TOP OF THE VAPES APRIL 2019

MOD - The Ultroner X Vapouround 'Aether'

POD SYSTEM - The Lost Vape Orion DNA

E-LIQUID - Screwball by Daily Vapes

This month I found this rather difficult to do, as I have tried so many new flavours, RDAs and mods. Pod systems have been playing a large part of my vaping at the moment, that is why  I chose to add that category this month. Without a doubt, the mod of the month has to be the Aether. When it came to e-liquids, there have been lots to choose from. However, after seeing lots of other vapers on social media talking about Daily Vapes, I decided to at least give them a go. The price is rather incredible, and the flavours are not too sweet, something I personally enjoy. I thought I'd give it a special mention for those reasons!

*HARDWARE REVIEW* The Ultroner X Vapouround Aether Squonk Mod

A wonderful collaboration between Ultroner, A manufacturer of bespoke high-end mods, and Vapouround, a worldwide and highly regarded vape magazine.

The Aether is an absolutely stunning piece of kit, you can immediately tell that the individuals responsible of designing this mod spared no expense. It is crafted mainly out of stab wood, therefore each mod is slightly different. The Aether comes in a variety of colours and patterns, and mine is a gorgeous green and blue. This device is also been designed with aluminium, giving it a sturdy, lightweight and practical edge. It weighs just 108g (without juice, batteries or an RDA) Despite being a light device, it still has a robust feel to it.

The shape of this mod also feels great to hold, as it matches the way you would naturally grip with your hand.

The Aether is a single 18650 device and has a wattage range between 5W – 80W. It can support resistances from 0.1 ohm up to 3.0 ohms, leaving you a wide range to build coils to your preference.

I found this device rather easy to use, 3 clicks of the fire button to switch it on, and + and – to adjust the wattage. Despite being just an 80W mod, I still felt a very substantial hit when inhaling.

Probably one of my favourite things about this device would have to the way that the squonk bottle itself has been designed. Rather than the typical squeezey bottle, this one needs a little more pressure to feed the liquid through to the RDA. That in itself is a definite plus, as it reduces the likelihood of accidental squeezing. However the best thing with the squonk bottle/mechanism, in my opinion, would be the way you uninstall the bottle. All it requires to take out and fill up the bottle is to push in the base of where it is, and twist it clockwise. This unlocks the bottle, allowing it to be pulled out from the device itself. In order to fill it up, there is a sturdy, knurled edge on the top. All you need to do is twist it, and pull it off to reveal a very generously sized hole to fill up with your favourite e-liquid. This is a really well thought out feature, as it lessens the chance of leakages, especially on such a special mod.

Since these are limited edition, stab wood mods, their price is a little on the high end, however, I feel that they are worth every penny if you are after a totally unique, well made and high performing device. Also when compared to other similar mods on the market, you will probably find that the Aether outperforms them both in quality and in price.

Overall, a magnificent, ergonomic, aesthetically pleasing and exceptionally well-crafted device. If you are looking to buy this mod, make sure you grab one whilst you can, you will not be disappointed!

*NEW JUICE REVIEW* Oranjizz

One of the latest additions to the already impressive range of eLiquids from Vaperstar, Oranjizz is a super fruity and super refreshing summertime vape (but still great all year round!).
When inhaling, you are met with a full on punch of fizzy orange soda, that makes your mouth water. The orange has a sweet, and ever so slightly sour element to it, making it a real pleasure to vape.
You can really appreciate the unique nature of Oranjizz, as I found it retained the splendid set of flavours throughout the whole vaping process, from inhale to aftertaste, this juice was spot on.
It is quite rare to come across an eLiquid that you don't get overwhelmed or bored by, however, after vaping Oranjizz solely for about 3 days, I never felt that it came across as too intense nor did it become dull or flavourless at any point.
As a high VG, eLiquid, Oranjizz was a hit when it comes to cloud production, quickly filling the room with delicious smelling plumes of orangey goodness!
In summary, I felt that this eLiquid brought a whole new level of flavour to the table, an intensely fruity and revitalising set of tastes that will be especially popular with vapers who enjoy strong and flavourful eLiquids!

*NEW HARDWARE REVIEW* The Logic Pro Kit

This day in age, humans are constantly striving to make day to day things easier and more accessible, for example, the mobile phone or credit cards. Well, the Logic Pro is no exception.

A sleek, smooth and simple device, the Logic Pro seems an ideal candidate for new vapers, who do not want all the hassle from a typical tank/mod setup.

The kit includes a straightforward capsule system. Logic Pro capsules are available online and in many brick and mortar shops across the UK. They often come in packs of three and only require the user to pop off silicone tips. The capsule is then connected to the device and tightened by screwing on the capsule case.

There are several different flavoured capsules you can purchase, including Cherry, Tobacco and Menthol.

Another great and simple feature of this kit is the absence of complicated settings, 5 clicks of the fire button to switch on, and 5 to switch the device off. After 12 minutes or so, the battery will switch off automatically, a reassuring feature – although I always suggest getting in the habit of switching off a device when not in use.

The Logic Pro is charged via USB, with a purpose-built cable that also indicates when the device is charged, and a green light is displayed, the battery is fully charged, it takes approximately 100mins to charge fully. The Logic Pro has a battery capacity of 650mAh, so should last you at least a day if you are a light vaper/smoker.

The type of inhale on this device is very clearly a mouth to lung inhale, it has a tight draw and mimics smoking a cigarette fairly closely. The flavour is quite good and offers a decent enough throat hit from the nicotine. Vapour production is not as pronounced as high wattage devices, however, this aspect would make the Logic Pro a great 'discreet' set up.

Price wise, the Logic Pro is very affordable, with the kit on its own coming in at around £12/13. A pack of three capsules would set you back just £4.50.

Overall, a great little device for new vapers. I think that the Logic Pro would be most popular with adults who are looking to quit or cut down on smoking, as it is simple to use, and offers a decent MTL inhale.

SWAG Supreme Cotton Review

The cotton giants sweeping the vaping industry, SWAG has just released their best cotton yet. 

Already building on a strong reputation, SWAG Supreme is back with its most absorbent, long lasting and easy to use premium cotton, ever.

SWAG comes in a handy little tub. Inside the tub, the cotton is neatly packed in a convenient and waste-free manner. 

Wicking with SWAG is incredibly simple, I found that there was no real need to roll the cotton before placing it inside the coils, as you would with other types of cotton such as Muji. 

Once installed, the cotton appears very equally dispersed and ‘bouncy’, it didn’t feel too packed in, making it ideal for maximum absorbency. 

The flavour you get is incredible, and stays incredible. You can get a good week or so out of a single wicking, and the flavour remains consistent throughout. 

What I particularly enjoyed was the fact you can change flavours without having too much of taste residue when swapping from one eLiquid to another. 

Last but not least, SWAG is known for the extremely high temperature tolerance, reducing the likelihood of cotton burning or disintegrating due to hot coils. 

Overall, a well designed, reliable, high quality, premium wicking cotton, SWAG is great for RDAs, RTAs and other rebuildable atomisers. 

I highly recommend it !

*HARDWARE REVIEW* The Logic Compact POD SYSTEM

- This product was sent to me for the purpose of review -

The Logic Compact is one of the latest 'Pod' kits available on the market at the moment. It involves an extremely straightforward and easy to use device, making it an ideal system for new vapers.

As a pod system, you can expect to exchange disposable pods. These pods contain eLiquid, and an atomiser, saving you the time and hassle of refilling a tank or replacing coils.

The Logic Compact has four flavour options at the time of writing this. They have hit all the most popular flavour profiles within the vaping industry and are as follows, Tobacco, Menthol, Cherry and Berry Mint. The nicotine strengths range from 12mg to 18mg, therefore making it an ideal choice for heavy smokers.

The flavours are quite simple yet effective and still retain a decent taste when vaping.

The pods simply fit in to the device with help from magnets, securing the pod whilst you are out and about.

Another great thing about the Logic Compact, is the button-less interface, and the vapourization of the liquid is activated simply by inhaling.

The device itself is charged via USB to micro USB, and takes about 74 minutes to charge fully.

The aesthetics of this device come across as discreet, lightweight and stylish. It is available in three different colours (Rose Gold, Steel Blue and Slate Grey).

Due to its small size, the Logic Compact is a great choice for portability, it is also a good choice thanks to the fact that there is no need to carry multiple bottles of eliquid, spare batteries or spare coils, as you would for conventional vape kits. All you need is the device itself and a replaceable pod if need be.

I found that the inhale on the Compact was very similar to a traditional cigarette and it delivered a satisfying throat hit.

Overall, I felt that this kit would be ideal for new vapers, as well as seasoned vapers who are after a more discreet, easy to use vape, especially for on the go.

Double Drip Coil Sauce Review

Special thanks to Gemma for supplying me with these eliquids for the purpose of this review.

Double Drip is back at it with two more out of this world flavours. I have been incredibly lucky to have been able to review these stellar flavours, and I am excited to see what else they have come up with. Both flavours come in shortfill bottles, leaving enough room for a nicotine shot, bringing the nicotine level up to about a 3mg.

Fizzy Cherry Cola Bottles

80 VG 20 PG

Believe it or not, cherry flavoured eLiquids are incredibly difficult to execute properly. Many cherry cola flavours appear to have the wrong balance between cola and cherry, and often have a rather unpleasant artificial aftertaste. However, Double Drip have hit the nail on the head with this flavour. It tastes extremely realistic, there is the perfect amount of sweet, fizzy cola, and sour yet enticing cherry.

Despite its rather sweet flavour profile description, I didn't find it to be overly sweet nor sickly. On inhaling there is an effervescent cola candy element that is closely followed by an edge of sharp cherry that bounces off the cola to help create a one of a kind, perfectly executed all day vape.

I particularly enjoyed the fact that this eJuice was very refreshing and easy to vape without getting bored or sick of the flavour. It carried very nicely indeed and was consistent in the way that the flavour did not deplete over time.

Super Berry Sherbet

80 VG 20 PG

After much success with previous sherbet flavours in the Double Drip line, they have brought out possibly my favourite one yet.

Super Berry Sherbet is a delicious blend of sweet yet sharp berries, carefully blended with a sour, sugary sherbet.

When inhaling, there is a noticeable revitalising element of fresh, ripe berries, followed with an initially subtle and sweet candy note. This candy flavour soon develops into a full blown sweet and sour sherbet that really brings this eLiquid to life.

This eJuice is an ideal choice for vapers who enjoy strong, fruity flavours. It is at no point tiresome nor sickly, and delivers a wonderful, powerful kick.

As an 80% VG eLiquid, you can expect fantastic cloud production, alongside a great flavour, getting the best of both worlds ideal for flavour chasers and cloud chasers alike.