Dark City Vapor's Dreamlands is a drink inspired e-liquid that is also known as "Green Fairy." Dreamlands is basically an Absinthe flavored e-juice.
Absinthe is a distilled alcoholic beverage derived from botanicals, including the leaves and flowers of Artemisia absinthium (wormwood), green anise, sweet fennel and other medicinal and culinary herbs. Absinthe is usually green, but can be colorless as well, and is often referred to as "the green fairy" in literature. Although it is often referred to as a liquear, Absinthe is classified as a spirit as it is not traditionally bottled with added sugar. Absinthe originated in Switzerland in the late 18th century. It became a very popular alcoholic drink in the late 19th and early 20th century in France, where it was popular among Parisian artists and writers. Absinthe was banned in the United States and much of Europe, including France, as it was thought to be an addictive psychoactive drug. Over time, it has been proven that this claim is highly exaggerated and most countries have removed their bans.
Although most people associate Absinthe with black licorice, Dreamlands does not taste like a black jelly bean. Dreamlands is neither a bold nor a sweet tasting e-liquid. It actually tastes like a proper Absinthe.
"Despite popular opinion, due mostly to erroneous assumptions about wormwood, absinthe, when properly distilled, is not extremely bitter. Wormwood, whose extract used to be a popular ingredient in many perfumes, actually has a strong floral & herbal flavor (and scent) that is heightened when extracted by proper distillation, which leaves behind almost all of the bitter absinthins. So yes, there is some necessary bitterness in good absinthe, but it is a balanced herbal undertone, and not overpowering in the slightest. Nor should the anise overwhelm, as it sometimes does particularly when badiane rather than green anise is used. A good absinthe should be cool and refreshing, with a complex herbal and floral character reminiscent of an Alpine meadow, and with no one herb predominating on the nose or palette." - absinthesclassics.com
Dreamlands fits this description quite well. Although there is a subtle licorice undertone from the Anise, this is definitely a floral or botanical flavored liquid. At first it reminded me freshly mown grass. This is likely because all of the freshly mown grass I've vaped and drank in my life was mixed with wild herbs and other botanicals. Just kidding, of course.
Don't let me mislead you by saying Dreamlands reminded me of grass. It does not taste like grass, but rather like a blend of fresh herbs with a subtle anise (licorice) undertone. It is rather pleasant and should please anyone who is seeking a true Absinthe flavored vape. If you are under the impression that Absinthe tastes like black licorice candy or jelly beans, you will be disappointed. As for me, I think I am going to order a large bottle.
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