REVIEWS
REVIEW BY BENEDICT ‘NED’ JONES
Super Flavor – The Island Seven Wonders – Beach Party Valkiria – Black Beard
VG/PG ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Mild, with cooling VG/PG ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Mild, with cooling VG/PG ratio: 50/50
Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Moderate
The authentic lychee top note carries a
slight acidic sweetness and subtle floral
notes. This is contrasted with a mild
peach that brings some soft sweetness
to the blend. The kiwi boosts the tartness
and adds some mild candy sweetness.
The profile is finished with a mild coolant
for an expertly balanced, summery fruit
blend. This bold, fruity mix has an authentic
mellow melon top note, bringing
juicy sweetness and mild earthiness.
Cantaloupe melon is contrasted by a
pomegranate with mild sharpness and
slightly sticky body. A moderate granita
ties this blend together while lemon zest
brightens the top end. The mild coolant
lightens another brilliantly executed fruit
flavour. Robust and smoky Latakia dominates
this heavy, intense tobacco blend with
a milder Pueblo accent. These are
supported by a moderately strong honey,
which provides some much-needed dark
sweetness. The coffee is somewhat
subtle perhaps due to the Latakia sitting
at the top of the mix. This is a rich,
authentic tobacco for connoisseurs.
Valkiria – Shinobi Super Flavor – WHYNOT Super Flavor – Licorice Pudding
VG/PG ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Moderate VG/PG ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Moderate VG/PG ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Moderate
It’s rare to see papaya attempted in
e-liquid. Here it brings a solid mouthfeel
without overstaying its welcome. This
is contrasted with a tart and bright fruit,
which must be the prickly pear. The bold
and unique flavour lends some juiciness
and cutting through the papaya. The
profile is finished with a light, authentic
lime that wraps up this unique, moreish
vape. The sticky dark rum top note has boozy
qualities but is mainly reminiscent of a
sweetened butter rum. This is supported
by a decadent vanilla cream base
which adds serious volume and further
sweetness to the blend. The mix is
finished with a robust pastry note that
adds even more buttery richness texture.
Another standout and moreish flavour. The top note is a sweet and mild
confectionary licorice that’s much less
potent that you might expect. This is
supported by an intense dairy base
with plenty of sweetness and a creamy
mouthfeel. The white chocolate accent
brings further sweetness to the mix and
enhances the dairy notes of that panna
cotta base. This is a well-balanced and
luxurious dessert vape.
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