Vuse ePod 2 Kit

Specifications

Delivery - Puff Activated Pod Size - 1.9mL, approximately 275 puffs

Battery - 350 mAh

Weight - 23g

Heating System - Ceramic Heating

Words: Peach Atkinson

Between its sleek, understated exterior and its easy-to-use system, the ePod 2 from Vuse just oozes simplicity and reliability.

The device recharges via a unique magnetic port and lasts for approximately 400 puffs per charge.

Not only was the flavour intense and consistent, but vapour production was minimal and the throat hit was absolutely satisfying.

The ePod 2 uses pre-filled cartridges to boost the convenience and usability for vapers, making this a great choice for those seeking a hassle-free option.

These pods come in a wide range of strengths; I used the

12mg/ml version for this review.

I had the pleasure of trying five of the flavours on offer with the Vuse ePod 2…here’s how they each held up.

Passionfruit Ice

Vibrant and exotic, this flavoured pod offered a truly tropical vibe.

The passionfruit was realistic, well-rounded and I found it had a bit of a floral element to it.

I found the inhale on this flavour was smooth and light with the fruity notes hitting just right.

This e-liquid was benefited by a touch of cooling agent, which saw to enhance the simple, but amazingly blended, set of flavours on display.

Banana Ice

An exceptionally popular flavour profile right now, banana ice bridges the gap between subtlety sweet fruitiness and biting chill.

I have tried plenty of dessert based banana flavours in my time and I can say without doubt that this combination is certainly one to celebrate.

Initially, there was a punchy kick of a banana. This was quickly followed by a wave of intense iciness which made for a moreish taste.

Blue Raspberry

This is a fan favourite flavour and it’s no surprise that it has found its way into this collection of e-liquids.

The main stars here were the fruity notes, which drove the overall flavour and created a tongue-tingling buzz of sweetness.

Underneath this was a foundation of iciness, with the refreshing cooling agent bringing an extra element of goodness to the vaping experience.

I have no doubt in my mind that this will be the most popular flavour in this line of pods.

Tropical Coconut Blend

The most unique – and probably my favourite - amongst these flavours, this e-liquid offers a bright and, you guessed it, tropical vibe.

A delightful mango and pineapple mix led the charge here and delivered wave after wave of punchy sweetness.

This was balanced out by the mellow coconut notes, which gave the flavour its exotic and dynamic feel.

I enjoyed the blend of flavours immensely and think the complex combo makes for an interesting and rather unique e-liquid.

Strawberry Kiwi

Another uber popular flavour, this e-liquid had a lot of amazing competitors to measure up to…and I, for one, think it got the job done.

The strawberry notes, which I thought were very true to life, brought a hefty punch of sweet ripeness to the flavour.

Sharper edges of sour kiwi worked to level out the sweetness a touch and I felt the two fruit elements to worked incredibly well together.

On the exhale, there was a soft touch of cooling agent, which gave this flavour a slightly more vibrant edge.

Zeus Bolt e-liquids x 6

VG / PG: High VG

Nicotine Strength: 0mg

Bottle Size: 50ml

Words: Oliver Smith

Strawberry Ice Cream

Kicking things off with one of the world’s most iconic flavour profiles, I was both intrigued and, quite frankly, a little apprehensive at first. I wanted to know how well this flavour would hold up against some really strong contenders I have tried over the years. Without beating around the bush, I was not just taken aback but was massively impressed by the impeccably high standards set out by the creators of this e-liquid. It seems to include the vital elements of sweetness, creaminess and of course realism. Soft, mellow strawberry notes infuse a rich, decadent vanilla bean ice cream, creating a pleasant and memorable flavour. The whole vaping experience was smooth, not sickly and incredibly lifelike.

Kiwi Passionfruit

Being exceedingly tropical and rather straightforward in terms of flavour and complexity, this e-liquid was so easy to enjoy. Involving sharp and slightly acidic notes, I would probably say that the introduction of kiwi was more prominent. In order to offset that unmistakable tanginess, we are brought a smooth, sweet undertone of ripe and exotic passionfruit. I felt that the choice to include these remarkable fruits was simply genius. They both work together to create a deeply satisfying, fresh vape and I was in awe of its simple but exceptionally effective set of flavours. This will certainly grab the attention of fruity fans.

Banana Ice

Creeping back into popularity, banana flavoured e-liquids are becoming more and more commonplace once again. One of the latest trends is to combine a sweet tasting and almost candy like banana with an intensely cold edge of cooling agent. I usually prefer dessert-based banana flavours, but for the sake of reviewing, I wanted to have a go and see how well I got on with this e-liquid and if it could ‘peel’ me away from my comfort zone. As I briefly mentioned, the banana flavouring used here is more akin to a candy rather than the realistic, soft flavoured fruit. As a wide-reaching base, the iciness is omnipresent and is there from the start of a puff, lingering even after exhaling. The ingenious decision to combine something that is so brazen and powerful, with a sweet, mellowness was extraordinary…I was thoroughly impressed.

Lightning Drink

Garnering that easy to recognise but difficult to discern taste of a well-known energy drink, this beverage flavoured e-liquid is sweet, effervescent and enjoyable - without the side effect of a substantially increased heart rate. Bursting with intense flavour, it’s plain to see that this is going to be popular with vapers that really enjoy powerful and deep tasting e-liquids. In combination with the energy drink element, I did notice a very small amount of cooling agent, enough to give this flavour a bit of a fresh kick, but not so much so that it overrides the other constituents. In terms of realism, this e-liquid was identical to the popular beverage.

Peach Lemon

Harvesting a mellow and floral selection of fruity flavours, this e-liquid masters the art of perfect proportions. Notes of juicy peach offer a solid, well-rounded base to this e-liquid, and you can really appreciate it from start to finish. In order to give a more vivacious feel to the overall flavour, a sharp and bright edge of lemon comes into play. The inclusion of citrus made for a unique and rewarding experience and, as I mentioned previously, the ratio between peach and lemon was on point. Due to this flavour’s rather simple nature, I didn’t get overwhelmed and despite its simple nature, there was still enough complexity to really enjoy this e-liquid. Simple and effective - perfect.

Cola Ice

The second beverage inspired e-liquid in this line up, Cola Ice includes the sweet, syrupy fizziness that is easily recognised worldwide. The sweetness offered in this e-liquid was rich and deep, with no watery or mellow edges. To me, this flavour reminded me somewhat of a fizzy cola bottle candy, matching the tongue tingling sourness and refreshing effervescence in every puff. To further compound on the unmistakable, bright and fresh cola element, comes an even more noticeable burst of cold iciness. As someone who is usually neither here nor there when it comes to cola flavours, I must say I got on pretty well with this instalment. The combination of fizzy cola and ice thus creates the ultimate, revitalising, summertime vape.