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Carousel/Carousel Ice
VG/PG Ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Moderate
Throat hit: Mild/Mild, with cooling
Innevape describe Carousel as a fruit smoothie blended with cotton candy. From the moment you open the bottle, it’s apparent that there’s a
lot going on here. For me, the top note is a bright candy pineapple. It has some of the juiciness and sour tang that you would expect from an
authentic portrayal but also brings some sticky body to the profi le. There also appears to be a sherbet-like citrus medley complementing this
note, which elevates the profi le’s overall tartness and creates a pleasing aftertaste. I’m almost certain that there are more fruits present in the
mix, but they aren’t quite strong enough to individually identify. The cotton candy layer works as an accent to sweeten the mix and provide
volume but isn’t the main feature in my view. This is an unusual but nicely executed fruit mix. Those who prefer a more refreshing vape can opt
for Carousel Ice, which adds a dash of mentholated coolant to the mix. It doesn’t interfere with or change the balance of flavour, so this choice
is entirely down to personal preference.
GY-4 Country Store
VG/PG Ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Mild VG/PG Ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Mild
GY-4 is Grizwald’s take on the classic RY4 profi le, a blend of tobacco
and dessert elements. Unlike most RY4 mixes, this one focuses in
more on the tobacco top note. It’s a little darker than I would usually
expect, with mild smoked notes but not as pungent as a pipe tobacco.
This is complemented by a subtle caramel accent which pairs nicely
with the inherent sweetness of the tobacco. The profi le is fi nished out
with a mild vanilla which smoothes out the tobacco and amplifi es the
overall sweetness, without making this a true dessert tobacco blend.
A different spin on a classic profi le. Grizwald’s enigmatically describe Country Store as a blend of subtle
flavours including biscuit, dairy and popcorn. The main note here
for me is a buttery biscuit. It has a good amount of dark sweetness
and texture but is not as sweet as we might normally expect from a
bakery profi le. This is complemented by hints of vanilla and cream,
which add volume but not much sweetness to speak of. There’s a
slight bitterness on the fi nish, which is reminiscent of a light tobacco
but this note is quite subtle and diffi cult to defi ne. An interesting
bakery blend for those who prefer their e-liquids to be less sweet.
Menthol Tabac
VG/PG Ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Mild, with cooling
An extremely simple tobacco blend. Menthol and mint dominate this mix. There’s a good helping of natural mint here, which provides a baseline
of herbal sweetness that quickly gives way to a moderate dose of menthol. The tobacco takes a back seat and is a tad more potent than
something mild like a sweet virginia but not quite as dark or aromatic as an Asian tobacco. The result is a beginner-friendly tobacco menthol
blend that should be ideal for those seeking something less sweet than most commercial offerings.
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