My review of the Black Label line of e-liquids produced by eCig Hellas, Greece. Please note that this vendor has a good standing and is considered a very reliable vendor from within the EU. They also have their liquids tested for impurities on a monthly basis by two universities located in Northern and Southern Greece (as stated on the eCig Hellas website). They provide good options in terms of Nicotine strengths from 0mg all the way up to 36mg & provide bottling options of 15ml, 20ml, 25ml & 50ml. For these reviews i've been using a nicotine strength of 12mg with various devices over different periods.
Please note: When making a review of vendor products, you usually get an idea after testing a few liquids the quality & dynamic of their production processes. Because of this i choose 5 liquids to review. If a vendor has more than 1 line of e-liquid (such as standard & premium) i will review 5 from each. Any e-liquids that say IN TESTING or AWAITING REVIEW/DELIVERY next to the title will be updated in due time. I like to take my time with a product which is usually a week but sometimes it could be more & sometimes less. These reviews are my own opinions & the score i give each is my own preference score. A rating of 7 for me might be a 10 for you. 10 for me is the perfect vape in flavour complexity, vapour production & throat hit on any & every device i try it on.
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Black Label Flavour Line:
Tile Mile, Candy Full, Rose Pipe, Pine Havana, Blondy, Vanilla After Rum, French Pipe, FireCracker, Cigarillo, Puro Dark, ColoRado.
Vendor: eCig Hellas
Manufacturer: eCig Hellas
Location: Greece
Website: http://www.ecig.eu
Lab Tested/Certificates: YES (Available on the vendor's website)
Ratio Information: 56/36 PG/VG
Price Range: 15ml €10.00, 20ml €13.00, 25ml €15.00, 50ml €25.00
TILE MILD (No1) REVIEW: 12mg
Testing Period: 4 Days
Received: This product was given to me (Not by vendor)
Equipment: Joyetech eVic Supreme, Joyetech Delta 23, Joyetech C3 triple coil atomizer 1.4ohm @ 18 Watts
The Tile Mild blend is not what i would consider mild because it does produce a lightly spicy kick in the back of your throat during inhale which is not related to the nicotine. The liquid itself has no complexity but it is an exquisite vape. predominant tones of maple overall with a dark, aromatic pipe tobacco "feel" but a light aroma (if that makes any sense). Over the 4 days i was using this liquid i found it to be very moreish, meaning i found every time i would put my device down - i wanted more. The maple isn't harsh or overpowering but you know it's there & the sweetness is only really noticeable during exhale - only JUST noticeable so don't expect a sweet tobacco blend because it's not. I also found this to be a touch dry but that could be down to the amount i was vaping. Would i purchase this for personal use? probably not & that's only because it doesn't suit my flavour profile & although i did enjoy the testing period (contradicting myself a little there), i prefer other Black Label blends more suited for my tastes. For some reason i do feel that this is a blend aimed more at the vape "connoisseur", the kind of vaper that likes to have a varied collection of blends. Could it be an all day vape? Yes it can but prepare for a little dryness in your mouth because if you're a vaper like me you'll be reaching for your device without realizing. Flavour is consistent with every vape even at higher temperatures, the lingering aroma is "kind of" sweet but all in all quite pleasant. As i mentioned at the beginning - Throat hit is lightly spicy but very satisfying, vapour production was quite cloudy on my testing setup & stuck around a while. Flavour - exquisite: for the "connoisseur". On a scale of 1 to 10, i give Tile Mild an above average 6.
PINE HAVANA (No4) REVIEW: 12mg
Testing Period: 2 Weeks on/off
Received: This product was given to me (Not by vendor)
Equipment: Innokin iTaste MVP v2, Aspire Nautilus Mini, Aspire Nautilus BVC atomizer - 1.8ohm @ 3.8 Volts
I'm not certain how the Pine or Havana fit into the Pine Havana blend because what i get is probably the most delectable turkish tobacco PREMIUM vape i've tried to date. Avid turkish tobacco vapers will absolutely love this blend. Highly aromatic & IMO has nothing to do with pines or havana (cigar). I get that sweet-ish, aromatic, turkish-oriental pipe aroma. After checking the vendors website, their description says "dry havana leaves mixed with traditional greek & turkish tobaccos & a hint of black european pine" (OK that's where the pine & havana come from). All i can say to that is i believe the ingredients have somehow enhanced the turkish tobacco flavouring to another level. I've used turkish tobacco blends many times in the past. Quite simply, unless you've tried a turkish tobacco blend before, i don't think you would appreciate Pine Havana's complexity. If you haven't then pick up a bottle of turkish tobacco from somewhere, then pick up a bottle of this! As for throat hit - perfect for me, i really like a kick at the back of my throat and this is on par with some of my other favorite blends from various vendors. Vapour production in the nautilus mini is just stupendous - & i mean that in a good way. Flavour, well... read my review again :)
Could this be an all day vape? As much as i truly believe this thus far is the best turkish tobacco type blend i've tried, i couldn't vape it all day! a blend like this for me gets vaped when i'm relaxing, watching a movie or taking some time out - so no, for me it's not an all day vape.
Would i personally purchase this blend for myself? yes i would & on a scale of 1 to 10 the Pine Havana gets a superb 9
BLONDY (No5) REVIEW: 12mg
Testing Period: 1 Week
Received: This product was given to me (Not by vendor)
Equipment: Joyetech eVic Supreme, Kayfun Lite 3.1 Clone, Kanthal A1 Micro Coil (28g) 7 wraps - 0.8ohm @ 15 Watts, Japanese Organic Cotton
The Blondy was given to me by a fellow reviewer knowing i was in the process of testing the Black Label line & at that point i was happy about that simply because i tend to purchase e-liquids i review with my own, hard earned money & nothing is more disappointing to a vaper than making a purchase & receiving a bad "premium" juice you expect to be higher in quality - BUT i can honestly say that if i did actually purchase this bottle i would NOT have been disappointed in the slightest. The Blondy is a light, fragrant & slightly sweet tobacco e-liquid with noticable tones of butterscotch that fuse together perfectly!
The Blondy is not what i would call a "complex" blend & flavours are distinguishable from the get go. The bottle i was given had at least 2 months steeping time & IMO that was definitely needed because although being a lovely blend, it is very light & my experience tells me that had this been a fresh bottle, the flavours wouldn't have developed as well as they have now! Maybe upping the flavour ratios would be benefitial. I've been using the Blondy for roughly a week and if i had more it could easily be an all day vape due to its mild, slightly sweet nature. Throat hit is mild & smooth, quality vapour production on my Kayfun clone & flavour is enjoyable - if you're a butterscotch vaper & like your tobacco blends from time to time then maybe this is a wise choice. On a scale of 1 to 10 the Blondy gets a respectable 7
CIGARILLO (No9) REVIEW: 12mg
Testing Period: Continuous usage
Received: This product was purchased by me
Equipment: Joyetech eVic Supreme, Russian 91% v2, Kanthal A1 Micro Coil (28g) 9 wraps - 1.1ohm @ 14.5 Watts, Japanese Organic Cotton
The most classy & complex blend that i've tried so far in the Black Label line of e-liquids & a personal favorite i always have in my "stash" that i happily vape away frequently. Consistent with every vape & incredibly delicious for a Pipe/Cigar type e-liquid. A strong, robust flavour profile with a touch of sweetness, a slight liqourice presence but just noticable & smooth bourbon undertones. Could i use this blend all day? YES i could & i have on many occasions. Throat hit is spicy & satisfying. Quality vapour production on my setup even with the Russian 91% & flavour IMO is superb! The Cigarillo is a true premium grade e-liquid & every single drop is worth its weight in gold. I think my only "gripe" with this would be its title! Cigarillo just seems too cheap a name for the quality contained within the bottle, but that's just my opinion. To summarize - A top shelf pipe/cigar type e-liquid with a slight hint of liqourice, slightly sweet with smooth bourbon undertones. On a scale of 1 to 10, this peaks at 11 - it's that good!
COLORADO (No11) REVIEW: 12mg
Testing Period: 1.5 - 2 Days
Received: This product was purchased by me
Equipment: Vamo V5, Stillaire RDA v2, Kanthal A1 Micro Coil (30g) 7 wraps - 1.6ohm @ 12 Watts, Japanese Organic Cotton.
The ColoRado blend IMO shouldn't be in the Black Line of e-liquids because i just don't get that premium type quality that's to be expected. That's not to say that it's not a "nice" blend because it is, it's just.... nice, nothing more & nothing less. The liquid itself is pink, borderline red with a maple & light virginia type tobacco aroma. Not much sweetness & quite dry. I used the ColoRado for a few days & had enough of it during that time to the extent i would only go back to it in emergencies which i can't see happening anytime soon. The maple does come through slightly on exhale but i feel the Virginia tobacco taste comes through much more. Throat hit is quite mild, quality vapour production but unfortunatley not my "cup of tea" in the flavour department - that's not to say you wouldn't enjoy it! if you like a light, dry tobacco blend, it's worth at least a try. On a scale of 1 to 10, this gets a standard 5. I will say that i think this is one of those blends that can't actually be improved because of the flavouring being used! i think the flavouring itself is of a dry nature and even adding some kind of sweetner wouldn't improve it overall.
OVERALL OPINIONS:
It's actually quite hard to find vendors that pay attention to their customers & care about the quality of their products. My personal experiences with eCig Hellas has always been pleasant with fantastic customer service & very fast order to shipping times. The Black Label line prices are up there when it comes to Premium grade but IMO it's worth it & definitely up there with some of the more popular brands available i've tried - I expect big things from this vendor & expect to hear much more about them in the forums.
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