Mountain oak vapors tennessee original

[ogredog]

MOUNTAIN OAK VAPORS
TENNESSEE ORIGINAL

12mg nic, 70/30, lavatube, atty, steeped like five days I couldn't wait!

Color- amber but clear

Smell- like a tobacco flavor

Vapor- Good

Throat hit- good

Subtle, med. flavor, strong- subtle-medium

Non sweet, slightly sweet, sweet, very sweet- lightly sweet

Clean (free from perfuminess/chemical taste/soapiness)- Yes clean taste

Bad, ok, good, great (quick overall rating) - good+


MY EXPERIENCE &OPINION YMMV

Like I said I'm no fanbot. I did a review of Sterling Vapor's Chaps N' Spurs a week or so ago and that is what came to mind if you are familiar with it. This is fuller, richer, and not as sweet.

It has that "strawy" like tobacco undertone, and is lightly sweet. I only mention that because some don't care for that, I do.

It is a blend. There is another softer, more dominant tobacco in there (if not more) smoothing the juice out, providing a richer element, adding different note(s) and most of the flavor to the juice.

No, it doesn't taste like a cigarette (for those who want to know) lol.

It is good stuff don't get me wrong, better than average, it just isn't THAT unique. I could vape it all day and be happy, tobaccos are my favorite. I've already been vaping it a few hours.

If you like straight tobacco add it to your order, but don't go out of your way for it.


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[Briar]

So you are saying it's better in their blends than on it's own? Did you try their other straight tobacco flavor - smooth and something, I think... I'm curious, because I like it in their blends so much that I was actually thinking of getting some straight and trying to experiment with mixing it with different things, and I was wondering which one to try.

 

[ogredog]

I haven't had the other one so I can't say which I prefer. I can tell u its pretty smooth and there isn't any weird spice or odd notes, its not a dark flavor and probably wont offend anybody that way, but it has that strawy, grassy flavor some people don't like in it. That comes and goes.

I thought you weren't much for tobaccos?

 

[Briar]

I'm getting back into them - but cautiously. I like the tobacco flavor off-setting the kiddie sweet stuff. It adds my beloved complexity. But I don't like harsh tobaccos. I was vaping Aroma's Turkish Blend today, out of necessity (needed WTA), and it almost killed me. I know it's good tobacco, but I *hated* it, and it actually hurt my mouth.

P.S. I have to credit MOV with getting me back into tobaccos - theirs are just outstanding, to me they kinda fall into a category of their own, the flavor is great even if one is not overly fond of tobaccos, imho. I should also thank whoever's review I read first about them, unfortunately I can't remember who it was, all I remember is that it wasn't Aaron, and I don't think it was you...

And, besides, my tastes go in cycles - daily ones, sometimes. When I say "I'm not into tobaccos", all it means is that I am not likely to choose it during this particular hour...

I went through a period, about six months ago, when I was doing nothing *but* tobaccos, and not because I was trying to imitate cigs, but rather on a lark. There are very few things about my flavor preferences that are permanent. So far, one is that I don't like strong and bright metallic notes in tobaccos, which very much limits my choice in brighter cigaretty flavors - but I've enjoyed all sorts of darker tobaccos, plain and straight, woody and grassy, smokey and sweet, etc. The other is that I am not fond of cake so far - it's not that I don't like it, it's more that I sort of find it "extraneous", like it doesn't really belong in vape. There are exceptions, of course, like Altcig's Pudding Cake, but I honestly challenge anyone to find cake in that, and Ahlusion's Tarte Tatin, which I don't exactly "love", but rather "deeply appreciate the artistry of" - I use "love" there as an abbreviation for my true feelings, but it's really a misnomer, it changes nothing in my attitude towards crusts/cakes.

 

[thehangdude]

Tennessee Original blends really well with many flavors, mainly fruits. The Smooth and Mild (not sure if that's the name) is just a toned down version of the Original. I like the blends they offer more than the straight tobacco, 555, Ry4 and Blue Ridge (blueberry) are my favorites.

But I also love Aroma's Turkish Blend, so your mileage will probably vary.

Oh, and the tobacco from MOV has a hint of citrus (I think) to give it that unique flavor.

 

[Briar]

I pretty much like all the MOV blends - a lot! The Aroma Turkish thing surprised me, somewhat - I really like most juices, if they are of good quality, and this one is that, I am perfectly willing to give it its due, even if I can't stand it personally. I think I'm not really into Turkish to begin with, and this one is very strong flavored, my mouth isn't used to something like that. I know folks like it a lot. I wouldn't review it, since I know I'm not really objective about it. I ended up diluting it half-and-half with Altcig's cooky-ish creme brulee, and it actually ended up pretty good. It diluted the WTA, of course, too, but what can you do... I'm waiting on the shipment of Honey Dark WTA - hopefully that won't abuse my oh-so-sensitive (phrrt!) taste buddies. LOL

Tennessee Original blends really well with many flavors, mainly fruits. The Smooth and Mild (not sure if that's the name) is just a toned down version of the Original. I like the blends they offer more than the straight tobacco, 555, Ry4 and Blue Ridge (blueberry) are my favorites.

But I also love Aroma's Turkish Blend, so your mileage will probably vary.

Oh, and the tobacco from MOV has a hint of citrus (I think) to give it that unique flavor.

 

[passerbyeus]

say say love the stuff.... I like to add this to my RY4 when I want more of a kick to it.....lol fanboy....I give into no juice vendor I may hate the juice next week





and not to get of the subject at hand which is MOV......but if I am not mistaken moest all Aroma juice is Dekang with WTA added very over priced and hyped.

 

[Briar]

.....but if I am not mistaken moest all Aroma juice is Dekang with WTA added very over priced and hyped.

I don't really know how this works, but this juice doesn't really "taste" like Dekang Turkishness... I can handle the Dekang version pretty easily, I'm just not overly fond of it - Turkish tobacco always tastes like I am vaping cardboard to me. But it's not bitter. Aroma's version has a "fuller" taste - it pretty much tastes like a good Turkish tobacco to me, but very over-flavored. The bitter note is *very* strong for me, almost acrid, and my mouth feels like I'm vaping acid after about a third drag. I can vape pretty much anything - but this caused me to react pretty much like reviewers were reacting to Crab Juice... It's really bad to say, and I apologize to Aroma. All I can say is that I am absolutely sure it me, not the juice.

It's just weird. I can vape macerated Perique, and once in a very, very blue moon a while I do (the goodejuice version goes great with good, not-too-sweet Caramel, btw) - and enjoy it quite a bit, and that's got a very strong bitter note. But this one had my face all distorted... LOL

I dunno, if it's origin is Dekang, he is doing something to it. Which is fine with me, as long as the juice is clean and is not contaminated, I am not opposed to Dekang. I prefer American-made, mainly, because I like artisan juices, I like the idea that someone put throught and love into designing it, like a painter painting a painting (ppp - tongue twister). I paint - so I like feeling kindred souls in my vape, it's a spiritual thing. Yes, I know, I *am* weird.

But the WTA liquid is really not about flavor for me. It's totally utilitarian - I need it when a craving for a cigarette hits. Doesn't happen very often, most of the time I can take cigarettes or leave them - I still smoke one or two a week just because I like them, but that's not an addiction, it's a choice, and as long as it remains that, I don't consider myself an addicted smoker. But once in a blue moon, when I am really, really stressed out (which I am right now - both I and my dog are really sick, and I'm broke, and a whole bunch of other icky things), something "clicks" and I'm right back to where I started from.

And the only thing that saves my .... at this point is WTA. To be honest, I'd rather buy from Vaporlicious - but Ethan is closed down until the end of the month. It's not that I have anything against Aroma, it's that I've worked with Ethan before, and know that he *is* an artisan. I don't know about the folks at Aroma.

Anyway - that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

 

[passerbyeus]

Well I know when Aroma first opened it was Dekang even though it says USA mixed which I used to see all the time, plus they have DK-TAB which I know is Dekang, I will have to do more research on this one.

I don't really know how this works, but this juice doesn't really "taste" like Dekang Turkishness... I can handle the Dekang version pretty easily, I'm just not overly fond of it - Turkish tobacco always tastes like I am vaping cardboard to me. But it's not bitter. Aroma's version has a "fuller" taste - it pretty much tastes like a good Turkish tobacco to me, but very over-flavored. The bitter note is *very* strong for me, almost acrid, and my mouth feels like I'm vaping acid after about a third drag. I can vape pretty much anything - but this caused me to react pretty much like reviewers were reacting to Crab Juice... It's really bad to say, and I apologize to Aroma. All I can say is that I am absolutely sure it me, not the juice.

It's just weird. I can vape macerated Perique, and once in a very, very blue moon a while I do (the goodejuice version goes great with good, not-too-sweet Caramel, btw) - and enjoy it quite a bit, and that's got a very strong bitter note. But this one had my face all distorted... LOL

I dunno, if it's origin is Dekang, he is doing something to it. Which is fine with me, as long as the juice is clean and is not contaminated, I am not opposed to Dekang. I prefer American-made, mainly, because I like artisan juices, I like the idea that someone put throught and love into designing it, like a painter painting a painting (ppp - tongue twister). I paint - so I like feeling kindred souls in my vape, it's a spiritual thing. Yes, I know, I *am* weird.

But the WTA liquid is really not about flavor for me. It's totally utilitarian - I need it when a craving for a cigarette hits. Doesn't happen very often, most of the time I can take cigarettes or leave them - I still smoke one or two a week just because I like them, but that's not an addiction, it's a choice, and as long as it remains that, I don't consider myself an addicted smoker. But once in a blue moon, when I am really, really stressed out (which I am right now - both I and my dog are really sick, and I'm broke, and a whole bunch of other icky things), something "clicks" and I'm right back to where I started from.

And the only thing that saves my .... at this point is WTA. To be honest, I'd rather buy from Vaporlicious - but Ethan is closed down until the end of the month. It's not that I have anything against Aroma, it's that I've worked with Ethan before, and know that he *is* an artisan. I don't know about the folks at Aroma.

Anyway - that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

 

[thehangdude]

I am pretty sure Aroma's Turkish Blend is not DeKang. It is one of the cleanest Turkish flavors I have tried. I sent a sample to billherbst, and he ended up ordering 60ml (although he went WTA-free version).

 

[passerbyeus]

Ill get off this subject on ogredogs MOV review and moved it to the Aroma thread

 

[ogredog]

Never tried aroma yet another or ewta......soon....trying MOV CCRY4 now...at work

 

[billherbst]

I am pretty sure Aroma's Turkish Blend is not DeKang. It is one of the cleanest Turkish flavors I have tried. I sent a sample to billherbst, and he ended up ordering 60ml (although he went WTA-free version).

Not to hijack the thread, but...

Yes, yes, yes! I have Turkish Blend from both Dekang and Health Cabin, and I can assure everyone that theirs are not the same as Aroma Turkish Blend. Not on your life. Not in a million years. Now, DK and HC Turkish Blend are not bad juices, mind you---in fact, they're pretty darn good---but Aroma's is in a different league. Smooth, creamy, and luscious, without so much as a single sharp flavor edge anywhere in sight. Wonderful. The only other juice I know that is even vaguely similar to Aroma TB is MrVape Special Blend, which I like very much also. Maybe I'm just unaccustomed to tobacco blends that are creamy, but I'm captivated by it right now.

And, for anyone interested, the Aroma Turkish Blend without WTA tastes exactly like their Turkish Blend with WTA. I happen to be one of those folks for whom WTA seems to have no effect at all---it's like a neutral placebo to me. So, after hangdude graciously sent me the last half of his 10ml bottle of Turkish Blend with WTA---which seduced me big-time---I finally broke down and ordered two 30ml bottles without WTA. I was somewhat concerned that the non-WTA version might taste different, but I took a chance. Had to order two bottles to get the 10% discount ("ECF"), but it turned out to be a good decision, since I've already burned through 25mls in two weeks (hot love affair, you know?).

For those who are impacted positively by WTA, Aroma's juices may be worth the elevated price-tag of $1.00/ml. For those who are unaffected or otherwise don't care about WTA but love a particular Aroma flavor, we can get the same juices without WTA for half, a more reasonable $.50/ml.

Anyway, the point is that Aroma Turkish Blend definitely ain't Dekang. No way in hell. Just an FYI, passer... LOL.

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Now, to bring this post back into adherence with the thread topic, let me add that my personal preference is for MOV CountRY-4 over MOV Tennessee Original. Although CountRY-4 uses a different base---MOV's Smooth and Mild---all the MOV tobacco bases I've sampled are unusual and slightly odd. For me, the more "normal" flavorings of the caramel and vanilla in the RY4 help counterbalance and soften that oddness, whereas in Tennessee Original having nothing else but the exotic tobacco flavor is just a tad over the edge into Strange World. Again, not bad, but a tobacco flavor I prefer with a little buffering.

Makes me wonder what the flavor spectrum must be like on LeDean's and Steve's home planet, since I think they surely must be gourmet aliens sent to Earth to expand the perspectives of our parochial, small-minded palates. You know, sort of a "How-you-gonna-keep-'em-down-on-the-farm-after-they've-seen-Pear-ee?" cosmic mission. The majority of juice vendors (not all, but most) serve up the juice equivalents of burgers-and-fries, but LeDean and Steve offer sushi and baba ghanoush. Their juices are sublime delicacies, if you have the palate flexibility to appreciate them. If not, it's still OK. Simply go back to burgers-and-fries and don't worry about it.

 

[ogredog]

Im getting honey nut tobacco in there am I nuts?

 

[billherbst]

I'm can't tell about the nuts---maybe, maybe not---and I don't feel certain that the sweetness---which is definitely present---is honey-based (especially not in comparison to MOV GOLD, which virtually drips with honey, somewhat more than I would make for myself). Tennessee Original could easily have a bit o' honey, though.

But sweet? Yes. Nutty? Maybe. (Of course, that's just to my palate; yours may differ.)

 

[ogredog]

Well I will try at home with a new atty lol

 

[Briar]

...
Makes me wonder what the flavor spectrum must be like on LeDean's and Steve's home planet, since I think they surely must be gourmet aliens sent to Earth to expand the perspectives of our parochial, small-minded palates. You know, sort of a "How-you-gonna-keep-'em-down-on-the-farm-after-they've-seen-Pear-ee?" cosmic mission. The majority of juice vendors (not all, but most) serve up the juice equivalents of burgers-and-fries, but LeDean and Steve offer sushi and baba ghanoush. Their juices are sublime delicacies, if you have the palate flexibility to appreciate them. If not, it's still OK. Simply go back to burgers-and-fries and don't worry about it.

Perfect description!

That's exactly what I *love* about their stuff. Now, see, I like everything - burgers and fries have their place, and so does sushi. But I'm getting somewhat addicted to sushi... I've never had an ADV before, but CCRY4 is getting there. Keep reaching for it - it's just so.... fascinating, to quote Mr. Spock.

 

[ogredog]

Im a tard. I put a couple drops of gold in there by accident lol

 

[Briar]

Im a tard. I put a couple drops of gold in there by accident lol

Nicely done.

 

[ogredog]

I didn't know it at the time lol I always put my foot in my mouth and do stuff without thinking. I was like man this tastes like honeynut tobacco they were all together. Then I put a couple more drops in and it changed a little but I kept getting that distinct flavor lol

My mind-No wonder people think this is different lol