RY4Basics about this test:Tested with the following setup:
- Nic Base used was IW VPG Power Smoke Baza in, diluted with PG to 18mg, roughly a "tradizionale" mix with less water.
- Atomizer was an Olympian 306 Dripping Atty in Low Res
- Battery: Ego Twist, at varying voltages
- All impressions below are after 24h of steeping. I will post again in a week or so as tobacco liquids in general need some serious maturing time.
"Sniffing" test of aroma bottle- very chemical smell, solvent-like
- none of the typical RY4-type aromas (vanilla, caramel, tobacco) accounted for
Vaping testI was very sceptical to create a mix with something that smells of solvents as prominently as this. But "in the interest of science" of course I created a sample anyway
- The solvent-like smell has vanished in the finished mix
- Vanilla is the prominent taste, however slightly artificial
- There is a tobacco note, but it is very muted and understated (may improve with steeping)
- It's missing other flavours from the classic RY4 flavour profile such as caramel and slight nuttiness.
- Slightly on the sweet side, but this can be expected of an RY4 type flavour.
Conclusion:Meh. To create a good RY4 is a real science, this is shown already in the availability of dozens of RY4 type liquids let alone the flavour offerings. TPA alone has three different varieties. This shows that there is no certainty on how a good RY4 has to taste.
If I take the original flavour profile / Ruyan / Dekang as a benchmark, with a well-balanced combination of tobacco, vanilla and caramel with a nutty undertone, this flavouring agent does not achieve this. I can taste vanilla and a hint of tobacco. Not unpleasant, but non an RY4 in the typical sense. I may revise this opinion after steeping, but currently this is rather boring.