High Voltage by T-Juice

Disclaimer: This E-liquid was provided to me free of charge for the purpose of conducting a review. This fact notwithstanding, I will, as best I'm able, provide an honest, accurate and unbiased assessment of this product. Pertinent portions of this review are quoted from my review of T-Juice's Afro Dizziac. http://vapour-taster.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/afro-dizziac-by-t-juice.html Quoted passages are in italics.

Earlier this month (7th August 2013) I posted a review of T-Juice's http://t-juice.com/ sampler tin, "Let There Be Juice: Volume 1". http://vapour-taster.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/let-there-be-juice-volume-1-by-t-juice.html One of the six liquids included in "Let There Be Juice: Volume 1" is High Voltage, the subject of this review.

Let's begin with this; a song by Australian band AC/DC which shares it's name with the liquid at hand: http://youtu.be/Nnjh-zp6pP4 This video features Scottish Born Australian, Bon Scott, the second Lead vocalist for the group (after Dave Evans departure due to creative differences with the band in 1974).

Linkin Park recorded a song called High Voltage too. Here it is:
http://youtu.be/YRmyPVqIyBQ

Finally, there's this offering from Electric Six... "Danger! High Voltage":
http://youtu.be/2a4gyJsY0mc

T-Juice have made High Voltage in vaporous form available to the vaping masses. Let's have a look, shall we?

T-Juice are a UK company based in Northwest London. Their catalogue consists of 26 E-liquids which range from deserts and fruits to menthols and tobaccos. They appear to take the creation of their juices very seriously; sourcing all their ingredients from the EU or US, acknowledging the art and science of flavour crafting, recognising the roles of each of the senses in the apprehension of flavoured vapour and allowing for the quality assurance provided by a panel of seasoned vapers.

T-juice describe High Voltage thus, "A super blend of menthol and maraschino cherries, make this a truly original vape. The subtle, but ever present menthol hits you at the back of the throat followed by a full flavoured cherry burst. This Vape is reminiscent of seasonal sweets which help ward off the cold winter." http://t-juice.com/high-voltage.html

The bottle included in Let There Be Juice: Volume 1 contains 5ml of liquid. When bought as an individual bottle, High Voltage is available in a 10 (£5.95) or 30ml bottle (£15.95) at nicotine strengths of 0, 3, 8, 11, 16, 24 or 33mg with a PG/VG ratio of 80/20. 

The 5ml bottle that T-Juice uses is a clear, easily squeezed plastic with a 1cm long needle type dropper and a red, childproof, screw top cap. The label includes the following information: the name of the juice in a theme appropriate font, the phrase "Premium UK E-Liquid", liquid content in ml, nicotine content in mg, an ingredients list, the address, website and phone number of the manufacturer, a batch number, a best used by date, storage advice, safety instructions ("Keep out of reach and sight of children") and warning symbols. The label also advises that the liquid may contain traces of nuts.

The colour of High Voltage is a clear Baker-Miller Pink http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variations_of_pink#Baker-Miller_pink It appears quite aqueous, having the consistency of an undiluted cordial syrup and is mildly lubricious. When a drop of the liquid is rubbed between my thumb and forefinger it's absorbed into my skin within two minutes. The aroma that escapes the bottle is strongly reminiscent of maraschino cherries.

The sample sent to me for review is 16mg nicotine strength and I'm vaping it in an Igo-L on a mechanical mod running on an 18650 battery. I don't have the means to check the ohms of the coil but there's four wraps of 0.2 Kanthal wire (32 AWG) around three strands of 2mm Silica wick, which should give you an idea of what I'm working with.

I fire the device and begin to draw the vapour into my mouth and immediately recognise that this is not like other vapes. Menthol! There's a mild wash of sweet cherry flavour across my tongue and throughout my mouth, but then the flavour of Menthol whips the cherry flavour into submission. As I inhale, the Menthol causes a strong chemesthetic reaction at the back of my throat. The chill is immediate, but while some other Menthol e-liquids have burned my throat, this is very smooth. There's no irritation whatsoever, just a smooth, icy flow that intensifies the longer I inhale. As I exhale the Menthol continues to dominate, but immediately the exhalation finishes the flavour of maraschino cherries resurfaces and lingers throughout my mouth for the duration of the aftertaste. The coolness of the Menthol remains on the forward edge of my tongue and at the back of my throat.

Throat hit is negligible though the Menthol chill is significant. Vapour production is substantial with dense clouds pouring from my mouth as I exhale. 

The combination of maraschino cherry and Menthol is an intriguing one and I find that it's not at all unpleasant. Successive inhalations of the vapour draws out the sweetness of the cherries alongside a very subtle sourness. The initial moment of inhalation and the aftertaste is where the cherry flavour resides. Otherwise, it's all about the Menthol which is strong, while managing not to burn the throat, so I imagine that would make it appealing to fans of Menthol oriented vapes. I recognise that like one's sensitivity to chilli, the strength of the Menthol and your reaction to it may depend on your tolerance and predilections.

"It's high voltage you cant shake the shock

Because nobody wants it to stop, check it out"

Linkin Park; High Voltage; 1999