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.

TVJS, Cranberry Pina Colada:

My review of The Vape Juice Shop, Cranberry Pina Colada:

Greetings fellow vapers!  Today I am going to be taking a look at The Vape Juice Shop's Cranberry Pina Colada which can be found at http://www.thevapejuiceshop.com/.

Before being contacted by this particular vendor I had never personally heard of The Vape Juice Shop.  They offered to provide me with a few juices for review and I was more than happy to accept.  This is the first review of four that will be coming from this vendor so without further ado, let's get to vaping!

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.  It is also worth noting that this blend was sent to me with added menthol.  The juice is very clear and has a nice scent of coconut and a light hint of pineapples.  It was quite pleasant to woft.

The Taste:  Upon the initial draw I was greeted with a satisfyingly creamy pineapple laced coconut fusion.  The menthol was barely noticeable and seemed to be there only to add a slight coolness to the blend.  As for the Cranberry that was listed on the label, at least without further steeping, I feel it was a bit masked behind the other flavors. That isn't to say you can't taste it.  It is just very subtle.  The flavor was overall refreshing and not too powerful.  I could easily see sitting beach front on a warm Summer's day with a nice oceanic breeze and having this as my vape of choice for that occasion.  Frankly, it was delicious and well put together.  I will note, however, that I did experience a bit of dry mouth after vaping this for a little while.  This is of course nothing that can't be cured by a little cold water on the pallet.

Vapor Production:  The vapor production was essentially what I would expect from a 50/50 PG,VG blend.  Given that the liquid itself was pretty thin the clouds were not very dense, but actual vapor production was good and there was very little throat hit.  It was just a nice smooth vaping experience.

Buy or Pass?:  Given that the juices are currently $8.00 for a 10ml bottle I was impressed, but do feel the cost could be slightly lowered.  EDIT: After speaking with Izzy, he did inform me that the $8.00 price includes free shipping and they, like many other vendors, offer discounts at higher quantities.  I would probably buy this still though, even with that being said.  For now though price shouldn't be an issue for any of you because until July 8th, 2013 they are running a special for 40% off any 3 bottles of juice.  I'm unsure how often these kind of specials are ran so I would say get some now if this review has piqued your interests!  I can safely say this juice goes onto my recommended list.

A Change:

A Change in Equipment and an Awesome Experience!:

Greetings fellow vapers!  For those of you who have been following my blog, you know that I have been avidly using my Kanger Pro tank for reviews.  Well, yesterday I ran into a problem.  I was cleaning out my wicks and accidentally lost the one remaining wick above the coil wrapped wick down the sink.  This obviously presented a problem.

I tried to contact my closest shop, Mad Vapes, to see if they had either any eVod or Protank replacement heads.  That didn't go so well because they don't carry any Kanger products.  Thus began my search for a shop within a reasonable distance that had what I needed.

I stumbled across a site called Vaping Xtreme.  Their prices were extremely reasonable and it was only about a forty minute drive for me to get to what I thought at first would be a store.  I called them up and asked about the replacement head I needed and sure enough they had them and were more than willing to let me come pick it up.  The thing I wasn't expecting to hear was that the business was being ran out of the home of the owner.

We got to talking and before too long it became apparent that the owner was a genuinely nice guy and had a lot of knowledge to offer.  We spoke at length about the state of the vaping and different products which ultimately led to me being invited out there.  I also let him know about All Things Vaping and without hesitation he told me he had some great stuff and would likely be willing to part with some so that I could review it and at hearing that I took off on my forty minute trek because I'll never pass up the chance to add more content for my readers.

I arrived at the house, which I might add was quite nice and tasteful, knocked on the door, and was greeted by the owners nephew.  He was very polite and lead me up to their office.  The house was well kept and spotless for the record.  This place was a vapers paradise.  I instantly knew this was going to be an incredibly fun visit and felt right at home sitting and chatting with the owner.

After shooting the breeze for quite some time about his business, his juices, the various mods he had laying around on display, and our passions for juices and vaping in general it was apparent that this guy was the real deal.  He was a genuinely good guy and he knew his stuff.  This lead to us discussing my choice of review units.

Out came what he called a Saturn Venus RBA found here: http://www.vapingxtreme.com/Saturn-Venus-Atomizer.html .  Now, I have seen RBAs before, but this wasn't one I was familiar with.  I was quickly taken by the ability to drip as well as quickly convert it into a tanking device.  A few minutes after seeing how everything worked I was sold.  I immediately purchased the unit.  That isn't all I left with though!

For coming out to talk with him he was awesomely generous and provided me with a replacement head for my Protank out of his own personal stock.  Now that's what I call customer service!  It only gets better from there.  After talking it over and sorting out the details I was also given four bottles of juice to review and from what I sampled while I was there I knew I was in for a real treat.  These juices are top notch quality and I can't wait to get some reviews up on the blog!

Overall, even though it was further away than what I wanted to travel yesterday, it was well worth the trip just for the experience.  Vaping Xtreme has more than earned my respect.

So, as an update, my future reviews for the foreseeable future will be done dripping in my brand new Saturn Venus.  I'm so excited to be using it and will also be reviewing this genius little piece of kit as well at some point.


Tuesday, July 2, 2013

MBV, Thug Juice:

My review of Mt. Baker Vapor, Thug Juice:

Greetings fellow vapers!  Are you ready to get yo gangsta on?  That's right, today I'm going to be reviewing Mt. Baker Vapor's Thug Juice which can be found at http://www.mtbakervapor.com/ .

I had heard about this juice several times from friends and the good people of /r/electronic_cigarette on Reddit.  This controversially named juice is said to be the combination of watermelon, grape, and menthol that has been lightly sweetened.  Will this make me want to get a grill or rock some bling?  Let's find out!

First impressions:  First, I would like to say that this juice was purchased with my own money and not given as a promotion for review.  My personal mixture is 12mg nicotine and 70%VG, 30% distilled water.  This juice has a slightly yellow/pink appearance to it, which is kind of what I was expecting given the nature of the flavors.  Undeniably, this smells like a fruity mint mixture and I was eager to try it and see what all the fuss is about.

The Taste:  As with the White Out I reviewed before this, I did have an extra flavor shot added in to boost what I was going to be tasting because generally Mt. Baker's juices are too weak for my tastes.  I'm not afraid to admit that I was really skeptical of this juice because I do like grape sometimes and I love watermelon, but I just didn't initially think the flavors would meld well together.  I wasn't wrong, but I wasn't quite right either.  This was something altogether different from my expectations.  The flavors don't really differentiate themselves from one another and kind of just meld into one single entity with a minty twist.  At no time did I think to myself, "Oh, there's the watermelon" or "That's a nice grape flavor", because honestly the watermelon was barely there and the grape was for all purposes (at least to my pallet) not present at all.  What I was tasting was just one single minty, lightly sweet, explosion in my mouth.  I knew the flavor was familiar to me though and after a brief moment of deliberating, decidedly, the best thing I can liken it to is Orbit Bubblemint gum.  If you have ever chewed a piece you know exactly what I'm talking about because the flavor of that gum is distinct and unique.  The artificially sweetened bubble gum tone melds seamlessly with an almost spearmint like punch of cold.  It has the same aftertaste of bubblemint as well.  Whether this is a good or a bad thing will be up to you ultimately to decide.  Personally, I do like it, but I'd rather just chew the gum if that's the flavor I'm after because it still does the gum better; likely because I don't think that's what My. Baker Vapor was aiming for.

Vapor Production:  Clouds and clouds and more clouds.  While not very dense the clouds are abundant and the menthol in the mixture gives it a nice chilling throat hit, but it did make my throat itch a little honestly.  It was nothing to write home about, but that isn't a bad thing as it was certainly a solid, respectable performer.

Buy or Pass?:  Sadly, for me, this juice just didn't really live up to the hype.  It was decent and I can definitely see where they may have wanted to go with it, but the way the flavors just melded together into one overarching taste made it an unfortunately bland vape experience. I will likely not be ordering this again for myself, but taste is subjective so don't let my opinion stop you from trying it.  I know a few people who love this stuff to death and one that considers it their all day vape.  For the current price of $4.99 for a 15ml bottle it's definitely worth a shot at least.  As disappointed as I may be with my personal experience after hearing all the hype,  maybe I just have to admit I may not be thug enough for this juice.

Monday, July 1, 2013

MBV, White Out:

My review of Mt. Baker Vapor, White Out:

Greetings fellow vapers!  This will be my last review for today.  This review will be for Mt. Baker Vapor's White Out which can be found at http://www.mtbakervapor.com/ .

I ran into this juice browsing Mt. Baker Vapors web site and the reviews piqued my interest.  It is described by Mt. Baker as being sweet mint followed by aniseed which according to reviewers there equates to tasting just like a white Tic-Tac.  Let's jump in and see if I agree!

First impressions:  First, I would like to say that this juice was purchased with my own money and not given as a promotion for review.  My personal mixture is 12mg nicotine and 70%VG, 30% distilled water.  Color wise, despite the name, this stuff is an interesting pinkish color.  Upon smelling the liquid I discovered a lite sweet smell with a subtle minty undertone.  The smell wasn't very strong so I wasn't quite sure what I was in for yet.

The Taste:  Before I give you an idea of the taste I will preface it by saying I added an extra flavor shot because I do like my juices to be a little bit more robust and from experience Mt. Baker tends to not be very strong in that department.  I loaded up my Protank and readied myself for whatever was to come.  I knew it was going to be a major contrast for me since I had been vaping on more sweet liquids lately with no mint.  On the inhale I was instantly greeted with an, almost creamy, sweet mint.  It really tastes wonderful and almost reminds me of a white wedding mint.  That isn't all that's there though!  Behind the initial minty blast there was a subtle licorice flavor commonly associated with aniseed.  The two flavors together combine to make a bold, but not at all overpowering........yep, you guessed it.......white Tic-Tac.  The other reviewers were dead on with this one and I am happy to say I'm glad they were.  This stuff is great!

Vapor Production:  The vapor is nice and velvety rolling across my lips.  It also has a slight cooling sensation coming out of your nose.  The clouds don't produce a very noticeable smell, which is good if you plan on public vaping.  There was definitely never a shortage of plumes rolling out of my Protank which was also very satisfying.

Buy or Pass?:  I am definitely a fan of this stuff.  It is unique among many of the flavors I have tried and at it's current price of $5.99 for 15ml it's hard not to recommend as long as you enjoy white Tic-Tacs.

The Vapor Chef, Fluffy Cake:

My review of The Vapor Chef, Fluffy Cake:

Greetings fellow vapers!  Today I will be reviewing Fluffy Cake by The Vapor Chef, found at http://www.thevaporchef.com .

I placed an order for six assorted juices from The Vapor Chef, two of which I have already reviewed.  Included in this vape mail was a juice I was not expecting.  I received a free 6ml bottle of Fluffy Cake.  This juice is described as tasting like red velvet cake with cream cheese icing, yum! 

First impressions:  This blend was made with 12mg nicotine, 70% VG, 30% PG and smelled of very sweet cream cheese icing.  I was very excited to get this in my Protank and give it a taste because I love red velvet cake.  The juice itself had a lightly creamy clear color rather than being red in any way, but man did it smell good.

The Taste:  On first taste I was impressed with the smooth draw and light taste of baked cake that came across my tongue.  On the exhale there was a sweet, rich, but not overpowering flavor of very accurately flavored cream cheese icing.  I will say the flavors were a bit lighter than what I had expected given my previous experiences with other flavors from The Vapor Chef.  That is not to say it was not good!  It tastes absolutely wonderful and I can only imagine it will get more complex and delicious with more time to steep.  This one is going on my shelf for a while and I will likely update this review once it has had time for the flavors to mature.

Vapor Production:  Vapor production from Fluffy Cake is right on par with what I would expect a good 70%VG mixture to have.  As soon as the juice was wicked in I was able to blow out some pretty massive blooms of vapor which was satisfying and for a high VG juice it had a pretty decent throat hit.  It honestly took me by surprise at first, but definitely isn't something that would choke anyone out.

Buy or Pass?:  If you love the flavor of cream cheese icing this is a perfect juice for you.  For myself, I'm not sure if I will purchase it in an order again because I do like a slightly stronger flavor.  My opinion is, of course, subject to change as I give it a good steeping.

PSA:

A PSA, Mainly For The New Guys:

Greetings fellow vapers!  I have been seeing a disturbing trend lately while browsing through /r/electronic_cigarette on Reddit.  It seems as though a company calling themselves Alien Vapor is ripping off a lot of people, and quite frequently too I might add.  How are they doing this?

Check out this link: http://www.alienvapor.com/bobas-bounty/

I'm sure many of you have heard of Boba's Bounty before.  Though I have never personally had the chance to try this juice before, I have heard it is quite amazing.  The problem is, the Boba's Bounty in the link I've listed is an absolute FAKE!

Here is the real deal:  http://www.avejuice.com/store/tobacco-flavors-bobas-bounty-c-8044_8045.html

Do you see the problem here?  A similarly names company is offering a product with the exact same name trying to swindle customers into buying their product instead.  I have read quite a few threads in the past few days of this exact scenario happening to unknowing vapers.  The problem is, by them time they realize the mistake they've made it's often too late.

What's worse is that now Alien Vapor has trademarked the name Boba's Bounty as seen here: http://trademarks.justia.com/858/98/boba-s-bounty-85898782.html (Thanks to Reddit user OHMEGA for pointing this out!)  This is just flat out ridiculous, disrespectful, distasteful, and underhanded.  Frankly I'm a little pissed and just wanted to get the word out there for anyone who doesn't know yet.

TL;DR- Alien Vapor and their website http://www.alienvapor.com is a big fat scam and I hope they go bankrupt for being the crooks they are!  BUYER BEWARE!

Update:

A Little Update For You Guys:

Greetings fellow vapers!  For those following my blog and reading my reviews I really appreciate it.  I just wanted to let you all know that I am just waiting on more juices to do more reviews.  I have four more flavors from The Vapor Chef coming in to review as well as two from Mt. Baker Vapor.  In addition to this I have been in contact with two other vendors, who I will not name at this time.  They will be shipping me out some liquids to try free of charge so that I can review them for you guys, which I am extremely grateful for.  You can expect more reviews to be coming in shortly so stay tuned and thanks for reading.

Happy Vaping!
-Jon