To those who have stopped buying vendor juice

submitted over 11 years ago by raskolnikov206Pâtissier

For those who have been making juice for a long time and don't buy vendor made liquids anymore, if you were to cave in and order just one or two liquids what would they be and from where?

I can't really think of any at the moment... but I'd have to say some well steeped gremlin juice vanilla custard sounds lovely

EDIT: Thanks for all the replies everyone! There are some serious top notch juices being posted in here. Its taking a lot of willpower not to order them all, lol.

Comments

7 points

by Bwardropover 11 years ago

Nanner Bear from Grizzly. No matter how good I get at mixing, I know I'll never be able to clone it. It's delicious. And it's a damn mystery too. I wouldn't even know where to begin.

2 points

by daathover 11 years agoMixologist

I so want to taste it :/ Can't get any, cos I'm in Denmark :P

3 points

by Lolerwafflesover 11 years ago

Spiritus Vapes has it in the EU. FWIW. I hope it takes you on a new journey in DIY.

3 points

by daathover 11 years agoMixologist

Why am I first learning this now?! :D Unfortunately they haven't got it in stock, so I joined the waiting list!

4 points

by irsavantover 11 years agoTobacconist

Despite my recent, moderately successful foray into DIY, I still keep a bottle of these around.

Indigo - Duke (although I've come pretty darn close to making it myself)
Bombies - Nana Cream
Alice in Vapeland - 15 Foot Falls

3 points

by Bonzooover 11 years ago

I'd love you forever if you'd share your Duke recipe with me.

5 points

by irsavantover 11 years agoTobacconist

Hah! I have my recipe notes at home and will gladly share it with you.

I don't think it's close enough to be considered a clone yet, but it should put you on the right path for experimentation.

3 points

by Bonzooover 11 years ago

Thanks! There's just something about all Indigo liquids that I can't replicate.

2 points

by craicladover 11 years ago

You should post it on the clone thread! I'm sure more than a few people would be interested.

1 points

by davidk48over 11 years ago

So, about that Duke recipe...

3 points

by ajn84over 11 years ago

DUKE?!?!?! I would be forever grateful if you could point me in the right direction.

3 points

by Tmonkusover 11 years ago

Me too, me too! I am aiming at making something similar to Eastwood and any help would be appreciated!

3 points

by dr00minover 11 years ago

Easily Dr Stanley Clark's Snake Oil.

It's really incredible, especially for a DIY guy. I vape it for the purpose of discovery, the blend of flavors is a mystery.

Actually I still base my DIY ADV on it, it's not anywhere close but it gives me the basic satisfaction of citrus and strawberry combined with the bite of anise.

5 points

by daathover 11 years agoMixologist

I really thought I'd like Snake Oil, but I only found it so-so - I enjoy it, sure, but I'm not overwhelmed... Bugs me a bit :)

2 points

by dr00minover 11 years ago

For science, what have you tried that beats it?

1 points

by daathover 11 years agoMixologist

Well I definitely like Grant's Vanilla Custard better.

Again, I don't think it's bad - I am currently slowly vaping through the 80 ml Snake Oil that I have - I am just not crazy about it.

I mostly do DIY - have done so for the last 4 years...

1 points

by HenkIsEenLolligeVentover 11 years ago

Me too. my 100ml bottle is almost gone. It's my ADV next to my DIY adventures.

3 points

by daathover 11 years agoMixologist

I like Grant's Vanilla Custard, but I find my own better :)

1 points

by spaceballsrulesover 11 years ago

So easy to clone. CA Vanilla Custard and TFA Dulce de Leche. Done.

1 points

by raskolnikov206over 11 years agoPâtissier

He steeps his for weeks before sending it out. Also there's sweetener in there. Most people think its ethyl maltol

1 points

by conflareover 11 years ago

Would you be able to give a comparison between TFA's candy caramel and their dulce de leche? I almost pulled the trigger on the latter in a recent order, but had already pushed the budget too far.

2 points

by spaceballsrulesover 11 years ago

TFA Dulce de Leche is definitely worth having around.

The only caramel I have tried from TFA is the Caramel Original. I have only used it to make a specific recipe I found, and have not tried it on its own, but I can say it works well in the mix I am making. Sorry I can't be of more help.

3 points

by brandonopolisover 11 years ago

I pretty much went from MBV to DIY, so, none I can think of right now.

3 points

by Kleivonenover 11 years ago

I love MBV Hawk Sauce so much, and haven't the slightest idea how to recreate. I'm thinking of ordering 236ml of it at 12 mg with 5 flavor shots (6 if they allow when I contact them) and mixing it down to the 2mg I vape. That brings the cost down to like 5 cents/ml for 1180 mls or something like that assuming I did my math right.

3 points

by spaceballsrulesover 11 years ago

Why not just buy their DIY flavoring instead? You get 15 ml for $4.49, and they say to mix it at 15-40%, depending on personal preference. http://www.mtbakervapor.com/sale-juice/hawk-sauce-electronic-cigarette-flavoring/

2 points

by Kleivonenover 11 years ago

That way is a lot more expensive

2 points

by spaceballsrulesover 11 years ago

MBV's starting percentage is 15%. Each flavor bump is only 5%, not double the original.

2 points

by craicladover 11 years ago

Apparently it's flavorwest red liquorice mixed with raspberry.

2 points

by Kleivonenover 11 years ago

Hmmm. Well there are a few other MBV flavors that myself and friends really like that I haven't found recipes for. That and I'd be able to charge a premium for authentic MBV juice (sounds weird saying that, haha). I'll probably just end up ordering the flavor base from their wholesale website in 8oz bottles. Saves me the headache of trying to replicate flavors I haven't vaped in a very long time.

3 points

by xanax_anaxaover 11 years ago

Been a couple of years, so I don't know about any of these newfangled vendors, but I still miss:

Alien Visions - Boba's Bounty
iVape - Sweet Caroline

3 points

by ImNotPanickingover 11 years ago

I'm still a sucker for Honey Pearry from TVC. And I'm currently 45 minutes away from their shop... so hard to wait for a free day this week to go by.

3 points

by A_Green_Lemurover 11 years ago

This thread is awful. I had pretty much sworn off the commercial juices and now I want to order everyone's must-haves. As if my constant ordering of flavors wasn't costing enough :)

2 points

by raskolnikov206over 11 years agoPâtissier

Haha.. I feel that. Willpower! Together we can resist the urge to go on a shopping spree

2 points

by A_Green_Lemurover 11 years ago

London Bridges from DNA Vapor. I don't know what tea they're using, but I can't seem to find it. I'm running low on it and I just might break down and order. Ok, probably will.

Maybe Suicide Bunny - I have a pretty close OB clone (which I'll post when it is closer), and there are a number of Mother's Milk clones, but her juices still have something really special. Vaping mine is like having an ale when you really want an IPA. It's good, but it isn't hitting the note you crave.

Finally, there are a couple reddit DIYers who have nice websites and intriguing juices and I'm often tempted to order from them, both to see the possibilities for this community going commercial, but also to be supportive.

2 points

by billgarmsarmyover 11 years agoFrugivore

SJ's NUMBERS, i've been meaning to order some more actually. wanna take a crack at replicating it.

2 points

by TheBlueAdept707over 11 years ago

Just got some Island Punch from TastyVapor after having been DIYing exclusively for the last year or so. It reminds me that I still have a lot to learn, the flavor really pops and is way more 'present' than my own attempts at similar mixes. I highly recommend these guys, their juice has always been very accurate in terms of tasting like what it says it's going to.

2 points

by tekhawkover 11 years ago

I'd probably get something from TVC just to support the guy. I haven't got vender juice since I got a mixed up nic

2 points

by PimpinNinjaover 11 years ago

I'll second the vanilla custard from gremlin juice. Sedation from juiceray is another one. I hope to clone both of these eventually.

2 points

by natrooskiover 11 years ago

Darkest Day's Shai Hulud, Mt. Oak's Strawberry Breeze or Cyclop's Colossus.

2 points

by FiXxXeR520over 11 years ago

One or two juices. Hmmmm probably Slenderman from Namber Juice, and Frosty Apple from TVC.

2 points

by Alpha010over 11 years ago

I've tasted many and nothing compares... Five Rings by Rune Vapor - fruit, but not over the top, something mysterious about it that I keep going back to. Salty Dog for the edge. There a distinction between the smooth tobacco and the hint of sweet that is elusive. Lilith for its amazing complexity. http://runevapor.com

2 points

by boltvaporover 11 years ago

Heady vapes vanilla custard and vaping monkey monkey cream.

2 points

by Bluesedover 11 years ago

None that I can think of

2 points

by senrakuover 11 years ago

PLUID.

Dat mouth feel doe.

2 points

by conflareover 11 years ago

Funny, I just did that Sunday. Ordered a few Halo juices (HX3, Torque56 and samplers of Prime15 and some others.) First juices I've ordered in over a year.

I would have tried some of the ones that you hear around these parts that I haven't tried, but I'm in Canada and didn't feel like dealing with customs.

2 points

by hoppelakeover 11 years ago

Pluid and Gambit. No doubt

2 points

by scoopylooover 11 years ago

Pretty much anything from the vapor chef or gremlin. I haven't stopped buying from them, I'm watching my budget closely these days and that's why I started the DIY thing. But I'm still a customer to both of them.

2 points

by spaceballsrulesover 11 years ago

I actually cheat a little and buy the DIY flavors from Want2Vape and Mom and Pop's Vapor Shop. They are a little more expensive than straight DIY flavors, but still waaaay cheaper than pre-mixed.

2 points

by sixoutover 11 years ago

Coval Vapes Mims' Choice, or Giant Cloud Rat by Axiom.

2 points

by Nog_Rocketover 11 years ago

I would probably have to cave to Blackbird or Pluto (not sure about where either come from, just tried them off my buddies). I liked both a lot, and have not been able to replicate them- though I have not really tried.

2 points

by TrupacShakurover 11 years agoMixologist

I was wondering this same thing the other day. I just started DIY but I already am loving it, mostly the honey pearry clone that's on here. Even though I've been vaping mostly only the juice I make myself idk how I would go on without bobas bounty in my on-the-go ego+evod setup. I also still love me some cozmic crunch from Goodlifevapor.

2 points

by greyskyeyesover 11 years ago

Absolute Pin from Five Pawns. Or I'd get a giant bottle of black licorice just a little higher than I vape, because I might as well just use that instead of unflavored.

2 points

by ABottleGnomeover 11 years ago

Sherb from JTJM and Starship 1 from Space Jam.

2 points

by [deleted]over 11 years ago

I'd make extract from weeds before I ever bought retail again... maybe a dandelion/kentucky bluegrass mix.

1 points

by raskolnikov206over 11 years agoPâtissier

Is that safe?

2 points

by [deleted]over 11 years ago

dandelion is edible and does not taste bad, the grass clipping not so much on either taste or edibility. This was kinda in jest, I just refuse to pay retail for juice after making my own, there are always other options.

1 points

by MoxMonoover 11 years ago

Flavorz by Joe - Heaven's kiss