I have now placed (and received) two orders with (and from) Rawr Vapor. This post will review six (!) Rawr juices- Absinthe, JY4, Peach Serum, Raging ...., Black Magic, and Adam's Accident. These all have fantastic vapor production; as for throat hit, I'm a poor judge. I have a mild PG sensitivity, so I vape either 30/70 or 50/50 PG/VG, and after smoking a-pack-a-day American Spirit Perique Blend, my throat is none too sensitive
Absinthe:
It was the Absinthe that originally caught my attention; I was searching for an Absinthe juice, being almost too fond of the liqueur, and picked Rawr out of two juice vendors who supplied such a flavor. This juice is a faithful recreation of my favorite vehicle for thujone poisoning; it literally tastes like the third glass of Absente brand absinthe, served lightly watered and with two sugar cubes- and somehow has an Absinthe mouthfeel. I love this juice, and ended up ordering some Angel Tears (PG and menthol crystal blend from Rawr) to mentholate it, but more on that later. Flavor is superb- I strongly recommend this to any Absinthe fan, especially with the 'Is there...' level of menthol
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JY4:
Rawr's take on RY4. I really, really dig this juice... it has the edge of burning tobacco, a 'half and half' flavor that pipe smokers will understand, dressed seductively in caramel and vanilla with a hint of butterscotch. I am a Coca-Cola fanatic, and I enjoy vaping this one alongside my Coke... perfect complementary flavors, IMO. I don't know how it feels so moist and dry at the same time; Rawr nailed this one!
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Peach Serum:
Peach, coconut, cream, and nothing else. (I use the Oxford comma; get over it, lol.) This is a superbly well blended juice; the flavors are smooth but distinct, clean, and uncluttered. The 'Is there...' level of menthol really highlights this juice, although I think it would be juicier without... I'll have to order a non-mentholated bottle and get back to you
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Raging ....:
This is a coffee flavor with chocolate; I drink a lot of strong, dark roast coffee, and I have to say- this one just may not be for me. Letting it steep for a while; I can't seem to take this flavor above 3.5w, and that disappoints me- I can't get that thick, rich vape I crave. Too much voltage turns this one into 'burnt toast.' At low voltage, the flavor is fine, but with coffee, I want my palate to be saturated.
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Black Magic:
Free sample #1, and the flavor that turned me on to menthol. Black magic is phenomenal; it seems to combine all of my favorite hookah flavors- melon, pear, floral notes, a slightly perfumey edge... the brightest flavor that still suits the night . I drip this in a bridgeless 510 atty and turn into a fog machine!
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Adam's Accident:
Sweet, juicy pineAPPLE, wow! No candy flavors here; this juice practically drips down your chin. Think of honeycrisp apples soaked in pineapple juice and dusted with sugar; this one pairs well with Bruce Cost's unfiltered ginger ale; I just wish the flavor was stronger- it's distinct, but I could definitely handle a much stronger concentration- as it is, Adam's Accident has a clean finish, but I would like a sopping wet finish that makes the roof of my mouth tingle.
Absinthe:
It was the Absinthe that originally caught my attention; I was searching for an Absinthe juice, being almost too fond of the liqueur, and picked Rawr out of two juice vendors who supplied such a flavor. This juice is a faithful recreation of my favorite vehicle for thujone poisoning; it literally tastes like the third glass of Absente brand absinthe, served lightly watered and with two sugar cubes- and somehow has an Absinthe mouthfeel. I love this juice, and ended up ordering some Angel Tears (PG and menthol crystal blend from Rawr) to mentholate it, but more on that later. Flavor is superb- I strongly recommend this to any Absinthe fan, especially with the 'Is there...' level of menthol
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JY4:
Rawr's take on RY4. I really, really dig this juice... it has the edge of burning tobacco, a 'half and half' flavor that pipe smokers will understand, dressed seductively in caramel and vanilla with a hint of butterscotch. I am a Coca-Cola fanatic, and I enjoy vaping this one alongside my Coke... perfect complementary flavors, IMO. I don't know how it feels so moist and dry at the same time; Rawr nailed this one!
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Peach Serum:
Peach, coconut, cream, and nothing else. (I use the Oxford comma; get over it, lol.) This is a superbly well blended juice; the flavors are smooth but distinct, clean, and uncluttered. The 'Is there...' level of menthol really highlights this juice, although I think it would be juicier without... I'll have to order a non-mentholated bottle and get back to you
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Raging ....:
This is a coffee flavor with chocolate; I drink a lot of strong, dark roast coffee, and I have to say- this one just may not be for me. Letting it steep for a while; I can't seem to take this flavor above 3.5w, and that disappoints me- I can't get that thick, rich vape I crave. Too much voltage turns this one into 'burnt toast.' At low voltage, the flavor is fine, but with coffee, I want my palate to be saturated.
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Black Magic:
Free sample #1, and the flavor that turned me on to menthol. Black magic is phenomenal; it seems to combine all of my favorite hookah flavors- melon, pear, floral notes, a slightly perfumey edge... the brightest flavor that still suits the night . I drip this in a bridgeless 510 atty and turn into a fog machine!
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Adam's Accident:
Sweet, juicy pineAPPLE, wow! No candy flavors here; this juice practically drips down your chin. Think of honeycrisp apples soaked in pineapple juice and dusted with sugar; this one pairs well with Bruce Cost's unfiltered ginger ale; I just wish the flavor was stronger- it's distinct, but I could definitely handle a much stronger concentration- as it is, Adam's Accident has a clean finish, but I would like a sopping wet finish that makes the roof of my mouth tingle.