REVIEWS
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Vanilla Caramel Custard 100mg
Dessert flavours are incredibly popular in the e-cigarette
world, but are less prevalent when it comes to CBD-
infused products, so does it work here? This is certainly a
heavy hitter. The top note is a bright confectionary vanilla,
which brings plenty of sweetness to the blend, without
Koi CBD describe Tropical Popsicle as a blend of
cherry, lime and raspberry. This should result in a
vibrant profile, perfect for CBD infusion, so have
they succeeded? The lime stands out to me the
most here. It’s definitely on the candied end of the
much of the darker spice notes that come with more
natural renditions. This is paired with a moderately potent
caramel note which further boosts the sweetness on offer,
whilst adding a noticeable sticky mouth-feel. These top
spectrum, but its very punchy and doesn’t carry
any astringent off-notes that can sometimes be
found with this fruit. The top note is supported
by a moderately strong cherry, which gives a nice
notes are supported by a heavy custard base, which has
bump to the sweetness of the mix, and adds a bit
substantial body, as well as some authentic mild eggy
of depth, too. The raspberry is more subdued,
accents. A great choice for dessert lovers.
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Tropical Popsicle 100mg
but still provides some pleasant florals and has a
Blue Raspberry Dragonfruit 100mg slightly more authentic fruit flavour. The botanicals
This is a simpler blend from the Koi CBD line, and and the result is a great summer CBD e-liquid.
here pair fantastically with the rest of the profile,
traditionally more floral fruit profiles pair very well with
the botanical flavours that come with CBD infusion.
Here, s potent blue raspberry dominates. It brings plenty
of sweetness to the mix, but doesn’t shy away from
floral notes either, which may be a divisive choice. The
dragonfruit functions mostly as an accent here, and gives
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a juicy, tropical connotation to the profile, ensuring that
it doesn’t feel one dimensional. The botanical notes are
actually more pronounced here, even at lower strength,
so this blend will be a solid option for those who enjoy
the flavour of CBD .
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Strawberry Milkshake 100mg
CBD-infused Strawberry Milkshake e-liquid is a rather odd
proposition on the face of it, so I was quite intrigued by
this one. The strawberry top note here is quite sweet, but
it leans more towards a natural fruit rather than a candy.
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This is welcome, as many dessert e-liquids opt for candied
fruit pairings, which can result in an overly sweet profile.
This is supported by a substantial dairy base, which has
quite a lot to unpack. There’s certainly some vanilla going
on here, but also a moderately strong malt note, which is
very nice to see. There’s also a subtle egg note, indicative
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of an authentic ice cream. Another great dessert blend
from Koi CBD.
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Watermelon Green Apple Sour 100mg
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Watermelon Green Apple Sour is more along the lines
of what you would traditionally expect from a flavoured
CBD line. A bright candied watermelon is the top note
here and it brings a pleasant, soft sweetness to the profile,
along with plenty of gummy candy connotations. There
aren’t any natural rind notes to speak of, so if that’s what
you’re looking for, this might not be the one for you. The
watermelon is complemented by a potent green apple
candy, which gives a slight boost to the overall sweetness
of the blend, along with a nice helping of tartness. The
apple element also serves to drive home a sticky mouth-
feel, which feels appropriate in the mix. The botanicals
are quite subtle, but pair very nicely with the profile and
should work well even at the highest concentrations.
KOI CBD
150 VAPOUROUND CBD MAGAZINE
By Benedict ‘Ned’ Jones
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