So I got my sample pack today and my expectations were very low due to some recent threads. Being down to minimal amounts on many of my premium juices, I thought I'd give these guys a shot until my accounts recover from the holidays. I decided just to try tasting amounts of the juices so I could try them all and see what is salvageable and what was a miss. So far, I've tried 6 of the 8 flavors sent to me (they even gave be an extra bottle of "Sweet Complexity" in 3mg and Raspberry Cheesecake as extra gifts...very nice of them!
So as far as what I've tried...ALL ARE VERY GOOD! I'm not talking about the premium brands needing to go into hiding, but some are awesome and others are very good. Haven't tried a bad one yet (but I'm saving the sweeter flavors until later (Strawberry& Cream and the Raspberry Cheesecake).
Keep in mind none of these are steeped unless they are pre-steeped in house. I cannot tell you that.
Sweet Complexity - Banana nut bread...wasn't expecting this to be this good. To me, it beats out my "Perfection" version easily. I always thought that juice was really good, but this is better to me. Tastes more like the real thing. I taste what I expect to taste and that "burnt sugar" spice isn't really necessary. This is pure banana nut bread, I can appreciate that a lot.
Rice Crisps - This one is a little light on flavor, but its supposed to be. Its supposed to hint at vanilla/marshmallow. May be better steeped, but its not unpleasant at all. This one there are better options for flavor elsewhere, but we'll see after a week(s).
On Cloud Custard - Sweet custard flavor is definitely there and I like my custards sweet. It's not voluminous on the extra "cloud making", like the name suggests, but I also ordered a 50/50 mix. I wasn't expecting to enter a competition with this kind of juice. Its very pleasant - sweet and light. Could be an ADV.
French Vanilla - I love vanilla vapes and I really get annoyed when someone gets this wrong. This one got it right. The vanilla is sweet, but not too sweet and its full bodied so I can really taste a good vanilla flavor. Could be an ADV, but I'll likely savor this and see how it changes over time. Good flavor, though, no doubt about what I'm vaping.
Cheesecake - Haven't had a cheesecake vape in a long time (over 1 year) so I was looking forward to this. Doesn't disappoint. I mean, its not a NY Cheesecake, with a graham cracker crust, but there's definitely a cheescake flavor - very smooth and savory with a pie crust sort of flavor in there. I really like this and appreciate it for what it is. Definitely worth having in my vape "larder". Not a special, "Knock it outta da' park" vape, but definitely good. I miss the cheesecake vapes.
Vanilla Clouds - As I said, I like my vanillas. This one is different than the French Vanilla - not as full-bodied, but still good. Again, the 50/50 mix didn't produce any spectacular clouds, but its light and flavorful.
I'm holding off on the last two flavors for later. The palate is overplayed right now and I really have high hopes for the sweeter of the vapes as the smell wonderful in the bottle. I don't think anyone can beat MaddCatt's Ripe Strawberry, but I like strawberry cream vapes, so we'll see. Since I don't purchase the "Suicide" brand anymore (personal reasons), I'm hoping this can contend...at least until I get some Unicorn Milk in.
I really like what I've tried so far...now its not to say that they can't change for the worse. I've certainly bought some brands that become horrible over time (out of courtesy, I'll not share who), but I'm hoping these stand the test of steeping time. Afterall, its 80 mL. I should be able to keep them around for a little while.
***VERDICT*** - For the price, I'm extremely impressed. Shipping was low and fast, they threw in a couple extra bottles and it was packaged decently (although I would probably like the bottles in some type of baggie in case they leak. They didn't, but one never knows how shaken up they can get via USPS.
My rig: Stingray X clone with IGO-W and keg cap. 24g Kanthal dual 4/5 wraps (0.2 ohm) 3mm readyXwick and Sony VTC5 18650 battery.
