Vaper Expo Showguide 2019 October 2019 | Page 142

N F REVIEWS R Treat – Nilla Craze Original/Frost – Wild Green/Crisp Green VG/PG Ratio: 70/30 Additional sweetener: Moderate Throat hit: Mild VG/PG Ratio: 70/30 Additional sweetener: Moderate Throat hit: Mild/Mild, with cooling Air factory describe Nilla Craze as a combination of custard and creams. This is a staple among dessert profi les, so is it worth checking out? The top note here is of brown sugar or caramel. It’s sweet and slightly sticky but does not dominate the blend by any means. This is supported by a moderate custard layer, with noticeable egg, vanilla and dairy notes. This packs some serious volume and coats the palate, without becoming overly sweet. There are hints of a more authentic dairy cream but they work mainly to accent the custard notes, which make up the majority of the blend. A simple but competent custard that many will enjoy. Easily all day vape material. Wild green is described as a blend of green apples and taffy candy. The dominant note here is a potent green apple candy. It’s moderately sweet, with substantial tartness that gives way to a pleasant juicy mouthfeel. This is complemented by a more reserved taffy candy note which boosts both the tartness and sweetness of the apple, whilst adding a sticky candy texture of its own. I was initially concerned that this profi le would be too one dimensional but the taffy candy does keep things interesting and the main apple note is startlingly accurate to sour candy. For fans of cold vapes, there’s also Crisp Green, which adds a moderate helping of menthol to the profi le, which makes it a touch lighter. Original/Frost – Tropic/Tropic Freeze Original – Blue Razz VG/PG Ratio: 70/30 Additional sweetener: Moderate Throat hit: Mild/Mild, with cooling VG/PG Ratio: 70/30 Additional sweetener: Moderate Throat hit: Mild Tropic is described as a blend of kiwi and strawberry. This is a classic pairing of fruits and Air Factory have done well to balance them. Surprisingly, I found kiwi to be the more prominent flavour here. It has the tartness and sweetness of candy kiwi but also carries the slight vegetal notes and juicy texture of the real fruit, which is unique. A moderately strong candy strawberry complements these notes well, providing further sweetness and body, without detracting from the kiwi. For fans of cold vapes, Tropic Freeze takes this profi le and adds a moderate helping of menthol. Every brand that offers a blue raspberry flavour seems to have an entirely different take on the profi le and Air Factory is no exception. The top note here is a moderately sweet candy raspberry, with a nice helping of tartness on the fi nish and a sticky body. This is complemented by what seems to be candy blueberry, which is bringing some floral notes to the mix, along with a deeper sweetness and mild earthiness to the fi nish. There’s something else in the blend which is adding tartness, but it’s quite subtle and hard to identify, it could be a sour candy additive but there’s no way to be sure. A well- rounded blue raspberry mix. Z Fuel - 01’OG Z Fuel - 03’Citron Freeze Zap!’s caffeinated Z Fuel range takes inspiration from popular energy drinks. And if you’ve ever enjoyed a certain green energy drink, you’ll immediately know what this one is emulating. I’m not quite sure how Zap! have done it, but OG perfectly replicates the flavour. This is bold, fruity and sweet. It is a mixed candy fruit profi le, so those looking for a more natural fruit will be best served by other Zap! offerings, but if you’ve ever had the urge to vape your favourite energy drink, OG is the frontrunner by a country mile. The intense Citron Freeze is one of the most bright and bold lemon profi les I’ve ever tried. The sweetness and sticky mouthfeel are backed up by a satisfying combination of bitterness and tartness that truly brings the profi le to life. The intensity of the flavour may be off-putting for some, but those who like a blend that incorporates both lemonade and natural lemon zest will enjoy it greatly. The mix is fi nished with a mild dose of coolant, making for a light and moreish vape. VG/PG Ratio: 70/30 Additional sweetener: Moderate Throat hit: Mild 142 VAPER EXPO VG/PG Ratio: 70/30 Additional sweetener: Moderate Throat hit: Mild, with cooling