REVIEWS
REVIEW BY BENEDICT ‘NED’ JONES
Teardrip Juice Co – Blitz Teardrip Juice Co – Revenge of The Geeks Teardrip Juice Co – Pearamel
VG/PG ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Mild VG/PG ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Mild VG/PG ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Mild
Teardrip describe Blitz as a blend of French
toast and strawberries, finished with
powdered sugar. French toast profiles are
always tough to get right, since mild bread
notes are easily bullied by a heavier bakery
cinnamon. Fortunately, the Teardrip team
have nailed this part of the mix, and while
the cinnamon is present, it doesn’t mute the
subtle baked bread base. This gives way to a
rich strawberry topping, which has some jam
qualities but avoids sticky syrup connotations.
I’m sure there’s also a cream in the mix, too,
adding volume and ensuring that this profile
does not become too dry. This is an incredibly
moreish dessert blend and one of the best
French toast vapes I’ve tried. Revenge of The Geeks is described as a
sweet and sour candy blend. Mixes such
as this are often slightly enigmatic, but in
this case there is some clear definition to
the profile. The top note is an intense candy
green apple, which provides a pleasant sticky
sweetness, along with plenty of tartness to
the mix. There are many sour green apples
out there, but this is certainly among the best,
as it totally avoids the astringent off notes
that sometimes come with the flavour in this
case. The apple top note is supported by
what seems to be a citrus medley and I am
certainly picking up hints of lemon and lime
here, with the lime standing out above the
others just slightly. I am sure that there’s more
going on here, too, but these flavours are
accents and rather difficult to pinpoint. A solid
candy vape with a genuine sour tang. With all the diversity that the e-liquid market
has to offer, it’s become unusual to see
something that hasn’t been tried before. On
paper, Pearamel sounds quite strange, a
mix of sugar poached pears and caramel.
In practice, it’s brilliant. The top note here
is a dark, sweet and authentic caramel,
which provides plenty of sweetness without
becoming overbearing. This gives way to a
natural, juicy pear that provides a crisp texture
and mouthfeel, without dominating the mix.
These notes are supported by what seems
to be a rich creamy base, that ties these
contrasting flavours together beautifully. I
never knew I needed Pearamel in my life, but
after my first few drips I couldn’t stop vaping it.
A must try for dessert fans.
Teardrip Juice Co – Guavarino Salty Dawg – Blue Salty Dawg – Orange
VG/PG ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Mild VG/PG ratio: 60/40
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Moderate (Nicotine Salt) VG/PG ratio: 60/40
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Moderate (Nicotine Salt)
Another bold mix from the Teardrip team.
Guavarino is described as a blend of
nectarine, guava and cotton candy. The
top note in this case is a vivid, authentic
nectarine, which provides moderate
sweetness to the mix, along with some
sharpness and deeper earthy notes. It’s not
often that you find a distinct nectarine flavour
in the e-liquid world, but Guavarino delivers
this in spades. The top note is supported by a
much more subtle guava, which gives a boost
to the overall sweetness, along with some
mild tropical notes. The cotton candy element
of this blend feels like more of an accent to
me. There is an extra sweetness to the blend
present, but other than this it’s difficult to
say what tangible impact the cotton candy
is having on the flavour. If you’re looking for
an authentic nectarine, Guavarino is a great
option. Salty Dawg Blue is described as a tropical
watermelon punch. In nicotine salt blends,
especially higher strengths, it’s generally
best to stick with simple profiles due to the
nature of the devices used to vape them,
so how does this one fare? The top note in
this case is a watermelon that straddles the
line between candied and authenticity. It’s a
touch sweeter than you would expect from a
natural watermelon and brings some sticky
texture to the blend, whilst retaining some of
the juiciness of a more natural portrayal. This
is supported by a medley of tropical fruits,
though I must admit they are too subtle to
individually define. The result is a simple but
satisfying nicotine salt vape that should be
ideal for newcomers who are looking to try
fruit-based flavours. Salty Dawg Orange is described as orange
and mango, blended with a lemonade base.
This is usually the kind of simple profile
that shines in low power pod applications,
so has it been executed correctly? The top
note here is a bright, sweet mango. This is
certainly more of a soda style mango rather
than a more pungent, earthy representation
but it works nicely, giving the mix plenty of
sticky sweetness. This is contrasted by a
milder candy orange that provides a touch of
sharpness, along with some citric sweetness.
The lemonade base is moderately present
but is certainly more of a supporting note
than anything else. It does some work to cut
through the sweeter mango and pairs nicely
with the sharper orange in the mix. This is a
well-rounded, summery beverage profile that
works nicely in low power devices.
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