The Really Big RY4 Roundup (long)
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Karen,
Hello and welcome. You have a whole world of RY4s to choose from. Back aways in the thread is the most recent posting of the Big List of RY4s with vendor links. I haven't had an RY4 from Totally Wicked, so I can't recommend a ringer for that.
Wow, there is an RY4 that you haven't had? LOL. Anyway, just stopped in to give you a hello. Hello.
Karen I had never heard of Viking Vapor before you mentioned it. I am curious that they have an entire section of blueberry eliquids. Did you like anything else from their site?
Totally Wicked is one I have not tried myself or have I been able to find any reviews of for a couple years now.I think they have a couple but one is China made heck maybe both are..the price holds me back.......so who wants the bullet hahaha
Hi Mr. Mann,
Yes, I've had only about 100 RY4s (including all those RY4 clones that are named something different), all reviewed on this thread. I figure there must be at least 30 more RY4s lurking out there in retail juice land that I haven't tried. Maybe 50 for all I know.
Just out of interest I clicked on TW. One 30ml and three 10ml bottles plus shipping is £49.95, or AU$78, or US$80.
I am thinking perhaps not.
Don't we have a Brit on this thread anymore?
Looks like Totally Wicked's U.S.-made Patriot Range has one RY called Ruyan4/RY4 ("Sweet caramel tobacco"). Don't know who makes that. Their Titan Fluid, which I presume to be Chinese-made juice, since they don't mention the country of origin, offers two RYs, called Ruyan 3 ("a zesty Tobacco blend with Caramel") and Ruyan 4 ("An amazing blend of Caramel with a Tobacco swirl").
Patriot Range juices are 25% off until tomorrow (Sept. 21st), so a10ml bottle of Ruyan4/RY4 is $5.99 right now (discounted from $7.99 normally). $2.99 shipping brings that total to $8.98, or 90¢/ml---to rich for my wallet. 30ml bottles are $14.99 (down from $19.99 normally), so with shipping it's $17.98, or 60¢/ml, a more affordable unit price, but more altogether than I want to pay just to see what it's like.
Somebody richer than I am will have to bite the bullet on these if we're going to get a report.
T.W. Titan ELiquid Manufactured by Joyetech, so that would leave the Patriot Range RY4 to try..
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specs: the 12ml bottle of COV4 I purchased from CloudsofVapor contains a golden colored liquid at 24mg nic strength in a 100% VG base. Testing was done using a 2.7 ohm Ultimate CE2 clearo powered by a Young-June Vtube v1.5t set to 4.3 volts, providing 6.8 watts.
COV4 is CloudsofVapor’s take on a custom RY4. I’m a little confused, though. The web site identifies it as “COV RY4,” but the label on the bottle reads simply “COV4” (with the four in a smaller font size as a superscript). And then the web page URL has both names. Also, COV markets two lines of eliquid: CloudPure Natural Organics and just CloudPure, which is presumably not organic. COV4 is from the CloudPure line, implying that it’s not organic, but the label on the bottle reads: “Natural organic VG vape juice.” Perhaps that has to do with the tobacco flavoring, since all COV’s tobacco blends are in their CloudPure line. That makes me think that the tobacco is non-organic. I don’t know whether it’s natural extract or synthetic tobacco flavoring, either. I do know for sure that this is a 100% VG juice. Not only does COV say so, but it’s thicker in viscosity than PG/VG blends, wicks a little more slowly in a clearo, and produces tons of vapor. We're talking copious, Boba's Bounty levels of vapor, which, after all, befits the vendor's name.
This is a custom RY4 all the way, bearing no resemblance at all to classic Chinese RY4s. This ain't your Uncle's Dekang or Janty. I was reminded a little in vaping it of the gooey caramel in VapeRite VR4, but this caramel is different---it's luscious, but more like a chewy candy caramel than an ice cream topping---and overall the juice is much sweeter than VR4. I can’t isolate the vanilla, but it must be in there, because COV4 doesn’t taste like a straightforward tobacco-caramel blend. It has an unmistakeable custom RY4 tone.
The tobacco is potent (and good---no funny off-flavors), and tobacco lovers may rejoice at the ample flavor and punch of the tobacco, but this juice is definitely not for RY4 aficionados who prefer their RY4s to be less sweet. Nor is it for those who like subtler RY4s. No, this puppy is an in-your-face juice where flavor is concerned. No nuts, no counterbalancing sourness, just tobacco, caramel, and a little vanilla. As a result, it’s sort of an odd bird---tobacco-rich, caramel-rich, intensely flavorful, and quite sweet. My lips were actually sticky after five minutes of vaping it.
I’d guess that this is an RY4 that might inspire both love and hate among those who try it. Some folks are likely to say, “Wow, now this is what an RY4 should be!” Others, I think, may react in precisely the opposite way, questioning COV4's excess and lack of balance.
Having spent half an hour vaping COV4, I feel myself reacting in both ways. I can say with relative certainty that it won’t ever make my Top 10, but its boldness and amazing performance might prove seductive. I'm still vaping it as I edit this text. COV4 does have great flavor in both quantity and quality, but it might prove to be too much of a good thing. Time will tell on that.
CloudsofVapor makes one of my all-time favorite tobacco blends---Black and Tan---which is my #1 cigar vape, head and shoulders above every other cigar eliquid I’ve tried. I doubt that COV4 will inspire the same reverie for me, however. I’ll be glad to have it around for times when I want an intense and sweet RY4, but it’s unlikely to get into my stable of daily vapes.
COV4 grade: B
link to purchase: COV4
COV4 is CloudsofVapor’s take on a custom RY4. I’m a little confused, though. The web site identifies it as “COV RY4,” but the label on the bottle reads simply “COV4” (with the four in a smaller font size as a superscript). And then the web page URL has both names. Also, COV markets two lines of eliquid: CloudPure Natural Organics and just CloudPure, which is presumably not organic. COV4 is from the CloudPure line, implying that it’s not organic, but the label on the bottle reads: “Natural organic VG vape juice.” Perhaps that has to do with the tobacco flavoring, since all COV’s tobacco blends are in their CloudPure line. That makes me think that the tobacco is non-organic. I don’t know whether it’s natural extract or synthetic tobacco flavoring, either. I do know for sure that this is a 100% VG juice. Not only does COV say so, but it’s thicker in viscosity than PG/VG blends, wicks a little more slowly in a clearo, and produces tons of vapor. We're talking copious, Boba's Bounty levels of vapor, which, after all, befits the vendor's name.
This is a custom RY4 all the way, bearing no resemblance at all to classic Chinese RY4s. This ain't your Uncle's Dekang or Janty. I was reminded a little in vaping it of the gooey caramel in VapeRite VR4, but this caramel is different---it's luscious, but more like a chewy candy caramel than an ice cream topping---and overall the juice is much sweeter than VR4. I can’t isolate the vanilla, but it must be in there, because COV4 doesn’t taste like a straightforward tobacco-caramel blend. It has an unmistakeable custom RY4 tone.
The tobacco is potent (and good---no funny off-flavors), and tobacco lovers may rejoice at the ample flavor and punch of the tobacco, but this juice is definitely not for RY4 aficionados who prefer their RY4s to be less sweet. Nor is it for those who like subtler RY4s. No, this puppy is an in-your-face juice where flavor is concerned. No nuts, no counterbalancing sourness, just tobacco, caramel, and a little vanilla. As a result, it’s sort of an odd bird---tobacco-rich, caramel-rich, intensely flavorful, and quite sweet. My lips were actually sticky after five minutes of vaping it.
I’d guess that this is an RY4 that might inspire both love and hate among those who try it. Some folks are likely to say, “Wow, now this is what an RY4 should be!” Others, I think, may react in precisely the opposite way, questioning COV4's excess and lack of balance.
Having spent half an hour vaping COV4, I feel myself reacting in both ways. I can say with relative certainty that it won’t ever make my Top 10, but its boldness and amazing performance might prove seductive. I'm still vaping it as I edit this text. COV4 does have great flavor in both quantity and quality, but it might prove to be too much of a good thing. Time will tell on that.
CloudsofVapor makes one of my all-time favorite tobacco blends---Black and Tan---which is my #1 cigar vape, head and shoulders above every other cigar eliquid I’ve tried. I doubt that COV4 will inspire the same reverie for me, however. I’ll be glad to have it around for times when I want an intense and sweet RY4, but it’s unlikely to get into my stable of daily vapes.
COV4 grade: B
link to purchase: COV4
Thanks for the review. The way it was written, like most of your reviews, makes my decision making process quite easy in regards to whether or not I will buy. Thanks for the road map.
Thanks, Mr. M.
Since you've become an old hand a reviewing liquids, you know what I know---that the "art" of writing juice reviews is mainly about keeping the ball in the fairway rather than the sand trap or water hole. By which I mean "the fair way" of not mistaking the subjective for the objective, and keeping in mind that the bell curve of flavor preference is incredibly diverse, and neither straightforward nor sensible.
It is impossible for me to not read "the fairway" metaphorically and literally (as you of course intended) -- it's a great tip and a fantastic double entendre for the way to write a review.
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This is my first post here but I read most of this thread when I started in early August and I think this is the thread that caused me to spend so much money. Thanks 
I ended up placing 100 dollar orders at 8-9 sites and each one I ordered at least a sample of RY4. I tried to make a huge order at NLV about 10 days ago too but they stopped accepting credit cards as i was placing the order. Oh well. I saved about 200 bucks lol. One huge order of Wizard Labs is on the way though so I'll be trying to make my own also.
Anyway of the RY4s I've tried so far the only one I can say I really like alot is RW Vapors RY4 but their RY5 is even better IMO. Glad I got 30ml bottles of both. I'm surprised that they put them in those nice Blue glass dropper bottles at their lower than average price too. Vermillions has that signature flavor of theirs and I like it but it seems dry to me. I really like their cherrywood alot though, their premium blend also seems dry to me. Vaperite is pretty good but I like their Banana Nut Bread much more, and Gingers RY4 pretty good but like others have said it seems that other flavors are better from each. KickBassVapors seems somewhat similar to RWVapors so I may like it more after it steeps for a while. Anyway, I'm a noob and I'll end up changing my opinion at some point. The one thing I've noticed though is that if its hot and dry I don't really like it and if lowering the voltage doesn't fix it then there's not much i can do. I guess i'm more VG than PG so I'll be getting some more 100%vg bottles later.
Also Heathers Heavenly Vapes Heavenly Tobacco is ok to me but I tried their Gollum and prefer that over almost anything else I've smoked lately including Gandalf.
I ended up placing 100 dollar orders at 8-9 sites and each one I ordered at least a sample of RY4. I tried to make a huge order at NLV about 10 days ago too but they stopped accepting credit cards as i was placing the order. Oh well. I saved about 200 bucks lol. One huge order of Wizard Labs is on the way though so I'll be trying to make my own also.Anyway of the RY4s I've tried so far the only one I can say I really like alot is RW Vapors RY4 but their RY5 is even better IMO. Glad I got 30ml bottles of both. I'm surprised that they put them in those nice Blue glass dropper bottles at their lower than average price too. Vermillions has that signature flavor of theirs and I like it but it seems dry to me. I really like their cherrywood alot though, their premium blend also seems dry to me. Vaperite is pretty good but I like their Banana Nut Bread much more, and Gingers RY4 pretty good but like others have said it seems that other flavors are better from each. KickBassVapors seems somewhat similar to RWVapors so I may like it more after it steeps for a while. Anyway, I'm a noob and I'll end up changing my opinion at some point. The one thing I've noticed though is that if its hot and dry I don't really like it and if lowering the voltage doesn't fix it then there's not much i can do. I guess i'm more VG than PG so I'll be getting some more 100%vg bottles later.
Also Heathers Heavenly Vapes Heavenly Tobacco is ok to me but I tried their Gollum and prefer that over almost anything else I've smoked lately including Gandalf.
Welcome, lolhahaha!
Love your name - it's very happy!
Sounds like you've made an incredible start to finding what will help you stay away from the cigs.
Well done!
I hope I can resist the urge to buy any more.
You won't, not if you stay on this thread for any length of time. Don't ask me how I know.
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That reminds me of JUST how subjective tastes do in fact run, you and I have several similar "likes and dislikes" on RY4 flavors, yet you don't like Copper Creek's Twisted Tobacco all that much , where I really think it's a great custom RY4 , go figure LOL
J.B.,
Yesyesyes. Admittedly, I'm not a big fan of CopperCreek's tobacco blends. I just vaped some Twisted Tobacco and Voodoo to remind myself, and neither is my cup of tea. Better, I suppose, that we don't both love Twisted Tobacco. That leaves more for you! At least I presume that you can get it whenever you want to re-stock. Some juices are so gonzo popular that they're unavailable most of the time---AVE Boba's Bounty, the now-discontinued BWB RY4, NLV Bounty Hunter and Gold, to name some of the most obvious. Shucks, one has to be a necromancer to even place an order for Bounty Hunter these days. Luckily, I have enough BH to last me for about five years.
On the other hand, CopperCreek makes my #1 favorite coffee eliquid of all time---CC Coffee---which wins by a nose in my book over BWB Espresso. That's no small achievement, given how lousy so many coffee vapes are.
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