Vapouround magazine ISSUE 17 | Page 224

REVIEWS

REVIEWS

MANGO JELLO This is possibly the most realistic mango flavour e-liquid I have ever tried ! The aroma I smelled before vaping , was a little odd . I wasn ’ t so sure I would like it . As soon as I inhaled , a smooth , sweet and very , very authentic mango hit my taste buds . It literally tasted as if I had picked a mango off of a tree , sliced it open and ate it , it was that good . I didn ’ t get any cold sensation whilst vaping this juice , which again was nice , as it gave the fruitiness to take centre stage . Easily , the best thing about trying this flavour was it ’ s true to life , authentic mango taste . I can imagine it has taken a lot of care and consideration to create such a spot-on juice . This is the ultimate mango e-liquid .
SAKURA PEACH A sour candy peach ring comes straight to mind when testing out this juice . It comes across as artificial , however this is not a bad thing , as it tastes exactly like a peach Haribo , rather than an actual peach . This juice involves a more mellow set of flavours , giving you a laid back but still satisfying vaping sensation . In terms of flavourings , this juice is very simple . There ’ s no overly complicated blends of this and that . It has a basic but well-designed overall flavour to it , making it perfect for a wide range of vaping preferences .
KYOHO GRAPE This flavour is reminiscent of a grape soda , but with a subtle touch of koolada added to it . This gives the grape a more intense edge , allowing it to be very invigorating and fresh . Despite being somewhat sweet , at no point did I find vaping this to become sickly or overbearing . The grape in this juice , taste wise , is more on the side of an artificial grape candy , rather than a red grape . Although , I find this a good feature , as it is still a desirable flavour to vape on . Kyoho Grape presents itself as an exceedingly energising e-liquid flavour , ideal for fruit lovers and for vapers who can appreciate a very exhilarating flavour , especially as a ‘ first thing in the morning ’ kind of vape .
IVG DESSERTS – JAM ROLY POLY Jam Roly Poly is a classic British dessert and is an incredibly nostalgic flavour profile to emulate in e-liquid form . Front and centre here is a rich , sticky strawberry jam top note . It ’ s more akin to the commercial jam that is found in baked goods , rather than the slightly earthier homemade variety . This is rather fitting for a jam roly poly mix , and I feel a more natural strawberry conserve top note would have felt out of place . This is supported by an indulgent cake body that adds a fluffy mouthfeel and slightly tames the richer sweetness of the strawberry . I ’ m also detecting some baked cinnamon in the mix , too . This isn ’ t something I would expect in a traditional jam roly poly , but it works well nonetheless . Certainly , a liquid for vapers with a sweet tooth , Jam Roly Poly is a solid dessert e-liquid .
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IVG SWEETS – ORANGE MILLIONS IVG have had incredible success with their Bubble-gum Millions e-liquid . Winning the Best Sweet / Chocolate category at the recent Vapouround Awards , this titan of the British e-liquid industry have now expanded their millions offerings , in order to cater to a broader range of tastes . IVG describe Orange Millions as “ Citric candy orange , infused with light undertones of bubble-gum .” The candy orange top note is the most prominent feature of this mix . It ’ s not overly sweet and doesn ’ t impart any additional throat hit , which often comes with citrus flavours . Instead , it works well with the bubble-gum base to produce a brighter twist on an already beloved profile . Subtle mint undertones from the bubble-gum keep this mix refreshing and stop the candied notes from outstaying their welcome on the palate . If you usually enjoy confectionary styled vapes , Orange Millions is well worth a try .
IVG MENTHOL – KIWI KOOL IVG describe Kiwi Kool as fresh kiwi blended with a hint of lemon . Kiwi can be a tough flavour to replicate in an e-liquid , but IVG have made a fair attempt here . It ’ s not quite as earthy as the real thing and seems more like a candied representation of the fruit , but it still brings some nice sour notes to the mix . The lemon that is present here is rather potent . Although described as a hint , to my tastes it ’ s coming across just as strong as the kiwi . It ’ s a nice pairing , though and the citric tang of this hard candy style lemon makes the sweeter kiwi pop . The mix is finished with a moderately strong mentholated exhale which cuts through the candy notes and keeps this sweet profile from becoming overpowering . Kiwi Kool is a solid fruit menthol profile that will be perfect for beginners to vaping who require a simple but tasty e-liquid .