Al Fakher Crown Bar Pro Max 12K Refill Packs – Double Apple

Double Apple: the flavour Al Fakher built its name on

Every so often a vape flavour carries real history, and Double Apple is one of them. Long before disposables and pods, Al Fakher was famous in shisha lounges for exactly this blend, and tasting it on the Crown Bar Pro Max 12K refill packs is a bit like hearing a classic song covered by the original artist. This is not a sweet-shop apple. It is the deep, layered, slightly spiced apple that made the name, and it rewards vapers who want something with genuine character rather than another candy fruit.

What Double Apple actually tastes like

If you have only ever had green-apple sweets, the first draw will surprise you. Double Apple is built from two apples working together, a crisp tart green and a softer, sweeter red, and the two arrive almost at once. The front of the vape is bright and orchard-fresh, with that clean, slightly sour snap of biting into a firm apple.

The middle is where the heritage shows itself. Sitting quietly under the fruit is a faint aniseed or licorice note, the traditional shisha signature that separates a real Double Apple from an imitation. It is subtle, never overpowering, but it gives the flavour a warm, almost spiced depth that plain apple flavours simply do not have. This is the part that makes it feel sophisticated, the reason people describe it as smooth and rounded rather than sharp.

On the exhale, the red apple sweetness comes forward and the tartness softens, leaving an aftertaste that is mellow, faintly herbal and long-lasting. There is no ice here, so the finish stays warm and comforting rather than crisp. It is the kind of flavour that lingers pleasantly and makes the next draw feel like a continuation rather than a reset.

Who it is for and when it fits

Double Apple is a connoisseur's flavour. It suits vapers who have grown tired of neon fruits and want something with a bit of tradition and a bit of complexity. Former shisha smokers gravitate to it instantly, but it also wins over people who simply prefer a warm, rounded profile to a cold, sugary one.

It is at its best in relaxed, unhurried moments. Picture the end of a long day, a quiet evening, or the slow part of a weekend afternoon. The gentle spiced depth makes it a natural wind-down vape, and the lack of menthol means it never jolts you the way an iced fruit might. It also makes an excellent after-dinner flavour, sitting comfortably alongside coffee or tea.

Who should avoid it? Anyone chasing a sharp, icy, sweet hit, and anyone who dislikes even a hint of aniseed or licorice, because that traditional note is central to the profile. If you want your apple to taste like a green sour sweet, this deeper, more grown-up version may not be what you are picturing.

How it compares and what to rotate with

Against Red Apple Ice, the contrast is stark. Red Apple Ice is a clean, cold, single-apple hit built for refreshment, while Double Apple is warm, layered and traditional, with that licorice undertone doing the heavy lifting. Compared with Fruit Twist or other mixed-fruit blends, Double Apple is far more focused and far more distinctive, since nothing else on most menus tastes quite like it.

Because its profile is so unusual, it does not clash with much, but it does benefit from thoughtful rotation. A bright, icy fruit like Watermelon Ice or a citrus lemonade makes a sharp, refreshing counterpoint for daytime, letting Double Apple stay as your considered evening choice. Avoid pairing it back to back with other spiced or aniseed-tinged flavours, since they blur into one another and dull the distinctiveness that makes this blend special. The goal is to keep Double Apple feeling like an occasion.

Practical notes for the truest taste

The licorice base note is the first thing a tired or dry coil loses, so let fresh refill pods wick fully before you begin. When the herbal depth is present, you are tasting the flavour as intended, and when it goes missing you are usually tasting a coil that needs a moment to catch up, or one nearing the end of its life.

This is a flavour to sip rather than gulp. Slower, cooler draws bring out the balance between the two apples and let the spiced undertone register, whereas hard, hot pulls push the sweetness forward and can flatten the subtlety. If you find it tasting one-dimensional, easing off the intensity of your draw often brings the layers back.

Store the refill packs somewhere cool and dark. Warm, dense flavours with a herbal note can turn slightly harsh if they cook in a hot bag or car, and a stable cool temperature keeps the apple crisp and the spice smooth from the first pod to the last.

Value and the case for keeping it stocked

As refill packs rated up to around 12000 puffs, Double Apple is easy to keep on hand as a dependable evening flavour. Its lack of menthol and its warm, rounded character make it very forgiving over a long session, and because it is so distinctive it tends to stay interesting rather than fading into wallpaper the way simpler sweet fruits can. For anyone who loves the shisha original, having replacement pods ready means never being caught without that signature taste.

Frequently asked questions

Why does Double Apple taste different from other apple vapes?

Because it follows the traditional shisha recipe. It blends a tart green apple with a sweeter red apple and adds a subtle aniseed or licorice note underneath. That herbal depth is what gives it its warm, layered character and sets it apart from simple green-apple sweet flavours.

Is there any menthol or cooling in it?

No. Double Apple is a warm, uncooled flavour. The finish stays smooth and slightly spiced rather than crisp or icy, which is part of why it works so well as a relaxed, after-dinner vape.

I do not usually like aniseed. Will I still enjoy it?

Possibly, because the licorice note is very subtle and sits behind the fruit rather than leading it. Many people who dislike strong aniseed still enjoy Double Apple. If even a trace of it bothers you, though, a cleaner single-apple flavour may suit you better.

Remember: nicotine products are for adults over 18 in the UK only, and nic salt e-liquid strength is legally capped at 20mg/ml.