Vapouround magazine Vapouround Magazine Issue 26 | Page 211

Acai Pomegranate Juniper Mangosteen Apple VG/PG Ratio: 70/30 Additional sweetener: Moderate Throat hit: Mild VG/PG Ratio: 70/30 Additional sweetener: Moderate Throat hit: Mild Acai takes centre stage here. This candied portrayal is a cross between blueberry and blackcurrant, with a deep sweetness, mild earthiness and sticky texture. This is contrasted with a brighter pomegranate note, which adds an almost citric tartness to the blend. The balance and simplicity of this blend makes it a good candidate for all-day vaping and it’s quite unusual, too. Juniper berries are the most prominent flavour for me. It’s moderately sweet, with mild florals. You’d be forgiven for thinking this was a berry medley but there’s something distinct about the flavour that doesn’t quite fi t the bill of conventional forest fruits. This is contrasted with a much brighter green apple that adds some juicy mouthfeel and tartness. The light mangosteen adds a mild tropical sweetness and rounds off a very interesting fruit profi le. Lemon Lavender Pear Elderfl ower VG/PG Ratio: 70/30 Additional sweetener: Moderate Throat hit: Mild VG/PG Ratio: 70/30 Additional sweetener: Moderate Throat hit: Mild Something I’ve never seen in e-liquid before. The lavender here is reminiscent of lavender syrup or cordial that is sometimes added to mixed drinks, and though authentic, this will be a divisive flavour. The top note is contrasted with a bright zesty lemon that cuts through the lavender and stops it from becoming overbearing. A simple yet sophisticated blend that will appeal to more adventurous vapers. This is quite a mild flavour, but pear is the more prominent part of the mix. It leans more towards a natural portrayal, with bright sweetness and moderate tartness. The elderflower here is more subtle than I would like. It’s a good representation but could be pushed higher in the mix. I feel this is a slight missed opportunity since there are so few elderflower e-liquids on the market. Starfruit Cactus Cucumber Cantaloupe VG/PG Ratio: 70/30 Additional sweetener: Moderate Throat hit: Mild VG/PG Ratio: 70/30 Additional sweetener: Moderate Throat hit: Mild, with cooling Starfruit takes the lead, with its tropical sweetness and slight musky earthiness. It also has some sticky body but not so much that it becomes cloying. Cactus is normally a very dominant flavour, but it’s been tamed in this case. Even still, it brings an intense juicy texture to the profi le along with a mild vegetal sweetness and effervescent sensation. Along with Pear Elderflower, this is a milder profi le overall but it’s well-balanced and unique. A natural, juicy cantaloupe is the dominant flavour here. It’s moderately sweet and has a nice brightness that replicates the real fruit very well, without leaning on heavy candy notes. This is complemented well by a subtle cucumber accent which freshens the mix up and adds a slight vegetal note. The mix is fi nished with a mild coolant, which does not interfere with the balance of flavours but does cement this as a refreshing fruity profi le that can easily be vaped all day. VM26 205