Sweet Shop – Blackcurrant and Liquorice Dry Ice – Ruby Ice
VG/PG Ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Mild VG/PG Ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Mild, with cooling
Blackcurrant and Liquorice is a staple of the e-liquid world, so is
Leprechaun Liquid’s take on the profi le worth checking out? Here we
have a full-bodied liquorice which dominates this blend for me. It is
moderately sweet with substantial sticky mouth feel and that strong
flavour lingers on the palate long after vaping, which will be a good or
bad thing depending on personal preference. The blackcurrant is really
a background note here which provides a slight boost to the sweetness
of the profi le, along with some juicy connotations but it is ultimately
bullied by the intense liquorice. A simple but inevitably divisive flavour. Leprechaun Liquids describe Ruby Ice as a blend of strawberry,
lemon and coolant. A bright candy strawberry is the star of the show
here. It brings plenty of sweetness to the mix, along with subtle hints
of a more natural berry flavour, which stops the top note from feeling
too one dimensional. This is accented with a mild candy lemon which
boosts the tartness of the profi le but does not dominate the more
delicate top note. The profi le is fi nished with a mild dose of coolant,
which does not interfere with the balance of flavours and ensures
that this is a light vape.
Pudding Parlour – Tiramisu Fruit Cocktails – Mulligan’s Mix
VG/PG Ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Mild VG/PG Ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Mild, with cooling
Coffee profi les are very diffi cult to pull off, especially when you add
the complexities of desserts. The coffee top note here is a bit thin
for my liking but it does bring some dark sweetness and a hint of bit-
terness to the mix. The coffee notes are accented by a subtle cocoa
flavour that unfortunately seems to give the blend a dry texture. The
profi le is fi nished with a moderate dairy base, which does some work
to counteract the dryness of the cocoa and also lends a noticeable
tang to the fi nish, which may be an acquired taste. Mulligan’s Mix is described as a blend of plum, grapefruit and mint,
which is highly unconventional. For me, the dominant flavour is a
bright authentic grapefruit which brings an intense brightness to the
blend, along with robust tartness. This is supported by a deeper plum
note, which boosts the profi le’s sweetness, without detracting from
the bolder grapefruit top note. The mix is fi nished with a moderately
present mint, which adds a herbal dimension to the profi le, along with
a small dose of coolant, which keeps things fresh. An interesting fruit
mix.
Bling – Raspberry Ripple Fairground – Candy Dummy
VG/PG Ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Mild VG/PG Ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Mild
Raspberry Ripple is a classic dessert profi le and the top note here is
a moderate raspberry syrup which is relatively sweet. It has a mildly
sticky mouth feel and a hint of tartness with the raspberry supported
by a moderate dairy base. I’m not sure I would describe this as ice
cream though, since it’s lacking the sweetness and vanilla notes I
would usually expect from an ice cream. Instead this e-liquid provides
a more reserved raspberries and cream vape that could be a good
option for dessert fans who are looking for something simple. Candy Dummy is billed as a strawberry candy profi le. Unfortunately,
the strawberry in this case is rather muted and thin. It lacks the bright
sweetness and natural notes found in Ruby Ice. This is supported by
a hard candy base that provides the mix with some sticky mouthfeel
and additional sweetness but does not add any real depth to the
flavour. A very light strawberry candy vape that may appeal to those
who prefer subtle flavours.
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