I'm not much for doing liquid reviews, primarily because I am keenly aware that taste is incredibly subjective.

But every once in awhile, I run across a liquid that begs for something to be said, a liquid that demands a shout-out, especially when the vendor is kind enough to provide sample sizes at a reasonable price (and reasonable shipping) so that people can try it with little risk.

And my shout-out for the month is BomBay's Tidewater Tobacco. This is NOT a flavor that will appeal to everyone. Frankly, it wasn't love at first vape for me. I ordered several sample sized liquids from BomBay to see what I thought, and while I fell immediately in love with the caramel (hey--if you like caramel, I'd be shocked if you didn't like BomBay's caramel), the Tidewater left me confused, primarily because it wasn't at all what I had expected . . . and it was unlike anything I had vaped before.

There isn't a description of the flavor, but there is a picture of an orange and a lime, so I figured that it was tobacco with a citrus twist. I'm not quite sure what I expected . . . perhaps something on the sweet side, like a juicy orange . . . or maybe something tart, like a tangy lime. What I got was more of a savory flavor (orange peel?), neither sweet nor tart.

At first, I wasn't quite sure what to make of it and not at all sure I even liked it. But the throat hit (36 mg with 15% flavor) was exceptional, and the flavor was clean . . . no unpleasant aftertaste . . . more like a palate cleanser with a potent hit. So in spite of my initial ambivalence, I found myself reaching for the Tidewater Tobacco almost instinctively.

So I ordered 30 ml of the stuff, and I'm already halfway through that bottle.

Personally, I cannot detect the tobacco flavor, which bothers me not even a little bit. It's that clean, savory citrus flavor that keeps me coming back for more.

Given that a 3 ml sample-sized liquid is only $2, and the shipping price is based on actual cost, not some inflated gouging, it's definitely worthwhile to pick up several different samples of BomBay liquids. I did not particularly care for the traditional tobacco flavors, but, then, I ordered them with extra flavor, which might have something to do with it. The flavors that I am thoroughly enjoying right now are the Tidewater Tobacco (duh-uh), the Caramel (delicious and rich), the Strawberry Lemonade (tangy and tasty), and the Peach (peach flavor pure and simple, not overly sweet).

Kudos to BomBay for providing affordable sample-sized liquids so you can try different flavors with little risk.

Oh, in case you're wondering, I vape with a LR306 atomizer (Cisco spec) and either an eGo battery or my beloved Darwin.

Nice review, Julie

Yeah, I've found quite a few of Bombay's flavors quite pleasing, too.

Thanks for the review Julie, we really appreciate it.

yeah, great review! I've recently switched to Bombay's Red Hots as my 'all day vape', I've been enjoying a couple other samples I've picked up... Juicy Fruit and Sugar Cookie were both pretty much what you'd expect. I cannot wait to try out some more flavors with my next order

James Hart wrote:yeah, great review! I've recently switched to Bombay's Red Hots as my 'all day vape', I've been enjoying a couple other samples I've picked up... Juicy Fruit and Sugar Cookie were both pretty much what you'd expect. I cannot wait to try out some more flavors with my next order

That's what I do . . . pick up some sample sizes of new flavors with my order. I've been finding some great liquids that way.

I know it's a pain in the butt for vendors to make sample sizes (and offer them at affordable prices), but I really, really wish more would do it.

I hope they bring some to Vapestock for us to try! I am definitely interested in this one with such a great review!

You got it Mama will be bringing some Tidewater for all to try after Jukie's review