So I went a little nuts after reading some of the reviews and bought samples from like 5 different places last week. So far, I've received 2 of my orders. In addition, I also bought some samples a few weeks ago (they needed to be steeped) and I figured I'd review those as well.
If you're interested in swapping/buying any of the flavors I don't like, let me know.
All of my e-liquid is 18mg, unless otherwise noted.
I always order 50/50 PG/VG, so everything I have should be that or close to it, unless the vendor doesn't provide the option.
I vape with an Ego-T and a standard 510, no mods, no special equipment. I try to at least blow out the attys before starting a new flavor. I sometimes drip and sometimes use a cart with standard filler (yes, I actually prefer this to dripping).
ROCKSTAR VAPOR
Ok, the first place I want to review is: rockstarvapor.com. First of all, AMAZING price!! I got 5 - 15ml bottles for $25.20 with shipping! They got to me in 2 days. The first thing you'll notice is the awesome bottles. Nicely labeled, blue glass bottles with droppers. Honestly, I prefer the cheapo plastic dripper bottles (I fill my tanks with hypodermic needles and it's easier to use the plastic bottles to fill the syringe), but these things are definitely quality and when my liquid is gone, I plan to wash them out and reuse them for other things.
When I opened the bottles, every single flavor smelled terrific, and STRONG (good thing). I was a little leery of trying them out right away, as I had ordered some liquids that weren't so good before they were steeped. Turns out I had nothing to worry about. They all tasted as good as they smelled. Here are the flavors:
1. Grape: My first thought was Dimetap. Not the stuff they sell now, the delicious grape stuff that my mom had to hide from me when I was a kid because I would have OD'd by drinking the entire bottle. So more like a very sweet grape... maybe like a jolly rancher.
2. Watermelon: Very very sweet. Again, like a jolly rancher. Both this and the grape aren't really my thing, too sweet and "artificial", but I can imagine there are a lot of people who would LOVE them.
3. Cotton Candy: I NEED a good cotton candy vape that tastes like cotton candy. This one isn't EXACTLY what I am looking for, but by far the better of the two I have tried so far. Despite what you might think, it's definitely not *too* sweet.
4. Caramel Cappuccino: This is good, not stellar or anything. You can definitely tell what it is, but at the same time, it's not like drinking starbucks.
5. Strawberry Waffle: Perfection. Tastes like strawberries, waffles and syrup. Right on. Very enjoyable and not too sweet.
One thing I did notice. These liquids are on the thick/syrupy side. My Ego-T needs a good polident soak after vaping several tanks of these. They are definitely better suited for the 510. Even in the Ego-T, the flavors are very noticeable and enjoyable. Tons of vapor. I can't really comment on TH because I don't really pay a lot of attention to it (unless it's ridiculously strong).
WANT2VAPE
Next, I ordered a 10 pack sampler from want2vape.com. They're just 3ml samples and I got doubles of some that I thought I would like because I didn't really care to try some of the flavors. It cost $18 total (I guess shipping was free?) and I got a free sample of their atty refresher.
This place, to me seems like a good go-to for tobacco flavors. I haven't tried them all yet but I'll review the ones I have tried:
Campfire Coffee: A dark smokey coffee flavor. The flavor in this one is good and strong but not overpowering. It's very satisfying when you're looking for something "stronger", like in the morning or when drinking.
Creme Brulee: Let me first say I have never actually had Creme Brulee... So I have no idea what the real thing tastes like. This stuff is creamy and sweet, but not too sweet. No caramel or vanilla taste... Just a creamy sweetness. It's also strong but not over powering. Satisfying but not as strong as some of the others. It has a really interesting caramelized sugar finish.
RY4: I know this is a popular flavor,but I have no freaking idea what it's supposed to be. From what I understand, it's a caramel/vanilla type of tobacco flavor. If that's the case, this one is right on. I can smell the "tobacco" flavor in the liquid (which has never struck me as anything close to cigarette tobacco, with ANY e-liquid). It has a sweetish, creamy flavor, but hits more like a tobacco. There's definitely a stronger TH. Again, strong and satisfying but not overpowering.
I got several others but I haven't really given them enough time in vaping to give a decent review. I like this company, though, and can see myself ordering some of these again to have some stronger, more satisfying flavors around for when I am drinking.
JUICY VAPOR
Ok, this is the place I ordered from several weeks ago. I got a 10 pack sampler from http://www.juicyvapor.com. I REALLY wanted to like this company because they have the coolest "make your own flavor" thing on their website... Unfortunately, they didn't meet my expectations, especially after I've tried some really great flavors from others. I didn't realize the flavor I was missing out on. They're not bad, they're just a bit on the weak side. This was about $45 for 10 - 6ml samples (+ shipping). I ordered some other stuff and got free shipping plus had a 10% off code.
Raspberry Margarita: Tastes like raspberries and lime. This is one of the ones I like better than the others. The flavor is a bit stronger than the others, but still leaves something to be desired.
Bourbon Vanilla: Really? No, I don't think so. I don't dislike this one, I just really can't tell what it's supposed to be when I vape it. I don't really taste vanilla or bourbon. It's good, but I'm not sure what I taste...
Cotton Candy: Smells and tastes more like some kind of other candy. I can't quite put my finger on it... It's not bad, but cotton candy it is NOT.
Amaretto: This one tasted like cleaning solution the first time I tried it... No, that's not quite right. It tasted like opening a bottle of amaretto extract and taking a swig. Not pleasant. I haven't tried it since. Maybe it gets better once it steeps.
Chocolate Irish Cream with Mint: This was probably my favorite one. I finished the bottle (6ml). I used to smoke Camels and there for a while, they sold "flavored" smokes in really cool tins. They had a chocolate mint that I loved. The key was, it was mint, not menthol. This vape came close to those (without the tobacco). I didn't really taste Irish Cream, just a pleasant chocolate mint. The flavor could have been a bit stronger though.
Cherry Clove: I don't know what possessed me to get this. Is tasted like crushing up cloves and inhaling them. I tasted no cherry and it left a weird, filmy aftertaste. Yuck. I guess it might be good if you like clove...
French Vanilla Coffee: No, not really. Maybe a little coffee and a tad of vanilla, but another one with an imperceptible flavor.
Honey and Apples: I did like this one. I wouldn't order it again, but I enjoyed it. It tasted like honey and Red Delicious apples. Again, the flavor needed to be a bit stronger, and there was that weird "chemically/perfumey" quality to it. I felt like it would have been better if the flavor had been "purer".
Pumpkin Spiced Beer: Ok, this one I tried and then left it to steep... Again with the weird "chemically/perfumey" quality. You could also really taste clove. Too much. I could taste the "beer". I can't really say too much about this one until I try it again.
Tiger's Blood: Ok, best for last. The Charlie Sheen meme has completely possessed me since it started, so maybe I am partial. Here's the description from the site: "Bloody Oranges with Raspberries, Ginger with a hint of Menthol". When I first tried it, I was like "eeewwwww" but it grew on me. I'd forgotten about the Ginger and sure enough, that's what that weird flavor was. This one is especially good to enjoy while boozing, fittingly enough. It's stronger with a harder TH, the menthol isn't too strong or overpowering and you can definitely taste all the flavors.
As much as I want to like this vendor because of their mad awesome selection, the quality just isn't there for me after having tried Rockstar and W2V.
I also have orders coming from KBV and Bombay Vapor, which I will try to review soon.
Let me know what you guys think of this... Was it helpful to you? Could I be more specific or add anything? I don't want to waste my time doing this if it's not helping anyone.
If you're interested in swapping/buying any of the flavors I don't like, let me know.
All of my e-liquid is 18mg, unless otherwise noted.
I always order 50/50 PG/VG, so everything I have should be that or close to it, unless the vendor doesn't provide the option.
I vape with an Ego-T and a standard 510, no mods, no special equipment. I try to at least blow out the attys before starting a new flavor. I sometimes drip and sometimes use a cart with standard filler (yes, I actually prefer this to dripping).
ROCKSTAR VAPOR
Ok, the first place I want to review is: rockstarvapor.com. First of all, AMAZING price!! I got 5 - 15ml bottles for $25.20 with shipping! They got to me in 2 days. The first thing you'll notice is the awesome bottles. Nicely labeled, blue glass bottles with droppers. Honestly, I prefer the cheapo plastic dripper bottles (I fill my tanks with hypodermic needles and it's easier to use the plastic bottles to fill the syringe), but these things are definitely quality and when my liquid is gone, I plan to wash them out and reuse them for other things.
When I opened the bottles, every single flavor smelled terrific, and STRONG (good thing). I was a little leery of trying them out right away, as I had ordered some liquids that weren't so good before they were steeped. Turns out I had nothing to worry about. They all tasted as good as they smelled. Here are the flavors:
1. Grape: My first thought was Dimetap. Not the stuff they sell now, the delicious grape stuff that my mom had to hide from me when I was a kid because I would have OD'd by drinking the entire bottle. So more like a very sweet grape... maybe like a jolly rancher.
2. Watermelon: Very very sweet. Again, like a jolly rancher. Both this and the grape aren't really my thing, too sweet and "artificial", but I can imagine there are a lot of people who would LOVE them.
3. Cotton Candy: I NEED a good cotton candy vape that tastes like cotton candy. This one isn't EXACTLY what I am looking for, but by far the better of the two I have tried so far. Despite what you might think, it's definitely not *too* sweet.
4. Caramel Cappuccino: This is good, not stellar or anything. You can definitely tell what it is, but at the same time, it's not like drinking starbucks.
5. Strawberry Waffle: Perfection. Tastes like strawberries, waffles and syrup. Right on. Very enjoyable and not too sweet.
One thing I did notice. These liquids are on the thick/syrupy side. My Ego-T needs a good polident soak after vaping several tanks of these. They are definitely better suited for the 510. Even in the Ego-T, the flavors are very noticeable and enjoyable. Tons of vapor. I can't really comment on TH because I don't really pay a lot of attention to it (unless it's ridiculously strong).
WANT2VAPE
Next, I ordered a 10 pack sampler from want2vape.com. They're just 3ml samples and I got doubles of some that I thought I would like because I didn't really care to try some of the flavors. It cost $18 total (I guess shipping was free?) and I got a free sample of their atty refresher.
This place, to me seems like a good go-to for tobacco flavors. I haven't tried them all yet but I'll review the ones I have tried:
Campfire Coffee: A dark smokey coffee flavor. The flavor in this one is good and strong but not overpowering. It's very satisfying when you're looking for something "stronger", like in the morning or when drinking.
Creme Brulee: Let me first say I have never actually had Creme Brulee... So I have no idea what the real thing tastes like. This stuff is creamy and sweet, but not too sweet. No caramel or vanilla taste... Just a creamy sweetness. It's also strong but not over powering. Satisfying but not as strong as some of the others. It has a really interesting caramelized sugar finish.
RY4: I know this is a popular flavor,but I have no freaking idea what it's supposed to be. From what I understand, it's a caramel/vanilla type of tobacco flavor. If that's the case, this one is right on. I can smell the "tobacco" flavor in the liquid (which has never struck me as anything close to cigarette tobacco, with ANY e-liquid). It has a sweetish, creamy flavor, but hits more like a tobacco. There's definitely a stronger TH. Again, strong and satisfying but not overpowering.
I got several others but I haven't really given them enough time in vaping to give a decent review. I like this company, though, and can see myself ordering some of these again to have some stronger, more satisfying flavors around for when I am drinking.
JUICY VAPOR
Ok, this is the place I ordered from several weeks ago. I got a 10 pack sampler from http://www.juicyvapor.com. I REALLY wanted to like this company because they have the coolest "make your own flavor" thing on their website... Unfortunately, they didn't meet my expectations, especially after I've tried some really great flavors from others. I didn't realize the flavor I was missing out on. They're not bad, they're just a bit on the weak side. This was about $45 for 10 - 6ml samples (+ shipping). I ordered some other stuff and got free shipping plus had a 10% off code.
Raspberry Margarita: Tastes like raspberries and lime. This is one of the ones I like better than the others. The flavor is a bit stronger than the others, but still leaves something to be desired.
Bourbon Vanilla: Really? No, I don't think so. I don't dislike this one, I just really can't tell what it's supposed to be when I vape it. I don't really taste vanilla or bourbon. It's good, but I'm not sure what I taste...
Cotton Candy: Smells and tastes more like some kind of other candy. I can't quite put my finger on it... It's not bad, but cotton candy it is NOT.
Amaretto: This one tasted like cleaning solution the first time I tried it... No, that's not quite right. It tasted like opening a bottle of amaretto extract and taking a swig. Not pleasant. I haven't tried it since. Maybe it gets better once it steeps.
Chocolate Irish Cream with Mint: This was probably my favorite one. I finished the bottle (6ml). I used to smoke Camels and there for a while, they sold "flavored" smokes in really cool tins. They had a chocolate mint that I loved. The key was, it was mint, not menthol. This vape came close to those (without the tobacco). I didn't really taste Irish Cream, just a pleasant chocolate mint. The flavor could have been a bit stronger though.
Cherry Clove: I don't know what possessed me to get this. Is tasted like crushing up cloves and inhaling them. I tasted no cherry and it left a weird, filmy aftertaste. Yuck. I guess it might be good if you like clove...
French Vanilla Coffee: No, not really. Maybe a little coffee and a tad of vanilla, but another one with an imperceptible flavor.
Honey and Apples: I did like this one. I wouldn't order it again, but I enjoyed it. It tasted like honey and Red Delicious apples. Again, the flavor needed to be a bit stronger, and there was that weird "chemically/perfumey" quality to it. I felt like it would have been better if the flavor had been "purer".
Pumpkin Spiced Beer: Ok, this one I tried and then left it to steep... Again with the weird "chemically/perfumey" quality. You could also really taste clove. Too much. I could taste the "beer". I can't really say too much about this one until I try it again.
Tiger's Blood: Ok, best for last. The Charlie Sheen meme has completely possessed me since it started, so maybe I am partial. Here's the description from the site: "Bloody Oranges with Raspberries, Ginger with a hint of Menthol". When I first tried it, I was like "eeewwwww" but it grew on me. I'd forgotten about the Ginger and sure enough, that's what that weird flavor was. This one is especially good to enjoy while boozing, fittingly enough. It's stronger with a harder TH, the menthol isn't too strong or overpowering and you can definitely taste all the flavors.
As much as I want to like this vendor because of their mad awesome selection, the quality just isn't there for me after having tried Rockstar and W2V.
I also have orders coming from KBV and Bombay Vapor, which I will try to review soon.
Let me know what you guys think of this... Was it helpful to you? Could I be more specific or add anything? I don't want to waste my time doing this if it's not helping anyone.
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