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Z Fuel - 01’OG Z Fuel - 03’Citron Freeze
Zap!’s caffeinated Z Fuel range takes inspiration from popular energy
drinks. And if you’ve ever enjoyed a certain green energy drink, you’ll
immediately know what this one is emulating. I’m not quite sure how
Zap! have done it, but OG perfectly replicates the flavour. This is bold,
fruity and sweet. This is a mixed candy fruit profi le, so those looking
for a more natural fruit will be best served by other Zap! offerings, but
if you’ve ever had the urge to vape your favourite energy drink, OG is
the frontrunner by a country mile. The intense Citron Freeze is one of the most bright and bold lemon
profi les I’ve ever tried. The sweetness and sticky mouthfeel are
backed up by a satisfying combination of bitterness and tartness
that truly brings the profi le to life. The intensity of the flavour may
be off-putting for some, but those who like a blend that incorporates
both lemonade and natural lemon zest will enjoy it greatly. The mix is
fi nished with a mild dose of coolant, making for a light and moreish
vape.
VG/PG Ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Mild
VG/PG Ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Mild, with cooling
Z Fuel - 04’Pink Punch
VG/PG Ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Mild
For me, Pink Punch is the most compelling of the lot. The top note is a full-bodied candy guava, with a dense mouthfeel and plenty of sweetness
that lingers on the palate long after vaping. This is contrasted by a mild and authentic grapefruit note that adds a substantial tart fi nish to the
profi le without detracting from its sweetness. The balance of these opposing flavours has been struck very nicely and for this reason I found
myself continually going back to Pink Punch. This is a fantastic fruit profi le.
Cinnamon OG Custard
The top note here is a light but authentic cinnamon spice. This is
different from the sweeter confectionary cinnamon usually found in
e-liquids and is more reminiscent of the rich, full-bodied cinnamon
you would expect from a cinnamon stick. It doesn’t dominate the mix,
though, and quickly gives way to the same rich custard base found
in OG custard, minus the caramel. There are still traces of a cake
batter element, though they are more reserved in this case. Another
fantastic custard profi le. It’s very hard to stand out from the crowd with a custard profi le in
2019, so how does this one fare? The mysterious top note tastes
like a syrupy brown sugar caramel. It’s decadent and sticky but not
overbearing. This gives way to a rich vanilla custard base that stands
toe-to-toe with the very best on the market, with mild dairy and egg
notes. The profi le is fi nished with some light bakery notes, reminiscent
of cake batter, which further boost the texture and complexity of this
custard. A must-try for dessert fans. Outstanding.
VG/PG Ratio: 75/25
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Mild
Banana
VG/PG Ratio: 75/25
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Mild
VG/PG Ratio: 75/25
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Mild
All too often, banana comes off as foam candy in e-liquid mixes, but what about in this offering? The top note here is a creamy natural banana.
Again, The King’s Collection distinguish themselves from other manufacturers with superior ingredient selection. The banana note is slightly
less ripe than I would prefer but I’m impressed with how authentic it is. This is supported by the same custard base found in the rest of the King’s
Custard range, though in this case it seems to pack in more dairy notes, which pair nicely with the banana.
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