Black note extracts their flavours directly from the tobacco leaves. Golden Virginia tobacco leaves are grown from Nutrient-rich soils, a slow flue-curing process ensures the Virginia tobacco used in Virginia Prelude explodes with a melodically light, bright and naturally sweet essence.
"I’ve tried many liquids but always give up and go back to smoking. I know it’s hard to believe but this liquid is better than a cigarette. It tastes so much nicer, you’re getting your nicotine hit without smelling like an ashtray." - Andrea
This one is almost impossible to beat. We have tried many "True to taste" tobacco e-liquid flavours the world has to offer and no brand comes even close to this! This is our top seller and our #1 pick for tobacco e-liquid flavours.
Caktus Gold Leaf is a smooth rich Virginia blend of Tobacco with a satisfyingly sweet inhale and a smokey exhale.
"Over the last couple of years, I have been looking for a nicotine liquid that ticks all the boxes for me. The Gold Leaf Virginia Tobacco does that, It's a smooth, easy flavoursome vape that isn't expensive and I never get tired of it. In fact, I was unsure whether it would be any good given the low price. But now it's my main go-to liquid...." - Martin Peters
We are very proud of this one, it's our top seller in the whole Caktus range and appeals to a lot of different people for different reasons. When we created this flavour we wanted an affordable tobacco e-liquid that hit the right notes, which many brands have found hard to achieve. We think we nailed it with this one, and our customers agree so we have matched our staff rating with our customer rating!
A Vanilla Ry4 Tobacco Flavour which combines the rich essences of sweet vanilla coupled with cured tobacco. A sweet inhale and a smokey tobacco exhale.
"I moved to silver leaf as my go to product was not always available. I won't be changing back. This is perfect, it's light and smooth. Just what I want." - Shirley Mabey
Silver Leaf is sweet tobacco perfection, not crazy in either direction but a well balanced flavour. nice hints of vanilla but with that true earthy tobacco flavour underneath it all. Great choice for tobacco lovers.
Crafted with a Virginia Tobacco Blend, this product provides a true-to-taste experience of tobacco on the inhale and a subtle hint of sweetness on the exhale.
"The gold tobacco lovely and smooth simple-to-use no-fuss" - Susan S
While this one is relatively new on the tobacco front, it really is top notch and its here to stay! This is a great example of keeping things simple and a good balance of true to taste tobacco with a bit of sweetness for excitement. You won't go wrong with this one!
Burley tobacco, sensationally smooth and subtly sweet, Black Note's Forte features the full-bodied flavour for which burley tobacco has long been recognised. The tobacco is first cultivated in Naples fertile soils, then dried in the shade and patiently air-cured in the regions fresh air.
"The closest flavour I've found to a good quality medium-strong cigarette. Tastes just like real tobacco, which is hard to find in e-juice flavours. I'll be buying a lot more." - Andrew J
Like all Black Note flavours this one is true to taste, moderate flavour, with an earthy tobacco like flavour. THe customer reviews speak for themselves but this one is a team favourite.
Caktus has hit the roof on menthol with Caktus Ice². This super cool icy, yet satisfying menthol vape juice is the perfect all-day vape, or for mixing into your favourite e-liquid.
"This flavour is as menthol as you can get. At first, I was like wow too strong but very soon after it was just perfect. I've been using this flavour alone for weeks now so it's a definite winner." - Hayley
Caktus Ice is definitely a roof hitter! This extreme ice flavour is our biggest seller in the category and is enjoyed by many different people. Most customers vape it on its own, but a lot use this as a flavour enhancer to their other vape juices. With it being an extremely versatile flavour and a star performer this one takes the top of our list.
A minty flavour that will give you a fresh but also sweet inhale. This ice flavour has a unique harmony of rich flavour with the coolness of the menthol giving enough kick for that Minty freshness.
"Probably the best mint-flavoured juice I've tried that doesn't taste like toothpaste or menthol. Great for those of us who want something that's not overpowering and subtle but actually tastes like it's supposed to." - RP
If you are after a refreshing subtle menthol flavour and enjoy the minty taste over an ice explosion then Caktus Mint Ice is the one. We designed this flavour to be easy to vape, with a smooth fresh inhale and a tasty exhale and this one ticks all the boxes to what makes a great minty vape.
Enjoy a smooth-as-silk Virginia tobacco overlaid with a fresh menthol extract derived from genuine mint leaves. Artificial flavours are never part of Black Note’s lineup, even with this menthol blend. The result is a cool and tingly mint tobacco sensation meant to excite and refresh.
"I have been a smoker of menthol cigarettes for twenty years and absolutely love the solo menthol e juice from Black Note. The same menthol taste and nicotine without all the nasty chemicals." - Irene Millar
While this is a menthol top 5 we had to include at least 1 tobacco in the lineup. Black Note Menthol takes the top of the list when it comes to tobacco menthol specifically. Black Note really know how to do tobacco flavours right and with a kick of menthol, this one is a winner in its own right.
A cool hard hit of pure icy menthol. Refreshing and STRONG!
"Awesome flavour with maximum chill factor" - Joanne M
This one is simple, all menthol, no sweetness, no fuss. Similar to Caktus Ice this hits the spot for all those menthol lovers that want the roof knocked off which each vape! A solid take on Menthol
Simply Tobacco Salts - Menthol is an analogue to the classic menthol cigarette - minus the smoke.
"I love the menthol salts, being an ex smoker it really does hit the spot for me." - Kristy M
Simply takes out the last spot on our list with their simple but unique take on a solid menthol flavour. We've found this flavout to be relatively mild on the menthol when compared to others but for some this is why it is the right choice for them.
Uwell Caliburn vs KOKO vs Yearn, which is the best?.
Uwell is a clear front-runner when it comes to ultra-portable, reliable, pod kits. Let's take the top 3 Uwell Pod Systems to run a side by side comparison to help you decide which Uwell pod kit is the one for you in 2020.
We won't spend too much time on the aesthetic and design, this really is down to your own preference. We will focus mostly on what's unique about each device, what did our testing reveal and at the end which 1 do we think is the best.
When we compare specs and take a look under the hood of the Uwell Yearn, Caliburn & Koko, there isn't a lot of difference between the 3. Most notably we see that the Yearn contains a smaller battery vs its 2 neighbouring competitors, so we will have to see if the Yearn can make up for this elsewhere!
Caliburn | Koko | Yearn | |
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Power | 11w | 11w | 11w |
Pod Capacity | 2ml | 2ml | 2ml |
Resistance | 1.2-1.4Ω | 1.2-1.4Ω | 1.4Ω |
Battery | 520mAh | 520mAh | 370mAh |
It's time to compare features, what's unique? what's the same? and which Uwell pod kit stands out above the rest feature-wise.
Caliburn | Koko | Yearn | |
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Refillable Pod? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Easy to Refill? | OK | OK | Easy |
Colour Options | 6 | 4 | 4 |
The Caliburn & Koko are virtually the same when it comes to features, both take the same 2ml refillable pods and both vape pretty similar when it comes to user experience. Apart from the obvious design differences, the most standout difference would be how you trigger a vape. The Original Caliburn has the added benefit of both an auto draw sensor + button trigger. For some, this isn't a game-changer, but for those that are coming from older units, you may miss the button trigger. Let's not push the Koko to the shadows here, as the auto-sensor during our testing performed that little bit better vs the original Caliburn. It felt more reactive and didn't miss fire or drop off during a single long draw, which sometimes, not often, the Caliburn will do. We can see why Uwell decided to ditch the button on the Koko.
The Yearn can earn a few extra points here and we can start to forgive the less than ideal battery size, which to be fair isn't too bad when you compare it to other pod systems on the market in this small form factor like the Juul or Alt. The Yearn is refillable like the Caliburn & KOKO but you have the added option to purchase pre-filled ready to vape pods as well. When the Yearn was first released this was a closed pod system only, after 3 months on the market and after many yearn lovers requests, Uwell dropped the refillable pods for this unit. This changed the game for the Yearn! To have the option for both is a huge benefit for beginners, many new vapers start with a closed pod system, and progress through to a refillable system down the track. With the yearn you can grab the all-in-one deal and experiment with vaping using one of the 4 flavours available (Apple, Mango, Ice, Vanilla Tobacco) in 2 strengths (25mg, 50mg) and if in the future you find yourself wanting to stretch out a bit and try some unique flavour blends then you can buy a pack of refillable pods and try the many flavours available on the market without having to purchase a whole new unit.
Uwell does a great job in general with their pod design and flavour technology, but this is where the Yearn comes slightly out on top over the other 2.
The Yearn kind of mists flavour onto your tongue with every vape, so you really get the clarity of the flavour you are vaping and start to notice those small difference you may not have noticed before.
The Caliburn & Koko both use the same pods, so you wouldn't expect much differences here if any. While slightly lower in grade for flavour vs the Yearn the Caliburn still produces remarkable flavour with every hit, time after time.
Caliburn
Koko
Yearn
Uwell have put a lot of time and effort into developing all 3 of these systems and it shines through with these pods. These pods are built to last and in the long run, this will save you a lot of money.
Note: Our life-span test was performed using nicotine salts e-liquid at 20mg, the flavour profiles were fruit-based with no added sweetener. We used the refillable 1.4ohm pod option across all 3.
Caliburn | Koko | Yearn | |
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Avg. Life Span | 10-14 Days | 10-14 Days | 7-14 Days |
This is a tough one, but there can only be 1 winner. Based on our testing, customer feedback, and when comparing the 3 side by side we have to go with the original Caliburn.
This unit has been around the longest out of the 3 and there is a reason it's still super popular today! With a beautiful design, 2 pod options, remarkable flavour, and long life pods, you really won't regret grabbing yourself the Caliburn original.