Vapouround magazine ISSUE 17 | Page 222

REVIEWS

REVIEWS

SKUFF VG / PG ratio : 50 / 50 | Throat hit : Moderate SKUFF is a “ full spectrum ” CBD e-liquid , meaning that it incorporates a range of cannabinoids other than CBD to achieve a more potent effect on the user . Often referred to as the “ entourage effect ”, full spectrum products claim to offer increased medicinal qualities over their CBD only counterparts . The flavour profile here is a rather musky and mildly fruity cannabis . It ’ s quite pleasant if you are already used to the taste of CBD , but if not , this particular e-liquid does not try to mask its natural flavour with any additives . If you are looking for a stripped back , naturallyflavoured CBD then SKUFF is a fantastic option . As with many CBD e-liquids , there is something of a throat hit present here . In my experience , this is true for all products in this category , though .
MELON PUFF VG / PG ratio : 50 / 50 | Throat hit : Moderate Melon Puff is a CBD e-liquid with additional melon flavouring . The top notes are a well-blended variety of melons , including cantaloupe , honeydew and galia . The cantaloupe is most prominent , however . These top notes work to subdue the underlying flavour of the CBD , and actually complement it quite well . It ’ s near impossible to eliminate the flavour of CBD entirely from such a product , but I feel Greeneo have done a good job in this case at making it a less prominent feature of the e-liquid . This makes Melon Puff a fantastic choice for those who require the use of CBD but don ’ t enjoy the flavour it imparts .
CANDY JACK VG / PG ratio : 50 / 50 | Throat hit : Moderate Candy Jack is based on a cannabis strain of the same name . In the manufacturer ’ s words it ’ s designed to be the “ perfect balance between softness , acidity and potency .” There seems to be some flavouring in addition to the CBD blend here . From what I can tell it is a simple hard candy top note , but it blends so seamlessly with the CBD base that it ’ s difficult to say for sure . The flavour profile from the CBD blend is quite mellow here . It ’ s a mild and fruity cannabis that won ’ t be too overbearing for most people . This is another great CBD e-liquid for those who aren ’ t ready to dive into the world of unflavoured CBD .
RED SUMMER Flavour Art are known throughout the world for producing high quality food grade flavourings . Their concentrates are found in many commercial e-liquids across all markets , so it ’ s fair to expect quality and authenticity from their own e-liquid lines . Red summer is billed as a simple watermelon blend . It ’ s one of the most authentic watermelon e-liquids that I ’ ve tasted and isn ’ t overly sweet or cloying . There are subtle hints of the natural rind here too , which may not sound appealing to everyone , but does add to the authenticity here . Whilst there is an element of sweetness , it ’ s much more subdued than many other e-liquids . For this reason , I feel this could be somewhat of an acquired taste . There is also a moderate throat hit present , which isn ’ t over-bearing but could put some people off . Overall this is a great natural watermelon flavour .
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CERISE Cerise is marketed as a cherry flavoured e-liquid . It certainly doesn ’ t try to overcomplicate things , aiming to nail just one flavour in the blend . It ’ s one of the truest to life cherry flavours that I have tried . There is a slight bitterness present that is spot on when compared to the real thing . This serves to complement the light sweetness of the liquid , though , and doesn ’ t detract from the profile at all . The blend is rounded out by some really nice sour notes , which overall makes for an extremely authentic cherry profile , which will be perfect for those who aren ’ t keen on the many candied cherry e-liquids available .
BLENDERIZE Blenderize is marketed as a “ tutti-frutti ” style blend by Flavour Art . This is the most complexly profiled e-liquid of the ones I am sampling in this review of the brand ’ s offerings . You would expect a mix of candied fruits from this kind of e-liquid , and unfortunately , I feel that this particular blend falls slightly short . I can definitely pick out notes of banana , cherries and mixed berries , but there is a distinct lack of sweetness here . Instead there is a somewhat bitter after-taste , which doesn ’ t really align with what I would expect from this kind of profile . It ’ s not an unpleasant e-liquid , but the flavours are all quite subtle and as a result the profile lacks any true definition . It also has some throat hit , which could be a good or bad thing depending on individual preferences .