INW Cactus [Flavor Review]

submitted over 9 years ago by wh1skeyk1ngDiketones, Schmiketones

Setup: Plume Veil RDA; dual parallel @ .35Ω; cotton wicks; 45W

Testing: INW Cactus @ 4%; Aged: 7 days

Flavor description: Juicy, wet, fleshy, authentically sweet without being sugary, slightly earthy. Citrus and tropical notes throughout. Hints of a ripe pear or green grape. Almost seems to imply a very subtle cooling effect at the end of the exhale.

Off-flavors: None noticed.

Throat hit: 5/10.

Uses: Brightening up other fruits or adding juiciness. Really brightens up a bland mix at 1-2%. Very stellar as a standalone too.

Pairings: Basically any fruit. I'd even guess this flavor at 4% or more would hold it's own against a heavier cream.

Notes: I've never eaten cactus, which is why it isn't in my description. You NEED this flavor in your arsenal if you enjoy fruit vapes. Buy more than you think you'll use, and don't run out. It's a real gem.

EDIT wording

EDIT 2: I must add that if you put this on your coils, the flavor is probably not going to go away.

Comments

9 points

by TheCatHimselfover 9 years agoPâtissier

INW Cactus is magic.

5 points

by luke3brover 9 years ago

I feel like I'm cheating, but I use it in every single juice I make now.

2 points

by TheCatHimselfover 9 years agoPâtissier

Yeah it goes in pretty much all of my fruit recipes. I'm always thinking, "am I really using this again?!" every time I put some in.

6 points

by Philosaphuckerover 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Cactus: if you've never had it, you won't know what it is. If you do know what it is...well then you have lived.

3 points

by goatnapperover 9 years ago

How would it pair with citruses? My wife is currently draining my supplies of TFA Key Lime and TFA Champagne, and I'm tempted to pick some cactus up to see what it could add.

3 points

by TheCatHimselfover 9 years agoPâtissier

It works really well with TFA Key Lime, which can be sort of dry on its own.

1 points

by goatnapperover 9 years ago

Thanks!

3 points

by cptjmorgan91over 9 years ago

Wonder how it would work in a yogurt type recipe? I have it, but have yet to use it. May have to try it out

3 points

by unknownredditover 9 years ago

I read someone taking about this flavor, and just bought a small bottle before it sold out.

It smells fruity, but almost has a little tang or spike to it.. very hard to explain. I haven't made any juice yet, but plan to tomorrow.

What would be a great flavor to pair with it, as I imagine by itself might be odd.

Thanks

3 points

by JohnLaCuentaover 9 years ago

I've never tried the combination but Inawera says it goes well with banana.

2 points

by Philosaphuckerover 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Banana?! Why hello there, newest project!

2 points

by JohnLaCuentaover 9 years ago

>Vape the new Cactus and feel like a real GRINGO! Sweet & Sour Cactus fruit with a hit of Aloe-vera in the background. Brilliant together with Banana. Very refreshing and relaxing. Really good mixing with VPG Power Smoke base with dosage 10 drops on 10ml ready e-liquid. Bottle 10/ 200 drops/ with dropper. Produced in EU.

That's the description on inawerawinkel.com, first time I read it was elsewhere (maybe inawerashop.com) and I've been meaning to try it ever since... That must have been 2 years ago... :p

2 points

by HocusKrokusover 9 years agoFrugivore

It's quite good by itself. I really like it best with TFA Honeysuckle, INW/FA Pear, TFA Key Lime and FA Lime Cold Pressed, LA Lemonade.

2 points

by unknownredditover 9 years ago

I have pear and like cold pressed. Mayne I'll do lime cactus

2 points

by Philosaphuckerover 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

INW Grapes

...or whatever the fuck you feel

3 points

by stininjaover 9 years ago

I've found that in lower percentages it taste a lot like nectar agave drinks (with pulp). It's a very good flavor.

3 points

by Armeradover 9 years ago

What do you think about adding it and possibly a mint flavoring to Best Damn Pink Lemonade by /u/Vurve ?

3 points

by Vurveover 9 years agoVurve with the Swurve

This gets my seal of approval.

I like 1 drop per 30ml

As /u/TheCatHimself is saying, it pretty much go in every fruit recipe.

Edit: Cap cool mint would be best for the mint you asked about

2 points

by Armeradover 9 years ago

Awesome, thanks! I may order all the bits to make some of this for over the summer.

2 points

by BigStankover 9 years ago

One of my favorites for sure!

2 points

by Plasticin3over 9 years ago

Just experimented with this for the first time yesterday and I love it. Mixed with some ripe strawberry and dragonfruit and it was a great standalone at 4% also.

2 points

by Chrisdvr1about 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Setup

RDA/ Velocity Coil/ 6 Wrap Single Fused Kanthal Clapton 2×26 core 32 wrap W/ 45 Wicking/ Full Cotton Ω/0.26

Testing

Steep Time/2 weeks % Used/ 1.5
PG/VG 50/50 Nic%/0

Mouth Feel

Heavy on the tongue and light on the nose, surprisingly dense I would give it 7 out of 10.

Throat Hit 3/10

Flavor Properties

Super sweet with an earthy floral accent. Savory and Light with just a touch of bitterness gives it completely and contrast. More of a natural syrupy sweetness like stevia or agave not sugary.

Relatable Flavors Reminds me of drinking agave nectar with a touch of rose water, or orange blossom.

Off Flavors

Honestly I thought the entire flavor was going to be off just sounds odd, but I had to give it a try considering its popularity. ( so happy I did)

Position In The Recipe

This should work killer as an accent, a sweetener, or in a Floral Base.

Pairings

I really can't think of anything this is not going to work with. /u/thecathimself recommended Rosemary and cucumber which is probably the first thing I will try.

Notes

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opuntia

http://www.inawera.com/concentrate-cactus-10-ml-p-1316.html http://www.ecigexpress.com/diy-e-liquid/diy-e-liquid-flavors/inawera/fruit-and-sweet/cactus-by-inawera-10ml.html http://www.bullcityvapor.com/cactus-concentrate-inw/Rating 100/100

Please if your opinion differs, or youhave another review for this post it in the comments. Will help the master list with multiple reviews in one spot.

1 points

by Silba93over 9 years ago

I like to add 2 drops per 15ml to fruit mixes. Really helps out with juicy wetness. Using it at 0.5% in my gummy candy recipes makes it so much candier and juicier it's absolutely amazing

1 points

by frizzyburrover 9 years agoFrugivore

I've long been on the Kaktus bandwagon, great stuff. I tried making a fruit recipe the other night without it and it was good, but Kaktus makes it great.

1 points

by 0ptimusRhymeover 9 years ago

No mention of aloe vera? I get a pretty strong kick of it no matter what %

1 points

by wh1skeyk1ngover 9 years ago

Can't say I've tasted aloe vera, but maybe that's the subtle cooling effect at the end of the exhale I get?

1 points

by mlNikonabout 9 years ago

would cactus be a good thing to add to counter act the dryness from champagne? I want to make a 7up juice and I heard that champagne turns things a bit dry.

2 points

by wh1skeyk1ngabout 9 years agoDiketones, Schmiketones

Champagne is on my "to order" list, but Cactus has a definitive "wetness" to it for sure! I would start at 0.5 or 1% and adjust as needed.