6mg Alien Vision a Mistake?

[thirdfloornorth]

So, I've been quit smoking for nearly four months. Decided to pick up e-cigarettes. Got my first e-cigs (Volcano Magmas) and my first e-liquid (Alien Visions, heard RAVE reviews and amazing customer service in my experience so far).

My first time EVER dripping, and was only using carts for a day before this.

I got Boba's Bounty in 6mg, and Irish Cream in 0mg (and a free sampler of 6mg Gamel that I haven't tried yet). Started dripping.

I can't taste either, except the tiniest bit on the exhale of the BB. Also, the Irish Cream has zero throat hit, and the BB very little. I'm also getting low vapor production most of the time, which I understand is strange for VG fluids. EDIT: The low vapor production was due to my dumbass not inhaling hard enough lol. Still, low on flavor tho

Now, I know that the countless amazing reviews for AV aren't unfounded, so:

1) Is the weak flavor and low/no throat hit from the low nicotine levels?

2) Did I get a bad batch? They smell strongly, and the BB is a good medium-dark color

3) Is it because the liquids sat outside for a few hours in the metal mailbox in Mississippi heat?

Should I bother contacting customer service? He's a really nice dude, and I don't want to bother him needlessly if I'm doing something wrong.

Freshly charged battery, dripping 2-3 drops onto the atomizer... etc. The 8mg Coffee cart and 16mg Tobacco cart that came with my Magma had strong throat hit, flavor, etc... The Coffee was actually a bit overpowering, but I'll take that over nothing.

 

[CtryBoy]

I feel your pain. I swear my taste buds are ruined from smoking for so long. I cant taste an analog or any of my juices no matter how hard I draw. Have had some different effects like the 'desert ship' I got did this drying thing to the top of my mouth that was wierd, but not unpleasant could be the hay taste I've heard mentioned.

Heat certainly isnt good for them, but think the theory is if you leave in car all day then it's toast. But with the heat wave we are having down south, it might have had some effect on flavor.

Nic level is a suspect in the TH catagory, but if 8mg cart gives you a good TH you might want to see if you can find out the difference between juice in prefilled cart and the bottles you have. Although might not help unless there is a drastic difference in vg/pg/etc.

Best suggestion would be to ask customer service to give you an idea of the mix. VG/PG/Flavor they may also be able to recommend your best options moving forward, doublers I believe are low nic but boost the flavor and possibly TH.

 

[VPDownunder]

VG doesn't carry flavors as well as PG, I've found 70%-80% PG a good compromise giving plenty of vapor and good flavor.
Throat hit is more on some flavors than others and more nicotine also gives a stronger throat hit.

 

[Lightgeoduck]

yes the low nic will give you next to no throat hit compared to higher nic levels..... the flavors I really can't say.. the boba should be strong.. don't know anything about the irish creme....

heat could play a factor, but I haven't experienced any issues with Ben's juice as far as that goes....

if you are having a flavor issue... don't be shy to email for customer service... presenting it in the manner that you just did.. I am sure he will work with you on your issues.

I might not have been of much help, but I am sure this will be resolved..

Good luck

LGD