G’day, mates! As a smoker who’s lived in Sydney for almost five years, today I want to talk to you about an e-cigarette I recently bought — the Alibarbar Ingot 9000 Puffs. To be honest, when I first saw this gold bar-shaped thing, I thought it was some clever marketing gimmick. But after using it for a month with a try-it-out mentality, I have to say, this thing is really something.
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Day 1: Unboxing at Bondi Beach
The story starts last month. That day I went to Bondi Beach to play golf with my buddy Dave, and he mysteriously pulled something shiny gold out of his bag, saying it was a newly bought “disposable vape.” My first reaction: “Bro, why are you smoking this stuff?”
Taking it, the texture is definitely different. It didn’t have that cheap plastic feel; it had a solid metal casing, heavy and substantial in the hand. Dave said it was called the Alibarbar Ingot 9000, and it could last for 9000 puffs. I immediately laughed out loud: “Mate, are you bad at math? 9000 puffs is enough for me for three months!”
But seeing the LED screen displaying the battery level and e-liquid remaining, I was still tempted. That night, I searched online and placed an order on the Alibarbar Ingot 9000 official website, choosing a WTF flavor. The price was AUD $42, not cheap, but not expensive either.
Days 1-7: First Impressions
The day I received the package, it was pouring rain in Sydney. I unpacked it at my home in Chatswood. The packaging is quite simple, but the gold metallic casing is undeniably stylish. It looks like a mini gold bar on the table, instantly elevating the look of my charging cables and AirPods.
For my first vape, I chose the WTF flavor. The name WTF is quite interesting; my first puff was indeed like, “What the…?”—the flavor is strong, but not the artificial taste of chemical flavorings. It’s a bit like some kind of fruit candy I ate as a child, but I can’t quite place it.
The first week was mostly spent exploring. The LED screen is really useful. With other disposable vapes, I often ran out of power halfway through, not knowing how much was left. Now I can see the battery level and e-liquid level at any time, giving me peace of mind.
The battery is 2350mAh and cannot be recharged. I was initially worried it wouldn’t last long, but after a week, vaping 20-30 puffs a day, the battery indicator still shows a full charge. The e-liquid capacity is 22ml, which seems quite durable.
Days 8-14: Real Impressions of Daily Use
The second week marked the start of the real “road test.” I’m a pretty active person; I enjoy hiking in Royal National Park on weekends and commute on the City Circle Line during the week, so this thing needed to be durable.
Portability Test: Weighing 90g, it’s not heavy in a pocket, but it still feels more substantial than those disposable plastic vapes. The advantage is that it’s not easy to forget it in my pocket; I remember it every time I touch the metal casing. The downside is that it feels a bit heavy in the pocket when wearing shorts in the summer.
Flavor Rotation: During the second week, I went to a vape shop in Parramatta and bought a few more flavors to try. FTP (blackberry dragon fruit) and Ribena (blackcurrant) are my current favorites. FTP is sweet and sour, very refreshing; Ribena is the classic blackcurrant flavor, a safe bet. California Sunset is a bit like Fanta, but a bit too sweet for me.
Social Scenario: I took it out while chatting with friends at a cafe in Surry Hills, and several people asked what it was. The gold casing was definitely eye-catching; one girl even thought I’d bought a gold bar to show off.
Days 15-21: The Hardcore Test of Battery Life
The third week was the real test. I took on a project and worked overtime until the early hours of the morning for several days in a row, significantly increasing my smoking frequency. Previously, my regular disposable vape would break down in two or three days under heavy use. This time, I wanted to see if the claim of 9000 puffs was reliable.
The result surprised me a bit. By day 18, the LED screen showed about 30% e-liquid remaining, and the battery was still holding up. Given my usage intensity, a regular vape would have been replaced long ago, but the Alibarbar 9K was still going strong.
One day, I forgot to bring a spare, and took a taxi home from North Sydney that night, smoking the entire way. The next morning, I noticed about 5% of the e-liquid had evaporated, but the flavor remained stable, without that “burnt” feeling.
This made me seriously consider this: if we calculate based on the official 9000 puffs, at AUD $42, the cost per puff is approximately 0.47 cents. Compared to the AUD $15-20 e-liquids I bought before that only lasted 2000-3000 puffs, this is actually more cost-effective.
Days 22-30: Long-Term Use Summary
In the last week, I started doing some “extreme tests.” For example, I deliberately left it in the car in the sun for a day (you know how strong the Sydney summer sun is) to see if it would leak or spoil. No problems; the metal casing provided good heat insulation, no e-liquid leaked, and the flavor didn’t change.
A few times when I took it out of my bag, I found it had rubbed against my keychain, but the casing didn’t have any scratches. The build quality is definitely much more durable than plastic vapes.
By day 30, my first Alibarbar 9K finally met its end. The LED screen showed the e-liquid was empty, but the battery still had a little bit left. I roughly calculated that I vaped about 7500-8000 times in that month. Although it didn’t reach the officially advertised 9000, considering that I sometimes vape several times in a row, and the impact of Sydney’s humid weather on the e-liquid, this performance is already quite good.
Final Verdict: Is it worth buying?
After using it for a month, here’s my honest opinion.
Pros:
- The battery life is truly impressive; 9000 puffs is no exaggeration.
- The metal casing has a premium feel and is durable and drop-resistant.
- The LED screen is practical, allowing you to monitor the device’s status at any time.
- 25 flavor options to choose from; there’s bound to be one that suits you.
- The price-performance ratio is actually quite good; the cost per puff is quite reasonable.
Cons:
- It cannot be recharged; once the battery is depleted, it’s useless (although the e-liquid usually runs out first).
- The 90g weight might be a bit heavy for those who prefer lightweight devices.
- The upfront cost of AUD $42 is higher than a regular disposable vape.
Recommended for:
- People who travel frequently and don’t want to keep buying new vapes.
- Users who value appearance and quality.
- Moderate to high-volume smokers.
- Beginners who want to try a disposable vape with long-lasting performance.
Purchase Advice:
If you’re a casual user who only takes a couple of puffs, a regular disposable vape costing AUD $20-30 might be sufficient. But if you’re like me and need a vape that lasts a month, doesn’t require frequent replacements, and looks presentable in public, the Alibarbar 9K is definitely worth a try.
You can check out the Alibarbar Ingot 9000 official website, they have detailed product information and a flavor list. Remember to compare prices from different vendors; many vape shops in Sydney also sell it, and sometimes you can even negotiate a lower price at physical stores.
Anyway, this is my honest 30-day experience as a long-time user in Sydney. Hope it helps! Leave any questions in the comments section, and I’ll answer them honestly to the best of my knowledge.
Cheers!
Disclaimer: This article is based solely on my personal experience and does not constitute any purchase advice. E-cigarettes contain nicotine, and smoking is harmful to your health. Please consume responsibly. Australia has strict regulations on the sale of e-cigarettes; please ensure you purchase from legal channels.
