Is steeping an urban legend?

[JerryRM]

BWB Maple tobacco is one of my favorites, when fresh. I have an unopened bottle of it, that has been sitting around for about three weeks. It's not that I am intentionally steeping it, it's just that I haven't gotten around to using it yet. I seriously doubt if it will taste any different, but if it does, I will concede to the idea of steeping, at least for some e-juice.

 

[Vapenstein]

BWB Maple Tobacco is one of my favorites, when fresh. I have an unopened bottle of it, that has been sitting around for about three weeks. It's not that I am intentionally steeping it, it's just that I haven't gotten around to using it yet. I seriously doubt if it will taste any different, but if it does, I will concede to the idea of steeping, at least for some e-juice.

I found it to have a stronger maple note after it had been around for a while.

 

[Dkrom68]

I cant vote in the poll but I am 100% certain it is not a myth.

 

[PoliticallyIncorrect]

I cant vote in the poll but I am 100% certain it is not a myth.

You're unlikely to get a more authoritative opinion than that--if experience is to be given any weight at all.

 

[markfm]

I think everyone who responded to this poll should get a free ounce of Maple Tobacco, just to try steeping (all in the name of Science, ya know )

 

[cipher]

I personally am praying to the steeping gods that it isn't a myth. I have some samples that I will have to throw out because of how bad they taste to me if they don't improve with age.

 

[vapspaz]

I personally am praying to the steeping gods that it isn't a myth. I have some samples that I will have to throw out because of how bad they taste to me if they don't improve with age.

If it's BWB don't throw them out... just mail them to me! lol

 

[ScottB]

BWB Maple Tobacco is one of my favorites, when fresh. I have an unopened bottle of it, that has been sitting around for about three weeks. It's not that I am intentionally steeping it, it's just that I haven't gotten around to using it yet. I seriously doubt if it will taste any different, but if it does, I will concede to the idea of steeping, at least for some e-juice.

Please post when you do use the month-old stuff...

I found it to have a stronger maple note after it had been around for a while.

I got almost no maple out of the mail. Wasn't thrilled with it AT ALL. Glad I gave it a chance to sit. Much better now.

I cant vote in the poll but I am 100% certain it is not a myth.

I buy juice from a custom hand-mixer not mentioned or represented on ECF. He agrees with what Don says. He very specifically says that flavor BLENDS MUST be allowed to steep for 7-10 days minimum or they will not taste as designed.

I think everyone who responded to this poll should get a free ounce of Maple Tobacco, just to try steeping (all in the name of Science, ya know )

Absolutely! I'm all for this...

 

[vapspaz]

I got almost no maple out of the mail. Wasn't thrilled with it AT ALL. Glad I gave it a chance to sit. Much better now.

Man... am I glad to hear this cause we just got some Maple and just like you, not much taste. So into the closet it went. Gonna give it another try in a couple days.

 

[Raynen]

Only with any non-fruity flavors do I have to steep unless it's a custom fruity mix, for some reason. The custom fruity mix only needs about a day or so to settle.

 

[Zurd]

Only with any non-fruity flavors do I have to steep unless it's a custom fruity mix, for some reason. The custom fruity mix only needs about a day or so to settle.

That would explain VERY well why I voted a myth, I only vape fruity flavors !

 

[Bozzlite]

None of my juices have improved dramatically with age as the poll is asking. A couple have improved a little. Some stay the same. But most actually lose flavor after a couple of weeks compared to day 1.

Maplewood is one that actually did improve with age.

Some that lost flavor: Applewood, cherrywood, RY4, Tampa, Maxboro, Purecig, caramel apple, peach

Some that stayed the same: Wyatt Earp, pina colada, cherry limeade

 

[JerryRM]

I may have to change my "no" vote on steeping, at least for some flavors. I used my first bottle of BWB Vanilla Bean, as soon as I got it. It was good, but not great. I let my second one sit around for a few weeks and just started using it a couple of days ago and there is a big difference. It's much richer in flavor and reminds my old tastebuds of vanilla ice cream. Excellent !!!

 

[Sandybeach40]

Steeping definitely improves some vendors flavors dramatically. All the juices I have had from
Blank Wonk Blank have been very weak in flavor but after 2 weeks of steeping the flavors have all been some of the best I have ever had.

 

[Dkrom68]

Steeping definitely improves some vendors flavors dramatically. All the juices I have had from
Blank Wonk Blank have been very weak in flavor but after 2 weeks of steeping the flavors have all been some of the best I have ever had.

Are you calling me names LOL

 

[Vapenstein]

three more votes and I am declaring a winner

 

[JerryRM]

three more votes and I am declaring a winner

I think that the winner is pretty obvious. Can I change my vote ? lol.

 

[Vapenstein]

You don't need to leave town or anything Jerry

 

[EricB]

I would say definitely that steeping is important. My favorite juice is VY4 from Vapure. The very first time I vaped it, I knew for my likings this was my holy grail, my creme de le creme. The second time I ordered VY4 the taste was close to vomit. I was so upset I wrote Tony at Vapure about it just to let them know I was upset. As a few weeks went by I grabbed that bottle to try again & sure enough the flavor I love was there again. To each their own but for me, steeping is important on freshly made juice.

 

[ScottB]

Let it ride Vapenstein... at least until Jerry tries his month-old BwB Maple Tobacco & posts the (predictable) results...?