Starsong:
I tried her sampler of Happy Rancher, Eternal Holiday and Peach Sweet Tea. I liked all three but the Eternal Holiday was too spicy and though I loved the flavor I couldn't vape more than a few puffs. I did order a 30mL bottle of her Happy Rancher and a 15mL of Voodoo Lady (a blend of Eternal Holiday with a
tobacco base which softened the spice enough for me to really enjoy it). I love both and vape them daily. The Peach Sweet Tea was good but I liked BWB's Peach more and decided that having one Peach was sufficient for my needs.
As for ordering from a small company versus a big one, I have little concern for the most part. I mean the only perfumey, unvapable juices I have ever had came from one of the big boys. The best juices I have ever tasted came from BWB (a one man show), KBV (a family affair), Southern Ambrosia (a girl with a dream), and NicVapes (one geek walking - if you like Jr. Mints or just chocolate mint in general his Jr. Mints Daddy is an amazing duplication of flavor experience).
Besides, which companies qualify as a big boy on the block? Does Halo? Does FSUSA? When I hear either of those companies mentioned, I see a single person's name associated with each one (two names but one name per company). From what little I have seen I would think we would all have to order from China if we really want to get manufactured juices created and mixed in a controlled, sterile environment. And I am just not willing to do that.
If you think about it, some of the largest companies in the world with regular inspections from the FDA, with a thousand processes to control manufacturing still have recalls due to contaminants or other health risks. So, are they really any safer? Big companies also have a history of adding stuff to food products and
tobacco products or using inferior or less healthy options to save money.
I want crafted, artisan quality juices. And I have only found that from the little guys.
In short, I look at it this way. I trust the local, small town, non-chain Mexican restaurant to provide higher quality meat than Taco Bell (<-- 36% Beef). I do not equate big company with quality or safety. At the same time I don't mean to imply that big company equals corruption, poor quality and shoddy workmanship.