Ok after going through about 6ml over 2 days here are my final impressions:
Flavor:
Definitely R4Y tasting (for those that haven't tried RY4, it's sort of a caramel tobacco flavor). Also very subtle walnut type bitterness.
Flavor strength:
Along with Havana Gold, Raf is the strongest of AVE's tobacco flavors.
Throat hit:
to me Raf has more TH than any of the other AVE tobac flavors, but my sample was 12mg and usually I vape 6mg.
Performance:
About as viscous as Boba's. Massive amounts of vapor. Flavor stayed very consistent and didn't "turn" on me.
All-day vapability:
Had a hard time doin this one all day. It's pretty rich and heavy. I'd definitely load some up in the morning w/ coffee or at night after dinner. I'd also highly recommend this one to anyone fresh off the 'logs. While it doesn't taste like a cigarette (nothing does imho except maybe the sweat from a dog who rolled around in an ashtray) it's definitely really strong and satisfying.
Final verdict:
When Ben unleashes this beast I'll probably keep a constant supply of 30ml, but can't really see myself stockpiling it as I have with other AVE flavors, mainly due to the heavy flavor- although this is obviously the great thing about this juice, and what makes it distinctive. Don't change a thing. Total winner guys.
Oh should mention I tried it on:
3.5v-4.2v 18650 tube w/ DSE901 LR 1.7ohm
3.5v-4.2v 18650 tube w/ DSE901 SR 2.9ohm
3.7v cheapo plastic boxmod w/ mini MAP Tank w/ 2.4ohm CE2 R4
3.5v-4.2v 18650 tube w/ Torpedo Tank w/ 2.6ohm CE2 R5
REO Grand w/ DSE901 LR 1.7ohm