Virgin Vapor's Organic Not-So-Virgin Eggnog
The eggnog flavor is a little butternutty/eggy and very creamy. I really like it. I have used up almost all of the 1/4oz bottle and will keep an eye out for it when it comes back for sure.
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Organic No-So-Virgin Eggnog E-Juice Review
I picked up this delightful little juice when it was on a clearance at Virgin Vapor. Apparently it is a seasonal juice, but I wish they kept it year round. After trying it, it is just one of the nicest little flavors. It isn't overpowering. It's very smooth though. That's saying quite a bit since I ordered it in a high 18mg nic level at 50/50 pg/vg, so it's got that PG kick and a high nic level that I use for those times when I need a boost to get rid of a craving. Usually a juice at 50%pg with an 18 mg nic level will have a powerful throat hit. This one doesn't even when dripping it, which is the way I normally use it.
The eggnog flavor is a little butternutty/eggy and very creamy. I really like it. I have used up almost all of the 1/4oz bottle and will keep an eye out for it when it comes back for sure.
The eggnog flavor is a little butternutty/eggy and very creamy. I really like it. I have used up almost all of the 1/4oz bottle and will keep an eye out for it when it comes back for sure.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Smok Tech Dual Coil Tank Kit Review
I've heard a lot about tanks, and how they really cut down on constantly topping off cartos, so I just had to try one. Not to mention they just look cool. So I purchased the Smok Tech Dual Coil Tank Kit from Hoosier E-Cig Supply. I'll say one thing for Brant from Hoosier: he sure does ship things out fast. I barely pressed submit on the order form before I got the shipping confirmation. He's great, and the tank is pretty awesome.
To start with, I bought the smaller of the two tank kits offered by Smok Tech. It is a 3.5 mil tank, although I'm not sure it actually holds that much. I'd say more like 2 in the tank, unless they are adding what is held inside the carto as well. Then I can see it being 3.5 mil.
It's an attractive tank. I like the way it looks on my pv. It comes with the clear drip tip pictured. That's kind of neat as well because it's a little longer than the drip tips I've found online and ordered. It is a tight fitting little thing though. You have to really press it on the end of the carto.
Okay, now on to the actual review of the Smok Teck Dual Coil tank. So far--no leaks! That's a really cool thing. However, this is not something we ladies can toss in a purse. It WILL leak if turned completely upside down. (Learned from experience).
The tank is pretty easy to fill following standard tank filling methods that you can find on youtube.
The downsides: I've heard that heavy juices work well in the tank, but I'm not finding that to be true. I can't get my 60% VG e-juice to flow. There is a solution to that, and that's to punch a slightly bigger hole in the carto. The pre-punched hole is way down at the bottom of the tank in the cartomizer. It's very VERY tiny. I switched out the heavier juice for a 30% VG blend, and that does seem to be working.
This may also just be a carto issue. I'll update the review here if it turns out that any of the replacement cartos can pull in the heavier juices.
UPDATE: I didn't even wait. The carto I was using was burning up from lack of fluid. If you buy this tank, and have to get the pre-punched cartos that come with it. PUNCH a BIGGER hole in it! I did that (although I broke out a new pre-punched carto) and it is working like a CHAMP.
I am not sure yet if I can use just regular LR dual coil cartos with this tank because it has that flange groove underneath it. However, I may try that since I have to punch out holes anyway, I may as well use cheaper cartos and just punch the holes in them myself from the start.
Taste: I'm finding that what I've heard about tanks dulling the flavor of the ejuices to be somewhat true. However, unfortunately it does 't dull a bad tasting juice all that well. If you have some very strong e-juice that you like, but find overpowering, here's a good way to use it.
The taste also improved now that the suction is working better through the bigger holes. This is even with my 20% VG e-juice, so not extremely thick.
In addition to the tank, I also purchased the adapter thread so it would look nice on my KGO. The adapter is NOT necessary for using the tank. It is simply ornamental, but nice to have when you want your e-cigarette to look good in public. Here's a picture of the KGO with the tank and adapter thread.
If you look at the base of the tank, right above the button on the battery, you'll see that with the adapter it is a smooth line from the battery up to the tank instead of being able to see the battery neck and threads like you can above.
The only drawback to the adapter is that it only comes (at least from Hoosier) in chrome, so it will kind of stand out a little on the darker or other colored KGOs. Since I just ordered a chrome KGO I'm not worried about it though. It will look sharp on there.
Overall: Smok Tech Dual Coil Tank -- A for the tank, C for the pre-punched cartos.
I may upgrade that if the draw issue ends up just being a less than perfect carto.
To start with, I bought the smaller of the two tank kits offered by Smok Tech. It is a 3.5 mil tank, although I'm not sure it actually holds that much. I'd say more like 2 in the tank, unless they are adding what is held inside the carto as well. Then I can see it being 3.5 mil.
It's an attractive tank. I like the way it looks on my pv. It comes with the clear drip tip pictured. That's kind of neat as well because it's a little longer than the drip tips I've found online and ordered. It is a tight fitting little thing though. You have to really press it on the end of the carto.
Okay, now on to the actual review of the Smok Teck Dual Coil tank. So far--no leaks! That's a really cool thing. However, this is not something we ladies can toss in a purse. It WILL leak if turned completely upside down. (Learned from experience).
The tank is pretty easy to fill following standard tank filling methods that you can find on youtube.
The downsides: I've heard that heavy juices work well in the tank, but I'm not finding that to be true. I can't get my 60% VG e-juice to flow. There is a solution to that, and that's to punch a slightly bigger hole in the carto. The pre-punched hole is way down at the bottom of the tank in the cartomizer. It's very VERY tiny. I switched out the heavier juice for a 30% VG blend, and that does seem to be working.
This may also just be a carto issue. I'll update the review here if it turns out that any of the replacement cartos can pull in the heavier juices.
UPDATE: I didn't even wait. The carto I was using was burning up from lack of fluid. If you buy this tank, and have to get the pre-punched cartos that come with it. PUNCH a BIGGER hole in it! I did that (although I broke out a new pre-punched carto) and it is working like a CHAMP.
I am not sure yet if I can use just regular LR dual coil cartos with this tank because it has that flange groove underneath it. However, I may try that since I have to punch out holes anyway, I may as well use cheaper cartos and just punch the holes in them myself from the start.
Taste: I'm finding that what I've heard about tanks dulling the flavor of the ejuices to be somewhat true. However, unfortunately it does 't dull a bad tasting juice all that well. If you have some very strong e-juice that you like, but find overpowering, here's a good way to use it.
The taste also improved now that the suction is working better through the bigger holes. This is even with my 20% VG e-juice, so not extremely thick.
In addition to the tank, I also purchased the adapter thread so it would look nice on my KGO. The adapter is NOT necessary for using the tank. It is simply ornamental, but nice to have when you want your e-cigarette to look good in public. Here's a picture of the KGO with the tank and adapter thread.
If you look at the base of the tank, right above the button on the battery, you'll see that with the adapter it is a smooth line from the battery up to the tank instead of being able to see the battery neck and threads like you can above.
The only drawback to the adapter is that it only comes (at least from Hoosier) in chrome, so it will kind of stand out a little on the darker or other colored KGOs. Since I just ordered a chrome KGO I'm not worried about it though. It will look sharp on there.
Overall: Smok Tech Dual Coil Tank -- A for the tank, C for the pre-punched cartos.
I may upgrade that if the draw issue ends up just being a less than perfect carto.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
My Review of Copper Creek Chocolate Chip Cookies and Black Raspberry e-Juices
I just got my shipment of e-juices from Copper Creek. As usual, I only ordered a couple until I saw how they were. I am impressed!
The basics: You can choose your level of nicotine when you select each of the flavors, but they are all the same PG/VG mix. I was a little worried because the VG level was a little higher than I normally buy. Copper Creek uses a 40/60 PG to VG ratio. I usually buy 80/20. VG is pretty "sweet" and thought higher levels than the 20 I usually purchased would be too sweet, ESPECIALLY a 60% level. It's actually very good though.
You can't beat the price either. Each bottle is $9.00 which seems like a lot, but it's for 15ml making it a very reasonably priced e-juice. I also like when e-juice manufacturers use regular caps instead of child-proof caps. I understand the need for child-proof, BUT I have no children here, and those cp caps are a pain to open.
You can't beat the price either. Each bottle is $9.00 which seems like a lot, but it's for 15ml making it a very reasonably priced e-juice. I also like when e-juice manufacturers use regular caps instead of child-proof caps. I understand the need for child-proof, BUT I have no children here, and those cp caps are a pain to open.
Chocolate Chip Cookie
This is a VERY rich, thick chocolate taste with the cookie dough taste on the exhale. I like it a LOT.
Black Raspberry
Since I like black raspberries, I wasn't surprised that I liked this very authentic flavor. What did surprise me is that I liked it almost more than the chocolate chip cookie flavor. You may be able to tell how much I like it by the level of juice left in the bottle as compared to the level of juice left in the chocolate chip cookie bottle, and that's just from today. It has a very distinct black raspberry flavor that is just strong enough to linger. I've tried other berry blends from other companies, and the flavor was usually somewhat weak. You could taste it, but it didn't stay even for the length of time the vapor was present.
Both of these flavors were GREAT right out of the package. I just shook them up a little and dropped them on my atomizer. Once I determined they were excellent, I loaded them each into a cartomizer for further vaping.
Okay, now for the Boooooo:
I was happy to receive a sample with my order. That's always a nice touch from an e-juice manufacturer. It's good advertising too... usually. Not so much this time. While I was very impressed that not only did they send a sample, they sent one in my perferred nicotine level (unlike Blue Mist that sent a sample in a MUCH lower nic level: still a good practice, but not quite as impressive), I can't say I was super impressed with the flavor though. Copper Creek sent me a sample of Irish Creme.
On first drag, okay, I liked it. Then I exhaled.
Ewwww. Seriously, I had to fight off the gag as I tried to suck it out of my atomizer. Thank heavens I didn't waste a carto on it.
Now, I'll say that it may just be me, and all taste is individual. I don't like whiskey, and I think that was the exhale flavor. I gave it to my son who thought it was fine, so he has a nice little sample.
Overall: Copper Creek e-Juices -- A+
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
My Review of the KGO e-cigarette
Again, I am just letting you all know, none of these reviews, this one included are paid for in any way. They are just my experiences with new equipment I've purchased to get started in my e-cigarette life. Thanks to these delightful pieces, I've been tobacco free for 2 weeks now!
My Review of the KGO E-Cigarette
I purchased my KGO starter kit from Northwest Vapors, but there are several vendors out there with equally good deals on starter kits for this powerful little model.
After a little over a week of being a slave to my battery charger with the smaller Nebula (which I still like a lot), I decided it was time to try one of the "big boys" on the block, and after much consideration, chose the KGO.
The KGO is a very attractive piece. It is about 2 times big around as the Nebula and about the same length (the drip tip on top was an add-on that did not come with the actual kit). Even though the KGO is about twice as heavy as the Nebula it is easy to handle.
The biggest differences with the KGO are the fact that it is a manual battery for one, and much more powerful and longer lasting.
The KGO is a 1100mah battery, meaning it will have about an 11 - 12 hour running life even at the heaviest vaping. Compared to the smaller pen-style automatics like the Nebula with its 2.5 hour use life, that's amazing.
Of course, it is rechargable, but now I don't have to feel like I am always charging batteries.
The 1100mah batteries are also a ton more powerful. It operates at 3.7 volts and can use dual cartomizers which produce a lot more heat, therefore a lot more vapor with each draw.
With a manual you don't have to do the ritual primer puffs that you with an automatic battery, and because of the massive power, you don't have to take long draws to get huge amounts of vapor.
The KGO Kit:
2 KGO 1100mah/3.7 volt batteries
2 atomizers
2 atomizer sleeves
USB/AC charger
(Sorry the picture is so dark)
The KGO kit from Northwest Vapors also comes with 6 preloaded cartridges of various strengths, but I didn't care for the juice in them, and I don't plan on using cartridges anyway. I prefer cartomizers or plain dripping with the atomizers.
Using the KGO
Wow what a difference! Besides the battery life issue, the entire vaping experience changes with such power. I didn't think I'd like having to push a button to turn it on every time I vaped, but it really isn't an issue at all.
The KGO locks (5 fast clicks on the button turns it off completely) so that it won't turn on by being bumped in a purse or pocket. Turning it back on is easy (the same 5 fast clicks). That's a cool safety feature.
I love the freedom to be able to "sample" e-liquids before filling an entire cartomizer with them too. I just use the atomizer alone, and drip liquid into it to taste it first. Then if I like it, I can load up a cartomizer and go.
I have ordered a few extra accessories to go with this. They should be here in a day or two. Along with extra empty cartomizers (colored and clear: that should be interesting), I've also ordered:
A lanyard to carry it around my neck anywhere
A carrying case that also holds extra cartomizers and e-juice bottles, etc.
A 3.5 ml tank (a really new experience that will alleviate all the constant refilling of cartomizers)
A few more drip tips in different colors
Lots of fun, and best of all, I'm cigarette free and not missing them at all!
The KGO--AA+
My Review of the KGO E-Cigarette
I purchased my KGO starter kit from Northwest Vapors, but there are several vendors out there with equally good deals on starter kits for this powerful little model.
After a little over a week of being a slave to my battery charger with the smaller Nebula (which I still like a lot), I decided it was time to try one of the "big boys" on the block, and after much consideration, chose the KGO.
The KGO is a very attractive piece. It is about 2 times big around as the Nebula and about the same length (the drip tip on top was an add-on that did not come with the actual kit). Even though the KGO is about twice as heavy as the Nebula it is easy to handle.
The biggest differences with the KGO are the fact that it is a manual battery for one, and much more powerful and longer lasting.
The KGO is a 1100mah battery, meaning it will have about an 11 - 12 hour running life even at the heaviest vaping. Compared to the smaller pen-style automatics like the Nebula with its 2.5 hour use life, that's amazing.
Of course, it is rechargable, but now I don't have to feel like I am always charging batteries.
The 1100mah batteries are also a ton more powerful. It operates at 3.7 volts and can use dual cartomizers which produce a lot more heat, therefore a lot more vapor with each draw.
With a manual you don't have to do the ritual primer puffs that you with an automatic battery, and because of the massive power, you don't have to take long draws to get huge amounts of vapor.
The KGO Kit:
2 KGO 1100mah/3.7 volt batteries
2 atomizers
2 atomizer sleeves
USB/AC charger
(Sorry the picture is so dark)
The KGO kit from Northwest Vapors also comes with 6 preloaded cartridges of various strengths, but I didn't care for the juice in them, and I don't plan on using cartridges anyway. I prefer cartomizers or plain dripping with the atomizers.
Using the KGO
Wow what a difference! Besides the battery life issue, the entire vaping experience changes with such power. I didn't think I'd like having to push a button to turn it on every time I vaped, but it really isn't an issue at all.
The KGO locks (5 fast clicks on the button turns it off completely) so that it won't turn on by being bumped in a purse or pocket. Turning it back on is easy (the same 5 fast clicks). That's a cool safety feature.
I love the freedom to be able to "sample" e-liquids before filling an entire cartomizer with them too. I just use the atomizer alone, and drip liquid into it to taste it first. Then if I like it, I can load up a cartomizer and go.
I have ordered a few extra accessories to go with this. They should be here in a day or two. Along with extra empty cartomizers (colored and clear: that should be interesting), I've also ordered:
A lanyard to carry it around my neck anywhere
A carrying case that also holds extra cartomizers and e-juice bottles, etc.
A 3.5 ml tank (a really new experience that will alleviate all the constant refilling of cartomizers)
A few more drip tips in different colors
Lots of fun, and best of all, I'm cigarette free and not missing them at all!
The KGO--AA+
Saturday, January 28, 2012
The Monster (e-cig battery)
Another new addition to my e-cig equipment is the "monster" Nebula battery.
An extra-long KR808D-1 battery that fits Nebula cartomizers, but is about an inch and a half longer. It is supposed to have a longer battery life.
It came fully charged like the smaller "regular" version. So we'll see if it has longer staying power, and how long it takes to charge once it is out.
An extra-long KR808D-1 battery that fits Nebula cartomizers, but is about an inch and a half longer. It is supposed to have a longer battery life.
It came fully charged like the smaller "regular" version. So we'll see if it has longer staying power, and how long it takes to charge once it is out.
Yummy Chocolate--Chocolate Malt e-Juice from Blue Mist Vaping
I just got my first shipment of e-juice from Blue Mist Vaping. I haven't tried them all yet. In this order I got: chocolate malt, cherry cheesecake, menthol drops and they threw in a small sample of Jamaica Rum (very nice of them, and really smart promotional method too. Throw in a sample with each order and hope the user finds something they hadn't thought to order before).
My first load was the chocolate malt. Okay, I admit it, I'm a chocoholic, and I'm on a diet so chocolate is basically off limits. This is the next best thing. The chocolate malt is a very smooooooth flavor. I had to laugh because a few minutes after firing it up, my husband who was sitting in the room asked me if I was baking something (he didn't know what I had added to the carto). I said no why, and pointed to the e-cig and said "chocolate". He said it smelled like I was baking something in the kitchen. That's a pretty good endorsement. The smell, even though very good, like all vapors from e-cigs doesn't linger or hang around, get into fabrics or hair. It is gone in an instant.
My first load was the chocolate malt. Okay, I admit it, I'm a chocoholic, and I'm on a diet so chocolate is basically off limits. This is the next best thing. The chocolate malt is a very smooooooth flavor. I had to laugh because a few minutes after firing it up, my husband who was sitting in the room asked me if I was baking something (he didn't know what I had added to the carto). I said no why, and pointed to the e-cig and said "chocolate". He said it smelled like I was baking something in the kitchen. That's a pretty good endorsement. The smell, even though very good, like all vapors from e-cigs doesn't linger or hang around, get into fabrics or hair. It is gone in an instant.
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