REVIEWS
REVIEW BY BENEDICT ‘NED’ JONES
Blueberry Donut
VG/PG ratio: 80/20
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Mild Cinnamon Apple Crumble
VG/PG ratio: 80/20
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Mild Lemon Drizzle Cake
VG/PG ratio: 80/20
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Mild
Donut is a notoriously hard profile to get
right in e-liquid form, so how does this offering
from Mix Juice fare? This is a well-balanced
blend, without a single dominant flavour.
The top note here is a jam-like blueberry,
which brings a pleasant tartness, along
with some natural florals to the mix. This
is supported by a mild, creamy vanilla.
This is reminiscent of the glaze found on a
donut and amplifies the sweetness of the
mix further. Things are rounded off with a
substantial bakery base note which adds
an almost fluffy connotation to the profile.
This works well to layer the blueberry and
vanilla notes, though I'm not sure I'd single
it out as a donut specifically. Nonetheless,
this is a solid bakery blend that many will
enjoy. Another bakery staple from the Mix Juice
team. It's hard to go wrong with a cinnamon
and apple blend and this one doesn't
disappoint. The top note is a mellow, warm
baked apple. It has a soft sweetness that
you'd expect in the context of crumble but
isn't syrupy or too sticky. This is supported
by a moderately sweet bakery note which
does a good job of adding some substance
to the mix, without making things too heavy.
The cinnamon note is really more of an
accent than a prominent feature. It still adds
some intrigue, but I would have liked it to
be slightly more present. Overall, this is a
rather light dessert vape that will be great
for those who enjoy confectionery flavours
but dislike overpoweringly sweet mixes. Lemon bakery profiles have always
been incredibly popular in the UK vaping
community. It can be tough to balance the
sharp citrus with sweeter bakery notes,
though, so how does this attempt compare
to its competitors? There is definitely more
of a focus on the lemon element here than
is found in other, similar profiles. It’s by
far the most prominent note and is quite
multifaceted. The top note is a natural lemon,
which brings plenty of sharpness and zest
to the profile. This is blended with a much
sweeter lemon note, reminiscent of the
titular lemon drizzle. This makes for a very
authentic top note. The lemon is supported
by a light cake base, which does a good
job of boosting the sweetness of the profile
and adding some weight to it. This is a
well-done lemon bakery profile.
Coconut Puff Puff
VG/PG ratio: 80/20
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Mild Gummy Cola
VG/PG ratio: 80/20
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Mild
Described by Mix Juice as a Coconut
Macaroon, Coconut Puff Puff is quite
an ambitious e-liquid, since it attempts
to replicate such a delicate profile. A
strong desiccated coconut is the dominant
flavour here. It’s authentic and brings a very
distinctive milky sweetness to the blend. I
personally would have liked to see more of
a natural take on this top note, but that is
subjective. The coconut is supported by a
light meringue base, which brings some
additional sweetness to the profile, along
with a boost to the thickness of the mouth-
feel. There also seems to be a mild vanilla
accent which complements the rest of the
blend nicely. This is a solid coconut profile,
ideal for those looking for a simple dessert
vape. Gummy Cola is a very simple profile from Mix
Juice. When things are this stripped back,
ingredient selection is key, so does it work
in this case? The top note is a moderately
sweet candied cola. This is spot on to the
sweet shop nostalgia that the manufacturer
describes. It’s a little lighter than I would have
preferred, but those looking for a mellow
candy vape will be pleased with this choice.
The cola is supported by a mild gummy candy
base which adds a sticky texture to the profile
without making things overly sweet. Gummy
Cola is certainly true to life, but it must be
noted that it is on the milder end of the candy
spectrum. Those looking for a super simple
e-liquid may well enjoy this.
Raspberry Custard
VG/PG ratio: 80/20
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Mild
Many vapers judge a new e-liquid company
by the quality of its custard offerings. Mix Juice
have chosen to keep it simple with their take
on the classic dessert, but does it work?
This is another well balanced profile from
Mix Juice. Raspberry is the more prominent
flavour and it takes centre stage without
becoming overly sweet or cloying. Instead,
it comes across as a baked raspberry
often found in confectionery, bringing
a pleasant dark sweetness and sticky
mouth-feel to the mix. There's also a very
mild hint of natural tartness, which provides
additional authenticity. This is supported
by a light vanilla custard base. This is less
eggy than some other custards, but this
is not a problem, since the warm vanilla
and creaminess support the raspberry top
note nicely. A stripped back but satisfying
dessert blend.
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