Flavor West Tobacco's

[Shilo]

First I want to say that Flavor West is weak but in a good way-- at least for me. There is no perfumey, grassy or cigarish notes as noted in some other lines tobacco's. That being said, here is is my impression of some of their tobaccos used at up to 20 percent with a small sweet note added by me and on occasion a nutty note added by me.

Cherry Balsam tobacco- Heavy on maraschino cherry lighter on the tobacco note. Had to add Vape Wizard and Bitter Wizard to smooth it out then added sweetener. Its ok but I prefer a more authentic cherry note.

Honey Wood Tobacco-The one and only flavor by Flavor West so far that had me run out of the room screaming by its smell alone. Imagine walking into a room with 1000 honeysuckles- if this is your thing you will love it. To me it smelled just awful- so floral I was gagging.

Chocolate Tobacco- The chocolate part fails for me as it tastes like burnt to bitter dark chocolate very waxy/chemically tasting and takes over any tobacco note. The smell is pleasant enough and with the addition of other elements including The Vape Wizard and some caramel it still worked for me.

Vanilla Tobacco- This is the only FW for me that had a decent tobacco/vanilla ratio-- very good as a base and needed the least tweaking.

 

[AzPlumber]

I agree, the Honey Wood has an awful aroma.

If you like a Tobacco the is sweet try the Virginia Fire Cured. For me most tobacco flavorings "need" something, this flavor is a great stand alone.

 

[sparkyth67]

I said the same thing about the honey wood tobacco it smells just like falling into a honeysuckle vine and fighting for a way out but I am going to try diluting it with some pg and add a little lemon to it as well and see how it ends up

 

[Shilo]

Thanks guys...LMAO reading my own review again...glad I am not alone on this one. I have heard some love it though.

 

[ThatJoeGuy]

Thanks guys...LMAO reading my own review again...glad I am not alone on this one. I have heard some love it though.

Trying to find some recipes that use it...

 

[Shilo]

I found this one

Honey Tobacco by JD1



Flavor West Honey Wood Tobacco 7 drops

Flavor Apprentice Tobacco Blend 10 drops

Flavor Art VapeWizard 3 drops

base (50/50 @ 12mg in my case) 5 ml



Nice and light, hint of sweetness - not over sweet at all, good grassy or hay after taste.



Per JD1 "This mix is for a flavor only, and should be mixed down a lot more before vaping."

 

[ThatJoeGuy]

Oh, nice! Thanks!!

 

[laserholic]

virginia fire cured, i like, but everyone around me can't stand the smell. they say it smells like cat pee, lol tastes good though.

 

[Jstcriusen]

virginia fire cured, i like, but everyone around me can't stand the smell. they say it smells like cat pee, lol tastes good though.

I'm agreeing with the smelling like cat pee part.........lol
I'm letting mine age again for like a month to see what happens to it..........It does taste better then it smells...........

 

[Rule62]

virginia fire cured, i like, but everyone around me can't stand the smell. they say it smells like cat pee, lol tastes good though.

LOL at the cat pee. I'm trying some this morning at 2% with 2% Cotton Candy. Interesting flavor. Not my favorite, but I like it.

 

[nansc]

Thanks for the review and the recipe.I thought it was just me.I have been vaping it this morning trying to like it and I finally had to put it down.

 

[Shilo]

I don't know if you noticed it nans but the recipe at the very bottom says "this recipe should be used to make the honeywood a workable flavoring base and should be diluted further." I'm guessing this is one of those flavors that is so strong in smell its best to dilute the flavoring first to even find it acceptable. I agree on the cat pee though. Really it was the only one so far that I deplored by them. High desertecigs has some further products in their tobacco line which I may try. I have heard some people like the Tidewater and the Ankara which I have not tried yet.

 

[nansc]

I don't know if you noticed it nans but the recipe at the very bottom says "this recipe should be used to make the honeywood a workable flavoring base and should be diluted further." I'm guessing this is one of those flavors that is so strong in smell its best to dilute the flavoring first to even find it acceptable. I agree on the cat pee though. Really it was the only one so far that I deplored by them. High desertecigs has some further products in their tobacco line which I may try. I have heard some people like the Tidewater and the Ankara which I have not tried yet.

.Yes I just saw it I haven't been here for awhile yes I will try it because when I first started mixing I bought BIG bottles of everything.
I would like to use it I hate wasting things.

 

[AzPlumber]

Just need to jump back in here and add a little info about my FW Virginia Fire Cured. I keep a steeped 13% mix on hand at all times to mix with. I use this mix and add 5% more VFC along with 5% TPA Ctton Candy (10% EM) & 1% MTS Vape Wizard.

 

[toto1013]

My son, who just started vaping a few weeks, ago hasn't found an e-liquid he liked but Havana. He got the FW Havana, Honey Wood Tobacco, and Virginia Fire Cured. He brought them to me because they were "nasty". Well I mixed the Honey Wood Tob and it wasn't bad. The Virginia Fire Cured and the Havana were just like perfume and chemicals. The VFC is better, but not the Havana. Has anyone been happy with the Havana and if so, would you please share your recipe.

Az, How much of your VFC mix do you use in your recipe?

 

[AzPlumber]

I started out with three drops per ml and have worked my way up to higher levels. It needs about a week and at least 1 drop per 5ml of TPA Coton Candy & MTS Vape Wizard imo. I don't care for it fresh mixed and keep a steeped batch around at all times

 

[toto1013]

When you use the mix and add another 5% of VFC + the Cotton Candy + MTS Vape Wizard how long do you let it steep then or are you able to use?

Up on rereading I think you are saying to steep another week after mixing everything together.

 

[AzPlumber]

When you use the mix and add another 5% of VFC + the Cotton Candy + MTS Vape Wizard how long do you let it steep then or are you able to use?

I can use that mix right away. I don't get that chemical taste as long as I have the majority of it steeped already.

 

[toto1013]

Ok, I was with you the before I reread. LOL Thank you so much. I will try this. Maybe it will work for the Havana also. Just about ready to forget about these two, and not buy any more Flavor West....

Thank you so much for your sharing.

 

[jakerock]

Firstly, I am a complete noob....

My first try @ a simple juice was last night with the FW USA Blend. The concentrate tastes very sharp and chemical-ish. Possibly because of the alcohol in it, or because it is just crappy quality.

I do not know how much I should really rely on steeping to aid in the possible enjoyment / use of this flavor if it is this bad straight out of the bottle.