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Butterscotch Malt (OSDIY) 10% (11-13-20) â First one on deck for this new flavor brand for me, was the BS Malt blend (aka One Shot). I wasnât sure what to expect with these âblendsâ, and this first one, did impress. It was indeed a full, rich, and tasty butterscotch, but with something more. The âmaltâ was clearly present, but not in an overwhelming way. The interesting thing was, I wasnât getting exactly a malted milk, or a malted shake per se, but it still did convey that somehow. A rather interesting addition, and hard to fully quantify or explain, but, it worked really good here. The BS was nice and full at 10%, rich, with some buttery-ness to it, and sweetness was almost mid level. The malt was really the bermuda triangle in this one, and at times it felt almost creamy, other times almost bakery-ish, and it really DID make for an interesting vape. Being new to OSDIY, and having only tested one âblendâ thus far, I assume they are meant to be stand alone âOne Shotsâ and if so, this one could indeed stand on itâs own. Clearly you could mix with it as well, and I think the really uniqueness of the Malt would allow for some interestingly new mixes. Couldnât find any take offs, and the malt continued to be a happy mystery from the beginning of the tank, to the end. Pretty impressive first blend for me, and hopefully sets the tone for the rest of the blends on deck for testing. You can always tell when you like a tester, when you all of a sudden realize the tanks empty !!! Starting out these testers, this one felt really good at a high 9.3/10.
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Wild CherryLicious (OSDIY) 4% (11-13-20) â Some of the more recent Cherries Iâve tested have been very good, and it seems (finally) flavor companies are starting to get it right. As a single flavor from OSDIY this one was also on the right track. At 4%, nothing off-putting, floral, soapy, or medicinal, so those are great hurdles to clear. It favored an artificial cherry but had some authentic notes in there as well. It appeared to be a Mara/Black Cherry mix, and leaned towards the brighter high end, with some mid notes. Despite emptying an entire tank of it, I couldnât find any faults with it, and at 4% it was fairly full, but overall the flavor felt thin. It wasnât that it was bad, just felt as if it was missing some body overall. Iâm not sure if boosting it would improve that or not, and it MIGHT be able to carry all of the cherry weight in a mix, but could probably use some help. Slightly tart on the finish, and mid level sweet, it was a pretty good solo vape. Only minor take-offs for lacking some fullness and body, but donât let that stop you from trying it out. Felt rock solid @ 9/10.
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Baked Cinnamon Roll (OSDIY) 8% (11-13-20) â Whew, this is a single flavor ?? !!! POW !!! This one, felt like it SHOULD have been a One-Shot. Completely finished, well rounded, and RIGHT what it said, it was. If youâve used Flavor Westâs Cinnamon Roll, or CAPâs Cinnamon Danish Swirl, you NEED to try this one. Leaves both of them IN the dust, and Iâm still trying to figure out why. Immediately upon vaping it, I knew it was very unique, and different. Was it the cinna, the roll, or both ? I think probably both. The cinnamon was perfectly suited for a cinna roll, and did indeed remind me of the type youâd get in a can of pop open cinna rolls from the store. Somehow OSDIY was able to almost capture the sugar crystals in it too. The roll was super accurate, and I donât remember ever tasting this âbakeryâ note before. It almost reminded me of how accurate LAâs Cream Cheese Icing was. Combining the two, really just knocked it out of the park. @8% it was plenty present, and could even be lowered, and probably wouldnât suffer much. Some buttery elements could be found in there, but they were not the main focus. Sweetness was about mid level, and the accuracy and overall presentation could not be ignored. No sour or metallic notes in the cinna, no overly yeasty notes in the roll, just plain simple, and good. Thus far, I can safely say if you like Cinnamon Rolls, and arenât super thrilled with the ones on your rack now, pick this one up. 9.9/10.
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Oddly enough I can vape this one and I have a real problem with cinnamon.
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@authormichellehughes both the cinnamon and the roll are unique IMO. CAPâs always gives me a metallic aftertaste, and FWâs can sometimes impart a scorched-ed-ness at times.
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Iâll ask Kimber if she can explain why. She gave me one of my first mixes and that was that lotta latte and lucky shot both at 10% that was back in my MTL days, now I mix them at 4% each LOL
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Who is Kimber @authormichellehughes ??
Whole-Lotta-Latte-Lucky-Shot sounds delicious. I swore Iâd let them sit for a week and solo them before playing hehe.
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Blue Note (OSDIY) 10% (11-13-20) â As this one was steeping, I thought of a juice I bought WAY back in the beginning of time from Mt. Baker Vapor, Blue Moo. I think it was supposed to be Blueberries and Cream, but it was more like plastic (no offense to MBV, they helped a LOT of vapers get vaping, along with Johnson Creek, and others). GREAT news is, Blue Note did NOT taste like plastic !!! It presented as a damned tasty Blueberries and Cream. Now I had thought about NOT saying that, as that was overly simple, and this âblendâ was more than that. I was getting at least two BBâs, a darker, and a brighter, and the creams which were slightly sweetened riding throughout the ride. No BA or sour in these creams, just a good slightly sweet sled for the BBâs to ride on. At 10% this felt really good, and it could probably be even used higher or lower. I wouldnât call it an âin your faceâ flavor at 10%, but plenty present. I knew I liked it when the first tester tank ran dry, and I still hadnât written the review yet LOL. Finishing the second tank, and the review by calling this one a BB and C, but more than that, and in a very addictive way. Handily a 9.2/10.
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Kimberly Labarthe owns OSDIY and she said it was a very light touch of cinnamon
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Lotta Latte (OSDIY) 10% (11-14-20) â With this one being one of the more used, and known flavors from OSDIY, I was curious to see how it fared. I could tell from the first vape, why that was the case. Very rich and delicious caramel, and creamy mix with a darker coffee bean carrier. The coffee notes were very good, leaned darker, but with none of the bitterness or acidity that sometimes accompanies them. Espresso ?? Italian Roast ?? It didnât really favor any particular one, but the end result was a good, darker, roasted bean coffee that although fairly present in the mix, never overwhelmed it. The caramel and cream notes as well, never left your palate when vaping, but perfectly sat in the mix. Sweetness was a tick above mid level, and that suited this flavor. OSDIY was able to temper any (if any) rough edges of the darker bean roast with the caramel and cream, as finishing more than one tank led to no distress LOL. Iâve had some issues in the past with FAâs delicious Espresso, which was great, but rougher on the palate. All in, this one was a fairly complex darker roasted coffee, with a smart caramel pairing, and soothing creameries all in the mix. Even after two tester tanks, couldnât find a fault with it. Pushing it up to a 9.85/10.
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Mexican Fried Ice Cream (OSDIY) 10% (11-14-20) â Every time Iâve eaten MFIC, itâs always got an almost indescribable aspect to it, but you know it once youâve had it. So, DID OSDIY manage to capture that mystical thing ?? Most times MFIC is a scoop of VIC, rolled in cinnamon sugar, then rolled in corn flakes, and fried. Smelling this one, you can almost pick out those exact ingredients, and it carried over to the vape. At 10% it was nice and full, and the medley was delicious. Not blurry, but delicious. A nice Vanilla Cream, with some bakery, and a little cinnamon on the top. Just the way itâs supposed to be. If youâre a cinna hater, fear not, itâs not overpowering, just âin thereâ. I blew through an entire tank before I knew it, and found nothing that didnât belong. Sweetness was about mid level, and it was indeed a keeper, and could be vaped as it, with nothing else needed. I canât remember craving a MFIC, but now that Iâve had a great one, I am LOL. Handily @ 9.5/10.
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Lucky Shot (OSDIY) 10% (11-20-20) â This flavor being one of the three last in this series, I decided to let steep an extra week, as I could tell they were more complex, and/or tobacco (i.e. the RJ4). As expected, this one presented as much more of a complex arrangement. I read some of the reviews, looked at how it was being used, but found almost NO mention of a particular note that I was picking up, so maybe, just maybe, this review will break new ground here. It did present as a âbakeryâ of sorts, and the main elements were Graham, Vanilla, Caramel, and Cream, but the secret here, is a Bourbon, and I assume a Bourbon Cream. THAT, is what I didnât really see mentioned anywhere else. The more I vaped it, the more I knew, there WAS Bourbon Cream in there !!! As a whole, it was very good, smartly thought out, and executed. The strongest notes, were the Graham, Bourbon Cream, and maybe the Caramel. Even with those three, it was a tasty pairing with the subtle notes, just adding to it. I found the Graham to be most present on the inhale, and the Bourbon the most on the exhale. It stayed very interesting throughout the tank, and I can see why itâs one of the more popular flavors from OSDIY. Could surely stand on itâs own, or easily be used in countless basses and push/pulled from there. None of the profiles overwhelmed the mix, and it felt good at 10%. Sweetness was mid-level, maybe a tick lower, and nothing stood out as not belonging here. All in, even though Iâm not a HUGE Bourbon fan, itâs uniqueness and tasty-ness could not be ignored. Solid at a 9.5/10.
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Choco-Yum Cake (OSDIY) 10% (11-20-20) â If a delicious chocolate cake was easy, EVERYONE would be doing it !!! Sadly that is NOT the case. OSDIY stepped up however, and did this one some real justice with their Choco-Yum Cake. The chocolate defied an absolute classification, as it wasnât a Milk Chocolate, or a Dark Chocolate, but somewhere in between, but leaned darker more than lighter. It was perfectly suited, and balanced for a cake profile. The cake itself was also somewhat of a mystery, as it had def. cake elements, but almost cupcake elements in there as well. Although not clearly identifiable, there was some creaminess in the mix, which could have just as easily been whipped cream thrown in for good measure. @ 10%, it was a satisfying mix, and I decided to toss back a full tank before collecting my thoughts. No off-putting notes, and with a mid level sweetness, it was smooth and tasty on the palate. You could surely ADV this as is, as it really didnât feel lacking. The choco to cake ratio was perfect for me with somewhat of a 35% choco 65% cake which allowed both to play their parts, without being overwhelmed. The cake leaned towards a yellow, but not a pure yellow, and the cupcake elements I was picking up, worked perfectly to boost the cake profile. In total, this was a very tasty, convincing Chocolate blended with an equally convincing cake, that paired together nicely, and didnât leave you wanting. 9.75/10.
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RJ4 (OSDIY) 10% (11-20-20) â Last one on deck !!! Despite NOT using a lot of RY4âs in my day to day, I do enjoy them, so this RJ4 raised my curiosity. J ?? While an oversimplification, this one was like an excellent RY4 with a double dose of rich, buttery, caramel. I mean basically, thatâs IT. Rich, buttery, caramel were the main top notes, with some lower end RY4 notes. To my tastes, any bacco notes were much lower in the mix, and not being a huge bacco fan, that suited my palate, but if you are a bacco craver, be advised, this favors the caramel. Very rich and full at this weight, and in no way pushing the ceiling. Making it through an entire tester affirmed that you COULD indeed solo this one. Sweetness was about mid level, and it was not fatiguing. Finishing out my first series with OSDIY, this one ended it with a bang, as the utter rich, caramel-y-ness of this one, could not be overstated, and it was delish. If you love a good caramel, you will love this one. Good thing for me, I love Caramels !!! No takedowns for lower bacco notes, as it was not billed at an RY. Feels delicious at 9.8/10.
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Okay that has never even occurred to me session. You know I have to go mix up some aged bourbon cream, graham, caramel, vanilla to see now LOL wow
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Sweet Rice by FE is delish. Canât remember if I liked Mango by FE and FEâs Lemon is in my cart now. In your opinion, what brand has the best Glazed/Frosted/Sugar + Donut/Doughnut/Dough? So many damn variations!
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Hehe, you may be on your own on the donuts. SOOOO open to interpretation. Hell, thereâs a lot of people who LOVE CAPâs, and all I get from it is PlayDoh !!!
Some people like yeasty, others do not, and the list goes on and on. I donât think there is a silver bullet for a donut for me yet, and always turns out to be a hodge podge of flavors.
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