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Jaggerbomb
Percentage used and VG/PG
ratio of mix: 3% at 70/30
Espresso Mint
Percentage used and VG/PG
ratio of mix: 2% at 70/30
The combination of herbal liqueur and energy drink will likely
evoke strong memories for most people in the UK. I can’t say
it’s something I’ve ever wanted to vape but Flavour Art has
done a good job of replicating the profile in this case. To really
elevate it, some sweetener, additional fruit support and maybe
a touch of coolant will result in a truer to life “Jaggerbomb”
experience. When the percentage is pushed higher with this
flavouring, more distinct notes of liquorice start to appear,
which is something to bear in mind.
Flavour Art produce some of the most authentic coffee
flavourings and this is no exception. For the most part, this is
a bold, rich and dark espresso flavour, with a bitter finish. This
is coupled with a moderate mint, which has a slight sweetness
and cooling to contrast with the bitterness of the espresso. I
feel that this flavouring is best paired with a cast of dessert
notes, including vanilla and dairy, to create something akin to
a minty frappuccino. This is a potent flavouring, so exercise
some caution as it may bully other notes.
Candyfloss
Percentage used and VG/PG
ratio of mix: 1.5% at 70/30
Chocalima
Percentage used and VG/PG
ratio of mix: 3% at 70/30
Flavour Art’s Candyfloss may be something of a surprise
to veteran mixers. Usually, candyfloss flavourings are
predominantly ethyl maltol and used purely as an additive,
to thicken custards, add a candy connotation to fruits or
smoothen the rough edges of a particularly throaty citrus.
In this case, it’s a sticky candy texture, with a distinct
strawberry twist that becomes more apparent on the finish.
This flavouring is best used in fruit or candy mixes, that could
use some additional mouthfeel or candy connotation, without
using a sweetener like sucralose. When the percentage of this
flavouring is pushed up, I find it to mute mixes, so it needs a
light touch.
Chocalima is clearly a nod to the chocolate limes, a variety of
sweets popular in the UK. Candy lime is the more prominent
of the notes and they’ve nailed it, with a bright sweetness and
very slight tart finish. The chocolate note is present and a
good representation of the type of candy chocolate you find
in chocolate lime sweets, though it does need a little help in
my view. Some supporting creams and perhaps even a touch
of butterscotch could help elevate that chocolate flavour
for a more full-bodied experience. A niche but interesting
flavouring.
H2OMG
Percentage used and VG/PG
ratio of mix: 3% at 70/30
Flavour Art describe H2OMG as an aniseed and fruit blend.
Admittedly, I mostly get aniseed from this flavouring,
regardless of concentration, though there are some mild
notes of citrus on the finish too. As with all aniseed flavours,
this will be divisive, though if you’re looking for a splash of
tartness in your aniseed mix, this may be a good option.
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