E-liquid online reviews & misconceptions

Now we can take these comments on the chin, as we know there is nothing wrong with our e-liquid. In fact, Twisted Ice Cream is loved by many vapers. But what it did highlight is that there can be a gap in knowledge when it comes to not only choosing the right e-liquid, but knowing if there is an actual problem, or if it's just something you may never have known.

E-liquid Misconceptions

So, let's take a look at some common e-liquid misconceptions and hopefully clear them up.

When e-liquids are first produced they will generally be colourless, or very pale. Over some weeks the e-liquid will often darken, and depending on the flavour, can be a noticeably darker colour than it started out as.

There is nothing wrong with the e-liquid, as the colour change does not alter the taste, nicotine hit or the way it behaves in the e-cig. It is not "going off", don't panic! It is simply the result of a tiny proportion of the nicotine content oxidizing.

PG is responsible for much of an e-liquid's "throat hit", and carries sharper fruity flavours well. VG is responsible for a slight sweetness, amount of vapour, and viscosity of fluid.  VG carries sweet and creamy flavours well but mutes sharper flavours.

E-liquids with a higher PG content tend to have more throat hit, while those with higher VG content have less throat hit and more vapour production.

Now no matter the PG:VG ratio, all e-liquids can be used in any e-cig, but some devices are better suited to higher or lower PG:VG proportions. For example, a pod e-cig with a high resistance atomizer head will generally not perform well when used with an e-liquid that is 80% VG (PG:VG – 20:80), because it will just be too thick and the atomizer head will struggle to wick and vaporize the liquid.

So, take note of the PG:VG ratios of the e-liquids. If you are undecided, start out with something that is a 50:50 ratio, such as Totally Wicked Red Label. This is a great starting point from where you can consider looking at different options.

Now while nothing is impossible, the chances of this happening are extremely slim. So slim in fact that in every report we have had, the e-liquid hasn't been out of date.

On our e-liquid packaging you will find a date. That is the date of manufacture, not a 'sell by date'.

We have to put a date of manufacture due to regulations and we usually advise that e-liquid has a shelf life of two years after the date.

Some people see the date of manufacture and assume this is a sell by date.

So, keep in mind, the date on the bottle is the exact date the e-liquid was made.

I can also say with complete honesty that this doesn't mean I like them all, I certainly don't. But that is a good thing, because the one thing about e-liquid (as with food), is that taste is extremely subjective. Does this mean I would leave online e-liquid reviews that are negative? No.

It's a good thing I don't like them all, because I am fussy and particular, so if I did love all the flavours, the chances are you wouldn't.

Our e-liquids are generally praised for tasting exactly like their name (yes Diavlo is a bit fancier), so, blackcurrant tastes like blackcurrant, tobacco like tobacco, and so on.

Just because you see negative e-liquid online reviews, keep in mind that the chances are they have just picked a flavour that they don't like. It doesn't mean you won't love it, but it is perhaps a shame that the "scratch and sniff" online store has not been invented yet.