Liquid Reviews – August 2019
With the new deadline for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) for vapor products now set, many retailers are wondering what will happen with flavors. Most manufacturers have said that there will definitely be a decrease in the amount of variety after the May 12, 2020 deadline, but there is also still the chance that the FDA could ban all flavors except tobacco, menthol and mint.
It’s impossible to predict exactly how the FDA is going to regulate e-liquid flavorings, but right now, vape shop owners are preparing for a smaller pool of product to choose from. We visit with several brands that sent us samples of their product.
Overall Ranking: 8.8
Brand: Air Factory/Treat
Flavor: Strawberry Crush
Nicotine: 3 mg
VG: 70 percent
PG: 30 percent
Aroma: 8.5
Flavor/taste satisfaction: 8.7
Vape-ability: 9
“A well-balanced candy.”
“Not overpowering—great vape.”
Branding: 3.5 stars
Overall Ranking: 8.9
Brand: Burst Blizzard
Flavor: Melon-Brrrst
Nicotine: 3 mg
VG: 70 percent
PG: 30 percent
Aroma: 8.3
Flavor/taste satisfaction: 9.1
Vape-ability: 8.9
“Nice menthol with fruit taffy profile.”
“A good, solid menthol.”
Branding: 3.5 stars
Overall Ranking: 8.8
Brand: Caps
Flavor: Blue Razz
Nicotine: 3 mg
VG: 70 percent
PG: 30 percent
Aroma: 8
Flavor/taste satisfaction: 8
Vape-ability: 8.9
“[It has a] very clean raspberry [flavor].”
“A tasty vape.”
Branding: 4 stars
Overall Ranking: 7.6
Brand: Aqua Original
Flavor: Oasis
Nicotine: 0 mg
VG: 50 percent
PG: 50 percent
Aroma: 6.9
Flavor/taste satisfaction: 8
Vape-ability: 7.3
“[It’s a] very good, strong menthol.”
“A menthol lover’s dream.”
Branding: 4 stars
Overall Ranking: 8
Brand: Graham Slam
Flavor: Golden Slam Salt
Nicotine: 50 mg (salt)
VG: 70 percent
PG: 30 percent
Aroma: 8.3
Flavor/taste satisfaction: 9.1
Vape-ability: 8.9
“Good cereal [flavor with a] strong throat hit.”
“It’s a good salt liquid.”
Branding: 3.8 stars
Overall Ranking: 7.9
Brand: Mango-Infinite
Flavor: Mango Blackcurrant
Nicotine: 0 mg
VG: 70 percent
PG: 30 percent
Aroma: 9
Flavor/taste satisfaction: 7.7
Vape-ability: 8
“This is mild with a menthol hint.”
“[It has a] sweet berry flavor with a cool finish.”
Branding: 4 stars
Overall Ranking: 9
Brand: Noms X2
Flavor: Cherry Lime Ginger
Nicotine: 3 mg
VG: 70 percent
PG: 30 percent
Aroma: 9.4
Flavor/taste satisfaction: 8.9
Vape-ability: 8.9
“[It’s a] good nicotine hit.”
“Very different than a typical juice.”
Branding: 3.8 stars
Overall Ranking: 9.2
Brand: Tailored House
Flavor: Strawberry Crunch
Nicotine: 3 mg
VG: 70 percent
PG: 30 percent
Aroma: 9.7
Flavor/taste satisfaction: 9
Vape-ability: 9
“A good savory bakery vape.”
“A good flavor for dessert lovers.”
Branding: 3.3 stars
Overall Ranking: 8.3
Brand: Glas/Basix Series
Flavor: Caribbean punch
Nicotine: 3 mg
VG: 70 percent
PG: 30 percent
Aroma: 7
Flavor/taste satisfaction: 7.8
Vape-ability: 8.6
“A fantastic island treat.”
“Surprisingly, it’s not too sweet.”
Branding: 3.5 stars
Overall Ranking: 7.3
Brand: The Standard Vape
Flavor: White
Nicotine: 3 mg
VG: 70 percent
PG: 30 percent
Aroma: 7
Flavor/taste satisfaction: 8
Vape-ability: 8
“Mmmm, a gummy bear.”
“This is a clean vape.”
Branding: 3.8 stars