Wel Whale Jingxi No. 4 Cartridge Review

I’m very happy to bring you a first-look review of the Wel Whale Jingxi No. 4 pod. Before getting into No. 4, let’s quickly look back at No. 3. As many people know, No. 3 is basically the Furongwang of the vaping device world. In the past, some users who liked RELX Qingwage flavor gradually switched over to this one. In my opinion, Wel Whale really understands Chinese taste preferences, and this represents the kind of Hunan-style profile many domestic users enjoy. Furongwang is indeed a solid reference point. So if Jingxi No. 3 is comparable to Furongwang, what cigarette profile does Jingxi No. 4 resemble?

I actually summed it up in one sentence just now: this one is basically Huanghelou. Huanghelou itself has many versions, but personally I think it tastes like a combination of the yellow-and-blue soft pack Huanghelou and 1916. It feels quite premium. So without further ado, this belongs to the Jingxi series, Jingxi No. 4, and it is compatible with the Spirit device. The nicotine aerosol ingredients mainly include propylene glycol, glycerol, tobacco extract, nicotine, benzoic acid, ethanol, and lactic acid. It comes in 15mg/g packaging, in this yellow-toned box, with three pods per pack.

As for this Jingxi No. 4 pod, the top note first gives you that traditional Chinese flue-cured tobacco feel, very similar to the yellow-and-blue soft pack Huanghelou. Overall, the mid-note feels very soft and smooth, with no throat hit at all, and almost zero irritation to the nasal cavity. The overall experience is quite good. In the finish, there’s a slight dry sensation, and personally I think the aftertaste is a bit like 1916. The draw feels relatively lighter and cleaner. In my opinion, it’s especially suitable for former Huanghelou smokers—basically tobacco users—and it’s also very friendly for beginners. Besides delivering that Huanghelou-style flavor, it reduces nasal irritation significantly compared with real cigarettes, and throat irritation is basically close to zero, at least in my view. At the same time, it still has a bit of strength to it, especially in the mid-to-late notes where it lifts slightly. Compared with No. 3, the tobacco presence is a little heavier in the middle and finish. Overall, the aroma really does resemble a blend of yellow-and-blue soft pack Huanghelou and 1916. It’s quite a pleasant surprise. The name is Wel Whale, and it really is surprising—overall, it’s a flavor profile that suits Chinese users very well.