Johnson Creek Smoke Juice: New & Improved - Comment, anyone?

[StudioKraft]

This is sad news, I was excited to see a bit of a website redesign, but was then worried when I read that the website wasn't the only change JC was up to.

Like many of the posters here, Tennessee Cured is one of my favorite vapes. I have always ordered the "Non-PG" formula, and wondered what "Reduced PG" meant on their new site.

I have a 30ml bottle of the original TC, Non-PG which I guess I should cherish. Hopefully JC will realize that their "New Coke" isn't a hit (if the posts in this thread are any indication) and have the means to revert to their original recipes.

 

[Bubba Gump]

I received my order from johnson creek today and am currently vaping on some Tennessee cured. It definitely does not taste anything like the old TC, it has more of a sweeter vanilla taste to it. It doesnt taste bad really, just not what I was expecting. Ive never smoked a pipe, but have smelled when some guys at the coffee shop smoke their pipes. I would say the new TC tastes more like pipe tobacco. well... what it smells like to me anyway, the sweet smelling pipe tobacco. If I had my choice, I would rather have the old formula though. But maybe this one will grow on me. It better... I ordered four 30ml bottles of it. I also ordered two bottles of the summer peach. Havent tried it yet but was hoping that it will taste like the peach cobbler.

note: I am vaping on the Prodigy and havent tried it on a regular e-cig. The prodigy is known to bring out the flavor of eliquid.

 

[Talen]

Damn, this is not good news. I got 60ml of TC original recipe last week because I love the flavor so much. Hearing that the new formula is sweet and more vanilla is a total turn off.

It might sound bad but I hope it hits their bottom line and they realize they need to bring back the old recipe. Oh well, I guess I'll be rationing what I have until I can find a suitable replacement.

 

[PhiHalcyon]

There seems to be a deliberate effort by JC to entirely disassociate itself from tobacco (meaning no more tobacco essential oil, nor tobacco absolute, in their juices). I'm sure that this has nothing to do with improving taste, and everything to do with improving their legal positioning strategy. So, even though I'm not sure exactly what that strategy is, nor its likelihood of success, if it enables them to continue to legally sell their juice, then I figure I can do my part by adding my own tobacco essential oil, tobacco absolute, or whatever else I think may be necessary to enhance their juice.

TW's Coffee and Black Tea are my juices of choice, but it's possible that JC could become the last juice supplier standing (in the U.S.) for awhile; and, if so, then I would rather have to modify their juices to my taste than to choose between becoming a smuggler or a nicotine extractionist. I still may yet become forced to become the latter (which is simultaneously disturbing and encouraging), but as long as JC is working hard to offer me an easier and legal choice, then I will be willing to support them by buying and experimenting with their juices.

 

[DC2]

There seems to be a deliberate effort by JC to entirely disassociate itself from tobacco (meaning no more tobacco essential oil, nor tobacco absolute, in their juices). I'm sure that this has nothing to do with improving taste, and everything to do with improving their legal positioning strategy. So, even though I'm not sure exactly what that strategy is, nor its likelihood of success, if it enables them to continue to legally sell their juice, then I figure I can do my part by adding my own tobacco essential oil, tobacco absolute, or whatever else I think may be necessary to enhance their juice.

Why do you say that?

How does that relate to them turning their Kona into Espresso?
Or turning their Vanilla Ice Cream into French Vanilla?
Or turning their Peach Cobbler into Summer Peach?

 

[Talen]

Why do you say that?

How does that relate to them turning their Kona into Espresso?
Or turning their Vanilla Ice Cream into French Vanilla?
Or turning their Peach Cobbler into Summer Peach?

I'm pretty sure removing the tobacco absolute and essential oils changed the flavor dramatically therefore the flavor name changes because they won';t be the same.

 

[yknotagain]

Not happy with the new sampler myself. The 2 bottles I just received of my old favorite TC are going back.

 

[rejoice]

Not happy with the new sampler myself. The 2 bottles I just received of my old favorite TC are going back.

Can one sent back there e-liquid after being opened?
I hate this e-liquid. I will keep the Summer Peach. It is not as good as the old peach. I still like it.

 

[yknotagain]

Can one sent back there e-liquid after being opened?
I hate this e-liquid. I will keep the Summer Peach. It is not as good as the old peach. I still like it.

Yes, I returned Wild Cherry after opening the bottle for a full refund a month ago.

 

[darkmoondreamer]

Glad to see a company does this....did I miss it or did you say who you bought from? TW is pretty high on their juice (but I hear it is excellent) but you better get it right when you order......

We Cannot exchange or swap fluids once purchased
« on: March 15, 2009, 12:42:09 AM »
Pillbox38
I just want to draw buyers attentions to a policy on fluid swapping or replacing once purchased.

Regarding a user buying a fluid then deciding its either too weak or too strong we cannot exchange for this reason. We also cannot refund once the fluid has been used or opened..

So in essence please try and do your best to choose a strength and flavour you believe to be right for yourselves.

 

[Rexa]

So is there any JC liquid from the "new and improved" current stuff that anyone does like at all (who previously vaped their old stuff)? I just happened upon this thread now and I am skeptical to order again.

I've been busy vaping Puresmoker liquids lately and haven't gotten any JC stuff for a while (last ordered before they made the changes). Was thinking of getting the Kona but guess it's now something else

 

[DC2]

I'm pretty sure removing the tobacco absolute and essential oils changed the flavor dramatically therefore the flavor name changes because they won';t be the same.

Well, that is depressing.

But if the reason is that they are positioning themselves legally then it is understandable.
And if true, then that might be somewhat of a good sign as far as concerns with FDA bans.

I mean, why would they do this if they don't think it will allow them to comply with FDA concerns.

 

[STILLSMOK9]

Until someone sends me a free bottle of JC Juice and says it is the shiznit, I will stick with the suppliers that I know have good juice. I tried JC when I first started vaping and decided to give other suppliers juices a try. What I found is that JC is just missing something..

Don't waste your money on juice that gets more bad reviews then good..

End of story

 

[SudokuGal]

You don't want to give much weight this since the JC Artic Mint is the first juice I've tried...but I do like it.

 

[Phayah]

I really wanted to try the TC liquid, but I think I may pass for now.

 

[STILLSMOK9]

I really wanted to try the TC liquid, but I think I may pass for now.

Why is that?

 

[smokinsimon]

I don't know about the old juice, but the new menthol I got from them is absolutely horrible, returning it for a refund. Good thing is that guarantee, and you can return.

 

[Phayah]

Why is that?

There were a lot of positive comments before, now they're mostly negative.

 

[markarich159]

So is there any JC liquid from the "new and improved" current stuff that anyone does like at all (who previously vaped their old stuff)? I just happened upon this thread now and I am skeptical to order again.

I've been busy vaping Puresmoker liquids lately and haven't gotten any JC stuff for a while (last ordered before they made the changes). Was thinking of getting the Kona but guess it's now something else

I'm slowly adding reviews of the new sampler I got at this forum below:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-liquid-reviews/26414-q-jc-summer-peach.html

However, I agree with people here, the shipping was horribly slow, the website had tech issues from the moment I put my order in(my order still hasn't shown up under my account and it was delivered 3 days ago), and the new formulations(tobacco alkaloid free) seem inferior to the previous formulations(although, to be fair, I've only ever tried the old Tenn Cured formula myself-but most peoples opinion seem to be in that direction). I agree also with the person who said they removed the tobacco alkaloids for legal reasons(I can't see any other reason why they would).

 

[STILLSMOK9]

There were a lot of positive comments before, now they're mostly negative.

Have u tried it personally?