Thinking of taking the plunge and placing my first order

[Serenity]

I haven't been on the the forum in quite some time, but recently came back to help a friend enter the wonderful world of vaping. I couldn't help, but notice that VV flavors are all over the liquid discussion threads so I just HAVE to try some.

I have found some pretty good tobacco flavors that I like, but I have this problem with them. First thing in the morning they seem to hit pretty harshly on the back of my throat and then after I eat I have this issue with any tobacco type liquid that I vape they seem to have a peppery flavor, almost like the nicotine gum that I tried before I started vaping....its kind of a gross taste. Normally I just sort of endure it because I know after a little while it will go away. I also realize its likely coming from the nicotine in the juice. I'm really searching for 2 things, 1) a flavor I could have with my morning coffee that isn't going to "clash" with my coffee. 2) Something smooth that I can vape after I eat that isn't going to cause this spicy, peppery taste to occur. So far, I am thinking about trying out the following:

Sampler Pack with Bella Amaretto, Kona Coffee Milkshake (have read A LOT about this one so have to try it), and Maple French Toast

Peach Vanilla Swirl
Hot Buttered Rum

I am confused about what strength of flavor I should try the last 2 in though. I'd also order 2 sampler packs except it doesn't seem like the Peach Vanilla Swirl is an option for the sampler packs. Doesn't much matter though because I will be able to order them in my regular nicotine level and will be able to determine if they have that spicy taste. It could just be a permanent vaping issue due to my tastebuds. I was thinking of trying the pure VG on those last 2 also as I have read that these aren't thick like other pure VG liquids are. So my question is, if I order them with 100% VG is there still a throat hit or is it pretty much non-existent due to it being pure VG? Also, are the peach and buttered rum flavors on the strong side regularly? At first glance I am inclined to think maybe an extra shot of flavor wouldn't hurt anything, but some buttered rums are a bit strong and don't need help so I'm unsure. When I mix my own flavors I usually add 20% flavor on most, if that helps any. I also used to vape pure VG when I first started, but after losing a few atty's due to build up, I switched to the 80/20, that seems to be the current norm in liquid, to save myself the expense of constantly ordering new attys. I'm hoping that maybe someone here might help steer me in the right direction.

~*Serenity*~

 

[Tendril]

Hey Serenity,

Personally, I like extra flavor on my vanilla swirls. Extra flavor on the butter rum, on the other hand, was too much for me. The peach vanilla swirl is absolutely Awesome

I do suggest VG. If you're worried about the thickness, Annette can thin the VG for you. You could get 1 bottle in regular VG and 1 bottle thinned to figure out what works best. Please report back with your results if you do!

Re: the spicy taste ... I don't think that should be an issue; I don't know what the spiciness would be but I also don't vape tobacco flavors. In regards to TH, I think VV has a good TH but I vape 24mg/ml which can help.

 

[CatLady007]

Serenity--There is a sampler option that will let you pick 3 flavors of your own choice. Also the samplers are standardized to 12mg, 100% VG. I use cartomizers, and this 100% VG soaks right in, with no thinning. I can also recommend the Butter Cream mint. Not too minty, and very tasty. And the Orange Dreamsicle. And the....
Well--they're all good, so far. I got 7 sample sizes (two samplers, plus the free one that you get with each order), and they are ALL good. I'm still letting them age, vaping, letting them age, va.......you get the idea. I'm bound to find which 2 or 3 I like the most; as I can't be ordering 7ea, 1oz bottles. The cat would go hungry.

 

[Serenity]

Thank you Tendril and CatLady 007. I appreciate you both taking the time to help me out I would have loved to order 2 sample packs instead of just one and then 2 extra flavors, but I didn't see the Vanilla Peach Swirl as an option in the sampler packs and I MUST try that flavor. lol

I do think I have narrowed down my order thanks to both of you. I think I'll be going with the one sample pack to try the Bella Amaretto, Kona Coffee Milkshake and Maple French Toast flavors. The Vanilla Peach Swirl I figure I will add extra flavor to that one and get it in 100% VG with 19 mg nic. Then the Hot Buttered Rum regular strength flavor 80/20 mix with 24 mg nic. I figured if I ordered one in 80/20 mix then I will have something familiar to compare the 100% VG to. Thank you both very much. I'm so excited to try these flavors after reading so many great reviews on them. I'll let y'all know how it goes

 

[orachel]

Serenity... Vanilla Peach Swirl IS an option, she just left it off the list. Pick your 3 flavors (random grab last one) and in comments let Annette know that you want VPS instead of _________ flavor. That's what I did, and its awesome!

BTW, I know chances of this are mondo slim, but I have a good buddy who uses 'Serenity'... this isn't by chance the serenity who's interested in genealogy and digital art, is it? rofl I know, right? What are the chances? ... But had to check! lol

Good luck, and I also agree you should get most if not all VG (get rid of TH), and I've NEVER had that weird peppery taste with VV liquids. I know just what you're talking about. I think that comes from the base liquid, possibly the nicotine. But I vape high nic, and never had that taste here. Pepper is also a flavor component in some tobacco blends, so that might be where you're getting it from. KCM would be awesome in the morning. Also LOVE to vape Blueberry Cheesecake in the morning when I want something a little stronger and ButterMint Cream when I want something super mello in the mornin.

I second the xtra flavor on 'Vanilla Swirl' flavors. I like it on just about everything, really, although I find Butter Rum rather intense, so I might not order it with extra flavor. Love it on the kcm.

Oh, and I promise.. you WILL NOT kill your attys or cartos with Annette's regular thickness VG. Its about as thick as most pg/vg blends are, really, and almost perfectly clear except for a few exceptions, and even they are 'transparent' colors, and don't clog attys. She really does have this formula down to a science, so don't worry. I promise, its nothing like that super thick gooey stuff I've gotten from other vendors. And when in doubt on something (like extra flavor, or custom thinning), I put a note about it in the comments and tell Annette that I defer to her experience and let her choose. She's always managed to pick options that I love when I've done this in the past.

Good luck! Happy Vaping!

 

[Annette Rogers]

Oops! I'll get my tech admin to get the Vanilla Peach Swirl back into the sampler pack options!

 

[CatLady007]

Ooops from me, too. I just assumed it would be there in the options. I didn't look. Bad, cat. Bad, cat.

 

[Serenity]

I've been using Serenity as a handle since 1992 so it's entirely possible. Now what's really funny is that I actually am interested in genealogy and digital arts. I used to make signature tags and other odds and ends digitally. I'm not sure if that's what you were asking, but that's a true story. lol I'm also an anthropology student (older student, but still counts). How weird would that be if we have met in some other graphic design sort of way in the past or something and then ran into each other again over here? Crazy!

I did end up placing the order with the vanilla peach swirl and hot buttered rum added on. It's no biggie though because this way I can determine how much nic level really influences over all flavor. I imagine it doesn't make a whole lot of difference, but I'm curious. I'm just so excited to try these flavors, I went to class this morning telling all of my vaping buddies about VV too. A couple of them were rather intrigued. Thanks for all of the information, this is a really friendly discussion group you guys have here. It's really awesome to read how much you encourage one another.

 

[orachel]

Well, if you were my Serenity aka Sabina you'd probably have recognized me since I used orachel, then too. Met her at Scrapbookgraphics, if that helps. Thinking you're not the same person, since she's not in school, i don't think. But boy, if you're into graphic arts and digital odds and ends, we definitely do have a lot in common. I'm actually cutting out stuff to 'skin' my ego as we speak!

Good luck with your order, sounds like you did just fantastic, and I can't wait to hear what you think of em! But honestly, if you'd been having sort of 'undertaste' issues with other liquids, you just won't have that problem with these.

Happy vaping!
rachel

 

[orkira]

Serenity you will not have any of those weird after tastes with Annette's juice. It is so clean and the vape & TH is there on the 100% VG. I use this exclusively in my eGo-T tanks and attys and I have yet to have them get clogged on this juice. Enjoy the Vanilla Peach Swirl I have that on my list to try on my next order! Her Cherry Vanilla Swirl is my absolute favorite vape and I am enjoying the Vanilla Blackberry Swirl right now!

 

[orachel]

I've gotta try that Cherry Vanilla Swirl. I ADORE the Vanilla Blackberry Swirl, and really like the Vanilla Peach... prob should round out the experience with the Vanilla Cherry, while I'm at it, especially since okira loves it so much.

 

[Tendril]

I've gotta try that Cherry Vanilla Swirl. I ADORE the Vanilla Blackberry Swirl, and really like the Vanilla Peach... prob should round out the experience with the Vanilla Cherry, while I'm at it, especially since okira loves it so much.

I finally got around to vaping some of my VCS (vanilla cherry swirl) last week. That medium bottle lasted me but TWO DAYS! It's definitely worth trying

 

[Iowa Gal]

I really like all three, but the last one I tried was Cherry and I do believe it's my fav.... Peach is a close second then Blueberry..but a person can't go wrong with any of them

 

[orkira]

I'm glad you guys like the Cherry Vanilla Swirl too!

 

[Serenity]

My order arrived today. I LOVE the Bella Amaretto, it tastes just like these cookies that I make for Christmas called Fairy Drop cookies. The hot butter rum is really good as well. I read someone's description as being like the butter rum lifesavers and that's right on the money. I've been pretty much vaping those two flavors since around noon today. I just broke into the KCM and that's really good too! I really thought that by now I'd be missing my tobacco flavors, but nope not yet lol Needless to say, I think I'm definitely a convert. Seriously this has got to be the best liquid I've ever tried. Thanks so much Annette!

 

[Annette Rogers]

My order arrived today. I LOVE the Bella Amaretto, it tastes just like these cookies that I make for Christmas called Fairy Drop cookies. The hot butter rum is really good as well. I read someone's description as being like the butter rum lifesavers and that's right on the money. I've been pretty much vaping those two flavors since around noon today. I just broke into the KCM and that's really good too! I really thought that by now I'd be missing my tobacco flavors, but nope not yet lol Needless to say, I think I'm definitely a convert. Seriously this has got to be the best liquid I've ever tried. Thanks so much Annette!

Aww, you're welcome, Serenity! I'm so happy you're loving your flavors!