Vapouround magazine ISSUE 20 | Page 185

REVIEW BY JAMES PARNELL Pumpkin Spiced Latte VG/PG ratio: 70/30 Additional sweetener: Minimal Throat hit: Mild White Chocolate Mocha VG/PG ratio: 70/30 Additional sweetener: Moderate Throat hit: Mild Frozen Strawberry Watermelon Refresher VG/PG ratio: 70/30 Additional sweetener: Minimal Throat hit: Moderate, with cooling Pumpkin Spiced Latte carries a subtle ground coffee aroma, reminiscent of the much-loved seasonal beverage. On the inhale, the e-liquid produces a sweet earthy coffee bean taste. This intensifies on exhale and carries more of a milky undertone. The coffee flavour blends perfectly with a pumpkin that has been infused with sweet cinnamon. The profile is unique and carries a ‘winter warming’ festive identity. This isn’t an all-day vape for me but it’s definitely going to be re- appearing in on my cotton over Christmas time. This e-liquid is the crème de le crème of the coffee vapes. The body of the flavour is a rich coffee bean taste. This is complemented by a sweet white chocolate flavour that infuses perfectly creating a delightful profile. The white chocolate intensifies and carries a creamy hint like the coffee-based drink has a foamy head that is layered with chocolate sprinkles. This is one of the tastiest and most balanced coffee vapes I have ever tried. It gets a straight ten out of ten from me. Mango Lime VG/PG ratio: 70/30 Additional sweetener: Medium Throat hit: Minimal Tropical Punch VG/PG ratio: 70/30 Additional sweetener: Medium Throat hit: Minimal Strawberry Raspberry VG/PG ratio: 70/30 Additional sweetener: Medium Throat hit: Minimal If you like your tangy fruit flavours, SQZD Fruit Co.’s collection of liquids may be for you. Mango Lime immediately has a good impression with a delicious lime scent filling the air on opening the bottle. It’s fairly clear with the name what flavours to expect in this liquid (something that is always a bonus) mango and lime are the dominant flavours, both similar in strengths. It is the less obvious flavours that make the juice very tasty. Coconut and a tiny hint of menthol can be detected within the flavour profile making the liquid a little more complex. There is a medium amount of sweetener included in this liquid however it does work well with the present flavours. Tropical punch with extra emphasis on the punch part, although not un-welcome, this juice does pack a very nice punch in flavour. The base flavouring of this liquid is pineapple which is sweet but still holds strong similarities to fresh fruit. Mixed in are a few other flavours, these being a lime flavouring for a citrus boost, a small hint of coconut and finally a very small amount of menthol to aid in the pallet cleansing properties. Together these flavours create a tropical profile not seen before. From the first hit to the last exhale this juice is surprising however it is delicious. Quite simply named, Strawberry and Raspberry is just that. This liquid is certainly one for the fruity vapers, with the strawberry flavour being accurate to the fruit rather than a candy or sauce flavour. Combined with this, the raspberry isn’t as actual to the real thing, however the very mild candy undertone certainly adds something to this liquid. This liquid has a medium amount of added sweetener something that is consistent with this particular line of liquids. Be that as it may, the sweetener adds an addictive dynamic making it hard to put this liquid down. Berry fans may find this one irresistible. Barista Brew Co. describe this frozen juice as ripe watermelon and fresh strawberries with an icy finish. When inhaled, this e-liquid is sweet with a moderate cooling. The first flavour to come through is a candied watermelon. This blends well with an artificial strawberry taste creating a chewy candy flavour, but the overall profile of the e-liquid has more of an iced drink characteristic brought on by its fruity taste and menthol kick. VM20 | 185