If you are unsure which e-liquid to choose, this post will provide you with all the information you need so that you know which e-liquid to choose. There are a few things to consider in order to maximise your vaping experience with the right characteristics.
When talking about e-juice, or so-called e-liquid, there are four characteristics to keep in mind before deciding to make a purchase. If you are a new vaper, you may not be familiar with these characteristics, but after reading this post you will have all the information you need to help you decide which e-liquid to choose.
NOTE! The post takes approximately 4 minutes to read; we recommend that you read the entire post to get the best understanding of which e-liquid to choose.
The four characteristics
- The thickness of the e-liquid
- Ohm rating of the coil
- Nicotine content
- Flavour profile
The thickness of the e-liquid plays a major role
There are different thicknesses of e-liquids on today’s vape market, and thickness is very important. The thickness is measured by the VG and PG content in the vape juice. It is worth mentioning that an e-liquid is always 100%, and the VG/PG combination will always add up to 100%.
Example: 65VG / PG 35, 50VG / 50PG
VG, which stands for Vegetable Glycerin, is a main ingredient in e-juice. Depending on the VG content, the vegetable glycerin determines how thick the e-liquid should be. The higher the VG content in your e-liquid, the more power (wattage) is required to vaporise the e-juice.
For a VG content above 70, we recommend Direct-to-Lung Vaping
PG stands for Propylene Glycol and is also a main ingredient in e-liquid. Depending on how much PG content your e-liquid contains, this ingredient determines how runny the e-liquid will be and also gives the e-liquid a stronger flavour / throat hit when inhaled.
For a PG content of 50 or above, we recommend Mouth-to-Lung Vaping
There are many different VG/PG ratios on today’s vape market, but there are some guidelines to follow depending on which style of vaping you use. If you are completely new to vaping, there are two different styles: Mouth-to-Lung and Direct-to-Lung, which we explain a little further down.
Ohm rating of the coil
Every e-cigarette uses a coil to vaporise the e-liquid contained in the tank. Usually, there are several different coils to choose from for your e-cigarette, and below we will list our recommendations for which ohm rating you should use in relation to the VG / PG content of the e-liquid.
Ohm rating for e-liquid with a VG content below 70
For an e-liquid with a VG content below 70, we recommend using a coil above 1.0 ohm for the best experience.
Coils with an ohm rating above 1.0 ohm are normally classified as MTL
Ohm rating for e-liquid with a VG content above 70
For e-juice with a VG content of 70 or above 70 VG, we recommend a so-called sub-ohm coil, which corresponds to an ohm rating below 1.0, for example 0.3 ohm or 0.15 ohm
Coils with an ohm rating below 1.0 ohm are classified as DTL or so-called Sub-ohm
What is Mouth-to-Lung vaping?
Mouth-to-Lung vaping is abbreviated as MTL and is usually popular among vapers who prefer low vapour production and the feeling of smoking a regular cigarette. For this type of vaping, we recommend a VG content of either 50VG or 60VG. This type of vaping is recommended if you are going to quit smoking.
An MTL e-cigarette operates at low power and is usually used at around 10-30 watts
What is Direct-to-Lung vaping?
Direct-to-Lung (DTL) is the opposite of MTL, meaning that this style of vaping focuses on producing large clouds and better flavour production, as the e-cigarette is used at higher power levels (wattage). For this type of vaping, we recommend a VG content above 70VG for the best experience.
Once you know which style of vaping you prefer, it is time to decide which e-liquid to choose. In our range of e-liquids, we have categorised our e-liquids to make it easier for you as a consumer to choose from all our hundreds of e-liquids.
Here you will find e-liquid for MTL vaping
Here you will find e-liquid for DTL vaping
A DTL e-cigarette is used at high power and is usually operated at around 50-220 watts
The nicotine content of the e-liquid
If you use e-juice with nicotine, the nicotine content is also very important, and here too, the type of vaping you use plays a role. Below, we list our recommendations for nicotine strength when it comes to MTL or DTL vaping. It is also possible to choose a completely nicotine-free e-liquid labelled "0 mg".
Nicotine content for MTL vaping
When using MTL vaping, you can generally use higher nicotine strengths, as you normally use an electronic cigarette at low power. The power is usually around 10-30 watts when using MTL vaping, and you do not vaporise as much e-liquid with each inhalation.
For MTL vaping, we recommend a nicotine strength of 6 mg, 12 mg, or 18 mg for the best experience.
Nicotine content for DTL vaping
With DTL vaping, you produce a larger amount of vapour and vaporise more e-liquid with each inhalation. As a rule, you should use a lower nicotine strength in your e-liquid when using DTL vaping, as the experience can become overwhelming when producing a lot of vapour. It can feel very strong in the throat, which will result in you coughing a lot.
For DTL vaping, we recommend a lower nicotine strength, preferably 3 mg or 6 mg
Choose the flavour you like for the best experience
In the world of vaping, there are endless flavours and flavour combinations, and many different companies mix e-liquid differently. This means that every mango flavour may not taste the same, which is very exciting, but it can cause problems if you are a new vaper expecting your newly purchased mango flavour to be tart, only to find that it is not. You have to try different flavours and find your favourite.
You can also create your own e-juice if you wish. There are a few things to consider; you can read our previous post where we provide information about how to mix your own e-liquid. We have also created a nic shot guide that guides you on the correct amount of nicotine to achieve the right nicotine strength.
