REVIEWS
APPLE STRUDL YUMMY DOOH STRAWBERRY STRUDL
This is perhaps the e-liquid that put
PJ Empire on the map, so does this
Apple Strudl live up to the hype? The
top note here is a warm baked apple
which carries a thick sweetness without
becoming sickly. This is paired nicely
with a rich confectionary cinnamon that
gives a nice contrast to the mild tartness
of the apple top note. The bakery
elements are noticeable but do not weigh
the mix down at all. Instead they bring
a dense, fluffy mouthfeel to the profile
and layer the apple and cinnamon notes
nicely. This makes for a very convincing
emulation of the dessert it’s based on
and if you’re a fan of sweeter e-liquids,
Apple Strudl is not to be missed. PJ Empire describe Yummy Dooh as
a raspberry glazed doughnut with a
strawberry filling. Doughnut e-liquids
have become very popular over the
years, but all too often become sickly
sweet in a short space of time. Yummy
Dooh is slightly more reserved than what
you might expect from such a profile.
This is a well-balanced mix with no
single dominant flavour. A combination
of syrup like strawberry and more natural
raspberry are the top notes here. This
is a tried and tested combination and it
works well in this case. The doughnut
and bakery notes are more subtle than
what we normally find, but they still bring
substantial sweetness and density to
the mix. This is a competent doughnut
e-liquid that will be enjoyed by vapers
with a penchant for all things sweet. Strawberry Strudl is a simple but
interesting bakery e-liquid that includes
the unconventional pairing of strawberry
and cinnamon. The strawberry top note
here is heavy and sweet, evocative
of a preserve. This is joined by a rich
confectionary cinnamon that brings some
spicy notes to the profile. This is not a
pairing commonly seen in the e-liquid
world and as a result it takes a bit of
getting used to. The bakery notes are
subtle in the mix and whilst they add
some sweetness and substance to the
blend they are not the stars of the show.
This is one of the sweeter PJ Empire
offerings I have sampled for review, and
its interesting top note pairings warrant
at least a try for dessert fans.
VG/PG RATIO: 70/30
ADDITIONAL SWEETENER: MINIMAL
THROAT HIT: MILD
VG/PG RATIO: 70/30
ADDITIONAL SWEETENER: MINIMAL
THROAT HIT: MILD
SLUSHY QUEEN APPLE GIZER SLUSHY QUEEN MANGO BANGO
Described as a frozen apple and kiwi
energy drink, Applegizer is a unique
profile that I’ve not come across before.
Apple is the most prominent note here
and it has elements of both candied
and natural crisp Fuji. It’s a bright, tart
top note which is rounded out well by a
more reserved kiwi accent that brings
some slightly deeper body to the mix.
The energy drink aspect of Applegizer
is more of a background note and this
is probably for the best, since the bold
apple and kiwi works so well. The mix
is finished with a moderate icy coolant,
which really enhances the bright profile
here. Applegizer should please any fruit fan. Mango Bango is described by PJ Empire
as a blend of mango and pineapple juice
with a cooling finish. Mango can be a
very difficult fruit to get right, due to how
easily it can taste overripe or simply
become lost in the mix. In this case, it
works very well. It’s reminiscent of a
mango soda which makes for a bright
but mellow top note, without any of the
musky pungency that is sometimes
found with this exotic fruit. The pineapple
juice element of Mango Bango takes a
back seat and is really just an accent to
the already bright top note. Coolant is a
great finishing touch to the profile that
has always worked well in mango mixes.
Mango Bango has quickly become a
personal favourite and fruit fans should
definitely check it out.
VG/PG RATIO: 70/30
ADDITIONAL SWEETENER: MINIMAL
THROAT HIT: MILD, WITH COOLING
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VG/PG RATIO: 70/30
ADDITIONAL SWEETENER: MINIMAL
THROAT HIT: MILD
VG/PG RATIO: 70/30
ADDITIONAL SWEETENER: MINIMAL
THROAT HIT: MILD, WITH COOLING
JUICE REVIEWS BY BENEDICT ‘NED’ JONES