REVIEWS
JUICE REVIEWS BY BENEDICT ‘NED’ JONES
Dragon’s Blood Chronos Custard Exotic Tropic
VG/PG ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Mild VG/PG ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Mild VG/PG ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Moderate
Described as a blend of berries with a
dark twist, Dragon’s Blood is a simple
but intriguing e-liquid. A bright raspberry
is the top note here, it’s candied but
still carries some of the sour tang
found in its real-life counterpart. This is
complemented well by a deeper base
of dark berries, seemingly a mix of
blueberry, blackcurrant and blackberry.
This adds both floral and earthy notes
to the mix and also lends thick, syrupy
connotations to the profile. The blend
is finished with an enigmatic note
reminiscent of sherbet but it’s difficult
to say for sure. Fans of fruit profiles will
likely enjoy this one. Many dessert fanatics judge an e-liquid
manufacturer by the quality of its
custard offerings, so how does this
blend from Thor Juice fare? Chronos
Custard is a heavy hitter that doesn’t
shy away from emulating the decadent
confectionery it’s based upon. This is
a rich, thick dessert profile laden with
eggy richness and a buttery smooth
mouth feel. This is complemented well
by light top notes of caramel and a
hint of cake that results in a full-bodied
custard and bakery blend that will
impress those looking for a dessert
e-liquid which lingers on the palate. Described as a blend of tropical island
fruits, Exotic Tropic has a loud but
simple profile. A candied pineapple
dominates the mix here. It’s a very
bright top note that carries a good
amount of sweetness but also includes
some of the tartness you would expect
from an authentic pineapple. This is
backed up by what seems to be a citrus
medley predominantly comprised of
white grapefruit. This is a tried and
tested fruit pairing that results in a
nicely balanced profile reminiscent of a
tropical beverage. I found Exotic Tropic
to be light and refreshing but it did come
along with a moderate throat hit.
Medusa Ares Wobbly Goblin
VG/PG ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Mild VG/PG ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Mild VG/PG ratio: 70/30
Additional sweetener: Minimal
Throat hit: Mild
Medusa is billed as a mix of candied
fruit, fizzy citrus and aniseed. If you
think this sounds like an acquired taste,
you’d be right. A candied fruit medley
is the most prominent flavour here, it’s
what would happen if you took a handful
of assorted gummy sweets and ate
them all at once. It’s not unpleasant, but
it is difficult to distinguish the individual
fruit flavours. This is supported by a
more defined fizzy lime note which
enhances the candy profile well. The
mix is finished with a subtle hint of
aniseed which makes for an interesting
twist. Aniseed has always been a
divisive flavour and for me it works well
in this case, though for some vapers it
will be a deal-breaker. Medusa is a good
choice for those looking for something a
little different. Strawberry cream e-liquids are another
staple of vaping and a competent
rendition is always sure to be a crowd
pleaser. Whilst some of its competitors
place more emphasis on either the
strawberry or cream elements of the mix,
Ares achieves a well-rounded balance
of the two. The strawberry here is mostly
a candied portrayal but does also have
hints of some slightly earthier natural
notes. This is a good start, since a
one-dimensional strawberry could over
simplify this already stripped back profile.
This is supported by a thick vanilla cream
which provides a luxurious mouth-feel
and amps up the overall sweetness.
The vanilla cream element leans more
towards confectionery than authentic
dairy, but this is likely what many people
are looking for in this kind of blend. Ares
doesn’t challenge the format, but it is a
very solid strawberry cream profile. Described as a blend of blackcurrant,
citrus and kiwi, Wobbly Goblin is another
adventurous fruit profile from Thor Juice.
The blackcurrant and citrus elements
take centre stage here. The blackcurrant
top note is candied but not overly sweet
and is complemented very well by the
fizzy citrus medley which seems to be
mostly comprised of lime. The mild
florals of this dark fruit are accentuated
by the sharper citrus kick from the lime
resulting in a bold and interesting fruit
profile. The kiwi element of Wobbly
Goblin is more of an accent but it does
add some depth to the mix by supporting
both the tartness of the citrus and
rounding out the sweeter notes of the
blackcurrant. Wobbly Goblin is a vivid
e-liquid that fruit fans will enjoy.
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