Good quality control I say. They have a fantastic reputation when it comes to quality and things like that are the reason for it!
As a custimer these are the things that give me great confidence in their product!
Thanks for clarifying Riversong!
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Good quality control I say. They have a fantastic reputation when it comes to quality and things like that are the reason for it!
As a custimer these are the things that give me great confidence in their product!
Thanks for clarifying Riversong!
Sure sure,
Anyone else getting the feeling that the HHV fanatics are getting a little annoyed with us AIV heads... lol. I don't let it bother me. But there is a kind of building tension. I don't get it. I like HHV too... In fact if it wasn't for the superb CS AIV has VR and AIV would be tied in my book. VR's juice is scrumptious.
VR is good isn't it? They were the first of the good juices that have gotten me off of cigs once and for all! Then came HHV, Mtn Oak, and in two day's time, AiV I'm sure will enter to round out my top five. Will be interesting to see where they all fall in my favour and rotation! I'm imagining that it will look like a round robin, #1 serendipity from HHV and/or RavYn from AiV, #2 the other of these aforementioned, #3 Legend HHV again, #4 AiV one of the tea flavors, probably quiet morning since I need more love in my life (shameless Mariah plug!), Applewood from VR, # 5-whatever...the rest of the HHV and AiV flavors, some new ones from VR I am getting (cherry and maplewood, I mean, HELLO? YUM!), and I'm guessing some new ones a member here is being nice enough to send me from Ahlusion are likely going to make the top ten cut as well. It is amazing to have 3 or 4 vendors that are SO great, you wouldn't NEED to try any others, but of course, I will!
So much juice so little time!
Does this mean there is a secret secret room where the more "still *really* in development" flavors are?
Granted, probably only J&N know about it... but still. I'd love to see what they have brewing around in that room (or in their heads) for the next flavors.
Does this mean there is a secret secret room where the more "still *really* in development" flavors are?
Oh man I wish! I clicked all over the site in hope of finding more flavors. lol
I couldn't find the secret red door for quite a while the other day. I must have clicked on every pixel on every page until I finally saw it!
So much to explore in Vapeland~~so much to see~~So much taste....hummmm
Ok. My first experience with AIV and I'm a bit underwhelmed. On the customer service and packaging side of things, they are simply outstanding and pretty untouched. As for the juices themselves...
AQM - 6 out of 10 - This flavor is accurate but I was expecting maybe a sweeter green tea and maybe a bit more of a fruit note. The vapor production is great and throat hit is surprisingly solid. The green tea flavor is just a bit too vegetal and a bit bitter for me. For me, it sounded great on paper, but in execution, I think I would have enjoyed a facsimile of green tea taste with more sweetness than the natural and unsweetened direction.
Zombie Apocalypse - 8 out of 10 - Really enjoyed this flavor. It went the quickest out of the sample tanks I filled. I thought they really nailed this one, BUT...the flavors are too mild. I was expecting to be sought out and destroyed by a strawberry fueled cupcake zombie. Instead, I found myself chasing a ghost. That being said, I could see myself getting this in a larger quantity.
White Rabbit - 8.5 out of 10 - Slightly sweet creamy coconut with a milky, spicy, nutty vibe going on. Very good and quite unique. Something I could vape on all day and enjoy. Will have to get more of this!
Twas Brillig - 7.8 out of 10 - This one was straight on blackberry for me. I really like the flavor that's there, and I wish there was more of it and more sweetness. Didn't quite get the crumble part. A delicious phantom of a flavor, but I would have liked it a bit less subtle. Damn my barbarian's palate.
Stark Winter - 8.5 out of 10 - Mmmm. Cinnamon and vanilla. Very well balanced with just the right minty flavor and sweetness. Hopefully after steeping the tobacco comes out more, but regardless an enjoyable and highly vapeable concoction. I'm assuming the Game of Thrones reference is intentional and, if so, a nice touch.
Cupcake City - 6 out of 10 - Hmm. Taste like you took the hulking strawberry zombie and chopped off his arms. Flavor not pronounced enough for me.
From what I've tried so far, these are genuinely clean and artfully done flavors made by some of the NICEST people on earth. That's why they will get future business from me and I will try more of their line. I can understand why women go insane over this company with the delicate and subtle flavors and 3 out of 5 is certainly far from shabby. AIV delivers a quality product, and I don't discredit them for not quite being able to deliver on the Justin Bieber-esque hype that has been built for them here, at least in the flavor department.
AQM - 6 out of 10 - This flavor is accurate but I was expecting maybe a sweeter green tea and maybe a bit more of a fruit note. The vapor production is great and throat hit is surprisingly solid. The green tea flavor is just a bit too vegetal and a bit bitter for me. For me, it sounded great on paper, but in execution, I think I would have enjoyed a facsimile of green tea taste with more sweetness than the natural and unsweetened direction.
Zombie Apocalypse - 8 out of 10 - Really enjoyed this flavor. It went the quickest out of the sample tanks I filled. I thought they really nailed this one, BUT...the flavors are too mild. I was expecting to be sought out and destroyed by a strawberry fueled cupcake zombie. Instead, I found myself chasing a ghost. That being said, I could see myself getting this in a larger quantity.
White Rabbit - 8.5 out of 10 - Slightly sweet creamy coconut with a milky, spicy, nutty vibe going on. Very good and quite unique. Something I could vape on all day and enjoy. Will have to get more of this!
Twas Brillig - 7.8 out of 10 - This one was straight on blackberry for me. I really like the flavor that's there, and I wish there was more of it and more sweetness. Didn't quite get the crumble part. A delicious phantom of a flavor, but I would have liked it a bit less subtle. Damn my barbarian's palate.
Stark Winter - 8.5 out of 10 - Mmmm. Cinnamon and vanilla. Very well balanced with just the right minty flavor and sweetness. Hopefully after steeping the tobacco comes out more, but regardless an enjoyable and highly vapeable concoction. I'm assuming the Game of Thrones reference is intentional and, if so, a nice touch.
Cupcake City - 6 out of 10 - Hmm. Taste like you took the hulking strawberry zombie and chopped off his arms. Flavor not pronounced enough for me.
From what I've tried so far, these are genuinely clean and artfully done flavors made by some of the NICEST people on earth. That's why they will get future business from me and I will try more of their line. I can understand why women go insane over this company with the delicate and subtle flavors and 3 out of 5 is certainly far from shabby. AIV delivers a quality product, and I don't discredit them for not quite being able to deliver on the Justin Bieber-esque hype that has been built for them here, at least in the flavor department.
Dd you get these as a sampler or if full size bottles did you get these with extra flavor? The general reco is to do so, per the lovely Robin and others.
I ordered a sampler pack a week ago....I am really looking forward to trying AiV! I plan on getting the big bottles with extra flavor though, based on what I have been reading.
Ok.. you guys raved about AiV so much that I ordered some & got it today.
You were all 100% right.
I'm hooked.
The thought, effort & care that they extend towards customers is evident just by opening the box.
Way above and beyond what I ever expected.
I guess I'm a Vapelandian now.
You were all 100% right.
I'm hooked.
The thought, effort & care that they extend towards customers is evident just by opening the box.
Way above and beyond what I ever expected.
I guess I'm a Vapelandian now.
I feel silly asking this, but.... stark winter? I don't see it on the website. Is it under a different name now, or it is something that used to be there & now it's gone?
Cupcake City - I got this one with extra flavor, and it's just OK for me. I do like it, but to be honest it's become my favorite "mixer" flavor. Mixed with maple walnut = pancakes. Mixed with blueberry = blueberry muffin. Mixed with lemon + vanilla = lemon pound cake. You get the idea.
I enjoy all of the flavors I've received from AiV, however I'm not embarrased to admit there are a few that I like better when I add a couple of drops of another juice to make a stronger flavor. Also, I also think that given the short amount of time I've been off cigarettes, I concede that my taste buds may be only half awake at this point - hence the need for a more in-your-face flavor.
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Just a suggestion but...when you order again, let them know in the comments for each flavor that you're ordering what it is you think you would like in it (i.e. more flavor). They're great about that, absolutely fantastic in fact. I ask them to please put extra flavor in everything I order and they do it for me! My number one reason for adoring them so much is that they take good care of their customers....personal attention is awesome.
You're not silly. Stark winter has never been listed anywhere on the website that I know of, and I check quite often. Some people were sent samples. I may just boldly ask about it the next time I place an order.
I feel silly asking this, but.... stark winter? I don't see it on the website. Is it under a different name now, or it is something that used to be there & now it's gone?
Cupcake City - I got this one with extra flavor, and it's just OK for me. I do like it, but to be honest it's become my favorite "mixer" flavor. Mixed with maple walnut = pancakes. Mixed with blueberry = strawberry muffin. Mixed with lemon + vanilla = lemon pound cake. You get the idea.
I enjoy all of the flavors I've received from AiV, however I'm not embarrased to admit there are a few that I like better when I add a couple of drops of another juice to make a stronger flavor. Also, I also think that given the short amount of time I've been off cigarettes, I concede that my taste buds may be only half awake at this point - hence the need for a more in-your-face flavor.
Fantastic and honest review - I also suggest you ask for bold flavors with your next order if you rather enjoy them that way and if the subtlety takes away from the experience for you instead of adding to it. Just send them some feedback about your order and Nicole will be able to suggests and adjustment and customise your next order.
I hope you will be very happy - be sure to let us all know either way!
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Thank you for sharing your initial impressions.You're not silly. Stark winter has never been listed anywhere on the website that I know of, and I check quite often. Some people were sent samples. I may just boldly ask about it the next time I place an order.
I asked them when I placed my Ravyn order to either send me a sample or charge my card for a 60ml bottle of the stuff (which they didn't do so I am hoping to receive a sample).
Robin's Reviews sure have become famous!
They are so well written and easy to read to - you can taste the vape when reading them!
Wait.. Stark Winter?! Wish I knew about that when I placed my order last week. I'll order just about anything with vanilla in it!
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