REVIEWS
REVIEWS
JUICE REVIEWS BY BENEDICT ‘ NED ’ JONES
ARTISTRY , CREAM TEA
Artistry describe Cream Tea as scone blended with cream and strawberry jam . This is a relatively simple bakery profile , but that only makes ingredient selection all the more important if you want to create an accurate representation of a flavour . Cream Tea is very nicely balanced . Strawberry jam is the most prominent note , but it doesn ’ t dominate the mix by any means . This is backed up by a thick , natural cream which imparts a pleasant mouthfeel , and some light cake notes which add texture to the profile . This isn ’ t very sweet for a bakery e-liquid , either , which only adds to its all day vape potential . It ’ s difficult to find fault with this blend , since there are no off notes to speak of , and the experience is rather accurate to what the manufacturer describes . If you ’ re looking for a mellow bakery vape that won ’ t become sickly , Cream Tea is an excellent option .
THE CUSTARD BASTARD , BASTARD SAUCE
The Custard Bastard describes Bastard Sauce as a creamy custard blended with caramel . Custard profiles have been a staple of the e-liquid world for years and there ’ s always at least one in my rotation , so how does this compare to the myriad of others on the market ? I ’ m happy to report that Bastard Sauce is among the best I ’ ve had the pleasure of trying . A decadent , silky smooth vanilla custard is the star of the show here . It ’ s rich , but not to the extent that it becomes cloying . The eggy notes and warm vanilla provide a luxurious mouthfeel that makes this liquid very difficult to put down . This brilliant foundation is complemented by a nicely-balanced caramel accent . It ’ s a dark sweetness , reminiscent of soft crack caramel and it only serves to take this profile to new heights . Bastard Sauce is some serious all day vape material and if you enjoy custard vapes , you absolutely must try this one .
PUNK JUICE , ANARCHY
Punk Juice describe Anarchy as mixed berries with menthol and bubble-gum . This is another classic profile in vaping that has been attempted many times by a wide range of companies , so how does this version fare ? As far as the mixed berry element goes , I mostly get a medicinal cherry here , though there does seem to be other fruits in the background . This is supported by a mellow bubble-gum note that adds some sweetness to the profile , balancing the slight astringency of the cherry . The menthol component of the mix is rather potent , more so than I would usually expect from this kind of profile . That ’ s not to say that it ’ s unpleasant , but it could be a bit much for some people . There is also a subtle hint of anise . When I first mixed this flavour shot , this note was much more dominant , but it calmed down after a few days . Overall , Anarchy is a good rendition of a classic flavour profile , albeit with a more intense menthol hit than usual . This one is a great palate cleanser for people with olfactory fatigue .
ACCA
It ’ s always nice to try some new UK-made juices and first up from Bandwagon is Acca . The first thing to mention about this juice is the smell . As soon as the lid was removed my nose was filled with the scents of caramel cake and apple . Absolutely delicious . The flavour doesn ’ t disappoint either . It is a rich and warm caramel cake with a slightly sharp apple flavour . This is a super comforting flavour that ’ s supremely moreish . Absolute perfection for me .
GRAPI
I am a big fan of grape vape flavours , but not so much menthol . Thankfully Grapi doesn ’ t go too hard on the menthol side , instead offering an authentic tasting black grape taste with just enough menthol to give it a slight edge . The standout here is definitely the black grape flavouring , it ’ s lovely and sweet and tastes exactly like the juicy fruit . I ’ d have no issues vaping Grapi all day , it ’ s sweet and refreshing and the menthol keeps it as a very clean and crisp vape .
BRI
Bri is somewhat similar in feel to Grapi , but with blackberry and raspberry instead of grape . The menthol undertone is just as balanced as the other juice . Just like with Grapi the fruit flavours are extremely authentic tasting , sweet yet slightly tart and extremely juicy tasting . I think that blackberry and raspberry complement each other perfectly and the menthol is a fantastic addition . Bri is another all day vape contender that is cool and refreshing and very summery .
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