REVIEW BY BENEDICT ‘NED’ JONES
MTS Vape Wizard Polar Blast Sour Wizard
Percentage used and VG/PG ratio of
mix: 0.5 percent at 70/30 Percentage used and VG/PG ratio of
mix: 0.75 percent at 70/30 Percentage used and VG/PG ratio of
mix: 0.75 percent at 70/30
FlavourArt claim that this additive will
enhance mouthfeel and lower perception
of acidity. In my experience, it works
exactly as described. Used sparingly in
a lemon bakery recipe, I found that MTS
tamed the shaper notes of the lemon and
gave a nice boost to the cream layer.
This niche additive is suited to advanced
mixers with recipes in need of slight
balancing of acidity and additional body. Polar Blast is among the most potent
coolers on the market and but does not
interfere with flavour profiles at all. Used
at 0.75 percent in a mix, it will impart
a moderate cooling sensation. More
daring mixers can boost it all the way
up to around 2 percent in a blend for
an intensely cold finish. This is a very
versatile additive that cuts through sweet
profiles and is ideal for summery blends. At 0.75 percent, Sour Wizard will add a
distinctive candy tartness to fruit. It does
not seem to mute flavours over time
quite as much or have such a negative
impact on coil longevity as other sour
additives. Sour Wizard is less intense
than some of its peers, but it more than
makes up for this by having less of an
impact on your mixes and hardware. A
simple but useful ingredient.
Kiwi
Percentage used and VG/PG ratio of
mix: 2.5 percent at 70/30
Flavour Art have a long-standing
reputation for producing some of the
most authentic fruit flavourings and
Kiwi is a shining example of why. This
flavouring imparts a realistic earthy kiwi
sweetness to any mix, along with some
moderate tart notes. This flavouring even
shines in a solo mix anywhere between
2.5-4 percent, so it’s great for beginners
too. In my view, this the first and last kiwi
flavouring you’ll ever need.
Mangosteen
Percentage used and VG/PG ratio of
mix: 3 percent at 70/30
Mangosteen is a tropical fruit native
to Southeast Asia. While I can’t speak
to the authenticity of this flavouring,
it’s certainly an interesting option for
tropical mixes. The bright, tropical citric
note is reminiscent of pink grapefruit,
albeit much milder and without the kind
of throat hit you would associate with
strong citrus. There’s also some berry-
like sweetness and some darker earthy
texture. This tropical flavouring is unlike
anything I’ve tried before.
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