Friday 28 November 2014

eCig Hellas: White Label Review


The Black & Red Label line of e-liquids from e-Cig Hellas are the premium pipe/tobacco/cigar selections. The White Label i suppose would be the "standard" line which reflects in the price & there's no shortage in choice because the White Label menu is HUGE, but don't let that dissuade you because when it comes to quality, i could hardly differentiate between them - so let's begin my review on the White 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.

VENDORS: If you would like more of your liquids reviewed, please contact me via email: chris@inojuice.eu

White Label Flavour Line:
Cappuccino, Mastic, Tobacco-Latakia, Apple Green, Ouzo, Greek Apple, Almond, Passion fruit, Cognac, Black Tea, Knafeh, Coconut, Watermelon, Fruits of the Forest, Blackberry, Whisky, Tobacco-Perique, Tobacco-Prince, Lemon, Tobacco-Astor, Cupcake, Mandarin, Gooseberry, Caramel, Butterscotch, Buscuit, Coffee Dark, Tobacco-Lacky Straike, Jasmine, Tobacco-Kentucky, Double Apple, Raspberry, Tobacco-Ace N.1, Sea Satin, Blackcurrant, Tobacco-Borum Breef, Tobacco-Cubano, Tobacco-Arabian, Honey, Tobacco-Harsh, Bubble gum, Tobacco-Palm all, Tobacco-Camtel, Banana, Tuba Libre, Tobacco-Divino Cigar, Tobacco-Cowboy, Tobacco-Royal Cigar, Ice Peppermint, Hazelnut, Chocolate, Vanilla, Tobacco-Stevens, Lime, Tobacco-Turkish, Kiwi, Tobacco-RY, Pineapple, Tobacco-RY4, Lavender, Pistachio, Tobacco-Cloves, Cherry, Tobacco-Hellas Mint, Tobacco-USA Mix, Curacao, Tobacco-Old Captain, Tobacco-Downhill, Tobacco-Tuscan Reserve, Creme Brulee, Tobacco-Black Duval, Tobacco-Maxx Blend, Tobacco-Corona Grande, Tobacco-Platinum Virginia, Peppermint, Brandy Orange, Tobacco-David Orf, Rose, Vanilla Bourbon, Tiramisou, Peach, Ice Spearmint, Tobacco-Winzton, Vodka, Espresso, Spearmint, Cola, Energy, Apple, Baileys, Tobacco-Western, Tobacco-Passion, Strawberry, Tobacco-Rotermans, Tobacco-Virginia, Melon, Tobacco-Old Harbor, Raisin red, Mary Jane, Orange, Cinnamon, Grape Moschato, Tutti Frutti, Tobacco-Banson Hadge, .

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 €5.50, 20ml €10.00, 25ml €11.00, 50ml €17.00

CAPPUCCINO REVIEW: 12mg


Testing Period: 1 Week
Received: This product was purchased by me
Equipment: Joyetech eVic Supreme, Joyetech Delta 23, Joyetech C3 triple coil atomizer 1.4ohm @ 17 Watts.

Cappuccino blends tend to be "hit or miss" & i've tried quite a few because i do tend to move towards coffee blends from time to time! Many i've liked & then many just didn't taste like a Cappuccino in the slightest. When i think (or drink) a Cappuccino, i expect it to be creamy, slightly sweet, not overwhelming & of course to be able to taste the fresh coffee bean... i don't expect that same attention to detail when creating an e-liquid because i think only a true artisan gourmet blender could accomplish these characteristics - & to date i've yet to find a Cappuccino blend that would exceed my initial expectations, although eCig Hella's version is in my top 5 of favorite Cappuccino e-liquids at the moment. Flavour is light & not overpowering, i would compare this more in flavour to a milky latte than a Cappuccino (& yes there is a difference between the 2), top notch aroma & just slightly sweet on the inhale, also it never dried my mouth out which surprised me because i was really vaping hard on the testing setup. Throat hit was very satisfying & vapour production was superb. Would i purchase this blend again? Yes!, Could this be an all day vape? Yes & i say this because it is quite a light blend & if you like light, fragrant coffee style e-liquids i'm sure you won't be disappointed. On a scale of 1 to 10, the Cappuccino gets an elegant 8.

CREME BRULEE REVIEW: 12mg


Testing Period: 5 Days
Received: This product was purchased by me
Equipment: Joyetech eVic Supreme, Joyetech Delta 23, Joyetech C3 triple coil atomizer 1.4ohm @ 18 Watts.

The 1st thing i wanted to do when i opened a fresh bottle was drink the stuff (Don't do this!). The aroma just blew my mind & is definitely in my top 2 of custardy type vapes. These type of blends tend to be hard to mimic & i've a few gathering dust at the moment that don't deserve to touch the lining of my tanks & which i leave for guests i don't like very much (interesting reviews coming soon). eCig Hella's Creme Brulee is quite a new edition to the White Label line & in my books is a winner. Perfectly creamy, custardy & sumptuous, a perfect representation of a classic dessert that just seemed to improve on a daily basis during the testing period. The sweetness is there but again in my books it's just right so all in all, this is a quality desert vape, it's actually much better than blends i've vaped at triple the cost. Throat hit was smooth but i still got the kick, vapour production was quality & i absolutely loved the aroma around the house during that time (so did others). Would i purchase this again? Yes, Could this be an all day vape? No! & i believe that's the same with all dessert vapes, it is for me anyway, it's good to move on to another blend during the day - you tend to appreciate a great blend even more. On a scale of 1 to 10 - for a dessert vape this puppy gets a superior 9.

BUTTERSCOTCH REVIEW: 12mg


Testing Period: 5 Days
Received: This product was purchased by me
Equipment: Joyetech eVic Supreme, Orchid RTA Clone, Kanthal A1 (28g) 2mm Coil - 8 Wraps - 1.2ohm @ 18.5 Watts, Japanese Organic Cotton.

I used to love Butterscotch Angel Delight in the UK when i was younger & it's one of those flavours you never forget so maybe some will find this review a little flawed in comparison but i beg to differ because Butterscotch should taste like Butterscotch! unfortunately i just don't get that with this blend which was a little disappointing because it was a vape i was really looking forward to. What i do get from this blend is quite hard to describe - it's not a bad vape in the slightest but it's just a little disconcerting when your palate's expecting one thing & then receives another. I've got the feeling that the flavour ratio needs a higher percentage because even after a weeks steeping it still looks & tastes very weak. Lightly pink-ish brown in colour with a light, sweet aroma. Throat hit was satisfying & vapour production on my testing setup was chucking the clouds. Would i purchase this again? Maybe & i say maybe because this vendor doesn't sell low quality in my experiences with them & i'm hoping this was just from a bad batch which happens. Could this be an all day vape? Not the sample i currently have & i did give this 5 days testing & although in terms of satisfying my nicotine cravings it hit the spot dead on - my brain just couldn't get around expecting Butterscotch & not getting that. On a scale of 1 to 10 the Butterscotch gets an OK 4.

TOBACCO-COWBOY REVIEW: 12mg


Testing Period: 1 - 2 Weeks
Received: This product was purchased by me
Equipment: Eleaf iStick, Joyetech Delta 19, Joyetech C3 dual coil atomizer 1.6ohm @ 16.5 Watts.

I've tried a few of the Tobacco blends in the White Label line & i've singled out my favorite (so far) - being the Cowboy! A rich, deep yellow coloured liquid with a strong, rich nutty aroma. This is not a light or mild blend & it does clog coils up pretty quickly (if you're a heavy vaper), but that really didn't bother me, it didn't bother me because this is an exceptional vape & so far from the Tobaccos i've tried in this line, has stood up & above the rest. It's not for everyone though! i do enjoy liquids with a good throat hit that's consistent with every vape & i would recommend this blend to beginners. Another pleasurable aspect of this blend is the aroma that lingers on - it smells almost like pecan nuts IMO. Very nice indeed! Would i purchase this blend again? Yes. Could it be an all day vape? Quite easily but again, i don't think this would suit a vaper that prefers mild & smooth vapes, you just won't get that. Vapour production was superb on the setup i was using that week or so but i did change 3 coils in that time but i guess there's always a price for quality. Flavour was consistent & becomes more intense with an average steep. On a scale of 1 to 10 the Cowboy gets a "bucking" good 7.

TOBACCO-ACE N.1 REVIEW: 12mg


Testing Period: 3 Days   
Received: This product was purchased by me.   
Equipment: Innokin iTaste MVP v2, Kanger Protank Mini 2, single coil atomizer 1.8ohm @ 3.6 Volts.

Now for my least favorite from the Tobaccos. My personal preferences when vaping tobacco blends the Ace N.1 just doesn't achieve. From the aroma you can tell straight away that it's a tobacco blend & it reminded me of a freshly opened bag of a dry rolling tobacco like Golden Virginia i'd say - which would have been a good thing if i'd just stopped smoking but because i've been vaping well over 4 years - almost 5 now, them sort of blends just don't appeal to me anymore. My reason for deciding to put this blend up for review is because i firmly believe it's the closest i've ever tried to the real thing & i know that would interest a few people. Throat hit gets in good & is satisfying, vapour production - quality as usual & the flavour, the best way i can describe it, it's like a very clean tobacco "smoke". This has got quite a pungent aroma & once you use it on a coil, forget about reusing with other liquids because that taste just doesn't get out. 3 Days was enough for me. i did however pass it on to a family member that started vaping a few months ago & they think it's the best! Would i purchase this blend again? Yes - but not for my own personal use. Could this be an all day vape? Yes, if you're looking for a close alternative to a dry, rolling type tobacco blend. On a scale of 1 to 10 - for me the Ace N.1 gets a not so Ace 3  

OVERALL OPINIONS:
The competitive prices of the White Label line of e-liquids & in most instances the high quality nature of the products make them a well worthy contender & definitely a vendor i would purchase products from. I urge the UK community to give these guys a try. I have noticed eCig blends being sold by some UK online stores but for the wait of a day or 2 - i would rather go direct. I currently have some YouTube videos in the making & some more of their brands will be reviewed.

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