Thursday, October 10, 2013

Vape Dojo Mini Juice Review

Vape Dojo Mini Review:

Greetings fellow vapers!  It has indeed been a while since my last review.  Life has gotten rather busy.  Fortunately for me I happened to stumble into a Google+ Hangout where a member of the Vape Dojo staff happened to be there.  Ok, let's be honest, we were the only ones there for some reason and it was kind of an awkward moment.  Oddly enough we had both been invited to the hangout seemingly randomly and when I arrived he and I were the only ones connected.  I decided to stick around and we had a nice chat and that led to us talking about different juices and such which ultimately led to him offering to send me some juices for review.  Each of these juices was provided to me at no cost.  I am not sure about the PG/VG ration as it is not listed on the bottles, but I am thinking they are 50/50.  The nicotine content is 12mg.  These juices and many others can be found at http://www.vapedojo.com .

Judo Mint-  The best thing I can truly equate this flavor to is a wedding mint.  It has that light and indistinguishable hint of candied fruit of some sort and then a smooth minty overlay on the exhale.  It is a nice enough flavor, but I can't really say I'm a huge fan.  The primary reason for this is that after a while of vaping this I noticed the flavor became progressively more bland and actually vaping it began to cause my throat to have an irritating itch.  It may just be me reacting negatively to something in the juice.  That being said, it was still decently enjoyable and I wouldn't say it was a bad juice.  6/10

Berries & Cream-  The predominant flavor of this liquid seems to be blueberries.  Aside from that there is a wonderful creamy taste.  It isn't just a vanilla cream though.  Describing it, I would have to say it is very much like the cream you would find in a fruit parfait.  This is a sweet, but not overpowering vape that leaves a smell of heavy blueberries in the air.  I personally like blueberry, but for some this smell may be offensive.  I will note that the blueberry is a bit on the perfumy side, but it isn't too bad.  Not too shabby!  7/10

Melon Medley-  It is unfortunate when you get a juice and you are excited to try it based on previous experiences with similarly named flavors.  I tend to enjoy melon juices.  For this liquid it is just sadly not the case.  I tried this juice a couple of different times on different days and the resounding conclusion is perfume.  There is a slight hint of some sort of melon, though I couldn't distinguish which variety due to my taste buds being overwhelmed by the thick perfumy harshness I got out of it.  Maybe with some steeping this juice might improve, but as of now I just cannot give it a good score.  2/10

Peaches & Cream-  I've saved the best for last this time.  OH MAH GERD!  This juice is awesome.  It is sweet and like the berries and cream the cream portion is like that of a parfait.  The greatest part though is the delectably tang of the sweet peach flavor.  The flavor compliment each other so well that I had a hard time putting this one down to even try the others, being that this was the first one I sampled.  This juice gets an enormous thumbs up from me.  10/10

Closing Statement-  It seems to me that overall the juice provided to me by Vape Dojo was quality, though for me it was hit or miss on the actual flavors.  My personal opinion may vary wildly from your own though.  I'm not huge on fruit juices and that is what they chose to send me, but I still came away surprising pleased with a couple of the juices.  Overall I'd say give them a shot!  $4.99 for 10ml is a good price for the quality of the product I feel.

Remember, all tastes are subjective and no two people will ever taste things exactly the same.  Even if there is something I didn't care for, you may love it so don't be afraid to get out there and vape away!

Friday, August 30, 2013

Vaping Xtreme: R-YLD-4

Review for Vaping Xtreme R-YLD-4:

Greetings fellow vapers!  Time for another review, however this will be unlike many of the single juice reviews I've done in the past.  I quite like the new format I've been working with on the multi-juice reviews so I believe I'm going to be sticking with that even for the single juice reviews.  I feel, though it is simplified, it is still clear, concise, and gets the point across just as well.

Today I will be talking about Vaping Xtreme's R-YLD-4 which can be found at http://www.vapingxtreme.com/.  This juice provided to me at no cost for review, is a 70/30 PG,VG mixture, and is 8mg in nicotine strength.

R-YLD-4-  Many companies put out an RY4 blend because it has garnered such popularity and has come to be known as a reliable choice from just about anywhere you get it.  I mean, come on, if a vendor can't get RY4 right there likely isn't anything else you'll be interested in buying from them.  I am happy to report that Vaping Xtreme did get it right and it is definitely a satisfying RY4 blend.  R-YLD-4 has a nice light caramel-vanilla melding paired with an ultra light tobacco.  It's a bit light for my tastes, but then again I prefer darker heavier juices.  This just isn't one of those.  That doesn't mean it isn't good by any means.  I really enjoy the flavor and it's better than many of the RY4s that I've tried on the market to be honest.  Flavor wise, it's just simply clean and balanced.  This is certainly a quality blend.  Vapor production is good and throat hit is mild.  If you like RY4 blends then R-YLD-4 is good choice for you.  7.5/10

Remember, all tastes are subjective and no two people will ever taste things exactly the same.  Even if there is something I didn't care for, you may love it so don't be afraid to get out there and vape away!

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Delightful Vapor Mega Review:

Greetings fellow vapers!  Time for another review on multiple juices.  Today I'm looking at juices provided by Delightful Vapor at no charge for review.  All of these juices can be found at http://www.delightfulvapor.com/ .  On a side note, this vendor offers out of this world prices for their quality product at only around $30.00 before shipping for a whopping 120 ml of juice.  All juices reviewed today are a 50/50 PG,VG blend and are 12mg of nicotine.

Maple Walnut Tobacco-  I decided to put this one out there first, not as an indication of Delightful Vapor's other juices, but just to plain get it out of the way.  I tried it a couple of times before writing this to be sure my thoughts were clear here and things did not change.  I will be blunt, I can't stand this flavor.  On a positive note, this is the only juice I received from them that I felt this way about.  Maple Walnut Tobacco is an extremely in your face, bold blend.  There is definitely an intensely dry walnut flavor blanketed with a completely unsweetened tobacco.  It is so dry of a taste in fact that it had me clearing my throat oddly enough.  I can't say this is a bad thing at all.  Many probably like it.  It just simply isn't for me.  With that being said, let's move on to what I found to be much greener pastures in the other juices.  1/10

Maple Heaven Pear Pie-  Holy cow this stuff is tasty!  There is a great brown sugar/maple flavor married brilliantly with a graham cracker crust that just knocked my socks off.  The pear flavor is on the light side, but does add a light fruity character to this already phenomenal mixture.  I will say though, after trying it out on two atomizers (Venus and Protank) at varying voltages I didn't get an awesome vapor production out of it.  I don't know if it's just this batch or what.  There is, however, a powerful throat hit.  This leads me to believe there may have been a mix-up at the lab and too much PG was added.  Either way this is a greatly enjoyable vape, if nothing else, for the flavor alone.  9/10

Hypnofruit-  This juice is nothing short of a mystery for me.  It's fruity, a little sweet, and definitely complex.  I know that I do taste a little grape, perhaps a bit of raspberry, and maybe even some blueberry, but to be frankly honest, besides the grape I'm pretty stumped on nailing it down exactly.  The vapor is smooth and there isn't really a throat hit.  All I have left to say is that it's one of a kind and certainly tasty.  7/10

MBMC-  AMAZING!  No, I'm not joking.  For anyone reading this that likes Honey Pearry from The Vapor Chef, but is on a tight budget, this is the one for you.  There is a mellow fruity mixture going on here that tastes a whole lot like the previously mentioned juice.  I'm finding a great honeydew melon-like flavor and possibly even pear, though I have no way of knowing for sure.  What I can say is that there is one major difference in the two juices.  MBMC adds a cooling effect to this juice.  I wouldn't go so far as to call it minty, just cooling.  It's a very nice touch and keeps it fresh puff after puff.  The vapor is also smooth and refreshing with no throat hit.  I am, for lack of better words, in love.  10/10

Mochaccino-  On the forefront there is a wonderful dark mocha-coffee flavor followed by a cool vanilla exhale.  I'm definitely liking this blend, though it wouldn't be an all day vape.  A light throat hit comes through, but it's barely noticeable.  7/10

Irish Cream-  What can I really say here?  It's Irish cream!  There is a delicious dark coffee undertone blended masterfully with a creamy light vanilla.  Irish Cream is spot on for it's describing title and comes with a smooth vapor with no throat hit.  9/10

Tiramisu-  This flavor is very similar in character to Mochaccino.  For me there was a nice hint of dark roast coffee followed by an extremely light vanilla and a hint of cocoa.  It's definitely an enjoyable vape, but I'd say it's missing some of the qualities of the actual dessert it's named for.  I would have liked the vanilla to be a little bit creamier and brought more to the front in all honesty.  Tiramisu isn't bad by any stretch.  It just fails to separate itself enough from Mochaccino for it to matter.  It is certainly smooth though and has no throat hit.  6/10

Applemint Tobacco-  This for me was probably one of the more surprising flavors.  Apple and a light mint meld seamlessly with an extremely light tobacco undertone to create one tasty vaping experience.  Applemint Tobacco isn't at all a sweet juice and no one flavor overpowers the other.  The mint has more of a cooling effect than anything and I'm really finding myself enjoying this a lot more than I had anticipated.  I was also surprised, with this being a tobacco blend, that there was very little throat hit if any.  What a wonderful creation this is.  8/10

Butterscotch Cappuccino-  Man this stuff is tasty.  In this juice I find a well balanced blend of light butterscotch paired with a creamy cappuccino flavor.  There is a nice vanilla touch to the cappuccino flavor that just lends itself so well to the butterscotch.  I tend to be a lover of coffee vapes and this one is no exception with it's smooth vapor and light throat hit.  If you like to drink cappuccino you will love to vape this.  8/10

Thin Minty-  The name should really say it all for the intention of this juice.  Thin Minty attempts to recreate the wonderful flavor of the ever popular Girl Scout cookie Thin Mint and admirably succeeds.  In this juice I found a great pairing of lightly sweet dark chocolate and creamy peppermint.  There is also a subtle cookie undertone; that or my brain is tricking me because the flavor is so dead-on for a Thin Mint.  Whatever it is, Thin Minty does a fantastic job at recreating it's name sake and is sure to win over any fan of the cookie.  I will also note that the vapor is smooth and has no real throat hit.  9/10

Toffee Sugar Cookie-  Looks like I'm ending this review on a high note!  Upon drawing this in I was greeted with a delightfully warm sugar cookie flavor that tastes just like it had been drizzled in a slightly buttery caramel toffee.  This juice is surprisingly not as sweet as I would have thought, but that's okay in this case as it isn't needed to communicate it's intended flavor.  I have to say, I'm super impressed.  Again, like many of the juices from this vendor there is no throat hit.  9/10

Closing Statement-  In my time as a vaper there are few vendors that have impressed me this much with a consistently quality product.  Additionally at prices like the ones Delightful Vapor offers this is a value that I just can't honestly see being beat.  Do yourself a favor and try these guys out.  You won't be disappointed.

Remember, all tastes are subjective and no two people will ever taste things exactly the same.  Even if there is something I didn't care for, you may love it so don't be afraid to get out there and vape away!

  

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

bombies: 'bacco B

Review for bombies 'bacco B:

Greetings fellow vapers!  I meant no disrespect when I didn't capitalize the name of the vendor this time around, just so we're clear.  That's just how it's printed on the bottle.  'bacco B was sent to me at no cost for review  by Michael from bombies.com, which has yet to open it's doors to the public so I guess you could consider this a pre-release party of sorts.  This juice is a 30/70 PG,VG mixture and is in 6mg nicotine strength.

'bacco B-  Let me start by just flat out saying, yum!  This stuff truly is tasty.  There is a light tobacco undertone, but it most certainly is not the star of the show.  'bacco B is a truly masterful blending of what seems to be a hint of maple or brown sugar, graham cracker, and an ever so slight buttery tease.  Color me impressed because this juice bottle is going to get vaped down quickly.  The balance and blending of this juice truly shows me that Michael at bombies wasn't joking in the letter he sent along with this sample when he said, "For over a year, I have been designing and refining liquids I consider to be my All Day Vapes.  After extensive testing and multiple reiterations, I believe I have found the perfect blend of flavors."   It definitely took a lot of hard work to come up with something this tasty.  Throat hit was very mild in 6mg and vapor production was outstanding.  I have one word left for bombies' 'bacco B and that is simply, "Bravo!"  9/10

Remember, all tastes are subjective and no two people will ever taste things exactly the same.  Even if there is something I didn't care for, you may love it so don't be afraid to get out there and vape away!

Vapor Vapes: Cloudy Clove, Mint Tulip, Hookah Nut, and Turkish Light

Review for Vapor Vapes Cloudy Clove, Mint Tulip, Hookah Nut, and Turkish Light:

Greetings fellow vapers!  Keeping in fashion with my previous review this will be a multi-juice review.  Today I will be reviewing four juices from Vapor Vapes found at http://vaporvapes.com/ .  I was contacted by Chris from Vapor Vapes for this review after he read my review of Lizard Juice and liked my honesty on the subject.  All of these juices were provided at no cost for review, are a 50/50 pg,vg mix, and are 12mg nicotine strength.

Cloudy Clove-  I didn't come into this particular juice review expecting it to taste anything like a clove cigarette and I'm thankful for that because it doesn't.  Instead what I was presented with was a very slightly sweet light-hearted clove taste.  Cloudy Clove is actually quite refreshing and not at all overpowering.  I typically like a more robust flavor, but for this juice I think it's just right for what I believe they were trying to achieve.  To note, there was no throat hit present, but even clove cigarettes don't really carry much of a throat hit so it was fitting in my opinion.  8/10

Mint Tulip-  Ok, I will admit, reading the name of this juice I was a little worried.  I had never thought of a tulip as being something I'd consume in any way shape or form, but I thought, "What the hell?  Here goes nothing."  Firstly I will say that the mint here is very down key.  It's more of a background note to add a cooling effect and I believe balance out the overall flavor.  Whatever "tulip" is supposed to taste like, I'm not sure to be honest.  There wasn't really a floral note present for me.  Personally I enjoyed the flavor.  It reminded me of a semi sweet dark chocolate oddly enough.  To be blunt, I like it.  The flavors go well together even as off-putting as the name was.  Again, there is no throat hit present.  7/10

Hookah Nut-  I remember back in my smoking days I used to love hookah, especially good key lime pie flavored shisha; so I was excited to try something with hookah in the name.  I imagine Vapor Vapes may have been trying to imitate a specific shisha flavor, but I do have limited experience with many hookah flavors so I know this isn't something I'll be able to pinpoint or name.  There is a light undertone of an almost maple flavor accompanied by an almost equally fruity and nutty mixture.  I can't quite explain what kind of fruit I'm tasting in this nor the type of nut.  It's all so well blended together that it essentially becomes one concise, well balanced, and frankly delicious vaping experience.  Oddly enough, it reminds me of the aftertaste of Fruity Pebbles a little bit after continual vaping, even in the sense of being creamy.  I'm impressed.  There is a very mild throat hit here, but nothing irritating.  9/10

Turkish Light-  When I used to smoke cigarette I really used to enjoy Camel Turkish Jades.  I was always a menthol smoker, but I did also like their other turkish blends as well.  I had high hopes for this tobacco blend, but was ultimately let down.  I don't attribute this to the flavor at all because frankly it's great.  It has a nice light tobacco flavor that tastes like it was extracted from fresh tobacco leaves.  I just personally enjoy my tobaccos to be a little more robust and in your face and, well as you can probably tell by the name, this is meant to be light.  Still, even if it isn't for me I have to give credit where credit is due.  This juice is quite enjoyable and smooth.  If you are looking for a nice light tobacco flavor, this may just be the one for you.  7/10

Closing Statement-  All four juices I tried from Vapor Vapes were really good quality and I certainly can't complain.  This was definitely a review I enjoyed doing and the prices are more than fair so you can feel free to give them a try without even coming close to breaking the bank.

Remember, all tastes are subjective and no two people will ever taste things exactly the same.  Even if there is something I didn't care for, you may love it so don't be afraid to get out there and vape away!

Monday, August 26, 2013

TVJS: Mega Review

The Vape Juice Shop Mega Review:

Greetings fellow vapers!  Today I'm going to be doing something a little bit different from my typical review style.  I have been very busy lately and I've decided for the sake of time and to keep you all from reading through endless reviews I would start condensing my reviews when I receive multiple juices.  This will be the first of those.  This is The Vape Juice Shop mega review.  All of these juices are a 50/50 PG,VG mixture with 12mg nicotine.  You can find this vendor here:  http://www.thevapejuiceshop.com

Tobacco Mint-  This flavor has a light tobacco tone to it.  It is very smooth and the menthol is definitely the star of the show here as the actual tobacco flavor fades while vaping just like a real menthol cigarette tends to do.  There is a noticeable throat hit, but nothing harsh.  Tobacco Mint is a pretty good choice for anyone looking for a more cigarette like experience without the nasty ash taste.  7/10

Peach Tea-  Man, I really did enjoy this stuff!  It has such a crisp peach flavor that sparks your taste buds.  This is complimented well by a light and earthy tea undertone making for a well blended juice.  Peach Tea did not offer much of a throat hit, but I like this flavor being smooth personally.  8/10

Cranberry-  There isn't much to say here as Cranberry is a very one dimensional flavor.  This is a lightly sweet and natural tasting rendition of it's fruit counterpart.  The draw is smooth and light.  6/10

Cool Berry Splash-  I'll be honest, this one hit me right out of left field.  It's simply delicious.  There is a robust splash of berry flavor to be found and  in this case it seems to mainly be strawberry.  That won't be the first thing you notice however.  Cool Berry Splash will hit your taste buds with a great menthol flavor that just makes this pairing near perfect.  Due to the mint, there is definitely a pleasant throat hit to be had as well.  I'm not even usually a huge fan of fruit juices, but I could easily vape this all day.  9/10

Pina Colada-  The standout of this juice is it's creamy coconut undertone that  serves as a wonderful delivery system for the sweet, but not tart pineapple.  Overall, this is a very good pina colada and you'd be hard pressed to find a smoother vape.  7/10

Cool Mint-  Peppermint, peppermint, peppermint!  This tastes just like the little round red and white peppermint candies you can find just about anywhere and honestly, I like that.  It's simply, but oh so clean and has a great mild throat hit to boot.  9/10

Raspberry Lemonade-  I found this juice to have a well balanced compliment of both raspberry and lemon flavor, however, for me it did not come out as lemonade.  Now this may well be due to our regional differences.  I'm from the south and we like out lemonade sweet, just like our tea.  This mixture was sweet, don't get me wrong, just lightly so.  Either way it was a smooth and enjoyable vape.  7/10

Mango Pina Colada-  Pretty much just like the previously review Pina Colada, but with a citrusy wonderful splash of delicious mango.  This was just enough to add a whole new level of flavor to the mix and take it from good to great!  9/10

Raspberry Apple-  I definitely had no issues tasting the raspberry in this mixture, but there wasn't much of an apple flavor honestly.  I tried it out in a couple of different tanks to see if that changed things and still no dice.  It is enjoyable and smooth, but not really what I had hoped for out of the name.  5/10

Fruity Bubblegum-  I was a little worried about this flavor because I've heard so many bad things about bubble gum flavors in the past and had yet to try one because of it.  To my surprise this juice has a great fruity sweet quality that is blended to perfection with the bubblegum flavor.  It actually is quite pleasing to my pallet and gave me a smooth vaping experience.  8/10

Wild Berry-  This is evidently a very tightly knit flavor.  I certainly was unable to discern which berry flavors were present in this mixture which lead to an unfortunately bland experience for me.  5/10

Kiwi Strawberry-  This juice has a light taste of strawberry partnered with an extremely light ripe kiwi flavor.  Neither flavor really stood out for me.  The vaping experience was smooth, but uneventful.  6/10

Apple Cranberry-  I tried hard to like this juice, but unfortunately the cranberry kind of overpowered the apple leaving me with a one dimensional experience.  The cranberry aspect was tasty, so don't take that to mean it wasn't a good flavor.  It had a wonderful sweet-tartness to it that would have been great had the name not had apple in it seeing as the apple was barely there for me.  The vaping experience was a smooth and pleasant one however.  5/10

Berry Twist-  Berry Twist was mighty tasty.  It had a nice sweet strawberry flavor that was infused with a citrus laden twist of lime that just really made it pop.  Thoroughly enjoyable; this was a smooth and refreshing breathe of fresh air.  8/10

Spearmint-  Can you say Double-Mint gum?  Yum, this stuff really hit the spot for me.  Sure, it's pretty one dimensional, but I expected that by the name.  It truly is just a clean, wonderful spearmint flavor with a mild throat hit.  9/10

Watermelon-  For me, this was more of a candied fruit flavor and very much so reminded me of a Jolly Rancher.  While there is nothing wrong with that I do tend to prefer more natural fruit flavors if I'm going to be vaping fruit.  Overall it was enjoyably smooth.  7/10

Pineapple Lime-  Lime is the king of the castle in this land.  Not much to be said for it's pineapple counterpart because it really didn't stick out enough to taste.  The vape was enjoyably smooth, but the flavor just wasn't as described for me personally.  5/10

Raspberry Lime-  I really liked what raspberry flavor I got from this juice, however, again the lime was a bit at the forefront and overshadowed the other flavor.  It was still pleasant the raspberry was at least more prevalent than the pineapple in the previous juice.  6/10

Pina Colada Lime-  This stuff is flat out delicious.  The pina colada flavor really just needed that punch of lime for me and with this it definitely got it.  The lime was not overpowering by any means and really just balanced everything out nicely.  I could easily vape this smooth juice all day.  9/10

Lemon Lime-  Lemon Lime was actually a little more delicate than I came into this thinking it might be.  The flavor is a well balanced melding of the two flavors and it was rather refreshing.  This is definitely a smooth vape.  8/10

Closing Statement-  While I may not have liked all the juices to a degree I had hoped for I'm also not a huge fruity flavor vaper which is mainly what The Vape Juice Shop carries.  If you love those types of flavors though then this is definitely a vendor you should check out.  The prices are reasonable and with every batch of juice I've received the quality has been consistently good.  Cinnamint from The Vape Juice shop is actually one of my current all day vapes.

Remember, all tastes are subjective and no two people will ever taste things exactly the same.  Even if there is something I didn't care for, you may love it so don't be afraid to get out there and vape away!

Monday, August 19, 2013

Kamry K101 Review

My review of the Kamry K101:

Greetings fellow vapers!  Time for a hardware review.  Today I will be taking a look at the Kamry K101 telescoping mechanical mod which I picked up from Vaping Xtreme.

First impressions:  The K101 is pretty tiny to be honest, even in 18650 configuration.  Weight however is a different story.  It has a nice heft to it which adds to the solid feel of the device overall.  It's slick and clean looking through and through.  I personally got the purple version which can be seen here:  http://www.vapingxtreme.com/Kamry-K101-Purple.html .

Build Quality:  The K101 has no brass or steel to be seen.  The entire thing seems to made from anodized aluminum.  This may worry some, but personally the overall build seems to be solid and while the threads aren't what I would call buttery smooth, with a little lube there should be no issues.  That being said, when telescoping out all the way you will hear some mild squeaking.  After telescoping out there is some rattling, but once a battery is in the device (in this case and 18650) there are no signs of this rattle.  There are 3 air holes on the top cap to make sure all your flush mounted devices get air flow which is nice to see, 3 air holes further down the inside tube for battery venting purposes, and a further 3 holes at the bottom of the device just above the locking ring for battery venting as well.  Speaking of the lock ring, this thing works like a charm.  On the K101 like many mechanical mods the lock ring is reverse threaded and I am happy to say it spins with ease.  Now on to the only real negative I could find with the device; the bottom firing button.  This button has a very stiff action, but luckily the actual throw is relatively short.  Some may like this extra tension because it keeps the device from firing while standing even when it isn't locked.  I tested this by putting a weighty AGA T-2 atop the device full of liquid and still didn't have any issues.  Overall, in this price range, this is a very good quality device.

Final Verdict:  It is my opinion that one could not really go wrong with the Kamry K101.  It's a solid choice for a budget conscious mechanical mod that is sure to please anyone and with a variety of color options available you can definitely find something to suite almost any taste.
My review of Vaping Xtreme, Apple Martini:

Greetings fellow vapers!  Time for another review.  Today I will be sampling Vaping Xtreme's Apple Martini which can be found at http://www.vapingxtreme.com/ .

First impressions:  First, I would like to say thank you to Vaping Xtreme for providing me with this juice to review at no cost.  This blend is 16mg of nicotine and currently all of the juices they offer are a 70%PG, 30%VG mixture.  The color is a light yellow orange tint.  Apple Martini smells of ripe apple skins and has an undertone of rum.  I was definitely curious how a juice flavored after an alcoholic drink would come across.

The Taste:  Right off the bat, this stuff is damn tasty.  There is a delicious apple schnapps flavor that really does a great job of imitating the drink it's named after.  Apple Martini doesn't disappoint for sure.  It is robust and well balanced with a character that just screams quality.  I will note that, to my pallet, it appear that either aniseed or licorice was used in the backdrop to create the nice liquor flavor and it just goes perfectly.  The only thing I can think of that I would love to add to this juice is a way to make the vapor icy cold.  I don't mean that in a minty sense at all.  I want physically cold vapor here to compliment the refreshing drink-like aspect.

Vapor Production:  As with all the juices I have tried from Vaping Xtreme, vapor production was very nice.  The vapor was smooth and had zero throat hit.  There was a light, lingering apple smell in the air.

Buy or Pass?:  Apple Martini definitely has me sold.  This juice is just plain delicious.  It's smooth enough to easily be an all day vape and robust enough to not fall bland on the tongue after continuous vaping.  For $6.50 a 10ml bottle this is a definite must buy!

Monday, August 12, 2013

My review of Vaping Xtreme, Kiwi:

Greetings fellow vapers!  In this review I'll be looking at Vaping Xtreme's Kiwi which can be found at http://www.vapingxtreme.com/ .

First impressions:  First, I would like to say thank you to Vaping Xtreme for providing me with this juice to review at no cost.  This blend is 16mg of nicotine and currently all of the juices they offer are a 70%PG, 30%VG mixture.  Kiwi juice has a  pinkish orange color and smells both sweet and slightly tart.   This seems like it could turn out to be very refreshing.

The Taste:  Unlike the smell there was no tart note to be found with Kiwi.  The flavor was of a ripe sweet variety instead.  Thankfully it did not taste artificial.  I rather enjoyed the flavor, though, after continuous vaping it did kind of mute itself out as many singular flavors do.  Kiwi would make a nice mixer for a berry blend or paired with banana.

Vapor Production:  Kiwi has a solid level of vapor production and leaves a light sweet smell in the air.  The draw is smooth and there is no throat hit; very nice.

Buy or Pass?:  While not as impressed by Kiwi as I have been with other juices from Vaping Xtreme it was still a nice overall experience.  Taste is subjective and just because I wasn't a huge fan doesn't mean you won't be.  I personally came into this review with an expectation of tartness and was a little let down when there was none so that may have something to do with my feelings on Kiwi.  If you are a fan of singular fruit flavored juices though this one would be a nice addition to your collection.  At $6.50 for 10ml it is definitely worth at least trying.

Friday, August 9, 2013

Vaping Xtreme: Blueberry Waffle Wow

My review of Vaping Xtreme, Blueberry Waffle Wow:

Greetings fellow vapers!  Today I'm going to be taking a look at Blueberry Waffle Wow which can be found at http://www.vapingxtreme.com/ .

Having previously sampled a few of the juices from this company I was excited to get more to try.  With a name like Blueberry Waffle Wow I was definitely hoping to be in for a tasty treat.

First impressions:  First, I would like to say thank you to Vaping Xtreme for providing me with this juice to review at no cost.  This blend is 16mg of nicotine and currently all of the juices they offer are a 70%PG, 30%VG mixture.  Blueberry Waffle Wow is not blue at all and in fact is a translucent yellowed liquid.  It smells of sweet ripe blueberries and there is an almost buttery undertone.

The Taste:  There is no denying that for this liquid the name absolutely says it all.  Lush sweet blueberry flavor is complimented by the buttery taste of delicious waffle with just the right amount of sweetness.  No one flavor in this mixture overpowers the other allowing you to experience the full range of flavor you would expect sitting down at the breakfast table for the real deal.  I was frankly blown away at how accurate and balanced the flavor of Blueberry Waffle Wow was.

Vapor Production:  Blueberry Waffle Wow has little to no throat hit, but I don't think it would be fitting for this kind of flavor to be accompanied by anything other than smoothness and that's exactly what you get.  The vapor production is solid and leaves the smell of blueberries thick in the air.  This is not a juice to choose for a stealth vape.

Buy or Pass?:  "Wow" is right.  This stuff could easily be an all day vape for me and unless you don't like blueberries at all I would find it strange for anyone else to not like this delicious mixture.  Blueberry Waffle Wow has firmly put itself into my top five along side other quality juices such as Velvet Cloud Vapor's Night Shift.  For me, it's all about being robust and accurate and this does both very well.  At $6.50 for a 10ml bottle it's definitely worth a shot if you're itching for something new.

Monday, July 29, 2013

Pure Vape Indy: Butter Nuts

My review of Pure Vape Indy, Butter Nuts:

Greetings fellow vapers!  This will be my final review out of the six juices I received from Pure Vape Indy.  Today's flavor is called Butter Nuts and while it's not currently available at http://purevapeindy.com/ it should be added soon.

I had no idea what to really expect from this juice.  Seeing as I like the last buttery flavor from this vendor though I was excited to give it a try.

First impressions:  I'd like to give a thanks to Randy from Pure Vape Indy for providing this product for review at no cost.  This juice is a 12mg 70/30 PG,VG mixture.  Butter Nuts has a rich brown color to it and smells almost like Amarreto.  I was definitely looking forward to tasting it based on the smell because let's be honest, Amarreto is delicious.

The Taste:  I was initially hit with a warm butter flavor, nothing like the aforementioned smell.  There is a warm almost butterscotch like taste, but not quite.  Instead it seems to have notes of almond and coffee blended with a light maple undertone.  This is one seriously satisfying vape.  Both complex and rich it is surely not what I was expecting for such a simple name.

Vapor Production:  While not being dense, you couldn't really ask for a better vapor production from a 70/30 mix.  It's warm and mellow with very little throat hit and leaves a nice brown sugar-like smell in the air.

Buy or Pass?:  This is definitely something I could easily vape on quite often and I really have to recommend anyone who likes dark complex flavors to give it a try.  Butter Nuts is truly a masterful blend from Pure Vape Indy and shows just what can be accomplished when a vendor really tries.  At $5.99 for 10ml this is a must buy.

Pure Vape Indy: Strawberry Cheesecake

My review of Pure Vape Indy, Strawberry Cheesecake:

Greetings fellow vapers!  Time for yet another review from Pure Vape Indy.  This time I'll be tasting Strawberry Cheesecake available at http://purevapeindy.com/ .

I love eating strawberry cheesecake so I had really high hopes for this juice when I received it.

First impressions:  I'd like to give a thanks to Randy from Pure Vape Indy for providing this product for review at no cost.  This juice is a 12mg 70/30 PG,VG mixture.  Strawberry Cheesecake has a light pink coloration and smells of sweet strawberry, but not fresh strawberry.  The smell is more akin to the strawberry syrup commonly used with Cheesecake.

The Taste:  First I will start out with what I liked about the taste.  The strawberry flavor of the draw is definitely tasty, smooth, and spot on for what I would expect to be on/in a cheesecake.  It was rich and satisfyingly sweet.  Unfortunately the cheesecake flavoring did not live up to the same standard for my pallet.  Honestly, while having a light cream cheese taste to it, it just somehow managed to miss the mark.  Perhaps I am just not a fan of a cheesecake vapor?  Whatever it was I just really didn't personally enjoy the flavor.  I really wanted to like this juice for it's great strawberry flavor, but the cheesecake portion just fell short and left me wanting.  Taste is subjective though so your experience may greatly differ from mine.

Vapor Production:  As with all the other juices I've tried from Pure Vape Indy the vapor production was nice, smooth, and plentiful.  The clouds were not dense, but definitely plenty and left a nice sweet smell of strawberry in the air.  Strawberry Cheesecake had little to no throat hit.

Buy or Pass?:  Maybe it wasn't for me, but that isn't to say it's a bad juice.  I had my girlfriend try it as well and she happened to like it.  That being said, I can still confirm it is a quality product at the price of $5.99 for 10ml and you should give it a try and judge it for yourself.

Friday, July 26, 2013

TVJS: Watermelon Lime

My review of The Vape Juice Shop, Watermelon Lime:

Greetings fellow vapers!  I'm here today to review The Vape Juice Shop's Watermelon Lime http://www.thevapejuiceshop.com/ .

To be honest I've never had a juice with lime in it an was always curious how it would be.  Watermelon and lime together certainly sounds like a great combination though so let's find out!

First impressions:  I'd like to give a big shout out to Izzy at The Vape Juice Shop for providing me with this liquid to review free of charge.  This blend is 12mg of nicotine and currently all the juices offered by this vendor are a 50/50 PG,VG mixture.  Watermelon Lime has a sharp lime smell.  There is also an indistinguishable sweet undertone which I'm assuming is coming from the watermelon.

The Taste:  With my first draw on this I was instantly transported to Sonic.  Now, I don't know how many of you readers out there have Sonic in your local area, but if you do I'm almost certain you've tried a Cherry Limeaid.  Picture removing the cherry and replacing it with their watermelon slush and you now have  Watermelon Lime.  This juice is unbelievably tasty and is definitely suited well for summer time vaping.  The watermelon flavor is sweet and goes so well with the slightly tart lime; a match made in heaven to be sure.

Vapor Production:  Vapor production is on par with what I would expect from a 50/50 mixture.  The clouds leave a sweet lime smell in the air and there is no throat hit.  Overall it's very satisfying.

Buy or Pass?:  What more can I say that I haven't already?  This stuff is absolutely delicious and I'm not even normally a fruity vape fan.  This is hands down my favorite fruit juice I have ever tried.  I can't recommend that you try this juice enough. You can get a 12ml bottle for only $5.95 or 30ml for $13.95 now with the new pricing change (down from $8.00 and $20.00 respectively).  Also right now at The Vape Juice Shop you can get 15% off your entire order until the end of July by using the promo code: july15.

Pure Vape Indy: Unicorn Tears

My review of Pure Vape Indy, Unicorn Tears:

Greetings fellow vapers!  Today I'm going to be taking a look at Pure Vape Indy's Unicorn Tears which are not currently available yet at http://purevapeindy.com/ , but will be coming soon.

Unicorn Tears?  I'm not sure whether I should be scared to vape the tears of such a majestic beast or thrilled that Pure Vape Indy found a unicorn, made it cry, and bottled it for me.  All jokes aside, I was definitely interested to see how this juice vaped.

First impressions:  I'd like to give a thanks to Randy from Pure Vape Indy for providing this product for review at no cost.  This juice is a 12mg 70/30 PG,VG mixture.  Unicorn Tears are clear, as I would expect tears to be.  I was not, however, expecting them to smell like sweet citrus.

The Taste:  Unicorn Tears tasted much like it smelled.  There was a nice high note of oranges or perhaps tangerines.  The vapor was lightly sweet and very mellow.  The citrus taste was naturally crisp and not candy-like which was good in my opinion.  Unfortunately the flavor does mute itself out a bit after continual vaping.  It's delicious nonetheless.

Vapor Production:  There was no shortage of vapor to be had with this juice and no throat hit to be found.  It was a tad drying on my mouth, but nothing too bad.  Overall it was a nice experience.

Buy or Pass?:  If you are a fan of natural tasting citrus flavors this one is for you.  Unicorn Tears are clean and well balanced.  This isn't something I could vape all the time, but I could see myself mixing it in with other things such as coconut or honeydew.  All in all, for $5.99 a 10ml I'd say this juice is a good bang for the buck and again shows off the quality Pure Vape Indy is capable of producing.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

My review of Pure Vape Indy, G-Juice:

Greetings fellow vapers!  Time for another review!  I am going to be tasting Pure Vape Indy's G-Juice which is currently listed as Thug Juice at http://purevapeindy.com/ , but will be changing names when the site is updated and flavors are added.

G-Juice as you might have guess is Pure Vape Indy's answer to the ever popular Thug Juice by Mt. Baker Vapor.  I wasn't too fond of the original so I'm hoping this one is a bit better.

First impressions:  I'd like to give a thanks to Randy from Pure Vape Indy for providing this product for review at no cost.  This juice is a 12mg 70/30 PG,VG mixture.  This juice has a light pink color.  G-Juice smells fruity and rings mostly of grape to my nose.

The Taste:  Watermelon and grape collide with a light hint of menthol in this blend.  I do wish the flavors were a bit more natural tasting as these seem to be more of a candied variety.  G-Juice does bring them together nicely though and each flavor is distinguishable on it's own; something to me Mt. Baker failed at delivering in Thug Juice.  There is just enough menthol here to liven things up without even coming close to overpowering the fruit which is nice.  Too many juices overshoot the menthol and mask the other flavors.  Kudos to Pure Vape Indy for getting the balance right!

Vapor Production:  G-Juice is no slouch on producing good vapor.  It isn't the most dense I've seen, but it's respectfully plume inducing.  The throat hit is mild and refreshing without going overboard and provides a satisfying draw.

Buy or Pass?:  Would I buy this for myself?  No.  Would I recommend it to someone looking for an alternative to Thug Juice DEFINITELY.  G-Juice is, in my opinion, leaps and bounds ahead of the competition in both flavor and overall quality.  The flavor truly pops and allows it to shine all on it's own.  Pure Vape Indy currently sells their juices for $5.99 a 10ml bottle which is right in the ballpark of where this should be.  It's certainly worth the money if this what you are looking for.

Monday, July 22, 2013

TVJS: Buddy Bacco

My review of The Vape Juice Shop, Buddy Bacco:

Greetings fellow vapers!  This will be my first review of a tobacco blend.  Today I'm going to take a look at Buddy Bacco, a new flavor now available at http://www.thevapejuiceshop.com/ .  Be sure to check out the site if you haven't because things have changed!  The prices are remarkably lower.

Buddy Bacco was sent to me to beta test about a week before it's public release.  I've tried other tobacco blends before and many truly fail to catch that analogue taste so I was curious to see what this blend had to offer.

First impressions:  I'd like to give a big shout out to Izzy at The Vape Juice Shop for providing me with this liquid to review free of charge.  This blend is 12mg of nicotine and currently all the juices offered by this vendor are a 50/50 PG,VG mixture.  Buddy Bacco has a rich brown color and smells like warm roasted tobacco leafs.

The Taste:  In my smoking days I almost always smoked menthol, but would on occasion indulge in a full flavor just to break things up.  Buddy Bacco starts with a sweet hint from the first draw and then develops into an almost nutty, rich, and bold tobacco experience.  This is probably the only blend I've had that really hit the spot for a cigarette.  Additionally the initial sweetness fades leaving you with nothing but a robust and flavorful tobacco vaping experience.  Since I was not typically a full flavored smoker when I did smoke I decided to take an extra step and have my parents try this blend.  Both of them have always been heavy smokers and I'm slowly working on converting them over to vaping.  They both had nearly identical reactions and were really satisfied by this juice.  Both commented that it was close enough to the flavor of a cigarette that they should have no issues replacing their smoking habit with vaping.  My father even went as far as asking how much it was and when he could get some for himself.  Maybe there is hope for them after all and that makes me feel good.

Vapor Production:  The clouds produced from Buddy Bacco are pretty normal for a 50/50 mixture.  The throat hit was great and helped to further the analogue-like experience.  One thing to note is that the vapor does leave a tobacco smell in the air, but nothing like a cigarette.  It kind of reminds me of the smell of a lightly sweet pipe tobacco, but dissipates much more quickly.

Buy or Pass?:  I will definitely be ordering this for my parents.  I may even order some for myself and have some menthol thrown in since The Vape Juice Shop offers that as an option on any flavor.  If you've been searching for a good analogue replacement I'd have to recommend you giving this a shot.  Buddy Bacco is truly an accomplishment that Izzy at the Vape Juice Shop should be proud of.  You can get a 12ml bottle for only $5.95 or 30ml for $13.95 now with the new pricing change (down from $8.00 and $20.00 respectively).  Also right now at The Vape Juice Shop you can get 15% off your entire order until the end of July by using the promo code: july15.

Pure Vape Indy: Snaggletooth

My review of Pure Vape Indy, Snaggletooth:

Greetings fellow vapers!  Today I will be reviewing Pure Vape Indy's Snaggletooth which isn't currently available at http://purevapeindy.com/ , but will be coming to the online store soon I'm told.

Snaggletooth was sent to me as a sample for review and with a name like that I wasn't really sure what to expect.  So without further ado, let's get into it.

First impressions:  I'd like to give a thanks to Randy from Pure Vape Indy for providing this product for review at no cost.  This juice is a 12mg 70/30 PG,VG mixture.  Snaggletooth has a yellowed translucent color and smells of sweet ripe pineapple.  I hope it tastes as good as it smells!

The Taste:  The initial flavor I'm getting from this is a buttery pineapple, almost as though someone had simmered and reduced pineapple in a pan.  This is then followed by an almost rum like flavor that warms up the overall tone of the mixture.  Snaggletooth reminds me of a pina colada mix minus the coconut.  There is definitely a creamy characteristic to this and overall I'd say it's a well rounded complex flavor.

Vapor Production:  Snaggletooth's clouds are medium bodied and aromatic, leaving a slight hint of pineapple in the air.  There is a slight throat hit, but not too harsh.  I did find with extended vaping it left a slight dryness in my throat, but nothing a little water didn't clear right up.

Buy or Pass?:  Snaggletooth is certainly a unique and respectably different flavor.  It's probably the first time I've encountered a buttery flavor to accompany fruit in a juice.  I like that though.  A change of pace to distinguish it from the rest of the pack can't hurt it, but it may not be for everyone.  It isn't something I could personally vape all day, but I could definitely see a lover of pineapple or rum finding this to be a pleasurable experience. Pure Vape Indy currently sells their juices for $5.99 a 10ml bottle which, for quality like this, there really isn't any complaining.  You can tell a lot of love goes into crafting this liquid.

Friday, July 19, 2013

Pure Vape Indy: Vape Candy

My review of Pure Vape Indy, Vape Candy:

Greetings fellow vapers!  In this review I'll be trying out Pure Vape Indy's Vape Candy which can be found at http://purevapeindy.com/ .

Vape Candy was sent to me as a sample for review.  I'm not generally a huge fan of fruity candy flavors, but maybe this will be the one to change my mind.  Let's find out!

First impressions:  I'd like to give a thanks to Randy from Pure Vape Indy for providing this product for review at no cost.  This juice is a 12mg 50/50 PG,VG mixture.  Vape Candy is hot pink and smells sweet and fruity.

The Taste:  The flavor of this draw is light and sweet.  There is an almost indiscernible fruit mixture with a sweet candy taste, but if I had to take my best stab at a description it reminds me a bit of a mix of strawberry pop rocks and lightly sweetened watermelon Koolaid.   Vape Candy is smooth and mixed very well.  On the down side I did notice after continual vaping the flavor does tend to mute itself out.

Vapor Production:  While not being the most dense vapor it does produce thin silky clouds that leave a slightly sweet and fruity aroma.  There is little to no throat hit.

Buy or Pass?:  I can't say this one will change my mind, but for what it is, it definitely lives up to it's name.  Vape Candy is a great fruity candy flavor that is certain to please anyone who enjoys that sort of vape experience.  Taste is subjective and I really can't knock it because it is indeed a quality flavor in the end.  Pure Vape Indy currently sells their juices for $5.99 a 10ml bottle which is a good price for quality product.

VTNW: Sweet Tooth

My review of Vapor Trails NW, Sweet Tooth:

Greetings fellow vapers!  Today I'm going to be taking a look at Vapor Trails NW Sweet Tooth which can be found at http://www.vaportrailsnw.com/ .

I received this juice in the mail as a sample for review.  It is described by Vapor Trails NW as being a blend of pastry, cinnamon, and creamy fruit.

First impressions:  First I would like to say thanks to Vapor Trails NW for providing me with this sample free of charge.  This blend is 10mg of nicotine and a 50/50 PG,VG mixture.  The liquid itself has a rich amber color to it and smells of cinnamon, a hint of apples, and bread.

The Taste:  Drawing this in for the first time I knew the description provided was spot on.  There is a nice brown sugar and baked apples flavor complimented by a sweet pastry flavor that I would compare to a danish.  It's not a super strong flavor, but isn't light either.  Sweet Tooth is balanced, complex, and smooth.  I will also note it makes me crave milk.

Vapor Production:  Bringing a very light, but smooth throat hit, Sweet Tooth's vapor is nice and velvety.  There are plenty of clouds to be had and the cinnamon isn't irritating to the throat at all.

Buy or Pass?:  This stuff is good; damn good.  If you are a fan of apple-cinnamon rolls or danishes this will be right up your ally.  Vapor Trails NW really managed to knock this one out of the park.  I could easily see this being an all day vape for me.  This juice currently sells for a starting price of $5.47 for 10ml which is a great price for this kind of quality.  Also a you can save 10% off of your entire order right now with the promo code: VAPE2LUV .  This sale ends 07/31/2013.

TVJS: Cinnamint

My review of The Vape Juice Shop, Cinnamint:

Greetings fellow vapers!  I know it's been a little while, but today I will be taking a look at Cinnamint from The Vape Juice Shop which can be found at http://www.thevapejuiceshop.com/ .  Be sure to check out the site if you haven't because things have changed!  New low prices are across the board now!

This juice was sent to me as a sample and I was definitely intrigued by it because I hadn't tried a cinnamon-mint mixture before this.  I love new stuff!

First impressions:  I'd like to give a big shout out to Izzy at The Vape Juice Shop for providing me with this liquid to review free of charge.  This blend is 12mg of nicotine and currently all the juices offered by this vendor are a 50/50 PG,VG mixture.  Cinnamint has a light yellow tint to it and smells like sweet minty goodness.

The Taste:  To be honest I was expecting my first draw to be like hell fire because of the combination of cinnamon and mint, but was pleasantly surprised by the mellow, yet bold melding of these two flavors.  To be frank it's a near perfect clone for Big Red gum.  This stuff is delicious.  Cinnamint is sweet, but not overpowering at all.  Mint is the predominant first flavor on the inhale and is soon followed with a nice sweet cinnamon that just hits the spot.  Simply put, it's a satisfying breathe of fresh air.

Vapor Production:  The vapor production on this one is solid and brings good sized clouds along for the ride.  Cinnamint is definitely a refreshing mid throat hit that leaves you feeling cool and refreshed on your pallet and isn't irritating to the throat at all in my experience.

Buy or Pass?:  I'm going to be honest.  This is the first true all day vape I've found.  I have been puffing away on this stuff constantly since I got it and it is progressively making me more and more sad that my bottle is starting to dwindle in volume.  If you like Big Red gum this is an absolutely amazing vape that you have to try.  You can get a 12ml bottle for only $5.95 or 30ml for $13.95 now with the new pricing change (down from $8.00 and $20.00 respectively).  That's quite a steal if you ask me and additionally for the grand reopening of The Vape Juice Shop you can get 15% off your entire order until the end of July by using the promo code: july15.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Lizard Juice:

Vendor Review- Lizard Juice:

Greetings fellow vapers!  Recently I was contacted by a company called Lizard Juice out of Florida.  They asked if I would like to review their juices and to pick out blends I was interested in.  Of course I will never turn down the chance to add more reviews to this blog so I said yes and relayed the information to them regarding some juices that caught my eye on their site.  A couple of days later I received their juices in the mail.

Excited to see what was in them, I opened up the box they came in immediately.  There were quite a few samples of juice in what look like 3-4ml bottles and one bottle in an actual branded box that appeared to be 10ml.  The first thing I noticed was that each bottle was individually wrapped in perforated plastic as though it had been factory sealed.  This got my curiosity going so I decided to email them and inquire if they made their own juices or had a factory do it for them.  I received a response very quickly.

Lizard Juice's response was very short and said , "Our Juices are blended here."  To me this was a very non-descript response that didn't settle well with me for some reason.  Unable to prove my train of though, I cannot not say with any certainty where the juice was made.  I can say in my opinion however, I believe it to be rebranded Chinese juice of some sort.  Again, I have no proof for this claim so take it with a grain of salt.  It just honestly looks like the case to me. EDIT:  I CAN NOW CONFIRM THAT THIS JUICE IS VERY LIKELY CHINESE.  LIZARD JUICE IS LISTED AS A GLOBAL PARTNER FOR HANGSEN HERE: http://www.hkhangsen.com/global.html (Thanks to Reddit user RealCigReview for bringing this to my attention!)

Upon further investigation of their website I noticed that on the right side it says in very big font that their juices are 100% natural which can be seen here: http://www.lizardjuice.com/ .  I thought to myself, well, maybe I'm jumping the gun judging these guys and their product.  All natural can't be bad right?

Wrong!  Upon inspection of the box the 10ml bottle had come in I noticed an ingredient listing.  The first ingredient listed is propylene glycol which instantly rules out 100% natural.  To make matters worse there is no VG listed at all, only distilled water.  This liquid is THIN.  It gets worse though.  Right after that is listed natural and ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR.  I'm not sure these folks understand the definition of 100% natural.



When I saw this I knew I had to do my duty as a reviewer and email them in regards to this.  I decided I would go ahead and let them know that I wouldn't be able to review their product based solely on the fact that they were lying to consumers according to all that I had seen unless they could address two issues for me.  Again, I asked where the juice was made.  I did not ask for specifics, only if it was USA, China, or an other.  I also asked that the 100% natural claim be addressed in full.

Today I received this response:  "Obviously, it is totally your prerogative if you wish to review our e-juices or not.  Don't worry about returning the samples I sent to you.  Vape our juice in good health, and good luck with your blog."  Now, I do certainly appreciate the good customer service I had received as far as how nicely I was being treated even when bringing my accusations to the table, but that still failed to answer my questions.  It seems to me as though Lizard Juice has something to hide.

So, I guess it goes without saying that I cannot and will not recommend this juice vendor to any of my readers.  To do so would be against my morals and integrity as a reviewer.  I will always bring you my honest and unbiased opinion of things and for me to review a vendor which can't even function without lies would be bringing them possible undue positive attention.  This is something I cannot tolerate.

Additionally I would like to add that at the time of this post, Lizard Juice's prices are obscenely high.  The juice starts at $12.00 for a 10ml bottle.  They also offer a starter kit which includes a 900mah ego style battery, a CE4 style tank, a charger, and a small bottle of juice all blister packaged together for an outrageous $44.99.  What a blatant rip off and a slap in the face to the consumer this vendor is!

I apologize in advance if this review comes off as more of a rant, but I had to be honest with you guys.  Again, I must state that these reviews are my opinion and my opinion alone, but as you all know by now I don't make it a habit to bad-mouth vendors.  I don't want any legal troubles out of Lizard Juice so I will leave it at that.

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Not slow anymore:

Just when I thought things were going to be slow:

Greetings fellow vapers!  I have some great news.  I have three more vendors sending me juices as well as a familiar one.  This means I will be able to start cranking out reviews for you again very shortly.  Stay tuned and vape on!

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Slow Down

Things Have Slowed Down:

This is just a heads up to anyone keeping up with my blog.  Unfortunately for now I have run out of juices to review.  I had two other vendors that were supposed to be sending me juices, but I haven't heard from them yet and I don't have a lot of money myself so I won't be able to buy anything new to review for now.  Thanks for the support and understanding and hopefully I will be able to get back to doing reviews for you guys sometime soon.

Friday, July 5, 2013

VapingXtreme, Coconut:

My review of Vaping Xtreme, Coconut:

Greetings fellow vapers!  In this review I will be trying out Vaping Xtreme's Coconut which can be found at http://www.vapingxtreme.com/ .

This will be my fourth and final review out of the juices I was provided by Vaping Xtreme.  Having had a stellar experience with all the other flavors I have reviewed I was honestly a bit worried I wouldn't like Coconut as much due to the fact it is not a blend, but rather one flavor.  Let's find out how it stacks up against the others!

First impressions:  First, I would like to say thank you to Vaping Xtreme for providing me this juice to review at no cost.  This blend is 16mg of nicotine and currently all of the juices they offer are a 70%PG, 30%VG mixture.  Also this juice is also made with all natural ingredients and no sweeteners at all.  This juice is light pink in color and smells lightly of toasted coconut.  This juice was pleasant to my nose and I would love to have a candle or something with a similar aroma.  It honestly kind of reminds me of the marshmallows with the toasted coconut on them.

The Taste:  On my first draw I was greeted with a warm toasty coconut flavor.  This is, of course, what I was expecting.  The best thing about this juice is that there is not an artificial flavor to it at all.  Fresh and clean would be words I would use to describe this wonderful flavor.  There isn't really much else I can say about the flavor, but that's a good thing.  Coconut is exactly what you would think it would be and hope for. I have to add though that after continuous use the flavor can become a bit muted because your pallet becomes adapted to the singular flavor.

Vapor Production:  Again, as with all the other juices I have sampled from this vendor, it was a very smooth vaping experience for such a high PG liquid.  The vapor production on par with all the other juice from this vendor I have tried, which is to say, it is quite good.  It isn't at all noticeable with the first intake, but there is an extremely mild throat hit.  I don't know that I would even call it a hit so much as a "feel".  You just know you have inhaled something, but not in a bad way at all.

Buy or Pass?:  So what's the verdict?  Xtreme Coconut juice is really pleasing and I enjoyed the naturally toasted flavor a lot.  I couldn't help but find myself wishing this was a blended flavor though.  This would pair so nicely with the tang of sweet lime.  If I had any recommendation for the vendor it would be to produce what I just described.  That sentiment aside, it is exactly what was described and for that I can in no way fault the juice.  If you like a pure clean toasted coconut flavor, this one is for you!  At $6.50 for 10ml it's definitely worth at least giving a shot and if nothing else it can make a wonderful mix in for many other juices you may own.

VapingXtreme, Strawberry Freeze:

My review of Vaping Xtreme, Strawberry Freeze:

Greetings fellow vapers!  In this review I will be sampling Strawberry Freeze which can be found at http://www.vapingxtreme.com/ .

Every flavor so far that I have tried from Vaping Xtreme has been excellent.  With that being said this is review number three out of the four juices I was given to review.  I have been very pleased with the products before this so I am I coming into this with high expectations.  This is yet another product from their Xtreme Juice line.

First impressions:  First, I would like to say thank you to Vaping Xtreme for providing me with these samples to review at no cost.  This blend is 16mg of nicotine and currently all of the juices they offer are a 70%PG, 30%VG mixture.  Also this juice is also made with all natural ingredients and no sweeteners at all.  Let me start by saying I was really surprised by the orange color of this liquid due to the Strawberry flavor it is supposed to have.  The juice itself has a wonderful tangy-sweet smell much like the juice of a fresh strawberry.  I'm personally a fan of vendors that avoid candy flavored fruits so I am definitely hopeful this will taste like it smells.

The Taste:  Instantly upon taking in my first draw I was hit with a cool blast of mint with an amazing tasting natural strawberry flavor that was, to my surprise, able to stand toe to toe with the mint and not be drowned out.  I'll chalk this up to what I assume was a lot of trial and error on Vaping Xtreme's part to get such a perfect balance.  It's either that or someone over there is a flavor making genius.  Both flavors compliment each other very well and never really override the other in any way.  Strawberry Freeze is and outstandingly flavorful vape that presents a full bodied well thought out flavor combination in a way many vendors could only dream of doing.

Vapor Production:  Due to the mint in the juice there is a definite throat hit, but it isn't overpowering.  Again, this vendor continues to surprise me with their ability to maintain a smooth vape even though the PG content is 70%.  I never thought this kind of vape was possible with that much PG which is why I have mainly used only VG liquids.  Vaping Xtreme has me questioning my own practices and preferences in ways I certainly did not foresee.  Vapor output for this juice is also very nice.  You can expect good clouds of vapor from this juice, though they aren't incredibly dense.  

Buy or Pass?:  At this point I am seriously beginning to question if Vaping Xtreme can do any wrong.  I haven't encountered anything I didn't like while reviewing any of these juices.  Strawberry Freeze is no different.  It's a masterfully crafted blend that really shows off the quality of the ingredients being used.  I'm frankly blown away by this company.  I am in no way being paid to say any of these things.  These are my own completely honest and unbiased opinions.  They literally have just been that good.  Subjectively speaking, this isn't a flavor I would use on a regular basis myself, but I can't deny how great it is.  So, I will end this by reiterating that for $6.50 for a 10ml bottle of their juices you really can't go wrong.  You aren't going to find quality of this caliber in this price range anywhere else that I am aware of as of the date of this posting.  

VapingXtreme, Jamaica Me Vape:

My review of Vaping Xtreme, Jamaica Me Vape:

Greetings fellow vapers!  Yeeeaah mon!  It's time to take a trip down to da' islands wif dis crazy juice.  Today I and I is gonna gives ya a review of Jamaica Me Vape which can be found at http://www.vapingxtreme.com/ .

Okay, I'm cheesy, so what?  Jamaica Me Crazy is part two of my four part series of reviews from the Xtreme Juice line by Vaping Xtreme.  As much as I loved the previous juice I am absolutely psyched to try this one!

First impressions:  First, I would like to say thank you to Vaping Xtreme for providing these juices for review free of charge.  This blend is 16mg of nicotine and currently all of the juices they offer are a 70%PG, 30%VG mixture.  It looks as though I have a thing for orange these past two days because this is yet another intensely orange colored juice.  The initial smell of this juice from the bottle was driving my senses crazy. Jamaica Me Vape exudes a mild citrus scent with an absolute nectar like blast of tangy...well, I still don't know to be honest, but it smells delicious.  I'm going to have to try and figure this one out by taste.  This juice is described as being a blend of island fruits.

The Taste:  Given my lack of ability to discern the tang of this juice with my nose it was my tongue's turn and boy was it surprised!  In an odd twist I wasn't expecting I soon realized the tang was by and large just a smell.  The actual taste was an all encompassing, silky smooth mango joyride for my taste buds wrapped in a warm undertone of pineapple and papaya.  This was a decidedly relaxing, and at first, utterly confusingly complex flavor meld that had my brain thinking really hard to figure out what it was creating this one of a kind vaping experience.  Mellow and relaxing, yet somehow packing a huge punch of flavor, this juice flowed onto my pallet time and time again like tides on a Jamaican beach.  It was a refreshing and unexpected sensory overload in the best way possible.

Vapor Production:  Again, I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of harshness from such a high PG liquid.  I don't know what they do to this stuff, but it's evidently working well.  There was very little to no throat hit.  This vapor was again, not dense, but I had a large amount of clouds constantly rolling out of my mouth and nose leaving behind a wonderful tropical aroma that quickly disappears.

Buy or Pass?:  In all honesty this is not something I could handle as an all day vape or even a once a day thing.  This is the kind of juice you leave around for that special occasion when you want to kick back in a hammock somewhere warm and sunny with a mojito in hand complimenting it perfectly.  I would have never guessed this juice only costs $6.50 for a 10ml bottle had I not already known.  You just don't find this kind of complexity at this price point.  Words truly will not be able to do this blend justice or describe what it's truly like.  All I know is Jamaican Me Vape mon!

TVJS, Menthol Berry Splash:

My review of The Vape Juice Shop, Menthol Berry Splash:

Greetings fellow vapers!  I will be reviewing for you today Menthol Berry Splash from The Vape Juice Shop which can be found at http://www.thevapejuiceshop.com/.

This is the fourth and final review out of the four juices I received from The Vape Juice Shop.  After my previous review of Menthol Tropical Punch and how much I liked it I was ready and willing to jump headlong into another menthol fruit blend.  Let's find out how it fairs in comparison to the previous one!

First impressions:  First, I would like to say thank you to Izzy at The Vapor Juice Shop for being kind enough to send me these juices at no cost to review.  This blend is 12mg of nicotine and all of their juices are a 50/50 PG,VG mixture.  I am under the impression that The Vape Juice Shop loves the color pink, as three of the four juices I received were pink in hue; this being one of them.  It has a robust neon pink tone that is pleasing to look at at, but we aren't here to just look at the juices.  That being said it smells quite strongly of strawberries and pomegranate.  Again, as noted in the previous juice there was not a noticeable menthol smell, but oh tricky, tricky Vape Juice Shop; I won't let you sneak up on me this time.  I've come prepared.

The Taste:   With the first draw from Menthol Berry Splash I knew I was going to like it.  In many aspects, mainly due to the menthol, it is similar to the Menthol Tropical Punch.  The major difference here is that there are two fruits clearly still discernible.  My smell test was dead on for this one.  I got a nice flavorful undertone of strawberries and pomegranate blanketed with a delicious snow of frosty menthol to pull it all together into a wonderfully orchestrated flavor bomb.  Color me impressed, or pink, whichever The Vape Juice Shop had intended.

Vapor Production:  Just like the previous juice before it this one has a great cool blast straight to the back of the throat while delivering a seriously satisfying strawberry-pom combo that surely enough transfers over into the vapor leaving a strawberry smell in the air, if only for a short time.  For 50/50 juice the vapor production is quite nice and completely met my expectations.

Buy or Pass?:  While I am not as thrilled about Menthol Berry Splash as I was Menthol Tropical Punch it manages to hold it's own firmly.  There is no denying this is a great vape and I feel grateful to have had the chance to review it.  Again I would like to thank The Vape Juice shop for sending me these four magnificent juices to sample and review.  This is definitely a vendor to keep in mind if you are looking for a good quality product.  One last time I will remind you that until July 8th, 2013 they are running a special for 40% off any 3 bottles of juice.  Don't let this deal slip through your fingers.

TVJS, Menthol Tropical Punch:

My review of The Vape Juice Shop, Menthol Tropical Punch:

Greetings fellow vapers!  Today I will be reviewing Menthol Tropical Punch from The Vape Juice Shop which can be found at http://www.thevapejuiceshop.com/.

This is my third in a series of four reviews of juices I received from this vendor.  I'm pretty excited about this one because the last two I've reviewed have been quite nice.

First impressions:  First, I would like to say thank you to Izzy at The Vapor Juice Shop for being kind enough to send me these juices at no cost to review.  This blend is 12mg of nicotine and all of their juices are a 50/50 PG,VG mixture.  This Tropical Punch has a very light pink coloration to it.  Upon putting the bottle up to my nose and giving it a light squeeze I was presented with a fruity mixture of scents too tightly knit to really tell them apart.  It is a wonderful smell overall, though I was surprised not to smell any minty note at all.

The Taste:  Scents can evidently be quite deceiving.  Upon first draw I was expecting a lighter flavor like the last previous juice I reviewed, Berry Peach, and then bam!  It hit me like a ton of bricks because I wasn't expecting it.  This juice has a nice fruity undertone with just the right level of sweetness.  Honestly I still couldn't tell the fruits apart, but that was simply because I had just been blasted with a sensationally good menthol flavor.  The juice is at no fault for this because the menthol is completely optional and the vendor chose to include it in this particular flavor.  I can definitely see why.  For me, this juice was everything I had hoped Mt. Baker Vapor's Thug Juice would have been.  This stuff is awesome.  It has just the right level of fruity sweetness to soften the blow of the menthol and manages not to taste like candy.  I was very impressed!

Vapor Production:  The menthol in the Tropical Punch creates a nice cooling sensation in the vapor while delivering a tremendously satisfying throat hit I have been longing for.  It's quite frankly just right and balances out for a great vaping experience with very good size clouds that leave very little scent in the air.  To make things even better, even with all of this going on it still manages to be smooth and velvety going down.

Buy or Pass?:  I'm sold!  Menthol Tropical Punch could easily be an all day vape for me.  I wouldn't use it all the time personally, but this is one I will keep around for when I need a nice fresh breath of air.  The crisp, but smooth mint bite melds so seamlessly with this flavor that I couldn't imagine ordering it any other way.  I was lucky to have received this bottle for free because it's definitely a keeper.  Want your own?  The Vape Juice shop has an outstanding sale going on until July 8th, 2013. They are running a special for 40% off any 3 bottles of juice which would be a great deal for anyone looking for something completely awesome!  

VCV, Night Shift:

My review of Velvet Cloud Vapor, Night Shift:

Greetings fellow vapers!  Next up I will be reviewing Velvet Cloud Vapor's Night Shift.  This blend can be found at http://www.velvetcloudvapor.com/.

I was lucky enough to get my hands on this juice because my good friend Justin had just enough left for a review and offered it to me.  From all the things he had told me about this blend I was very excited to give it a taste.  It is described as being a glazed chocolate doughnut and creamy coffee with a bit of sugar. 

First impressions:  This blend is 12mg of nicotine and all of their juices are a 100% VG.  Velvet Cloud Vapor prides themselves in using all natural ingredients with absolutely no PG.  This juice is quite thick and has a rich, dark, full bodied appearance to it. It smells exactly like the creamy chocolate you would find on top of a good doughnut mixed with hints of high quality dark roast coffee.  Undeniably, this juice has an amazing aroma that is instantly recognizable and equally mouth watering.

The Taste:  From the smell of things I figured I knew exactly what I was in for and frankly I was right.  Velvet Cloud Vapor's description of this product hits the nail on the head so hard they should be charged with manslaughter.  The chocolate flavor is so rich and creamy I may as well be eating what I'm vaping and the coffee undertone literally taste like Colombian dark roast coffee with a hint of french vanilla creamer.  High quality doesn't even begin to describe this products clean and natural tastes.  Amazing perhaps?  Fantastic even?  No, that's still not fitting.  Perfection; yeah, there we go.

Vapor Production:  Given that this juice is 100% VG it's like a rolling thunderstorm pouring out of my mouth.  The clouds are extremely dense and abundant, swirling around for a brief time on the exhale and then quickly dispersing and leaving a pleasant chocolaty scent heavy in the air for a few second.  It is remarkably satisfying with little to no throat hit.

Buy or Pass?:  I think you already know the answer to this question if you've even remotely paid attention to this review.  Velvet Cloud Vapor has really outdone themselves with this one and truly deserve all the praise they can get.  A 15ml bottle goes for $9.00, which is more than reasonable for the outstanding quality of this product.  If you like chocolate glazed donuts and coffee, buy this, now!  You will not regret it.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

TVJS, Berry Peach:

My review of The Vape Juice Shop, Berry Peach:

Greetings fellow vapers!  For my last review of the night I'm going to be trying out Berry Peach from The Vape Juice Shop which can be found at http://www.thevapejuiceshop.com/.

This is my second in a series of four reviews of juices I received from this vendor.  I was pretty satisfied with the first one so I came into this hoping for the same quality of juice.  Will Berry Peach live up to my expectations?  Let's find out!

First impressions:  First, I would like to say thank you to Izzy at The Vapor Juice Shop for being kind enough to send me these juices at no cost to review.  This blend is 12mg of nicotine and all of their juices are a 50/50 PG,VG mixture.  This juice has a very pink color to it, almost verging on hot pink.  When smelling it from the bottle it had a very light peachy scent with just a touch of what I think is a strawberry undertone.  It's definitely has a fruity tinge to it, but again, this isn't strong enough to be a perfume-like fragrance at all.

The Taste:  Taking in my first inhale I got a flavor very similar to strawberry-kiwi Koolaid.  The biggest difference being that the tang of the kiwi is replaced with the sweetness of peach without a tart undertone.  It's very hard to accurately describe honestly.  Thinking on it leads me to believe the best word I have for this strawberry-peach nectar love child is delicate  I can certainly see why it was mixed this way because usually too much of either of those flavors can lead to an overpowering, unpleasant vape.  Yet somehow, I was left wishing it had been just a smidgen stronger.  We all know taste is subjective though and to some this light flavor may be just what the doctor ordered.  I am not knocking this juice in any way.  It is indeed delicious and has an equally pleasant aftertaste.  I could definitely see this being something my girlfriend would likely enjoy.

Vapor Production:  The vapor for this particular blend is not dense at all and quite airy.  It does let off a nice ploom of vapor, but with no throat hit to be seen for miles.  Given this, it would be easy to recommend to someone who never actual smoked cigarettes at all.  In addition to this the vapor has next to no smell so it could be just right for someone looking to stealth vape on the job or around someone who would normally be offended by strong odors.  There is definitely a market for this kind of vapor.

Buy or Pass?:  This is a toss up for me.  I like the flavor a lot, but as someone who enjoys more robust flavors most of the time it was a little light on my palette.  That isn't to say it isn't a great juice, it just isn't the one for me.  I could potentially see buying it as a mixer for another juice though.  When I think about it I picture adding a light tea or green tea flavor to it because I think that could really enhance the flavor for me and help bring out the fruity tones.  I do love a good peach tea and adding strawberries to the teas could be a welcome addition in my opinion.  For someone who likes lighter flavors though this is a home run for The Vape Juice Shop.  I will end this review again by noting that until July 8th, 2013 they are running a special for 40% off any 3 bottles of juice which would be a great deal for anyone this has appealed to.  

VapingXtreme, Great Orange Vape:

My review of Vaping Xtreme, Great Orange Vape:

Greetings fellow vapers!  Time for another review.  This time I'm going to be sampling Vaping Xtreme's Great Orange Vape which can be found at http://www.vapingxtreme.com/ .

As many of you have probably read by now, I had the chance to meet the owner of Vaping Xtreme and was provided with four different juices to review.  This particular juice, Great Orange Vape, is from their Xtreme Juice lineup which are said to be specially formulated very carefully to be exactly what the company wanted out of them.  These are unique juices not available anywhere else.

First impressions:  First, I would like to say thank you to Vaping Xtreme for being so generous to me yesterday and inviting me over to pick up these juices to sample at no cost.  This blend is 16mg of nicotine and currently all of the juices they offer are a 70%PG, 30%VG mixture.  Also this juice is also made with all natural ingredients and no sweeteners at all.  Where color is concerned you can definitely tell this is an orange flavored juice.  It's bright orange appearance is also matched by a sweet smell that reminds me a lot of orange Hi-C.  This juice is described as having a great Orange burst with every vape.

The Taste:  I'll be honest, I was expecting something similar to the smell I experienced from this liquid.  What I found though was something that was, while not being completely different from my expectations, quite surprising.  With the first draw I was immediately hit by the strange sensation of carbonation on my tongue followed by a smooth lightly sweet orange flavor.  There was also an odd sensation of my tongue physically feeling a little chilled which I am assuming is some sort of menthol and could also be held accountable for the carbonated feel as well.  I have to say, I am quite taken by just how utterly satisfying this feeling is.  I've never experienced the sensation of carbonation from any juice I've tried before.  If I had to compare it to anything I would say it is like vaping on a less sweet Sunkist.  I personally love Sunkist, so for me this was a very good thing indeed.

Vapor Production:  Vaping this is quite shocking considering the PG content, at least for someone like me that has become accustomed to mostly VG.  While there is a good throat hit, it isn't at all painful or irritating.  Instead I found it to be surprisingly smooth.  Additionally, for a juice heavily based in PG, I was still able to produce very respectable sized clouds of vapor, though they weren't nearly as dense as a higher VG liquid.  Overall it was a good experience in this regard.

Buy or Pass?:  Throughout writing this I just had to keep coming back for more.  That to me says something very special.  I was constantly puffing on it and had to sadly remind myself in the back of my mind that I had only a limited supply.  That wasn't a good feeling considering how awesome I thought it tasted and felt in my mouth.  At $6.50 for a 10ml bottle, this juice is a great value.  The quality is undeniably superb and I would not hesitate to recommend this at all.  I know I will be getting some for myself, that's a fact.