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Rio Grande (Les Grands range) by VDLV
Rio Grande (Les Grands range) by VDLV

Rio Grande (Les Grands range) by VDLV

Characteristics of the juice tested

  • Sponsor having lent material for the review: VDLV
  • Price of the tested packaging: 14.9 Euros
  • Quantity: 20 Ml
  • Price per ml: 0.75 Euros
  • Price per liter: 750 Euros
  • Juice category according to price per ml previously calculated: Mid-range, from 0.61 to 0.75 euro ml
  • Nicotine dosage: 6 Mg / Ml
  • Proportion of Vegetable Glycerin: 50%

Packing

  • Presence of a box: Yes
  • Are the materials making up the box recyclable ?: Yes
  • Presence of a tamper-evident seal: Yes
  • Bottle material: Glass, the packaging can only be used for filling if the stopper is fitted with a pipette
  • Cork equipment: Glass pipette
  • Tip characteristic: No tip, will require the use of a filling syringe if the cap is not fitted
  • Name of the juice wholesale on the label: Yes
  • Wholesale PG-VG proportions display on label: Yes
  • Wholesale nicotine dosage display on the label: Yes

Steamer note for packaging: 4.4 / 5 4.4 5 out of stars

Comments on the packaging

With this range: Les Grands, VDLV offers seasonal liquids. This hexagonal sign confirms its notoriety with high quality products, very well packaged for the most suitable price, as the product is treated in all the sectors of activity from which it comes.

Historically, the brand has been able to bring the vape to the rank of excellence where the most serious of them are made. It is a major player which promotes national know-how well beyond our country. The Rio Grande is one of those original juices that you must have tasted to testify to the creative prowess of its designers, it is what I did for you with real pleasure.

Legal, security, sanitary, and religious compliance

  • Presence of child safety on the cap: Yes
  • Presence of clear pictograms on the label: Yes
  • Presence of raised marking for visually impaired persons on the label: Yes
  • 100% of the juice compounds are indicated on the label: Yes
  • Presence of alcohol: Yes. Be careful if you are sensitive to this substance
  • Presence of distilled water: Yes. Please note that the safety of distilled water has not yet been demonstrated
  • Presence of essential oils: No
  • Compliance HIDE: Do not know
  • HALAL compliance: Do not know
  • Indication of the name of the laboratory producing the juice: Yes
  • Presence of the contacts necessary to reach a consumer service on the label: Yes
  • Presence on the label of a batch number: Yes

Vapelier's note regarding the respect of various conformities (except religious): 4.25 / 5 4.3 5 out of stars

Comments on the security, legal, health and religious aspects

“PACKAGING: Our“ Les Grands ”e-liquids are delivered in their cardboard cases and are packaged in glass bottles with a capacity of 20ml, fitted with a glass pipette, a tamper-evident ring and '' a child-resistant cap In accordance with European legislation, each bottle has personalized labeling mentioning the design and the name of the flavor, the composition of the e-liquid, the nicotine level, the name, the address and the website -commercial of the company, the expiration date of optimal use and the batch number. For nicotine e-liquids, a regulatory pictogram, precautionary statements as well as a “Danger” tactile sticker for the visually impaired are placed on the bottle. "

This is essentially what can be read on the brand's website among the multitude of other information. Since 2012, VDLV has made it a point of honor to inform consumers that we are, and the professionals who distribute its products. In terms of ethics and part of a scrupulously applied manufacturing charter, we are in the presence of a manufacturer in every respect remarkable, passionate and virtuous.

On the site, on this page et concerning this specific liquid, you will find a download of the detailed analysis report from the LFEL: http://www.vincentdanslesvapes.fr/collection-les-grands/307-rio-grande.html#/pg_vg-pg_50_vg_50/taux_de_nicotine-6

As with all juices in the range, this detailed information is provided for the sake of transparency and demonstrates, if it were still needed, the rigor with which the VDLV team designs and communicates the follow-up of the achievements it markets. .

 

Appreciation of the packaging

  • Does the graphic design of the label and the product name agree ?: Yes
  • Global correspondence of the packaging with the product name: Yes
  • The packaging effort made is in accordance with the price category: Yes

Vapelier's note regarding packaging with regard to juice category: 5 / 5 5 5 out of stars

Comments on the packaging

Obviously, everything is fine. I pass you the comments that naturally come to mind when it comes to me to evaluate, compare or define the relevance of a color of a design with regard to a liquid, its name, its container, or its label. I got into the habit (deplorable some will find) of being satisfied with what is presented to me visually, without justifying myself for this lack of critical judgment which I do not have, it is so.

However, I will split a little description that will suit you, I dare to hope. The cylindrical case is abundantly provided with communications, juxtaposed like slogans, sometimes informative sometimes purely futile and nevertheless sympathetic. The label of the bottle is rather sober and conventional. If you're like me on the plane of sight, in the terminal phase, provide an efficient optical tool to access certain information written in white letters on an orange-red background. The liquid of a yellow which I dare not reveal to you any comparison, is probably not in agreement with the color of the water of the Rio Grande, or the ricans and the Mexicans have a serious problem to solve, and at however, this does not concern us. The main thing is that this package is efficient and clear in what it tells us, that seems to me to be the case.

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Sensory appreciations

  • Color and product name agree ?: Yes
  • Do the smell and the name of the product agree ?: Yes
  • Definition of smell: Fruity
  • Definition of taste: Fruity Menthol
  • The taste and the name of the product, do they agree ?: Yes
  • Did I like this juice ?: Yes
  • This liquid reminds me: to the smell, these crunchy and tangy Swiss delicacies with various fruity flavors and abundantly vegetated (the Ricola® if you had not guessed….)

     

    To the taste, it is confirmed with always this hot sensation provided by sweet alcohols (for comparison). In addition to the fruity notes, sweet without excess, of which orange is the most dominant, there is a particular flavor that can be found in culinary preparations integrating the zest of the candied fruit, not pronounced but present. This juice is however light, it will not take your mouth off. This leaves you with a share of taste receptors capable of discerning the different and subtle bouquets that emanate from it. The minty freshness is discreet in amplitude and lasts in the throat. It's time to vape it, here is what the site tells us about its composition.

    "COMPOSITION:

    - Propylene glycol and / or vegetable glycerin, PE quality (European Pharmacopoeia)

    - Exclusively natural food flavors, all produced in France according to the requirements of our specifications. They do not contain sugar, oil, diacetyl, gum, GMO substances, or any of the allergenic aromatic substances subject to a declaration obligation.

    - Alcohol (support for our natural flavors) and ultra-pure water (Milli-Q)

    - Possibly pure liquid nicotine, PE quality, extracted from tobacco wrappers. This is regularly analyzed for purity and concentration using our in-house analysis means (HPLC and gas chromatography / mass spectrometer), and compared with standards provided by accredited laboratories. “No coloring as confirmed to me by phone and although the info is not in the description above.

Vapelier's note on the sensory experience: 5/5 5 5 out of stars

Comments on the taste of the juice

The feelings previously mentioned are faithfully returned to the vape, in fuller and more finely rendered, I also confirm the light qualifier, without connoting a pejorative or inadequate assessment. This lightness allows the conscientious and observant vapoteur to perceive at best the perfumed scents and the various flavors. which will gradually flood his senses awake. The freshness comes last and the length in the mouth owes him a lot. The exhalation through the nose gives an additional dimension and I dare say it essential, to the complete tasting of the Rio Grande. The touch of orange zest, for example, is felt much better on the exhale. The amount of steam is in line with what we would expect from a 50/50 base, very honorable in my opinion and certainly insufficient for fans of cumulonimbus, but this liquid is above all a nectar to savor for…. its flavors, so perfect in its formulation. The hit is present without more at this rate and at “normal” temperatures. 

Tasting recommendations

  • Recommended power for optimal taste: 24 W
  • Type of vapor obtained at this power: Dense
  • Type of hit obtained at this power: Light
  • Atomizer used for the review: Origen V2 mk II
  • Value of the resistance of the atomizer in question: 0.65
  • Materials used with the atomizer: Stainless steel

Comments and recommendations for an optimal tasting

The Origin V2 mk II mounted in VDC (Vertical Dual Coil) drained in FF (cellulose fiber n ° 2) at 0,65 ohm around 25W gave me complete satisfaction with this great river with balanced nuances. Its 6ml evaporated during the writing of this review in odorous cumulus clouds and in 3 hours. I had previously proceeded with its little brother, the V3, with almost similar characteristics (0,7 ohm) and I see a great similarity of vape between these 2 atos, the practical side, without leakage and the autonomy of the V2 making the difference in a “nomadic” situation. This juice will of course be quite vapable with any ato if you are not looking for performance in terms of vapor production. Everyone will choose their times of the day to enjoy them at their own pace. the cold vape obtained with low resistances and / or a long drip-tip is well suited to these fresh and fruity flavors by these heat, the amplitude in the mouth as well as the length will however be reduced, this is what I have observed with a mini Protank prepared for my companion, the tight draw allows a mouth filling step before the final inspiration but to the detriment of the expired vapor which can bother some of whom I am.

Recommended Moments

  • Recommended times of the day: Morning, Morning - coffee breakfast, Morning - chocolate breakfast, Morning - tea breakfast, Aperitif, Lunch / dinner, End of lunch / dinner with a coffee, End of lunch / dinner with a digestif, All afternoon during everyone's activities, Early evening to relax with a drink, Late evening with or without herbal tea, The night for insomniacs
  • Can this juice be recommended as an All Day Vape: Yes

Overall average (excluding packaging) of the Vapelier for this juice: 4.55 / 5 4.6 5 out of stars

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My mood ticket on this juice

« Exclusively composed of natural flavors, Rio Grande is a true fruit oasis in the middle of the desert. On dominant orange, red fruits and menthol, this e-liquid will refresh you during your walks in the middle of Colorado."

Do not worry, it will not be necessary for you to expatriate so far, your hexagonal walks in the company of this juice will give you the same feelings, even sprawleds in a hammock. Available at 0, 3, 6 and 12 mg / ml of nicotine for a low price offering this quality and this conditioning, you can only appreciate it on these scorching days. Share your feelings by commenting on this review, if I can answer your possible questions, I will be happy to do so.

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About the Author

58 years old, carpenter, 35 years old of tobacco stopped dead on my first day of vaping, December 26, 2013, on an e-Vod. I vape most of the time in mecha / dripper and make my juices ... thanks to the preparations of the pros.