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Timekeeper Magnifi cent
VG/PG Ratio: 80/20
Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Mild VG/PG Ratio: 80/20
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Mild
Timekeeper is described as a sugar biscuit with vanilla. The dominant
note here is a rich, slightly dark and buttery biscuit. It is moderately
sweet and very similar to the flavour of shortbread, with an authentic
bakery flavour. The biscuit is supported by a mild vanilla cream,
which gives the blend more volume and smoothness. The profi le is
fi nished with a light accent of bakery cinnamon, which adds some
extra depth, without overpowering the biscuit and vanilla elements.
An outstanding biscuit flavour that can easily be vaped all day. Magnifi cent is Steam Train’s take on the classic cupcake. The main
flavour here is a decadent and fluffy cake batter flavour, reminiscent
of an American-style yellow cake. It’s a fair bit sweeter than the
bakery flavour found in Timekeeper, but not overbearingly so. This is
supported by a bright vanilla buttercream layer, which complements
the cake nicely without over sweetening the mix. A simple but very
moreish dessert, ideal for vapers with a sweet tooth.
Whistle All Aboard
VG/PG Ratio: 80/20
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Mild, with cooling VG/PG Ratio: 80/20
Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Mild, with cooling
Whistle is a blend of lemonade and brown sugar. Admittedly, I was
sceptical of this combination at fi rst but it works very nicely. The
lemonade top note is quite possibly the most authentic I’ve tried to
date, with bright citric sweetness and an almost effervescent quality.
Think homestyle lemonade, rather than the commercial kind. The
brown sugar note is quite subtle in the mix but it does balance out the
acidity of the lemon with its dark sweetness, creating a rich but tangy
beverage flavour. A moderate coolant fi nishes the profi le without
interfering with the balance of flavours. A must try lemonade. A classic combination of grape, green apple and ice. Grape is the
dominant flavour here but it is quite different from most on the
market. It’s a darker grape but not candied, in the American Concord
style. Instead, it comes across as a more natural grape juice, albeit
a touch sweeter. This is contrasted by a sharper green apple which
again leans more towards authentic fruit than candy. The contrasting
flavours make for an interesting profi le that seems to change
throughout the day. The blend is fi nished with a moderate dose of
coolant, making for a refreshing and light fruity vape. Another winner.
Signalman Railroad
VG/PG Ratio: 80/20
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Mild VG/PG Ratio: 80/20
Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Mild, with cooling
If you’re a dessert vaper, chances are you’ve tried countless
strawberry and cream blends. Signalman is a simple strawberry and
cream but it may be one of the best I’ve had the pleasure of trying.
The two elements are quite balanced in the mix, though strawberry
comes out on top. It’s somewhere between a natural and candied
strawberry, with soft sweetness and very mild earthiness working
in tandem. This is supported by a thick vanilla cream, which lends
plenty of volume to the profi le. A must try for strawberry and cream
fans. Cola profi les almost invariably taste like candy rather than a beverage.
This isn’t necessarily a bad thing of course but fi nding the right cola
can be hard. Steam Train might be the one you’re looking for. The top
note is a sweet cola, which does carry some candy connotations, but
it also has a slight herbal flavour that makes it taste more similar to
the drink than many of its competitors. A mild lemon accent lends
some additional brightness to the profi le, before it is fi nished with a
moderate helping of coolant. An impressive cola vape.
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