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Welcome to Worth The Hype? – The feature were we get our hands
on some vaping products that are heavily praised by the online
community, but not often found in vape shops. In this issue, we’re
covering some highly sought after American e-liquids.
Kite in Cloud – Lenola Cream Ripe Vapes – VCT Private Reserve
VG/PG Ratio: 70/30 VG/PG Ratio: 60/40
Additional sweetener: Minimal Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Mild Throat hit: Mild
Lenola Cream is described as bananas, pies, fruit medley tastes,
and creaminess for miles by manufacturers Kite in Cloud. Upon
release in 2016, it was the only flavour they offered and it was an
instant hit, so much so, that it was often hard to come by. If you’ve been vaping a while, chances are you’ve tried, or at least
heard about, Ripe Vape’s VCT. The original is touted as a blend of
vanilla custard, fi ne tobacco and toasted almond, which has been met
with rabid praise for over fi ve years now. VCT Private Reserve takes an
already opulent e-liquid and transforms it into something more likely
to be found in Prince Phillip’s whisky cabinet.
Private Reserve is made by taking a batch of normal VCT, then steeping
it in French oak barrels for three months. The result is an incredibly
rich vanilla custard, with a tobacco accent and a moderate helping of
toasted almond, fi nished with a hint of dark sweetness that can only be
described as what I imagine French oak barrels smell of. Whether it’s
the extended steep time or fancy processing, the end product is a very
well-developed dessert tobacco that’s quite unlike anything else. Private
Reserve costs more than the rest of Ripe Vape’s offerings but that only
makes it more alluring as a “special occasion” vape. Hype Certifi ed.
Kite in Cloud withdrew from the EU market when the TPD
regulations came into force, so we imported some from the USA to
taste. Lenola Cream is an enigmatic dessert profile. Banana, cream
and pie crust are all there but there is also something else going
on to give it a unique flavour. Is it peach? quince? mixed berries?
People have long theorised about what’s in the mix but I’m no
closer to the truth after having vaped another bottle. Without doubt
this is one of the best dessert e-liquids ever made and well worthy
of the praise it gets. Hype certified.
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