KTS Gothic - Death
10ml aroma
Recommended mixing ratio: 10%
Place of origin: Croatia
Maturation period: 2-3 days
The Gothic series is unfortunately hard to come by nowadays, but it is definitely worth mentioning as it was a favourite of many people when it was a collection of five different flavours. Death' is a fruity flavour with a combination of ripe blackberry, pear and banana, which fits in well with the rest of the range as they all contain some sort of fruity note.
Nose: Mostly reminiscent of a pear candy, it is pleasant and moderately intense, while also offering a slightly tart blackberry note.
Flavour: On the palate, a harmonious blend of blackberries and pears emerges, offering a truly unique fruity experience. On the exhale, a soft, creamy banana flavour emerges, which finishes the overall effect in a subtle way. The slightly sweet, characterful taste of pear accompanies the steaming without overpowering the other fruits. The astringency of the blackberries provides a pleasant contrast to the intensity of the pears, which is most noticeable at the beginning of the steaming. The persistent sour notes of the blackberries, added to the sweetness of the pears and bananas, evoke a bit of a sour candy experience for me. A soft and creamy banana flavour finishes the line, bringing a pleasant sensation to the end of the steaming, making the two chief fruit flavours even more delicious.
Summary: It is simply impossible not to love this flavour, as we get the perfect cavalcade of the unique fruit trio of pear, blackberry and banana. The pear dominates, dominating much of the steaming with its tartness, while the tartness of the blackberries and the sweet, creamy finish of the banana add a real complexity to the experience. The harmonious combination of fruits is constantly changing, so that each stage of the steaming process reveals new layers. The balance of flavours makes it an excellent choice for all-day use without getting bored. The subtle sweetness is present just enough to counterbalance the natural acidity of the fruit, so I found it to be perfectly in line with the manufacturer's description.
10ml aroma
Recommended mixing ratio: 10%
Place of origin: Croatia
Maturation period: 2-3 days
The Gothic series is unfortunately hard to come by nowadays, but it is definitely worth mentioning as it was a favourite of many people when it was a collection of five different flavours. Death' is a fruity flavour with a combination of ripe blackberry, pear and banana, which fits in well with the rest of the range as they all contain some sort of fruity note.
Nose: Mostly reminiscent of a pear candy, it is pleasant and moderately intense, while also offering a slightly tart blackberry note.
Flavour: On the palate, a harmonious blend of blackberries and pears emerges, offering a truly unique fruity experience. On the exhale, a soft, creamy banana flavour emerges, which finishes the overall effect in a subtle way. The slightly sweet, characterful taste of pear accompanies the steaming without overpowering the other fruits. The astringency of the blackberries provides a pleasant contrast to the intensity of the pears, which is most noticeable at the beginning of the steaming. The persistent sour notes of the blackberries, added to the sweetness of the pears and bananas, evoke a bit of a sour candy experience for me. A soft and creamy banana flavour finishes the line, bringing a pleasant sensation to the end of the steaming, making the two chief fruit flavours even more delicious.
Summary: It is simply impossible not to love this flavour, as we get the perfect cavalcade of the unique fruit trio of pear, blackberry and banana. The pear dominates, dominating much of the steaming with its tartness, while the tartness of the blackberries and the sweet, creamy finish of the banana add a real complexity to the experience. The harmonious combination of fruits is constantly changing, so that each stage of the steaming process reveals new layers. The balance of flavours makes it an excellent choice for all-day use without getting bored. The subtle sweetness is present just enough to counterbalance the natural acidity of the fruit, so I found it to be perfectly in line with the manufacturer's description.
