MIXING NOW !!!!!!!


Testing out the 5 new Flavor Jungle Ultimates, and 5 One Shots. All tested at the listed percentages, suggested by the MFG. All partial or split percentages were middled from the MFG suggested testing range. All tested on SteamCrave RDTA v.1 with dual 24 ga. Kanthal vertical coils, and either fresh, or freshly burned coils, and Koh Gen Do cotton. Steeped at least 1.5 weeks, and tested at 65 watts.



**Ultimate Bavarian Cream (Jungle Flavors) 4.5% (11-21-24)** -- Let's get this party started with the new Ultimates !!! This one smelled similar to other BC's in the bottle, but testing it revealed some differences. Missing were some of the typical dark(er) notes that I get from my other BC's, which at times seems/ed to border on an almost scorched caramel. This one was fairly free of those darker undertones, and had a very nice, clean, almost Vanilla Bean profile. It was squarely in the BC camp, but just different, with the two aforementioned aspects being the most noticeable. At JF's recommended strength it was fairly strong, and I'd put it at about a 6.5/10 strength wise. Higher levels might at to more saturation. Very clean, accurate, with no off-notes to complain about. Sweetness was a few ticks below mid-level, and I had no real complaints. I think what you prefer in a BC will dictate if this is for you or not. Overall, it was a somewhat "cleaner" Bavarian Cream, but none of the dark(er) scorched notes found in some others. Because it was a little relaxed at this weight, I don't know if it could be a primary BC in mixes or not, but would surely work in about every other way. Clean, accurate, and with a nice Vanilla Bean nuance was what this brought to the table. As far as the scoring, I'm basing that on MY preferences, which would include some of the darker, slightly scorched notes, and a little more intensity. I finalized it at a **7.5/10**.

**Ultimate Fuji Apple (Jungle Flavors) 2% (11-23-24)** -- If you like Fujis, you'll like this flavor. My main go to, is FA's Fuji, and I know it well, and this one, almost tasted fuller than FA's. This one had every characteristic of a great Fuji, along with a nice honey-like undertone, which paired perfectly with the bright, sharp, punchy top end notes. The ratio of sweet, tart, and slightly sour were very spot on, and I couldn't see them being any better. In comparison to FA's, this one seemed to have more body, and some of the heavier notes accented better, rounding it out, and making it more realistic. It still had plenty of the bright punchy high end notes, and the tempering with the almost honey-like notes really worked to showcase both, without either overpowering the other.

At 2% if was very good, with no need to increase, and even after 3 tankfuls, I couldn't come up with a single complaint. No off-notes, issues, complaints, nada. Granted I don't use Fuji as much as many of my other flavors, when I do, I could see using this one a LOT. It was actually hard to put down, which is never a bad thing. This one was just about perfect IMO, and leaving it JUST off of perfect, at a **9.9/10**.

**Ultimate Pineapple (Jungle Flavors) 2% (11-23-24)** -- Disclaimer !!!!!! My bottle arrived broken, and it covered ALL the bottles in the bag, so I got a little overloaded on this flavor when upacking them LOL. I'll try to keep it civil. This actually was a great Pineapple, once I got it in the tank that was. My current go to, is VTA Sugarloaf for comparison(s). This one seemed similar to it, but only somewhat. It had a lots of bright punchy high end notes that helped it pop, as well as some of the mid and almost darker notes which helped round it out. It you backed me into a corner, it would be SIMILAR to INW Pineapple mixed with VTA Sugarloaf, ... similar. The body was pretty interesting, as it had some "canned" notes, i.e. canned pineapple, but also some nice fleshy notes which were very natural tasting.

At 2% it was very good, but slightly on the light(er) side, registering about an 8/10 strength wise. Sweetness was right around mid-level. When I mentioned "canned", it was very similar to canned pineapple in juice, but not candied, nor in a syrup. No off-notes, and about the only complaint was a slight dryness on the finish. Even as a main note, I think that could easily be covered up, as it was only minor. A very interesting Pineapple, which spanned "canned", natural (fresh), and juicy. Enough bright punchy notes to help it break through in a mix, and enough of the mid notes to round it out. Marking down only for the slight dryness on the finish. **9.3/10**. This one's a keeper.

**Ultimate Pink Grapefruit (Jungle Flavors) 3.25% / 4.0% (11-24-24)** -- Wow, wow, wow, RIGHT out of the gate. When mixing these up, this is the one that stood out. I started testing at 3.25%, and bumped it up to 4% to see if it got better, and it did. This may just be the MOST accurate, and authentic Pink Grapefruit I have tried. In comparison to white grapefruits, Pinks are typically sweeter, and do not have the typical bitterness of whites, and that is EXACTLY what this one was. JF did a great job with this one.

Very natural, with very accurate sweetness, and sourness, and a fresh punchy taste. Not candied, canned, or in any way artificial tasting. No pith, no seeds, no skin. Literally like you were eating a fresh peeled Pink Grapefruit. Sweetness was two ticks above mid-level, and there were NO off-notes to be had. I finished off all three testers before I knew it, and am about 101% sure, this could run as a solo flavor. Natural, fresh, sweet, tart/sour with no bitterness is exactly what you got with this one, and if you like Pink Grapefruits, you should RUN to pick this one up. Release the Kraken, because this one nailed it. **10/10**.

**Ultimate White Chocolate Mint (Jungle Flavors) 3% (11-24-24)** -- This, the final Ultimate flavor in this series, actually really surprised me. I'm not what you would call a fan of BOTH White Chocolate, and Mint, yet somehow, I really liked this flavor. First off, the ratios, and this is one I have struggled with when trying to make a WC and M / PM recipe. It was roughly 70% White Chocolate to 30% Mint, which surprisingly worked here, and allowed the WC to fully show through. Most WC's I've tried, just don't even taste like WC's, but this one was better than most. Creamy, rich, good mouthfeel, and with an almost powdered milk saturation (not milk) to it, which WAS pretty Cocoa Butter-ish. The mint was a mix of both natural, and an almost syrup'd mint mix if that makes sense, which completely worked here.

At 3% it was very full, and didn't need any increasing, and there were no off-notes to be found. While Mint(s) can often induce a cooling effect (which I can't stand), in this flavor it was very minimal. All in, a VERY smartly ratio'd White Chocolate and Mint. The White Choco might be one of, if not THE closest that I have tested. As is always the case with the "good" ones, I blew through all of my testers before writing this. For two flavors not typically in my wheelhouse, this one impressed me, and leaving it very high, and at a **9.8/10**.


One Shots:

Baccy Bliss (Jungle Flavors) 10%
Pina Colada (Jungle Flavors) 10%
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake (Jungle Flavors) 12.5%
Rose Milk (Jungle Flavors) 15%
Strawberry Waffles (Jungle Flavors) 10%


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