Cosmic Fog - another line of gourmet blends that I’ve heard plenty about around the forums, although I found very little information online about the guys themselves apart from a very humble & somewhat dedicated mission statement found on their Facebook profile which in itself was quite nice although there’s not much else. On looking through Cosmic Fog’s website, I noticed there’s no way of actually making a direct purchase from them but the good news is that their blends are available from most reputable vendors so finding some shouldn’t be a problem – even in the UK.
The selection I have for review were given to me (not by the manufacturer) as a gift along with the vendors proprietary RDA which I’ll be making a separate video review soon. For this reason I’ll be using Cosmic Fog’s details available online.
For this review I used the Russian 91% v2 (Kanthal A1 34g – Quad Twisted / 6 Wraps with Organic Japanese Cotton) on the Joyetech eVic Supreme with all blends.
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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Cosmic Fog Flavour Line:
Kryptonite, Milk & Honey, The Shocker, Nutz, Cola Gummy, Church. (Correct at time of posting)
Vendor: Cosmic Fog
Manufacturer: Cosmic Fog
Location: Orange County, USA
Website: http://www.cosmicfogvapors.com
Lab Tested/Certificates: UNDISCLOSED
Ratio Information: 50/50 PG/VG
Nicotine Options: (mg) 0, 3, 6, 12, 18
Sizes & Price Range: 15ml (Ranging from £8.20 - £9.90), 30ml (Ranging from £15.50 - £18.90).
NUTZ REVIEW: 12mg
Testing Period: 3 Days
Received: This item was given to me
Equipment: Russian 91% v2 (Kanthal A1 34g – Quad Twisted / 6 Wraps – 1.7ohm @ 14 Watts with Organic Japanese Cotton) on the Joyetech eVic Supreme
From the name given to this gourmet blend, you would expect either a “nutty” type vape or a blend that’s just completely crazy & that leaves you guessing although I can however confirm it’s neither. Nutz (as advertised) is a strawberry, almond & honey crème blend which before testing I thought was a bold attempt - when considering the flavour profile of almond tends to be quite strong & to date I haven’t tried a blend that had almond & other flavours that fused perfectly together or where the almond flavouring doesn’t hinder the overall mixture. Upon opening the bottle, the first aroma that caught my attention would be comparable to Amaretto – just not as strong with slight nuances of a sweet, candied fruit but I couldn’t tell it was the strawberry. On inhale the almond really comes through which is what I expected although the only clear way of explaining it in terms of taste would be comparable to a delicious Bakewell Tart minus the cherry – so much so, that if this blend was called The Bakewell, the flavour profile would’ve been spot on. I really couldn’t nail the strawberry during the days of testing although there’s definitely a pleasant candied fruit presence. On exhale there’s a sweetness that stays on the tongue & an almond type creaminess that stays in the mouth. Throat hit was very smooth although full of flavour & vapour production was superb with an almost “bakery” type almond carrying aroma – again comparable to a Bakewell tart. I would recommend this blend for the more “mature” of vapers or the vaping “connoisseur”. Would I purchase Nutz? No I wouldn’t because it’s not the kind of blend I go for personally although the blend itself was very enjoyable. Could Nutz be an all day vape? Yes it could be, very easily – flavour is consistent with a mild degree of complexity with every vape. On a scale from 1 to 10, Nutz gets a 7 – with a strawberry (not cherry) on top. All in all one of the top almond type, dessert vapes available (that I’ve tried).
KRYPTONITE REVIEW: 12mg
Testing Period: 2 Days
Received: This item was given to me
Equipment: Russian 91% v2 (Kanthal A1 34g – Quad Twisted / 6 Wraps – 1.7ohm @ 14.6 Watts with Organic Japanese Cotton) on the Joyetech eVic Supreme
The Kryptonite blend – as described by the manufacturer is “a vape you couldn't put down to save your life” – now that’s the boldest statement I think I’ve seen as yet so I was hoping for the best. Kryptonite itself is advertised as a melon & candy blend which both appealed to me from the get go. Upon opening the bottle, the watermelon aroma was pleasantly intense with a slight sweetness to it. On inhale the flavour profile is spot on to what’s being advertised. The watermelon flavour itself is layered with what I can only describe as maybe a honey dew cantaloupe. The flavour is strong & very moreish with high notes of what would be the “candy” although for some reason it did remind me more of a marshmallow type candy. I did find this blend pretty drying on my throat which I think is a standard where watermelon flavouring is used as it always happens (with me anyway). On exhale I found the watermelon slightly tones down & becomes very candy like which I found strengthens the whole profile of what Kryptonite is supposed to represent. I wouldn’t call Kryptonite a “gourmet” blend as such simply because what I get is a delicious, lightly sweetened fruit blend & from the aroma, I knew exactly more or less what to expect – so, would I purchase the Kryptonite? No I wouldn’t although the testing was a pleasure. Could Kryptonite be an all day vape? I think it could be although if watermelon tends to dry your throat like it does to me – maybe all day would be a bit too much, & for that reason, on a scale from 1 to 10, the Kryptonite gets a 6.
THE SHOCKER REVIEW: 12mg
Testing Period: 3 Days
Received: This item was given to me
Equipment: Russian 91% v2 (Kanthal A1 34g – Quad Twisted / 6 Wraps – 1.6ohm @ 14.8 Watts with Organic Japanese Cotton) on the Joyetech eVic Supreme
The Shocker (as advertised) is more or less a tropical/citrus mix & was my absolute favorite from the 5 I tested. The aroma when opening the bottle is sublime & very inviting. Straight off the bat I could smell an array of tropical aromas but the complexity of this blend really shines through once you start vaping & the reason I say that is because from the start what I could smell was mostly not what I tasted. On inhale you’re greeted with layer upon layer of tropical goodness which (from what my taste buds told me) started off with a guava/mango type flavour, then I could taste slight nuances of pineapple, watermelon & a coconut creaminess with high tones of the berries which I believe is more than strawberry – maybe some blueberry or raspberry – then to complete the process you’re hit with the refreshing citrus side of The Shocker which is comparable (to me) like a lemon & grapefruit type mix. On exhale the citrusy side stands out more than the fruity side although a candied type strawberry does tend to stay on the tongue. Throat hit I found slightly “spicier” than the others but I believe that’s down to the lemon – although still very smooth. Vapour production was superb with an absolutely refreshing & delicious carrying aroma. Would I purchase The Shocker? Yes I would & yes I will – I love the stuff & find it amongst the best in its class of vapes. Could The Shocker be an all day vape? Yes it could – a terrific blend! On a scale from 1 to 10 The Shocker gets a 9 (Peaking 10).
COLA GUMMY REVIEW: 12mg
Testing Period: 3 days
Received: This item was given to me
Equipment: Russian 91% v2 (Kanthal A1 34g – Quad Twisted / 6 Wraps – 1.6ohm @ 15.2 Watts with Organic Japanese Cotton) on the Joyetech eVic Supreme
This one bought back memories even before I opened the bottle! I used to purchase cola gummies religiously when I was younger from the local “sweet shop” & when I first opened the bottle I actually muttered “wow” to myself. The aroma is spot on it really is & I couldn’t wait to get stuck in that I actually wasted a few ml by not assembling my Russian 91% properly when re wicking – but when I did fix those issues I was definitely taken on a trip down memory lane. Cola Gummy is one of those blends where what you read & smell is quite literally what you’re going to taste which makes this review very simple – in fact it couldn’t get simpler. On inhale you’re greeted by a blast of cola gummy goodness on all levels with a slight sweetness which was a plus for me because if it was overly sweet I believe it may have become a touch sickening! But what really surprised me was the citrusy aspects on the top end which mimic the “fizz” coating real cola gummies have & this was consistent with every vape (I’m guessing citrusy because it’s the only word I could relate the sensation with). On exhale the citrusy notes dissipate leaving you with a somewhat creamy cola candy flavour on the tongue. I found the Cola Gummy very moreish & would constantly be reaching for my mod without even realizing. I’m not sure what kind of vaper I would recommend the Cola Gummy to as I find it more of a novelty blend than a serious go-to vapers blend, although that being said – it is a very nice gourmet creation with some great qualities & a distinct complexity in regards to what it represents. Throat hit I found quite smooth although the citrusy top end does provide a slight kick which I found quite satisfying. Vapour production was just as good as all the others & the carrying aroma was straight Cola Gummy – delicious & yummy. Would I purchase the Cola Gummy? Yes I probably would but I think nostalgia’s kicking in a little. Could the Cola Gummy be can all day vape? Yes it could be if the flavour profile appeals to you & I found no excess drying of the mouth while I was vaping it. On a scale from 1 to 10 the Cola Gummy gets an 8 & oh does it bring back memories if you’re an old fogie like me.
CHURCH REVIEW: 12mg
Testing Period: 3 days
Received: This item was given to me
Equipment: Russian 91% v2 (Kanthal A1 34g – Quad Twisted / 6 Wraps – 1.5ohm @ 15.8 Watts with Organic Japanese Cotton) on the Joyetech eVic Supreme
The last of the 5 I tested & a blend i kept specifically for that reason because I do have a sweet tooth when it comes to e-liquids. The Church blend (as advertised) is a vanilla ice cream, banana & fudge gourmet blend & that description itself is enough to make you salivate a little. The aroma upon opening the bottle reminded me of a creme brulee blend just with hints of banana. On inhale I could clearly taste a candied banana with a creaminess & thickness on par with custardy blends. The vanilla becomes present on the top end along with a slight sweetness - but ever so slightly & perfectly suited. The hot fudge flavouring of this blend covers all aspects of the vape meaning it’s there – you can clearly taste fudge but it doesn’t take over the partner flavours, it enhances the overall flavour profile IMO. Throat hit I found a touch too mild for me but then again blends like this are for flavour junkies & it definitely scores high marks in that department. Vapour production was superb & the carrying aroma again reminded me of a creme brulee blend. The blend itself is very consistent, vape after vape – tank after tank. Would I purchase the Church? No I wouldn’t because it reminds me too much of a creme brulee blend & I already have my favorite/s but I will say that it’s a delicious blend with a lovely “thickness” in flavour. Could the Church be an all day vape? I don’t think so, even for vapers that have a sweet tooth like I do because it can become a bit much - & this IMO goes for almost all sweet blends. On a scale from 1 to 10 the Church gets a holy 7 (not that the number 7 is holy).
OVERALL OPINIONS:
Overall the testing period was very enjoyable with all blends being above average. I would have liked to have known a little more information about the company, for example their bottling methods – lab tests etc but I couldn’t find anything which for me (& I’m sure for many) is a negative. I also find the labeling would appeal to youngsters & I feel all vendors should take heed of this, especially with all the media attempts focusing on children & vaping! At the end of the day it’s adults that will be purchasing these products – not children but why add fuel to the fire (IMO). So to summarize quickly: Cosmic Fog have a unique & delicious line of gourmet e-liquids & well worth the money. I look forward to more from Cosmic Fog.
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