot of people raving about: Juicemafia. I am going to keep this simple as I did not have any interaction with the actual company, but I will throw in a few little tidbits of information.


Bottles: They offer both plastic and glass in 10ml and 30ml sizes. Their 50ml and 100ml sizes are plastic only.


They do have three lines: Ejuice (a proprietary blend 50/50), 100% VG Coud Collection (100% VG), and their White Label Collection (available in two different PG/VG ratios; 60PG/40VG or 75VG/25PG.)

Prices vary from $5.99 - $12.50 for their normal line. $9.99 - $12.50 on their 100% VG line. And $6.99 - $39.99 for their Premium line. (At this time they are holding a 2 for $25 on their 50ml's).

I chose Tre Melone from their normal line in 6mg.
Smell: There is a distinctive cantaloupe scent, along with a subtle "muski-ness".
Taste: The melon flavors are almost completely drowned out by the muskiness of the cantaloupe. I get a small bit of melon candy after the musky forefront... And the muskiness really dries out my mouth. I cannot say that I am a fan of this one at all. I let this one steep 3 weeks.


Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Smokecignals LLC Review

Smokecignals LLC  is a juice company located out in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I am not sure when they opened up, but they are at least a year old, judging by information found on their site.

They not only sell juice, but Starter Kits, Mods, RBA's, Batteries, Spare Parts, Accessories, DIY Supplies, Disposable Ecigs, and Smokecignals Swag.

They DO offer sample packs of eight varying flavors (they change periodically). I am not sure what size the bottles are, but the pack is $47.60. You do get to choose nicotine strength ( 0, 3, 6, 12, 18, 24, and 36mg) and one of three PG/VG blends ( standard 65/35, 50/50, or 30/70 "max VG").

Their 10ml bottles cost $5.95, 30ml is $14.95, and they do offer 120ml ($54.90 without pour spout) and 240ml ($99.45 without pour spout) sizes.

I happened to win a 30ml bottle (6mg, 70 VG mix) of MAN'S Butterscotch on Vapers.tv while watching one of my favorite hosts. I got to pick my flavor choice, nicotine strength, and PG/VG blend. Less than a week later, it arrived in my mailbox.

MAN'S Butterscotch 6mg, 30/70 PG/VG blend:
Smell: This one smells exactly like one of those butterscotch candies with the yellow twist wrappers.
Taste: The best way that I can describe the taste is if you were to take one of those candies and just lick it. It is not as strong as if you were to pop one in your mouth and suck on it for any length of time. It lacks that whole-mouth coating and strength. It is good and I can tell what it is supposed to be, but it is not as strong as I had hoped for.

Simple, yet good.

EVE E-Liquids Review

~ I am going to start this by saying upfront, that this is not going to be much of a review. I will explain more in depth a little further in. ~

EVE E-Liquids is a newer company (Earlier 2014) who has just started making their mark on the Vaping community with their products. While I do not personally know much about this company, as I won a 15ml bottle on a Facebook contest... I did not get to pick what flavor I received, or nicotine strength (which is fine), I wish that I could have picked the flavor at least. This whole review would most likely have had a more positive outcome.

As for what they sell, they have two separate lines which include a line called "Elegance" that has nine flavors, and then their normal list that contains sixteen flavors. All bottles come in 15ml clear glass with dropper caps. The only difference that I can tell between their Elegance line and their normal line is that the Elegance line comes in flask-shaped glass bottles and come in little black "card deck" boxes, and the normal line comes in round glass bottles. The normal line is $9.95 a bottle, whereas the Elegance line is $11.95.

Their nicotine choices are as follows: 0, 2, 6, 12, and 18mg.

The flavor I  received is called "Tropical Sunset" (A mixture of mango, cream, pineapple, and coconut milk.)
Scent: I pick up the mango and the pineapple first, followed by a very strong coconut aspect.
Taste: Okay, here is where I have to say, I could only vape like...2 drops before having to clean out my wick, coils, and atty. I have had to do this a few times because I have tested it each week to see if it has improved...to no avail.

The coconut milk kind of muddles the fruit aspects, making it un-vapable to me. It honestly turns my stomach. I think it mainly has to do with the mango mixing with the coconut milk. I am not a mango fan to begin with, but I can handle it in small doses. This just does not go well together in a blend. At least that is my opinion.

I will, however, give them credit where credit is due. The defined flavors and strength are excellent. I love strong flavors. I cannot give them a straight review without trying a flavor that I can actually handle. 

Take this as you will... I will be ordering a bottle in the near future and do a full review on that.

The labels are definitely eye-catching.

Monday, September 15, 2014

Space Jam Review

Alright... I bought this one at my local Brick and Mortar to try. I am sure that 99% of you know of Space Jam and most have tried their juice lines...and as I did not deal with Space Jam directly, I will spare some of the details on the company.

The flavor I purchased was Space Jam's Eclipse. I bought this one in particular under the thought process that if they can make a decent tobacco flavor, I will be more inclined to try more flavors from them. Not only that but after reading the description, I thought that this might be a good juice for a new vaper who is looking for that stepping stone from smoking to vaping, as well as providing a non-menthol tobacco flavor with a slight twist.

Here are my thoughts on Eclipse:
(6mg, 15ml, proprietary blend, listed as a Cavendish Tobacco and sweet Vanilla Custard)

I get a sweet, yet earthy tobacco scent. Nice and strong in both scent and flavor. It kind of tastes like graham crackers with a strong tobacco finish.This is not something that I would normally vape...but for reasons stated above, this is pretty good and flavorful for someone who is trying to stick to vaping while craving that tobacco with a slight difference.




Tampa Vapor Review

Tampa Vapor is a company based in..You guessed it, Tampa, FL. It was started by two ex-smokers who strive to help many kick the habit by offering a myriad of flavors, hardware, and accessories.

Their flavor categories include the following:
Fun Flavors
Menthol
Premier
Prime
And Tobacco

Their normal flavors, (all categories except for their "Prime" line), come in clear, hard plastic bottles, in two sizes: 10ml and 30ml. Nicotine strengths are as follows: 0, 6, 12, 18, and 24mg. And the prices are: $7.00 for 10mls, $16.00 for 30mls.

Their Prime line, which is their dripping line, consists of two flavors: Cipher and Dilusion. The bottles are clear glass and only come in 30mls. The PG/VG blend is 17/83. The nicotine levels are 0, 3, 7, and 11mg and the cost per 30ml is $18.01.

I won a 30ml of Tampa Vapor a while back on vapers.tv and I decided, by recommendation from the host, on their Pezz flavor.

Pezz:
This smells like a very strong candy/pezz. The taste is that os a very spot-on "pez" and/or saucer lollipop with the "graininess". I really like this one, but I just cannot pick out which specific pez flavor it is. It is definitely a Pez though. I am going to have to try more from Tampa Vapor.

They wrapped it well and sent along a business card and a matching pen too!

Alice in Vapeland Reviews

Alice in Vapeland has been around for a while now. I remember finding their site while searching for new and interesting flavors over time, but never got my hands on any, until recently.

From what I can tell, they are a two-person team of mixologists who have a myriad of hobbies and ideals, and are based in Albuquerque, NM. They're online store opens at Noon, Tuesday, and closes at the same time on Wednesday, giving their customers a brief, twenty-four hour window to place their orders each week.

Their juices come in a proprietary blend, but at checkout, you can request a different PG/VG blend. Prices range from $11.00 to $32.00, depending on bottle sizes. (Which are: 15ml glass dripper bottles, 18ml flip-top dripper bottles, 30 ml glass dripper bottles, or 60ml glass dripper bottles.) And their nicotine milligrams are as follows: 0, 3, 6, 11, and 18 mg.

Not only do they offer various flavors, but they also have a page on their site called the OddiTy RoOm that also has nine other flavors available, as well as some odd items like a Fortune-Telling Fish, Candy Cigarettes, Garbage Pail Kids Stickers, Playing Cards, Wax Seals, Worry Dolls, and AiV Swag.

 So! On to the three flavors!

White Rabbit:
I smell a very soft caramel cream that kind of smells like coconut? *scratches head* AND cupcake?! I am so confused by the smell because every time I sniff it, it smells the same, yet different. Coconut...Cupcakes? No, not cupcake....I think it is a coconut cream pie or sno-ball, or even a coconut caramel pie! The first note I taste is like a caramel cream of butterscotch with a hint of coconut, followed by a wave of whipped cream. I do like it, but my brain hurts from trying to figure it out.

Black & White Cookie:
There is a distinct cocoa scent to this. The flavors I get are a rich, dark cocoa with what I am guessing is a light cookie/shortbread, with a soft vanilla cream follow-through. A simple description for a simple flavor! While others seem to like this one, I am not a fan of the chocolate aspect. I have had it before and for some reason, it gives me a headache while vaping it.

Cherry Blossom Tea:
This has a very light, floral, cherry blossom scent. The taste is just as subtle with light, fragrant notes of cherry blossom with an equally subtle, light, sweetened tea note on the follow-through. There is not much to this one either, but I can see how some tea lovers can vape this one all day, as it is very soft and delicate...just like the cherry blossom itself.

I honestly would not mind trying more flavors from Alice in Vapeland... well I have tried one other... Fifteen Foot Falls...but that was quite a while ago and it was gone rather quickly. >.> But yes, this is one company that I will be ordering from in the near future.

Monday, September 1, 2014

Five Pawns Reviews

Five Pawns is another one of the big names in the vaping community, perhaps the most notable for their Castle Long Reserve... What makes it special? Like all of their juice, it is made in small batches. But Castle Long Reserve is steeped for three weeks in a treated oak barrel and sold for $37.50 for a 30ml while their non-"Reserve" juice costs $27.50 per 30ml.

They have two lines: The Signature Series, which includes their original five juices; Grandmaster, Absolute Pin, Gambit, Queenside, and Bowden's Mate. They also have their Mixology Edition line which has another five flavors, based on alcoholic beverages; Castle Long, Lucena, Sixty-Four, Fifth Rank, and Perpetual Check.

All of their juices are a 50% VG / 50% PG blend and only come in 30ml bottles. And their nicotine strengths are 0mg, 6mg, 12mg, 18mg, and 24mg.

They use clear glass bottles with black dropper caps and classy off-white labels, even their 4ml samples. I believe that they all come in the Five Pawns cardboard tubes as well. (While smart for shipping, it has no other purpose but to add to that novelty of the product once it arrives, in my opinion.)

I was given the chance, by a close friend, to try four flavors from the Signature Series, and give my opinion on them. They are as follows:

Bowden's Mate:
This kind of smells like a very minty, Andes mint. Wow, just on inhalation, my mouth and the back of my throat are hit with a minty blast. There is a hint of chocolate, but it does not taste like a nice, dark chocolate. It is more of a subtle milk-chocolate with a light vanilla finish. The mint aspect is very powerful, which I like, but to me, it is too powerful to be an Andes mint.

Queenside:
It has a light, citrusy smell. This has a distinctive, yet muted "orangey" flavor with an equally strong, distinctive, french vanilla follow-through. There is no citrus "tang" to it that I am looking for, more of a "warm" orange. I honestly do not like this one, but to each, their own.

Absolute Pin:
I catch a few different scents, that seem muddled together. Cinnamon, an aromatic, herbal scent (Absinthe) and a little bit of a warm caramel. The dominant flavors are the absinthe and cinnamon, which are quickly and smoothly followed by caramel and Irish cream. The Irish cream seems to provide a smooth and creamy (as well as refreshing) follow-through.
(I actually kind of like this one...it is an odd one for sure, but it is not bad.)

Grandmaster:
This has a very soft, peanut butter smell and not much else. I think that I catch a whiff of a faint banana or caramel, but it quickly dissipates. The tastes I get are very light and disappointing. There is a peanut butter tone upfront, mixed with caramel notes and followed through by a cream with an almost non-existent banana. This one is too weak for me and I am disappointed by it.

Personally, I highly doubt that I would spend nearly a dollar or more an ml on any of it. I chalk this one up as another one raised on "Hype". I do not love it, and I can certainly live without this juice in my life. If you like their juice, more power to you....It is just not for me.

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Virgin Vapor Reviews

Virgin Vapor is an ejuice company that has been around since at least 2011. They boasts numerous Spinfuel awards and flavors of organic juice.

They use purely organic ingredients with no DEG. No artificial flavorings, no artificial colorings, no artificial sweeteners. And all of their flavors are USA made and third party certified organic. (As per their site, for reference.) They use dark, glass bottles and even the 4.3ml sample bottles have tiny glass droppers attached.

Their juice comes in two blends; Virgin Vapor, which has ethyl alcohol as a base (to give you a PG-free alternative), and Absolute Virgin, which is an alcohol free, PG/VG base. From the long list of flavors available, like Organic Banana Coconut Colada to Organic Wintergreen (and many in between), and prices like $5.59 and up, it is easy to see why Virgin Vapor appeals to so many.

Sadly, I am not pleased with what I have tried so far, and fail to dive into the "hype" of any company, regardless of cost (or lack thereof) and claims. Personal taste is just that, personal. Not everyone is going to agree with everyone else, unless they are robots or hype-driven sheep.

Now on to the two flavors I have received (Please note that these are both from the ethyl alcohol base or "Virgin Vapor" line):

Organic Banana Coconut Colada:
There is a strong, raw coconut scent with a candied banana mingled in. The taste has a strong alcohol flavor with a coconut follow-through and barely any banana at all.  The alcohol, is an ethyl alcohol, the same kind found in alcoholic beverages (which is also known as ethanol). I do not know how I feel about vaping any alcohol though, but to each their own. Once I got over the initial burn, I found the flavor of this juice to be muted and almost "crayon" tasting. (Don't lie, we've all tried a crayon at some point during childhood).

Organic Vanilla Blackberry Swirl:
I get a strong blackberry and cream smell. A true berry smell! Ugh, but that alcohol kills it. It mutes any potential enjoyment of actual flavor and leaves me asking "WHY!?!?". This is a huge let down in my book.

In my opinion, try the "Absolute Virgin" line before jumping into their Virgin Vapor line. Unless you enjoy the taste of alcohol over any real flavor.

Monday, August 11, 2014

Seduce Juice Reviews

I am pretty sure that most of you have heard of Seduce Juice, but for those of you who have not, or are curious about it, here is some information about the company and what they have to offer.

Seduce Juice was founded in 2012, in Charlotte, NC. They started their own line and welcomed other premium juice companies into their fold shortly afterwards.

The Juice Lines that are offered on their site include:

Seduce Juice's Signature Collection
Five Pawns
Five Pawns Mixology
People's Vape
Ruthless
Space Jam Robofuel
Suicide Bunny
High Roller Sweets
And King's Crown

The two flavors I received were:

Snake Oil:
I get a very prominent pear scent, followed by a sweetness that I cannot grasp at the moment. As for taste; I get a nice, sweet pear with a decent creaminess and a slight "ping" of coconut. I actually kind of like this one.

Jezebel:
There is a nice "melon" scent to this one. I get a lot of melon flavor from it. Not just a "melon", but a blend of them. This one is pretty good. I definitely get a honeydew and cantaloupe, plus an added sweetness aspect.

I am inclined to try more of Seduce Juice's line in the near future. Their prices aren't bad at all, ranging from a 10ml for $5.99 up to an 118ml size for $34.99. Their nice levels go from 0mg all the way up to 24mg and they offer the following PG/VG Ratios: 50/50, 30/70, and Max VG.

If you would like to check them out, click here: http://www.seducejuice.com/

Sunday, August 3, 2014

The Vapor Chef Reviews

The Vapor Chef is a Pennsylvania-based juice company that offers a variety of flavors and categories such as:   

Starters - Lighter flavors, fruits
Main course - Tobaccos and rich flavors
Dessert - Sweet and pastry flavors
Frosty - Menthol and frosty vapes

The mixologist was once a chef, who turned to juice making once friends requested that they start selling to the vaping community. And they take pride in the fact that their vegetable glycerin and propylene glycol is USP certified and all their nicotine bases are American made.Their flavorings are also all diacetyl free. And their juices are all fresh when you order and shipped within 72 hours.

I received two-6ml samples; One of Nutty Caramel Apple, and PB Nomnoms. And I will say this... I really do not like the sample bottles. The nozzles gunk up real fast and the bottles are a hard plastic, so they are hard to squeeze.

Nutty Caramel Apple:
I get a nutty smell with light caramel and apple undertones. The most prevalent flavor is the nuttiness. It drowns out the other flavors until they are muted to the point of being barely noticeable.  The nuttiness is also very noticeable on the exhale, and it is only slightly accented by a sweetness from the caramel.

PB Nomnoms:
This has a very strong peanut smell, nothing else is noticeable. I am getting a light, semi-sweet peanut taste. There is not much flavor at all. It is very dry and uneventful.

I do not get the "Hype" that The Vapor Chef has acquired. I would have preferred that they have stronger flavoring, personally, with a slight kick to the apple in NCA. But to each, their own.

Feel free to check them out at: http://thevaporchef.com/

Mount Baker Vapor Reviews

Mount Baker Vapor is a company known by most vapers. You either like their juice, or you do not. I personally, am not a fan. Not of their standard juice line anyways. I do plan on trying their GWAR line eventually.

However, I do like their customer service. Back when I first started vaping, I had contacted them about something to do with an order I was about to place and I was given a coupon code, just because I had contacted them. They responded quickly and appreciatively, and a month after I had received my order, they sent me another email with yet another coupon code.

Sadly, by that time, I had already began trying the juices I had received, and was not liking them, so I never used it.

Recently, I received two 15ml plastic bottles (with childproof caps) of Mt Baker; Watermelon and Dragonfruit.

(Neither of them have extra flavor shots, just to be clear and they are steeped)

Watermelon:
 A very strong, candy watermelon smell. I get a very perfume-y tasting, generic candy watermelon. I really do not like this one. The smell/nasal exhale irritates my sinuses to the point of sneezing.

Dragonfruit:
I do not get much of a scent from this one, except for a faint hint of fruit. Again, I get a very strong chemical taste, with a faint, indiscernible fruit. Not a fan.

Feel free to check them out at:  http://www.mtbakervapor.com/
They offer a variety of liquids, DIY stuff, and hardware. As well as free juice on purchases of $15 or more and Free shipping on orders over $50. (Not to mention, that if you are a fan of their juice, they sell 236ml's for $35!)

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Vapor Craft

I won a Vapor Craft sample pack from Vapers.tv not too long ago. It was supposed to be five flavors from their Creamsicle sample pack, but there had been an error and I received two- Georgia Peach Cream, instead of one being a Blueberry Cream, a Bananarama Cream, Smashberry Cream, and Rah Rah Cream. 

I did email Vapor Craft, to let them know what had happened, and that I was not looking for anything out of it, (it was FREE, after-all. An added perk to watching my favorite Vapers.tv host(s)) but I just wanted to make them aware that an error had been made. They responded very quickly and thanked me for letting them know, and that they will be sure to make sure that it doesn't happen again.

When I received the sample pack, it was packaged very well, nice and tight inside of the bubble pack. The five- 3ml bottles were inside of a baggy that fit them perfectly, and there were no leaks.



Along with the sample pack, was an envelope, with my name on it, and a card inside:



Hand-written!

And now, the flavors!

Bananarama Cream:
I get a creamy banana taffy smell, not over-powering, but subtle. The flavor itself reminds me of a some-what muted banana creamsicle. The right banana was definitely used in this. And the creamy aspect gives it a decent mouthfeel.

Smashberry Cream:
A very nice and noticeable berry scent. (Red, Black, and Blueberry) This is a very smooth and refreshing vape. When heated up, the smell reminds me of a berry/fruity gum. It kind of has a mixed berry, cotton candy taste with a mildly creamy followthrough. I really like this one.

Georgia Peach Cream:
This has a very soft peach smell to it. The peach in this is reminiscent to a peach ring candy with less sugar. It is a soft, semi-sweet vape with a mildly-creamy followthrough.

Rah Rah Cream:
A very noticeable blueberry scent with pomegranate undertones. The taste is a smooth pomegranate with a creamy yet noticeable blueberry and cream finish. However the pomegranate does come back around and seems to overpower the blueberry a little. I'm not a fan of pomegranate, so this one isn't for me.

To get your own sample pack, simply click this: Sample Packs

Oh! Did I mention that these guys are the ones with the FogFuel line as well as the Privatis line?

I personally will be placing an order soon to try them!

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Blue Diamond Vapors

I got a 15ml bottle of my choosing from Blue Diamond Vapors on vapers.tv a few months ago, along with the rest of the viewers of that particular show. I ended up choosing Bavarian Cream, as I have never tried a simple Bavarian Cream juice before and figured that it was worth a shot.

The bottle itself is a 15ml squeeze bottle with a white child-proof cap, and a blunt nozzle.

The label has:
 Blue Diamond logo
 Blue Diamond Vapors below it
The Flavor name
Premium E-Liquid
Nicotine Warning
Ingredient listing
Nicotine mg
Bottle size
and what I am assuming to be the Batch Number.

With that said, I do not think that I am a Bavarian Cream kind of gal... But I will try it from a few other vendors before deciding whether or not I am a fan.

So here it goes:

Bavarian Cream - They describe it as a "whipped Swiss vanilla custard" on their site. A soft and sweet-creamy smell. There is a decent, creamy mouthfeel to this one, but very little flavor. While the creamy-ness has a pleasantly light warmth to it, there could be so much more flavor. In my opinion, it needs more of an "eggy" custard in it to bring out the true Bavarian Cream that it has the potential to be.

(And yes, I am aware that it is a "Cream" and most creams are weak as stand-alone flavors.)

Site link: Blue Diamond Vapors

Forgive the wrinkles, the mailman is never kind to any packages I receive.

Brewer's Vape Shop Reviews

 Brewer's Vape Shop is a family owned business developed to help out Vapers. Owned and operated by the Brewer's, they offer a wide variety of flavors and sample packs, as well as educational pages this site so that you can know what PG and VG is and you can also see where all of their ingredients come from.They also offer the ability to completely customize your own juice as well as a sample pack for every budget.

Link to:  Sampler Packs

I personally purchased the 10-10ml sample pack, and due to a system error that deleted my last flavor, they included a free 10ml to my order. Not to mention that they had notified me quickly of what had happened, and the shipping was very fast (and free with all sample packs!)

It was $28.00 with free shipping for the entire order. The 10ml plastic bottles are easy to squeeze, have childproof caps, and blunt tip nozzles. I had a small problem with some of the bottles. The nozzles would pop right off and stay in the cap, so I had to close the bottle up and press down really hard to get the nozzle to pop back into place.

The labels are white sticker labels with a myriad of information on them, such as:
Company name
Purchaser's name
Flavor name
PG/VG Blend
Nicotine strength
Nicotine Warning
Ingredients list (down to the ml amount)
Blended Date

Now bear in mind... Not everyone is going to enjoy every juice they order from a vendor. With that said, there were a few that I just did not like, and others that, with a little tweaking, hold a great amount of potential. With the customization menu, I can go in and try to tweak it to my liking.

 Link to:Customize Your E-juice

Now for the Juice that I ordered... I requested 6mg, 25/75 PG/VG blends of the following flavors (their standard blends):

Nutella - I can smell dark chocolate straight from the bottle with a wisp of Hazelnut.It is a smooth vape, but the only flavor I get is the Hazelnut. I will have to order this with an extra flavor shot or two of the Dark Chocolate.

Dragonfruit - A very soft, fruity scent. This is a very mellow fruit flavor. I've never tried a dragonfruit vape before and it isn't bad, but it could use an extra shot or two of flavoring, as it is very light and delicate.

Belgian Waffle - This one has a very deliciously distinct smell. It literally smells like a warm plate of waffles, without fruit. It vapes very dry. It's flavor is a little perfume-y and while the scent is spot on (sans fruit), the flavor could use a revamp. I am not a fan of this one.

Hazelnut Praline - I get a semi-sweet Hazelnut smell, right off of the bat. Another dry vape with a hint of sweetness which is almost immediately lost in the hazelnut flavoring. It could definitely use a bit more sweetener. The hazelnut flavoring is pretty good in any case, but this is supposed to be Hazelnut Praline.

Butter Pecan - A nice, sweet, nutty scent. I can taste the dry, nuttiness of the Pecan flavoring with a faint hint of sweetness. I am not getting the "dessert" aspect of it at all, just slightly-sweetened pecans. There is also a little "buttery-ness" on the exhale.

Banana Nut Bread - I can only describe the scent as a warm banana nut bread. One that is cooled down "just enough" to dig in. The pecan nuttiness of it is the dominant flavor, overpowering the already light banana flavor and the semi-sweet "bread" aspect. I think that the pecan flavoring could be a tad less, with a flavor boost to the banana aspect.

Toasted Marshmallow - The scent is definitely a lightly-toasted marshmallow. It is a very mellow flavor...it could use a little touch of a "sweet cream" type of flavor, to give it a slightly sweeter, full bodied vape. It just kind of falls flat.

Coconut Cream Pie - The only scent I get from this is an almost "perfume-y" Coconut. I get a mild coconut flavor, accented by a light, sweet cream. I do not get a "crust" or toasted coconut aspect at all. I would have to describe this as a flaked coconut mixed with a soft and lightly sweetened cream.

Pumpkin Spice - This scent makes me want to start baking. I catch whiffs of individual spices that blend well. There is a slight "soapy" aftertaste that really turns me off from vaping any more of it. Sorry! If it didn't have that soapy aftertaste, this would be perfect!

Sugar Cookie - I smell a nice, sweet sugar cookie! The flavor seems to be a little muted. There is definitely a creamy finish. It has a very mellow taste, not enough to give very distinctive flavor notes, except for what I believe to be a light and creamy, buttery note. Additional flavor shots are needed to get an accurate flavor profile.

Tiramisu - There is a strong rum smell with a creamy background. On taste: The rum is a bit overpowering. Maybe a tiny bit of coffee and a bit of cream and vanilla. The rum aspect is more of a generic liquor. I was expecting a stronger coffee, cream, and a teeny-tiny bit more in sweetener.

Link to:
Brewer's Vape Shop

11 Flavors and Customized labels
 


Thursday, July 10, 2014

Killer Juice Reviews

Killer Juice is a company that seems dedicated to making good, quality, natural juice as well as flavoring for those vapers who make their own ejuice. They also sell pg/vg bases, with or without nicotine, and empty bottles.

There are various sections on their website, such as:

Pre-Steeped EJuice Menu, which contains the following groups: Bakery, Cafe Killer, Candy Shop, Fruits, Soda Shop, and Tobacco.

Exclusive Flavors includes Anti-Venom, Blue Moon Ice Cream, Boblo's Vanilla Custard, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Shamrock Shake, Volt, and White Chocolate Tobacco Blend.

The last section offers all of their DIY (or Do-It-Yourself) supplies I mentioned earlier.

There bottle options are: 15ml Plastic Bottles*, 15ml Glass Bottles with Dropper, 30ml Plastic Bottles, 30ml Glass Bottles with Droppers, 120ml Bulk Plastic Bottles, and 240ml Plastic Bottles.

Their Nicotine strengths are: 0, 6, 12, 18, and 24 mg.

PG/VG Ratio appears to be a 50/50 proprietary blend.

Prices vary per size of each bottle like: 15ml Plastic Bottle is generally $4.99, 15ml Glass Bottle with dropper is $5.99, 30ml plastic is $8.99, 30ml Glass bottle with dropper is $9.99, 120ml Bulk Plastic Bottle is $24.99, 240ml Bulk Plastic bottle is $39.99. The prices may differ on exclusive flavors, but all in all, their prices are very reasonable.

I happened to take advantage of a sale that they seem to have quite frequently, a .99 Cent sale on a few flavors each week or so. The flavors they had up on this sale at the time were five Milkshake flavors which included their Shamrock Shake. I ordered not only the Shamrock, but Strawberry, Peach, Vanilla, and Chocolate Milk Shake.

Shamrock Shake: Upon inhale, I get a delicious minty breeze over my tastebuds, and upon exhale, a full-bodied creaminess comes around and blends with the mintiness, completing the "Shamrock Shake" flavor. This is a very smooth vape and one I have really enjoyed. Be aware that this ejuice is also a lot like the milkshake in that it is only available for a limited time!

Strawberry Milkshake: Each Milkshake blend seems to have similar traits, such as; main flavor is light on inhale, on exhale, the same milkshake creaminess comes through with a stronger main flavor blended well for a full-bodied vape. I'll simply describe the actual main flavor notes, rather than seemingly typing out only slight variations. The main flavor in this is of course strawberry. It is not a "true" ripe strawberry, there's some sweetness, and no tartness to it. It makes a pretty good milkshake blend.

Peach Milkshake: The peach in this juice isn't very sweet, nor is it over-powering. If you were to take a candy peach ring, get rid of the sugar crystals and tone down the over-all flavor but a smidge, that is what this peach tastes like. It mixes well with the milkshake flavoring.

Vanilla Milkshake: This is a very nice, smooth vanilla that blends well with the milkshake flavoring as well. I hate to sound like a broken record, but as I stated previously, they aren't much different from each other except for the main flavor.

And last, but not least, Chocolate Milkshake: I saved this one for last, as it is a very strong, dark-esque chocolate flavoring. With the milkshake background, it is a very potent, yet delicious mix of flavor. It doesn't have that tartness that rich dark chocolate has, but it is close.

* The 15ml plastic bottles do not have childproof caps. I am not sure about the other sized bottles as I have only ordered the 15ml plastic bottles that you see below. Also, what you see in the pictures below, are what you get on the labels. A picture describing whichever flavor is in the bottle, Killer Juice and it's symbol (Venomous snake's head, fangs extended), and nicotine level. On the other side of the flavor's image, is a barcode, nothing more.



Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Oakwood Vapor Reviews


This is a fairly-new juice company in Nashville, Tennessee who started in late 2013. It started with two friends and a love of ejuice. Their goal is to provide high quality, complex, delicious e-liquid to the vaping community. They have worked hard on their blends and hope that they are enjoyed by us as much as they enjoy them. They plan on having their official launch on June 30th, 2014, but you may pre-order now if you are interested!

The bottles I recieved are little plastic 7 mls with "needle-tip" drip spouts and white child-proof caps. The labels include the Oakwood Vapor logo and title, Nic strength, Flavor name (with a lil' phrase about it), "Not labeled for retail sale", and "Keep out of reach of children ". This is due to it being a sample pack.

They have sample packs available for sale with 7-7ml plastic bottles like the ones I recieved, one in each flavor, for $20. The only other bottle size available is in 30 ml glass dropper bottles for $22.
 They use a proprietary 50/50 PG/VG mix to balance full flavor with vapor production, and have five nic strengths available: 0, 6, 12, 18, and 24 mg. They also claim that it is all diactyl free. (That is always a plus!)

Here are the flavors I chose:
Crush: Orange with a vanilla crème.
The smell is a very smooth, creamy orange dreamsicle type. The orange scent is just spot on to that frozen treat, I'm impressed. Now for the flavor... On inhale, I get a light and creamy orange cream that seems to melt in my mouth, leaving light citrusy notes and an extra-creamy follow-through, sealing the deal on aftertaste. The mouthfeel is light, and throat hit is non-existant. If it helps... get an orange creamsicle pop and eat it, and then vape this. They are so close, just without the brainfreeze.

Eden: Ripe melon, pear, and whipped cream
The smell is a very distinct honeydew melon with light notes of pear. On the inhale, it is pretty light and smooth with no throat hit. What I'm getting in taste is what I'm sure is a honeydew melon with faint hints of pear, followed by a very light cream. While I cannot taste the pear exclusively in this, there are subtle fruity hints of it that tell me the melon is not alone. The cream is almost too faint, as there is not much along the lines of a "mouthfeel", but it does sneak in a little, after all of the other flavors have begun to disipate. This is another one that leaves me licking my lips afterwards. It's a very juicy and refreshing vape.

Festival: Ripe strawberries, cream, and vanilla-infused sugar.
The smell is a candy-ish, strawberry, most likely due to the sugar blended in.It's not over-bearing, but you can tell what is in there. The inhale is smooth, very airy and soft with no throat hit. The flavors are very moderate, not weak or over-powering, but smooth on the palate. The first thing I taste is the strawberry, it is  very, very close to being a spot-on ripe strawberry flavor. The tartness is dulled down by a smooth, yet sweet cream. I'm liking this one. It's a very good, well-bodied juice. And it's a perfect Summer dessert vape.

*Forgot to mention: The vapor production is pretty good for a 50/50 PG/VG blend.

Here's the link to their site!
http://www.oakwoodvapor.com/

Lots o' Goodies!

Friday, June 13, 2014

Summit E-Liquids Reviews

UPDATED 6/25/14
 Alrighty...So I know that I've been late in posting this but I went ahead and vaped one bottle each day to give my best thoughts on each particular flavor.

There is not much information about the company on their site and so far there has been minimal interaction, so I cannot rate it as of yet.

Every bottle has Summit's logo, which you can see in the pictures below. As well as Flavor name, Nic level, VG/PG ratio, 18+ Warning, as well as ingredients. The bottles themselves are plastic squeeze bottles, white child-proof caps, and the drip spouts vary from wide to needle-like.

They have various nic levels available including: 0,3,6,12,18, and 24.

Summit also has two different VG/PG ratios available. 50/50 and 75/25 for their dripping line.

Here are the names and flavor profiles of the bottles I received:

Mellow Mountain: A Mountain Dew-y flavor.  50/50 VG/PG Blend.
I can smell a semi-perfumey citrus blend from the bottle. There is very little throat hit upon inhale, a light generic-citrus flavor, as well as a stronger sweetness to it. Mouthfeel is light, airy. For a 50/50 blend, I'd expect more flavor. Maybe up the flavor to a higher percentage.

Skootles: A Skittles type of flavor. 75/25 VG/PG  from the Dripping line.
It smells like a very faint citrus, with sweetener added. It kind of smells like an even more toned-down Mellow Mountain. Upon inhale, I get a gentle tap to the throat, with a moderate/airy mouthfeel. I get a little more flavor with this one than I do with all but one of the others (Loops & Cream). The flavor...I'm finding hard to place other than a slightly stronger Mellow Mountain/citrus with a candy feel.

BluRaz: "A Candy Style Blueberry With Fresh Raspberry" flavor. A 75/25 VG/PG Blend, from the dripping line.
I can smell the candy-raspberry immediately upon opening the bottle. It smells like a Blue- raspberry blow-pop, with a tartness detectable via scent as well. Again, good mouthfeel on inhale, a gentle tap. Moderately thick vapor. Flavor is light, I get more flavor if I exhale via mouth and nostrils at the same time. In doing so, my sinuses become irritated. Maybe up the flavor a bit to cover the loss of flavor on initial tasting.

Loops & Cream: A fruity cereal, soaked in milk. This is a 50/50 VG/PG blend.
A very perfumey blend. A generic frosted cereal reminiscent of fruit loops or apple jacks. As this does not have a distinguishable flavor, I'd say fruit loops. I can taste the sweetener in it. It has a very distinguishable mouthfeel, very solid. If exaled via the nostrils, it does irritate my sinuses which is most likely due to the perfumey aroma. The cream is probably what makes up the mouthfeel; which is good.

And Grape: This is a 75/25 VG/PG ratio, from Summit's Dripping line.
The scent of the juice reminds me of Grape Kool-Aid with that sugary sweetness to it, or even one of those grape lollipops that are flat and round.
There is very little flavor, and I've changed builds a few times to try and peak it, to no avail. I don't sub-ohm, but I do drip for flavor. I do get a faint grape aftertaste, but not enough to cover the loss of over-all flavor. Maybe up the flavoring percentage a little and it could be good. There's a good throat hit, not a thump, but more of a light tap. Mouthfeel is decent, the vapor being thick from VG.

Here is their site, if you would like to go and check them out for yourself!  http://summiteliquid.com/




Keep in mind that I try all juice with an open mind and offer constructive criticism. These are all MY opinions and suggestions and I am always willing to give second chances on products if an attempt is made to improve it's quality, and as long as all contact remains civil.


I'm a sucker for customization, I wont lie! ^.^




Sunday, June 8, 2014

Evaperated Reviews

A Canada-based Juice company.

This company offers five lines such as; The Lab, where they offer their newest concoctions until the customers deem them worthy or unworthy of being put into the main store. Fruit Fetish, As the name suggests, this line is all about fruity vapes. Faux-bacco, this is where they keep all of their 'bacco orientated juice. Drink Bar, the place to find all of those coffees, teas, alcohol based drinks, juices and sodas. And last but not least; Sweet Shop, I think that you get the idea. ;)

They also offer Variety, or sample packs, 10ml - 30 ml plastic bottles (large bottle in the picture is 30ml, the other two are 10mls) with blue child-safe caps and thin spouts, 0,6,12,18 and 24 mg options, and the following PG/VG ratios: 70/30, 60/40, and 50/50.

The labels include: Warning (Contents Harmful), First Aid Treatment,  Ingredients, Made on date, Expiration Date, Made in Canada, Nicotine Strength, Bottle Size, Ratio, +18, Allergy warning (May contain traces of nuts), and a French listing of all of the above. Unfortunately, the 10mls do not have PG/VG ratios on them.(At least the ones I received did not.)

The three bottles that I received are 50/50 blends and are as follows:
  
Blue Sky, Bitch!: The bottle I received has blue coloring in it, however they do have the option of getting it without. As I had won these bottles in a giveaway, I received exactly what they gave me. The flavor profile is a "raspberry with sour apple and a few other notes" and when I open the bottle, the apple is the first scent that greets me. It is closely followed by an equally strong raspberry that mingles with the apple in a surprisingly pleasant blend.  The first draw really brings out the raspberry, but sadly it muffles all but the sour notes of the apple. There is definitely something else hidden in there, but I cannot tell what it is because the flavor is so weak. The over-all flavor of this closely resembles a blue raspberry dum dum pop. I would love for this to be a few notches stronger though, to really bring out the flavor.


Alpha Blood: A very interesting mix. I catch a smooth pear-y scent along with wisps of light vanilla and caramel. On inhale, the pear is on the forefront, followed closely by a faint sweetness from the caramel, and very light vanilla. The weakness of the flavor loses so much of those back-notes that all that is left on the exhale is the pear. Yet I can smell vanilla and light caramel in the air. Kick this one up a few notches as well, and I would gladly try it again.

And:
 Tropi-CANDY: As the name suggests, this is a Tropical candy vape. I've never had such a candy before, so I cannot say if it is spot on, but it does smell like what I would imagine one to smell like. It does, however, remind me of those pina colada freeze-pops sans coconut. There are definitely pineapple and banana notes, the first being the strongest. (Based on scent.) On inhale, I get an underpowered pineapple followed by an even weaker banana flavor. There is so much potential here if they were to kick up the flavoring a notch or two. I would love to give it another try if they were to do so.


I understand that Evaperated already has a following and they show a ton of potential, but I think that it is safe to say that the lines that I have tried could all use a flavor boost, and in doing that, they should see an increase in popularity.

Keep in mind that I try all juice with an open mind and offer constructive criticism. These are all MY opinions and suggestions and I am always willing to give second chances on products if an attempt is made to improve it's quality, and as long as all contact remains civil.

As for contact with Evaperated, I spoke with them briefly on FaceBook and I have to say that they are friendly and quick to respond to any questions or comments. And as you can see by the pictures, they send little goodies along for their customers. (I was only expecting a single bottle, maybe 10 mls or less, and they sent a 30ml and two 10mls.)

(Feel free to check out their site at:  http://www.evaperated.com/ )
 
Straight from the package! I like how they shrink-wrapped it, and they sent stickers! ^.^



Friday, June 6, 2014

Bionic Vapor Reviews

*Updated on 6/16*
 Bionic Vapor is a newer E-Juice company that was started by the idea of just one man. He started the journey into vaping just like the rest of us, and finally ventured into DIY juices. Over time, his juice created a following in the local vaping community and grew from there. With 9 different juices available, and more in the future, I see a lot of potential in this juice.

Onto the bottles:
You can tell that the labels are cheaply made, but they do have all of the necessary stuff on them such as: Company name/Logo, Juice name, MG, PG/VG ratio, bottle size, +18, Made in the USA, D.O.B., and Ingredients. The bottles themselves are normal plastic squeeze bottles with wide nozzles, and white child-safe caps.

About the Juice:
Nicotine strength goes from 0-3-6-9-12-15-18-21-24 mgs.
They come in 15ml and 30ml plastic bottles, as well as 30ml-60ml glass bottles.
PG/VG Ratios: 80/20, 70/30, 60/40, 50/50, 40/60, 30/70 and Max VG
They have recommended steep times listed below the flavor descriptions on their site. This is why it took so long for this review to be done, as Storm Cruise's steep time is anywhere between 1-2 weeks.

 Rainbow Madness:

According to their site, they describe it as (summed up): "Candyish to its very core, Rainbow Madness tastes just like it sounds. A bunch of stealthy gummy bears accompanied by sweet tutti frutti, bathed into some Hawaiian punch. There's a layer of bubblegum, a hidden tart profile and a citrusy finish."

Opening the bottle, I get a strong "Pixie Stix" scent...which I really like. There's a smoothness to the inhale that I can't place, but I'm wondering if it's the taffy-like or bubblegum flavor I'm getting on th exhale, perhaps it is a combination of the two. I can pick up the tutti-frutti/ fruit punch combination as well. Unfortunately there is a bit of a chemically aftertaste that seems to take over a lot of the flavor on exhale.  I swear, that if wasn't for that, I would really enjoy this one as it is sweet, but not overly so. And my sweet tooth is strong.

Drunken Jungle:

Their description:  "a very twisted take on what would be a strawberry/banana shake"

Alright... so, I started vaping this one last night (6/13) and most of the morning. Upon opening the bottle, it smells of banana and strawberry, with a little something else. Upon inhale, the individual flavors combine, with niether of the flavors singled out. I will say that the daquiri and strawberry comes back around on the exhale and gives it a bit of a kick. It does remind me of the nice, fruity "girly" drink that it seems to derrive from. This is /not one I'd vape all day. But it is one that would be nice while enjoying a peaceful evening out on the patio, listening to the noises of the night, or out at a club or bar.

Storm Cruise:

 This one is actually a revised version of their "Tropical Cruise" It has a blend of 9 fruits. It is described by them as:  "It's more crisp, mellow, smooth and completely out of this world! " It is a short run juice that, unless enough positive feedback is recieved, wont be back up for sale.

There's a strong pineapple smell when I open the bottle. Other scents that I can catch are: banana, strawberry, and I wanna say...cherry and coconut as well? I'm not getting much more than that based on scent alone...so onto the dripper! While the smell was amazing, I can't seem to get much flavor other than a wisp of pineapple and a pronounced chemical taste. I tried various setting with this one and I just cannot get passed that. I'm sorry, but this one just wont do.


As far as interaction goes, there wasn't much. But what little there was, was civil and pleasant. And as I've stated before on another review: Keep in mind that I try all juice with an open mind and offer constructive criticism. These are all MY opinions and suggestions and I am always willing to give second chances on products if an attempt is made to improve it's quality, and as long as all contact remains civil.


(Feel free to check out their site at:  http://bionicvapor.com/ )


Thursday, June 5, 2014

Condemned Juice Review

I happened to win a 30ml bottle of Bam Bam's Blend via a show on vapers.tv where Condemned Juice is a sponsor. I have never done business with this vendor previously, so I will review on what interaction I have had with this vendor so far and the juice I received.  

I got to choose from this list:

"Bam Bam's Blend-fruity pebbles
Giant James-candy peach rings
Watermelon Daze-sweet watermelon
Strawberry Moon-creamy strawberry
Cruzzin for a Bluzzin-very creamy with a light blueberry
Raspple-raspberry/Granny Smith apple mix
Chardonnot-sweet white grape(almost wine like)"


I've always loved Fruity Pebbles growing up, so I decided; "Why not?". Shortly after, I received the 30ml plastic bottle with a dripper-spout in the mail. I checked if it was already steeped, and it was. Bonus!

 

Bam Bam's Blend: A Fruity Pebbles-based flavor. Max VG
Upon inhale, there is no flavor and very little throat hit. Normally this is a bad thing to me, but wait. On the exhale I get a flurry of different fruits, blended together with a tartness that -very- closely resembles that beloved cereal from my childhood. The flavor is ramped up a bit more than the cereal, but not too much. It also creates a pretty good cloud because of the vg content (even on a 2.5 ohm coiled Igo-W dripper at 4 volts). While this is not my all day vape, it has made it's way into my daily rotation, for when my taste buds need that proverbial "kick".

Once I tried Bam Bam's Blend, I pm'ed Condemned Juice on FaceBook, to let them know I had received it as well as enjoyed it. I also thanked them for sponsoring the show I had won it from. Condemned Juice seemed pleased by my reaction and let me know that they were coming up with a new Coffee-orientated juice in the near future. I may have to try that!

You can order this Juice from any of these vendors: Beyond Vaping, Kickn' My Habbit Vapors, Southern Vapes II, and SFVapors
 

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Valkyrie Vapor Reviews

Valkyrie Vapor ( http://valkyrievapor.com/ ), is the website of an E-Juice Artist who has themed her entire juice line and website on Nordic mythology. (I say "Artist" for a reason...)

The entire line is a 50/50 pg/vg proprietary blend that comes in sturdy brown, glass bottles with dropper lids. There are various nic strengths from Zero (0mg) Low (6mg) Medium (12mg) Regular (18mg) High (24mg). On the site, it does say that other pg/vg ratios, including Max VG, are available upon request.  All you must do to change the pg/vg ratio, is to put it in the notes section of your order at checkout.

The prices are quite reasonable, considering the quality of the product. 
There are samples (4ml vials) for $3.00
15ml glass, dripper bottles for $9.00
30ml glass bottles for $15.00
And now, for a limited time; Limited Edition 30ml stainless steel keychain flasks filled with your choice of flavor, for $20.00
There is also a 30ml sample pack that includes one bottle of each flavor for $20.00

(15ml glass dripper bottles and 30ml stainless steel flask are pictured above.)
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Let me start this out by saying, I really enjoyed sampling these flavors. The vials they came in are classy and professional (not to mention, cute ^.^). You can tell that Valkyrie Vapor truly cares about their customers and providing them with premium-quality product. Any questions or comments I had, they responded to quickly and appreciatively.
I highly recommend Valkyrie Vapor and urge any potential customers to at least try their products. (They now carry 4ml samples, in various strengths!)
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Frigga's Gift: Rum-spiced pear with Jamaican rum, cardamom and vanilla notes.
I've been vaping Frigga's Gift since I received it in the mail a few hours ago (this was on May 8th). I have to say that I cannot put this one down! It has a very sweet scent that made my mouth water. The flavor is absolutely delicious and the description is spot on. The first toot with this is my dripper, gave a very rich and strong pear flavor, followed by rich and smooth notes (I'm assuming these are the Jamaican rum, cardamom, and vanilla). Since that initial taste, it has become quite smooth and utterly delectable with everything blending quite nicely. I will be purchasing more in the near future.

Baldur's Return: A Creme Brulee juice that smells very sweet, due to the caramel.
This one has everything you would expect if you were to order the dish from a restaurant. Throaty and rich, the caramel is the first thing you notice, followed by the mixed smoothness of custard and vanilla. The only complaint that I have about this one, is the caramel in it. It leaves a slight film on the roof of my mouth which causes it so over-power the other flavors slightly. Other than that, it is quite delicious. I am not disappointed.

Asgard Reserve: Banana Cream Pie with notes of caramel.
I have tried alot of banana flavored juice and this one surprises me. Rather than the banana being over-powering, while it does have a bit stronger flavor than the other flavors, it accents the caramel and cream finish. So you get that first bite into the pie and the banana touches your taste buds first and slowly lingers into the caramel, then cream... YUM! This would taste superb with a nice cup of coffee on the side. This one ranks high on my list of favorites as I could never get tired of vaping it. Did I mention that this one makes me hungry?

Loki's Wager: A dark Kona coffee with a hint of anisette.
I'm wary of anything that carries anisette, but I decided to give it a shot, out of respect for Valkyrie Vapor for being allowed the chance to try and review some of their line. I took a toot and immediately tasted the anisette. The Kona drifted afterwards. It's not bad, though it's not in my flavor template. Imagine drinking a strong, black coffee and eating a piece of black licorice. I actually had my fiance take a few pulls to see what he thinks. He likes it, he says that "it has a nice anise start, with a strong "expresso" follow-through. The after taste is a nice, mellow blend of the two flavors." And that "I can vape that all day." I'm impressed, he's a very picky guy.
    
 Thor's Blend: Ice cream infused with cinnamon spice. 
On inhale, the cinnamon instantly hits your taste buds and gives you a nice throat-hit, then the creaminess of it follows through on the exhale. I didn't expect to like it, as I've tried a few cinnamon vapes that were a bit too strong for my tastes. But this one is very mild and pleasant. I vaped it all day yesterday and today and it still has that little "kick" to it with each inhale. This one's a keeper!

 Alfheim Spring is a blend based on the flavor of key lime pie. 

On inhale...I immediately catch the lime first, then a creaminess, followed by a very flavorful crust flavor. The lime seems to come back around on the exhale, heightened by the other flavor notes. It all blends very well together and completes the "key lime pie" wholly. This is another one that I could vape all day and never get tired of. And because of this, I rank it right up there with Frigga's Gift and Asgard Reserve.

 Helheim Frost is a blend that is based on the flavor of old fashioned peppermint sticks. 

This juice truly is as described. Upon inhaling, it tingles a crossed my taste buds and slowly towards the back of my tongue. On the exhale, it smoothes out, leaving it at a perfect balance of peppermint (not too faint and not over-bearing). If you are like me, you end up licking your lips after exhale and in this case, it actually leaves behind a minty taste. This one also seems to serve as a palate cleanser, which is definitely helpful!