STRAWBERRY CUSH MAN The original Cush Man e-liquid was part of the Yummy Fruity range from Nasty Juice . It ’ s fair to say that it took the world by storm in 2017 and was largely responsible for familiarising Western palettes with stronger coolants more popular in the eastern market . Nasty Juice have now taken the hint and given Cush Man its own line . Their strawberry offering is most reminiscent of the original , with a subtle candied strawberry top note that enhances the sweetness of this unmistakable profile . It doesn ’ t interfere very much with the pungent , earthy mango , and for the majority of people that will be a relief . Instead it ’ s more of an accent , and makes for somewhat more of a mellow vape than the original Cush Man . The signature coolant is present of course , which makes for a fantastically refreshing vape .
BANANA CUSH MAN Banana Cush Man is the last of the new series from Nasty Juice that I sampled . This one is a bit more of a departure from the original profile than the other new offerings . The banana here is slightly more natural than what is often found in e-liquids . It adds a thick mouth-feel and slight creaminess to the mix , which is unexpected but not unpleasant . Rather than being a top note , the banana seems to play second fiddle to the mango element of this blend , which makes sense , as strong banana flavours tend to make for a heavier e-liquid , whilst Cush Man was loved for being a light and refreshing vape . The result of this pairing is similar to what would happen if you put mango , banana and ice in a blender . A lovely tropical profile with subtle creamy undertones and a cooling finish . All around this is a winner .
GRAPE CUSH MAN Grape Cush Man is the second of the new line that I sampled . This one combines a light grape top note with the well-established Cush Man profile . Again , the grape here isn ’ t overbearing , and doesn ’ t distort or take away from the vibrancy of the profile . It comes across as a mellow green grape rather than the North American styled concord grape that we so often see in e-liquid flavour profiles . This adds a somewhat sour sweetness to the mix , which is a nice contrast to the bright notes of the mango base . I prefer this to the original Cush Man , as the added complexity keeps me guessing throughout the day . Despite the addition of grape , the mango here is still in your face , so this blend doesn ’ t stray too far from the original . The coolant finishes things off nicely , making this a fantastic choice for a summery e-liquid .
VG / PG ratio : 70 / 30 | Additional sweetener : Moderate | Throat hit : Mild , with moderate cooling
GANGLAND GRAPE Vaporized describe Gangland Grape as “ gooey grapes gasping for air and drowning in lemonade .” The Primal range has also been inspired by the meteoric rise of Malaysian e-liquids in the UK market , so how does this home grown offering measure up ? I ’ m mostly getting a candied concord grape from this blend . It ’ s mellow and doesn ’ t become overpowering in any way , which can be easily done with grape flavourings . This top note is supported by a subtle lemonade aftertaste , which adds a citric punch to the blend and really makes the grape notes pop . The coolant finish is really refreshing , if not slightly stronger than what I ’ m used to . It ’ s actually stronger than many of the Malaysian e-liquids I have sampled but doesn ’ t interfere at all with the flavour profile .
MANGO MANIAC Vaporized describes Mango Manic as crisp mango , tangerines and succulent oranges with a sub-zero finish . Mango and orange are the most prominent notes in this blend . They complement each other nicely , as earthiness from the mango is rounded out by natural sweetness found in the orange . This makes for a different mango profile than I ’ ve seen in other e-liquids , and is certainly more mellow , which is ideal for an all-day vape . The tangerine element of this mix brings a bit more tang to the profile , allowing the top notes to really shine . The coolant finish is , again , quite strong here but not unwelcome . If you ’ re looking for a cooling fruit vape that ’ s a bit different this summer , Mango Maniac is a solid choice .
TROPICAL TERROR Vaporized describe Tropical Terror as passion fruit , syrupy nectarines and icecold guava . This is a rather bright profile that fits well with the Malaysia-inspired theme of the Primal range . For me the more prominent note here is guava . It ’ s a sticky , candied portrayal of this exotic fruit , rather than the more earthy and pungent flavour of the real thing , which is not a complaint . The passion fruit follows closely behind in terms of vibrancy , and this imparts some floral top notes that reinforce the far-eastern theme of this blend . Personally , I ’ m not getting much of the nectarine from this e-liquid and wouldn ’ t pick it out if I was testing it blind . Despite this , I ’ ve really enjoyed Tropical Terror , it ’ s a lovely flavour for the summer and the coolant stops the sweetness of the top notes from becoming sickly . If you ’ re a fan of exotic flavours , this blend will suit you well .
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