REVIEWS
REVIEW BY BENEDICT ‘NED’ JONES
Cola V2 Cool Anise Bliss Mixed Berry
Percentage used and VG/PG ratio of
mix: 4.5 percent at 70/30 Percentage used and VG/PG ratio of
mix: 4 percent at 70/30 Percentage used and VG/PG ratio of
mix: 5 percent at 70/30
Most cola flavours come off as a
gummy cola bottle rather than a
beverage, so Cola V2 is a step in the
right direction. This flavouring brings a
sticky sweetness to any mix, along with
a mild tartness reminiscent of a gummy
candy without any artificial off note. The
fizzy connotation evokes a carbonated
experience. If you are looking to mix a
cola profile, this is likely your best bet. This single flavouring seems to be
intended for standalone mixes. The
predominant note is a moderately sweet
anise. It’s not the most potent but is
certainly the star of the show. This is
supported by a mild candy pineapple,
which gives the flavouring a touch of
sharpness and bright tropical sweetness.
The profile is finished with mild berry
notes that bolster the overall sweetness
and provide mild earthy depth. This is a deep, full-flavoured mix of
berries that strikes a good balance
between authenticity and sweetness.
The predominant note for me is a rich
blackcurrant which brings sticky body
and a pleasant floral top note. The
raspberry component brings a mild
tartness and a subtle ripe strawberry
note boosts the sweetness and
tames the florality of the blackcurrant.
One of the best berry medley single
concentrates on the market.
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Sweet Blend Berry Blend
Percentage used and VG/PG ratio of
mix: 4 percent at 70/30 Percentage used and VG/PG ratio of
mix: 5 percent at 70/30
This is quite similar to some of the
other offerings in the Euro Series but is
unfortunately a bit of a miss for me. With
all those bright volatiles packed into one
flavouring, the result is a bit muddled
and undefined, save for a strong aniseed
and menthol note. I’d be inclined to opt
for another flavouring in the Euro Series
with similar components. Another new offering from the Euro
Series line, with a mildly medicinal mixed
berry medley as the predominant note.
It’s less defined than in Mixed Berry but
is still quite pleasant. This is accented
with a much more subtle aniseed. The
profile is finished with a good helping of
menthol cooling, resulting in a competent
mixed berry, anise and menthol one-shot
with a broad appeal.