Brandon Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I got waaaaay too many new liquids today (and the BB from AltSmoke), but for now I'll stick with the one juice I have the most experience with. EliquidPlanet's "Essence" clove flavor. Touted as coming as close to a tobacco/clove cigarette as anything ever tried by the VaporCast crew. My impressions of the flavor: way too strong on the clove and anise flavor. Not near enough tobacco (in fact I can't even detect a hint of tobacco). No where near the clove cigarettes I used to smoke, and even though I wouldn't say this is a very good flavor for me, I still have to say that it's quite interesting and I've not stopped vaping it. Perhaps the shear uniqueness of the flavor is what's driving me to continue. Very unusual indeed. The juice is very thin also, much thinner than normal PG liquid. But it produces vapor like a champ, with a good throat hit also! Such an unusual combination of properties. But here's the kicker. I emailed Rich at EliquidPlanet to ask if they carried or could custom make any of their Essence line of flavors in VG instead of PG (b/c I'm just a tad sensitive to it, and my wife can't handle PG whatsoever). Here is Rich's response: Unfortunately the lab does not do the Essence line with a pure VG base...but I will tell you that everyone that has tried it that has an allergic reaction to the PG in the chinese liquids does not have a reaction to the Essence line. I don't want to tell you that you should try it as I don't want you to have a bad reaction, but the chemist insists that it's the impurity of the chinese PG that is causing the reaction. Do you have a reaction to other products other than the eliquid? because PG is in so many everyday products. If you do choose to try it and you have a reaction you can send it back and we will refund your money. Well, the offer to refund my money 'no questions asked' actually sold me on the idea of trying it. DISCLAIMER: I don't want to give the impression that Rich offers this to all his customers because I just don't know. Your mileage may vary. And sure enough, my wife can actually vape it with no problems at all! Very strange, b/c even with some pure VG liquids, she still goes into a coughing fit immediately and her throat and lungs get irritated very badly. But not with this Essence clove. I do know that with even some VG liquids there is actually PG in the flavoring or in the base used for the nicotene. A fact that not many websites publish, but I did find at least one that is completely honest about it (anyone interested feel free to PM me; I don't feel mentioning another vendor on this thread is polite). So perhaps that's why my wife is still sensitive to some alleged VG-only liquids. So I've got to say I'm very impressed with this fact alone, that my wife can handle this pure PG liquid while nothing else seems to work for her. The flavor is strong and very pronounced, but still leaves your mouth and throat clean and fresh. Not sticky and heavy like other strong flavors I've tried, and is much easier to vape the flavor out of your atty than all the other strong flavors from other vendors too. While I'm not necessarily a big fan of this flavor (even though I'm continuing to vape it even now), I'm a big fan of the Essence line. So, I'm ordering some more in other flavors as per my wife's request The liquid comes at a premium price, $1 per mil which is the most expensive I'm seen to date. But if my wife can handle it, and the other flavors end up being as unusual and interesting as this one, then I'd probably pay even more than the asking price. Recommended? You betchya! http://shop.eliquidplanet.com/Essence-Eliquid-USA.htm;jsessionid=F5814E3A2F4C419AC018C079BC3E863A.qscstrfrnt01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddavelarsen Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Great review! Their strengths are nowhere near useful for me but I sent a query asking about base flavors for DIY. That's something vendors could work on if they're not willing to offer higher strength juice - just sell the base flavors for those of us who do require a higher nic level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 Hey Dave, what did Rich say about selling those flavors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddavelarsen Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Hey Dave, what did Rich say about selling those flavors? Hi Brandon. He said (and a very quick reply, too; we're getting spoiled and larger-world businesses are going to have a hard time measuring up ), "Hi Dave Right now we don't have the base for sale. The strengths of the Essence line are stronger than the equivalent strengths of the chinese flavors. Thanks for the interest in our products. Rich" So of course I replied that it'd be a great idea for vendors to think about selling the base flavoring for some of these more unique liquids for us DIY types. I think there could be a reasonable market for that, and it would let vendors shy of higher strengths off the hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 I think there could be a reasonable market for that, and it would let vendors shy of higher strengths off the hook. Agreed 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Hmmm. Interesting. Wish they had stronger than 16mg. I may get some of that for my wife. She's still having a hard time with PG and VG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 I may get some of that for my wife. She's still having a hard time with PG and VG. Brian I've got some additional flavors in the mail now from the essence line (hopefully arrive to me tomorrow?), so I'll let you know how they work for my wifey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Brian I've got some additional flavors in the mail now from the essence line (hopefully arrive to me tomorrow?), so I'll let you know how they work for my wifey. Thanks! Am I missing something or is there only a few flavors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 (edited) You're correct, there really aren't many in the Essence line. The other flavors came in this morning and I've tested them all out. The wife's away on a family outing this afternoon, and I loaded her up with a full cart, a 3mil bottle of USA mix, and 2 spare batteries. When she tried it this morning (about 11am) she had *zero* problems vaping it and was very excited! She left about noon-thirty and within that 1 1/2hr time frame, she was near constant vaping the stuff. I'll report back with a more detailed review this evening when she returns (probably in this same thread). Edited March 13, 2010 by Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I'm really happy for you both! Glad you've found something that's working for her. My wife seems to be losing interest after having tried so many things. Maybe I'll give this a shot too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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