*NEW JUICE REVIEW* Double Drip by Vapouriz

Yet again, Vapouriz have hit it well out of the park with these new instalments from their premium high VG line, Double Drip.

Last year, I was kindly given the entire range of stunning eLiquids in this line.

You can view the reviews at : (http://wegetitbroyouvape.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/new-double-drip-coil-sauce-review.html & http://wegetitbroyouvape.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/juice-review-double-drip-by-vapouriz.html )

I can honestly say that with all of the Double Drip line, the design and colour scheme is fantastic. It really makes me interested and eager to try them. They say to never judge a book by its cover, but when the packaging is this lush, it's kind of hard not to!

You can get this whole line in shops up and down the country, but is always available from https://www.vapouriz.co.uk/e-liquid-store/sub-ohm/double-drip/

After the strong success seen with the first lot of flavours, Vapouriz has gone from strength to strength, catering for all levels of vapers. Double Drip is a high VG line, so is ideal for sub ohmer's and drippers alike.

The eLiquids I was given were all 80% VG and came in 'short fill' (meaning that the liquid itself is 0mg nicotine and that there's enough room in the bottle to add optional nicotine)

This line comes in 60ml 'Chubby Gorilla' bottles that are easy to use, and accurate to fill even the tightest of tanks. There are all the necessary warnings and snippets of information, that you can expect with eLiquid manufacturing this day in age.

One thing I would like to say before I forget, is the fact that Double Drip has such a wide range of flavours that are suitable for everyone. You get ones that are desserty, fruity, mentholated, creamy and even candy too!

Moving swiftly on!

Caramel Apple Cake

Straight away, there is a vivid and enticing aroma of sweet caramel, even before I vaped it!

This caramel edge really makes the slightly tart apple more pronounced and blends together delightfully.

The apple in this eLiquid didn't come across as candy-like nor sour, it turned out more like an apple cake (no surprises there then!). There was a definitive cakeyness that rounded off the inhale, and I found it to be thoroughly accurate to the flavour description.

I particularly enjoyed the soft sensation of the caramel, and the way it complimented the other flavour elements.

Strawberry Laces & Sherbet

Quite a popular set of flavours are doing the rounds in the eLiquid world as of late, candy. Double Drip has come up with not just one, but three Sherbet based flavours so far, and they've pulled it off beautifully.

This juice, again, tastes true to life. The strawberry laces come across as sweet and has an almost chewy edge to it. The sweetness of the laces is counteracted with a sharpness delivered by the tart sherbet.

I found that the sherbet element to this juice even tasted as if it was fizzy, something many juice manufacturers strive to get right, however Double Drip has really got it right with this one.

Sherbet Rainbow

Okay, another sherbet flavour, how different could they be? Well, as I inhaled, I found out!

This one doesn't focus so much on the more strawberry side, but rather a myriad of fruity, effervescent sweetness, that makes your mouth water. I discovered that on inhalation, there was a more pronounced flavour that is teetering on the edge of great sourness. On exhaling, I noticed a very different set of flavour sensations, including an unmatched sweetness and an almost syrupy element that there was an accurate and well balanced counteraction between to two tastes.

A perfect, refreshing summertime vape reminiscent of a stick of sherbet you had as a child, this eLiquid is ideal for people who enjoy great flavour and great quality e Juices.

Lemon, Lime and Tangerine Ice

I've tried lemon flavours, I've tried lime ones too, but I have never tried a tangerine one. I was very pleasantly surprised when I began vaping on this beautiful juice. The different flavour components really worked well together, and I found that there was an equal amount of fruity citrus and a cool, slightly mentholated exhale.

The lemon and lime join forces in terms of their similarity, but that's when the tangerine comes in. It completely threw the juice on its head – but in a good way! It gave this juice a very different vibe that is not commonly found in eLiquids at the moment.

The touch of ice is most noticeable on the exhale, but it is not overpoweringly potent, however it is rather a more complimentary note that gives this juice its kick.

This one is definitely for the vapers who are looking for a unique take on menthol, with a touch of something special.

I would like to take this oppurtunity to thank Vapouriz once again, for supplying me with such fantstic eLiquids. They have shown nothing but support and kindness, helping me along with my writing.

You can check them out over at www.vapouriz.co.uk 

Top Of The Vapes January 2018

ELIQUID

'Lime Twist' by From The Pantry

'Ultra Magnetic Fruit Loops' by ROCKT Punch

'Grandma's Lemon Cake' by P.O.E.T Liquids

MECHANICAL MOD

Tugboat V3

REGULATED MOD

Asmodus Minikin Reborn

RDA

Druga by Augvape

TANK

The ProCore

ProCore by Joyetech

The ProCore

*ELIQUID REVIEW* From The Pantry by Vapemate

Back when I started reviewing, I was lucky enough to be supplied with a few liquids from the UK based vape company VapeMate (www.vapemate.co.uk)

Even back then, I felt the need to let the vaping public know about the fantastic and somewhat underrated nature of the liquids produced by VapeMate.

Safe to say when I received the new dessert short fill range, I was yet again, very, very impressed.

Now, From The Pantry is available over at Vapemate.co.uk as well as selected shops across the UK. The juices come in 60ml gorilla-style bottles, filled up with 50ml of liquid, leaving space to add an optional 10ml nicotine shot.

This whole range is 70% Vegetable Glycerin, ideal for big clouds and to use on sub-ohm setups.

So, lets have a little look at the four liquids in this line...

LEMON TART

Lemon is very popular flavour within the vape world, some turn out good, some turn out bad. Many come across as sharp, artificial and somewhat similar in taste to washing up liquid. However, this was certainly not the case when it comes to this flavour.

As you begin to inhale, there are notes of strong yet smooth lemon curd, with a slightly creamy edge to its sweetness. Just after inhaling, and just before exhaling, you can pick up on a crumbly biscuit base. Together, the flavours mingle and bounce off one another, helping create the overall realistic taste. I can honestly say that this juice, from VapeMate, is possibly one of the best lemon eliquids I have ever had the chance to try!

APPLE BAKE

Apple is such a diverse flavour when it comes to eliquid, This one turned out well, and I found that the inhale involved an almost tart green apple, blended with a smooth and relatively mild cinnamon. These are combined with a soft flakey pastry flavour that wraps up the flavour as a whole.

The potent and slightly sharp nature of the apple is mellowed by the warmth of the cinnamon, and is reciprocal in the fact that the apple livens up the undertone cinnamon. I was very pleasantly surprised when I tried this juice, especially as I am not a great fan of apple eliquids. This one was smooth, flavourful and very realistic. I particularly enjoyed the sweet, billowy clouds as I exhaled.

STRAWBERRY DELIGHT

Over the past 2 or 3 years, I have tried a multitude of strawberry based flavours, all offering something different. Strawberry is probably one of the most wide reaching flavours out there, ranging from strawberry donuts, to strawberry ice cream all the way to things like strawberry champagne.

After trying two of the four liquids in this line already, I had a sneaky suspicion that this one was going to be good too.

As soon as you open the bottle, a wave of sweet and creamy strawberries is carried to your nostrils, always a good sign if you are after a strong and flavourful eLiquid.

Obviously, when you begin to inhale, you do get a magnified hit of the strawberry, except this time, there is an added undertone of light pastry. This exemplifies the flavour as a whole. There is a definitive edge to this juice that is not found in many that i have tried so far. It comes across as as a cream induced strawberry that already excites your taste buds, but when combined with the light, flakey pastry, it begins to really come to life. Once again, Vape Mate has done it! A fantastically well executed flavour!

LIME TWIST

As with the Lemon Tart in this line, I was a little bit tentative to try it out, due to the notorious difficulty of creating decent citrus flavours.

I was completely enamoured when I began vaping this juice. You get straight up and obvious tang of zingy lime, although it is more sweet than it is sour. Then came a smooth, deep and crumbly pie crust, with an added creaminess.

Yes, this juice tasted sweet, but at no point did I find it too sweet, and is a certain contender for an all day vape.

For me, Lime Twist was hands down the best juice in this line. It was truly an amazing combination of flavours. They all came together in a crescendo of tastes. I think that one of the best things about this specific eliquid was the fact that I was proven wrong in my assumptions of citrus flavours, it turned out divine. I'm sure that this juice will definitely be a favourite for both fruit AND dessert lovers alike.

Kudos to VapeMate for this truly exceptional line of eLiquid!

Thanks!

eLeaf iStick Pico 21700 *HARDWARE REVIEW*

** Thank you to UKVB (www.ukvapourbrands.co.uk) for sending this kit to me for the purpose of review**

After the great success of the original iStick Pico, eLeaf has come back with the new and improved 100W kit.

One of the first, more obvious differences between the old and the new, is the fact that the Pico now takes 21700 batteries, as well as an adapter if you decided to use a more standard, but less mAh 18650 battery.

This kit comes with the eLeaf ELLO tank, an effective and high performing sub ohm tank. It features a wide bore mouthpiece, and an impressive adjustable airflow. This allows for producing large clouds when exhaling. The 'HW' coils that were pre-installed lasted quite a fair while, particularly as I was consistently using this setup over the course of a few days.

In line with the TPD (Tobacco Products Directive), the ELLO has the maximum capacity of just 2ml. It is worth stating that this is not down to eLeaf as a company, but rather a set of regulations that limit certain aspects of vaping.

If I am being honest, the flavour on this tank was not quite as good as I had imagined. However, it did offer excellent, thick and billowy clouds on the exhale, which certainly made up for the slight lack of flavour.

The Pico mod itself is a huge upgrade from the original Pico. Notably the fact that this one can go all the way up to 100W, and when partnered with the 4000mAh battery (that comes with the kit), you can expect very decent battery life, even when using a tank/RDA on a high wattage.

This Pico has several different output modes, including Variable Wattage, Bypass & Temperature Control, perfect for any style of vaping!

When you are in the VW mode, the resistance range is from 0.1 ohms – 3.5 ohms, ideal to use with the ELLO tank, or even many other sub ohm tanks that are currently on the market.

Aesthetically, it comes in several attractive matte colour variants (Silver, White, Black, Green, Pink & Gunmetal) and it has a smooth, and difficult to scratch finish. Ergonomically, it fits great in your hand, and has a satisfying and well balanced weight to it.

I found that this device is a great all rounder.

Its performance is second to none. It exceeded all of my expectations, both in terms of battery life, and ease of use. I particularly liked the fact that you can use an RDA setup on this mod too, and you can rely on the battery to accommodate the higher wattage.

The Pico 21700 kit will most certainly take its place in my arsenal of daily vapes, due to its portable and straightforward nature. It is durable and practical, and works well with both tanks and rebuildable atomisers.

My 3 favourite things about this kit would be:

- Its small size

- The fact it can go up to 100W

- Its robust and sturdy design

Overall, a great little device that packs a serious punch! Perfect for vapers who are after long direct to lung inhales, resulting in large clouds of vapour, and flavour that is out of this world!

If you are a shop owner, looking to stock this kit, go check out www.ukvapourbrands.co.uk for wholesale enquiries.