Hawcos x Lost Mary Crystal Pro Vape Kit – Cherry Ice

Cherry Ice on the Hawcos x Lost Mary Crystal Pro: dark, bold and coldly delicious

Cherry is a divisive fruit in the vaping world, and Cherry Ice does nothing to sit on the fence. This is a rich, deep, unapologetically bold flavour, the kind that tastes less like a fresh cherry off the tree and more like the glossy, syrupy cherry you find on top of a dessert or dropped into a dark cola. On the Hawcos x Lost Mary Crystal Pro kit it comes wrapped in a clean layer of ice, and the pairing gives it a sharp, moreish edge that keeps you coming back. It is currently a flavour that tends to sell out, which tells you plenty about how well that combination lands.

A close look at the taste

The first inhale is dramatic. Cherry arrives dark and sweet, with that distinctive, almost boozy depth that sets good cherry flavours apart from lighter red fruits. There is a glossy, jammy quality to it right away, closer to black cherry or a cherry cola note than to a crisp, tart summer cherry. It is bold from the very first draw, the sort of flavour that fills your mouth rather than easing you in gently.

Through the middle of the vape, the richness deepens further. This is where the syrupy, dessert-like body of the cherry really shows, full and rounded with a faint stone-fruit sharpness underneath the sugar that stops it becoming flat. Cherry has a natural almond-adjacent depth, a slightly perfumed, marzipan-like note in the background, and it lends the mid-vape a grown-up, indulgent character. Just as the sweetness threatens to become intense, the ice starts to stir underneath it.

The exhale and aftertaste are where the ice earns its place. As the vapour leaves, a crisp cooling rises up and slices cleanly through the dark cherry syrup, cutting the sweetness back and leaving a refreshed, slightly frosted finish. This contrast is the whole trick of Cherry Ice, the warmth and depth of the fruit on the way in, the clean cold cut on the way out. The aftertaste is cherry-rich but never sticky, because the ice keeps scrubbing the palate ready for the next puff. It lingers just long enough to be satisfying.

Who it is for and when to enjoy it

Cherry Ice is for vapers who like their flavours bold, dark and a little indulgent. If you gravitate towards cola, dark berries or dessert flavours rather than light, breezy fruits, this will feel right at home. It also suits people who normally find cherry too sweet or too artificial, because the ice reins in the sugar and gives the whole thing a more sophisticated, refreshing finish.

Where it truly shines is in relaxed, indulgent moments:

• Evenings, when a richer, more dessert-like flavour feels like a small reward.
• Winding down, curled up with something to watch, where the depth of the cherry is part of the comfort.
• After dinner, almost as a sweet course in its own right, with the ice keeping it from feeling heavy.
• Cold-weather vaping, when the dark, warming fruit character suits the mood better than a bright summer flavour.

How it compares and what to rotate with

Against a light, tart cherry, this version is far deeper and more grown up, trading crisp sharpness for jammy richness and a cola-like glossiness. Against other dark fruits like blackcurrant or blackberry, cherry stands out for that almond-tinged depth and its dessert-syrup character, which those berries do not have. If you have tried cherry before and found it soapy or medicinal, the ice here does a lot to soften those edges and pull the flavour towards indulgence instead.

Because Cherry Ice is so rich and distinctive, it is easy to over-do, and a palate saturated with dark sweet cherry can start to taste less of it over time. The best rotation partners are flavours that contrast with the depth. A bright citrus, a green apple or a light tropical fruit cleans things up nicely and makes the cherry hit harder when you return to it. If you want to keep things simple, a plain menthol or mint between sessions resets the sweetness completely. Alternating this deep flavour with something light and zesty is the surest way to keep it exciting.

Practical notes for the truest cherry

Rich, syrupy flavours reward a fresh pod, because that jammy depth and the top-note sparkle are the first things to fade as a pod ages. Keep the kit somewhere cool and out of direct sun, since heat can flatten both the cherry's richness and the crispness of the ice. This is a compact kit rated at up to around 600 puffs, which makes it a great way to try the flavour without committing to a large device, so it is best enjoyed relatively promptly rather than left half used for a long time.

Filled at the UK legal nic salt strength of up to 20mg/ml, it gives a smooth, satisfying draw that carries a dark flavour like this well. Steady, unhurried puffs let the cherry build its full body before the ice arrives, whereas quick sharp draws can make it feel thinner than it is. Come to it with a fairly clean palate, because dark cherry stacked on top of coffee or a savoury meal never quite tastes the way it should.

Who might want to avoid it

Cherry is a polarising flavour, so if you already know cherry is not for you, the ice will not change your mind. Vapers who prefer light, fresh, true-to-fruit tastes may find this too dark, too sweet and too dessert-like. Anyone who dislikes cooling should note that the ice is a real and deliberate part of the experience. And if you want a subtle, easy-going all-day flavour that fades into the background, this bold and indulgent profile is the wrong pick.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cherry Ice a fresh cherry or a sweet cherry?

It leans firmly towards the sweet, dark, syrupy side rather than a fresh, tart summer cherry. Think black cherry, cherry cola or the glossy cherry on a dessert, with a faint almond-like depth underneath. The ice then cuts through that sweetness on the exhale to keep it refreshing rather than cloying.

Is the cherry flavour artificial or realistic?

It is a bold, confectionery-leaning cherry rather than a delicate, true-to-life one, and that is by design. Cherry as a vape flavour almost always heads towards the rich, dessert-style profile because that is what most people enjoy. The ice adds a clean, natural-feeling finish that stops it tasting flat or overly sugary.

What pairs well with Cherry Ice?

Bright, contrasting flavours work best. A zesty citrus, a green apple or a light tropical fruit cleans the palate after all that dark cherry and keeps it tasting vivid. If you want a full reset between sessions, a mint or menthol does the job, and alternating this rich flavour with something light stops your palate becoming saturated.