Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Alice in Vapeland - Mystic Mandalime


Alice in Vapeland - Mystic Mandalime

Vaped on Provari 3.0 Boge Carto/Phiniac Glass Tank @ 4.7 volts

Strength: 18mg

Steep Time: 3 weeks

Throat Hit - mild

Vapor - lots

PG/VG - unknown mix

Rating: 8/10

I received Mystic Mandalime as a free sample with one of my orders from Alice in Vapeland.  I'm a fan of citrus vapes when they are true to life and not candyish, and Mystic Mandalime definitely falls into this category.  This is a very crisp, clean vape, with a very realistic citrus flavor.

After a three week steep, I'm getting a nice balance between the mandarin orange and lime flavors.  Orange on the inhale with a nice lime finish.  I cranked this one up a little higher than my usual 4.0 - 4.2 volts, searching for a bit more flavor and throat hit.  This is a tasty, however, subtle flavored vape.  This one needs just a bit more "punch" to really make it an all day vape for me.  It does provide plumes of fragrant vapor.

This one isn't going to knock my favorite orange (Highbrow's Orange de Sangre) out of it's top spot with me, but that's not to say this isn't a very nice flavor on it's own.  If you are looking for a refreshing citrus vape that makes you think of warm summer days, give this one a shot.

Friday, January 4, 2013

Fancee Juice - Eggnog


Fancee Juice - Eggnog


Vaped on Provari 3.0 Boge Carto/Phiniac Glass Tank @ 3.8 - 5.0 volts
Strength: 18mg
Steep Time: 3 weeks
Throat Hit - mild
Vapor - lots
PG/VG - 70PG/30VG
Rating: 2/5

Eggnog from Fancee Juice was another flavor I tried on my quest to find a nice seasonal vape.  I had high hopes for this juice after my incredible success with Santa's Cookies, but I have admit I'm disappointed with this juice.

Eggnog tastes like vanilla egg custard with nutmeg and I'm not getting that flavor here at all.  All I'm really getting is vanilla, and honestly it's not the best vanilla I've ever vaped.  I'm not tasting the richness of eggnog, and I'm personally not getting any spice with this.  Throat hit is much milder than I would expect at 18mg.  vapor production is plentiful.

This juice is vapeable, just not what I was expecting for an eggnog vape.  Due to price point and the flavor being "off" to me, I would be unlikely to purchase this particular e-liquid flavor again.

This juice can be found at: Fancee Juice

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Fancee Juice - Santa's Cookies




Fancee Juice - Santa's Cookies

Vaped on Provari 3.0 Boge Carto/Phiniac Glass Tank @ 4.5 volts

Strength: 18mg

Steep Time: 2 weeks

Throat Hit - Packs a punch

Vapor - lots

PG/VG - 70PG/30VG

Rating: 5/5


I've been trying out some new vendors and trying to expand on juice flavors lately. I had read some good things about Fancee Juice and decided to give them a try. The first thing to note about this vendor is presentation, seriously, this was one of the most beautifully packaged juice orders I've ever received. On top of that, they provided a free sample with my order and they provide a "steep until" date so that you know when your juice is really ready to go.

I've been impatiently waiting for a couple weeks to sample my order. With the holidays here I've been trying some seasonal flavors, and the first Fancee juice I've sampled is Santa's Cookies. 

There isn't a great description of this flavor on the site, and there weren't any reviews at the time I ordered. Based on the picture, I assumed that this was a peppermint/sugar cookie flavor so I was surprised when I started vaping this and the first thing I tasted was chocolate, to be specific I tasted white chocolate. This was mixed with a nice peppermint and cookie flavor. (Also, this juice smells fantastic!)

In my experience chocolate does not translate well into vape and I've had so many bad experiences with it that I generally avoid it. I'm so glad I didn't realize there was a chocolate component to this flavor as I would have missed out on a simply delicious vape. The chocolate is quite mild and is super tasty. It's in perfect balance with the peppermint and cookie. Mint is often overpowering, but not in this instance - you can taste each individual flavor clearly. Throat hit packed a very nice punch and there is plenty of vapor.

I tried this flavor on a lark, I didn't really think it would be my thing and I'm so glad I did. My only regret is that I purchased a sample size. I will definitely be picking up another bottle soon as this is a seasonal flavor and I'm not sure how long it will be around!

This is a truly unique flavor unlike anything I've ever tried. I'm looking forward to trying the other flavors I've picked up from Fancee Juice as I have a feeling the rest may be just as good.

Tasty stuff, I highly recommend. They are a little pricier than a lot of vendors, but in this case you are definitely getting what you pay for.

This juice can be found at:  Fancee Juice

Saturday, December 22, 2012

The Plume Room - Vanilla Caramel Frappucino




The Plume Room - Vanilla Caramel Frappuccino

Vaped on Provari 3.0 Boge Carto/Phiniac Glass Tank @ 4.2 volts

Strength: 18mg

Steep Time: 72 hours

Throat Hit - mild

Vapor - lots

PG/VG - 70VG/30PG

Rating: 4/5

I'll be honest.  I'm not a fan of coffee, I'm a Diet Coke in the morning kind of gal.  I generally refer to coffee as burnt water.  That being said, coffee flavors were some of the first vapes I really liked.  Something about coffee seems to lend itself well to a vape for whatever reason.  Also, once in a while I do get a craving for a sweet and creamy coffee beverage.

My understanding from the Plume Room is that their juices require minimal steeping, so I went ahead and filled a carto with the Vanilla Caramel Frappucino after impatiently waiting a couple days.  Have you ever had Starbucks Caramel Frappucino with whipped cream and caramel drizzle?  This, to me, is a spot on rendition of that drink.

I think that this is a vape that you will either love or hate.  It's strong on the caramel/vanilla/cream flavor and much lighter on the coffee.  It's also one of the sweetest vapes I've tried to date.  However, if you are like me and prefer a little coffee with your cream, I think you'd find this to be a satisfying vape.

Mild throat hit (which is to be expected at 70/30 mix), but huge plumes of vape.  This one is a little rich for me for an all day vape, but definitely satifies the urge for a sweet treat, so I'll probably keep a bottle around for an occasional vape.

This is the first flavor I've tried from the Plume Room, and it's definitely high quality juice.  In addition, the Plume Room's packaging is gorgeous, this would be a lovely choice to send as a gift to a fellow vapor!

** Also, right now use coupon code "HOLIDAY" for 20% off your entire purchase! **

This flavor can be found at:  The Plume Room

Monday, December 17, 2012

Vape Dudes - Pumpkin Pie


Vape Dudes - Pumpkin Pie

Vaped on Provari 3.8v Boge SR Carto/Phiniac Glass Tank

24mg - 70pg/30vg

Throat Hit: 5/5

Vapor: good

Rating: 5/5

This was the first flavor that I have tried from Vape Dudes. Let me start out by saying that I generally can not vape anything with cinnamon flavor in it, and that I hated clove cigarettes when I was a smoker. However, with the weather turning colder, I've been craving something a little bit heavier than my usual fruity vapes. Thanksgiving is behind us, and Christmas is right around the corner, which led me to craving for Pumpkin Pie.

My last attempt at a Pumpkin Pie vape was Copper Creek, which while very accurate, was a bit too subtle in flavor for me. Vape Dudes is a completely different vape. This vape is also very accurate to real pumpkin pie, I can taste the nutmeg, pumpkin, cardamon, clove, and maybe a hint of cinnamon. It's also got a nice whipped cream flavor on the exhale. However, this is not a juice for the timid. It's bold and spicy and very much an in your face flavor. At first I thought it might be a little strong for an all day vape, but I have found it hard to put down. If this flavor is any indication of what's to come from my Vape Dude juices, they may become a regular vendor for me.

If you are looking for a pumpkin pie vape that's heavy on the spice and like a strong flavor that has a throat hit that really packs a punch, give this a shot. I'm very happy I have 60ml of this, as I have a feeling it's going to be a frequent vape for me over the holidays.

This liquid can be found at:  Vape Dudes


Copper Creek - Pumpkin Pie




Copper Creek - Pumpkin Pie

Vaped on Provari, SR Boge Carto/Phiniac Tank, 5.2v

18mg - 50/50

Steep Time - one month +

Throat Hit: light

Vapor: good

Rating: 3/5

I really want to like Copper Creek juices more than I do. As a company, they are wonderful and have some of the best customer service around. Their flavors are loved by many and their House Blend was voted Best Juice of 2011. However, that being said, I've yet to actually love one of their juices.

My usual sweet spot for e-liquid is about 4.2 v. At 4.2 v on the Pumpkin Pie, I can barely taste anything. I went ahead and cranked it up to 5.2 and while the flavor is still very light, I feel like I can taste it. It's not an issue of steeping, I've steeped this juice well in excess of a month.

Very light on flavor and throat hit, it's not an unpleasant vape. I can definitely taste the Pumpkin, whipped cream, and a good deal of nutmeg. E-liquids with cinnamon generally irritate me, and I'm having no issues with this juice in that regard, if there is cinnamon, it's very light. What I can taste does taste spot on to real homemade Pumpkin Pie, I just can't taste enough of it.

I may see about extra flavoring for this and giving it another shot, as fall is here and Pumpkin Pie seems quite appealing at the moment. I just prefer something with more of a punch to it.

If you like a milder flavored vape and you are a fan of pumpkin pie it's worth giving it a shot, it's just not for me.

This e-liquid can be found at:  Copper Creek

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Alice in Vapeland - Twas Brillig


Alice in Vapeland - Twas Brillig

Vaped on Provari 4.2v Boge SR Carto/Phiniac Glass Tank

24mg - ? mix

Steep Time - 3 days

Throat Hit: 3/5

Vapor: good

Rating: 5/5

I had been reading many good things about Alice and Vapeland and wanted to give them a try. My only concern was that they were often described as "subtle" flavors, and I generally like flavors that pack a punch. I pulled the trigger and picked up a few flavors and have been waiting impatiently for them to steep. 

My fears of too little flavor went out the window the second I tasted Twas Brillig. You might as well call this one Twas Brilliant. I just tried it tonight, and I've already placed another order for a bigger bottle!

This flavor is superb. It tastes just like my Mom's blackberry cobbler. True blackberry (not candyish) flavor and hints of cream and buttery cobbler. This stuff is really amazing. It's the perfect balance of sweetness, not too much or too little. It has a decent throat hit, though not overpoweringly so. I tried it at various voltages, and found for me it's most flavorful between about 3.7 - 4.2.

I've been vaping this one pretty much non-stop since I opened the bottle, it's definitely going into my daily rotation.

I highly recommend this flavor, it's delicate, but complex, a truly unique juice.

This juice can be found at:  Alice in Vapeland