Choosing Nicotine liquids: portable users edition (Vaporesso Tarot)
Nicotine liquids advice for Scotland, covering power output, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
We spent weeks putting nicotine liquids options through their paces so the recommendations here reflect real use. Vapour production is more than adequate at 150, and pushing beyond that adds heat rather than anything worth carrying.
Search results for nicotine liquids in Scotland are crowded, which is why this page focuses on what actually changes the experience. Pricing in Scotland shifts with import duty, so the figures here reflect current GBP rates rather than a fixed list price.
Charging over USB-C takes about 86 from empty, and the pass-through means the device can be used while plugged in on the smaller batteries. Two things to check before ordering: the USB-C socket on the base and whether the 1.4 Ω mesh coil is the newer generation. Battery behaviour is where the RELX Pro earns its keep: the 5000 mAh cell holds a usable charge for most of a day at 150 and recharges over USB-C.
In Scotland, availability of the 1.4 Ω mesh coil is the practical bottleneck, not the device itself. The wide bore mouthpiece is comfortable over long sessions and resists the condensation that gathers on narrower tips. Comparing this against a 60:40 PG/VG setup shows the difference clearly: one favours flavour, the other favours volume.
The 2.5 ml capacity is a genuinely useful middle ground: enough liquid for a long session without turning the device into a pocket problem. Expect roughly 1059 full puffs from a charge at 3 mg/ml, based on average session length in our testing. Delivery across Scotland is typically two to four working days with tracked dispatch, and returns are straightforward within the standard window.
For portable users, the learning curve is shorter than the specification list suggests, and daily use is straightforward from the first charge. If you take one thing from this page, make it the coil compatibility check. A device that needs a coil you cannot source locally becomes an expensive ornament within a month. The throat hit is noticeably firmer than a 60:40 PG/VG blend, so if you prefer a smoother draw, mix accordingly.
The included spare coils are useful for the first fortnight, after which you will be ordering your own. What surprised us most was how little the 1.4 Ω mesh coil changes the draw character compared with the 60:40 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber. The Crimson Red finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily.
Build quality is the quiet differentiator here, with tight seams and a connector that has not loosened after repeated removal. Pricing in Scotland shifts with import duty, so the figures here reflect current GBP rates rather than a fixed list price. Worth noting that the magnetic contact takes a small amount of care to keep clean, which we cover in the maintenance section below.
Specifications
The specification sheet is where the real trade-offs show.
| Reference model | RELX Pro |
|---|---|
| Brand family | SMOK |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Power range | 150 W |
| Liquid capacity | 2.5 ml |
| Coil | 1.4 Ω mesh |
| Bottle size | 200 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 60:40 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 3 mg/ml |
| Material | stainless steel |
| Charge port | USB-C |
| Connector | magnetic contact |
| Airflow | dual bottom |
| Mouthpiece | wide bore |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Cola Zero: sweet, fizzy, described as cola sweetness with a light fizz. On a 60:40 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 1.4 Ω mesh mark before the coil begins to mute it.
Practical considerations in Scotland
Availability in Scotland is the factor that decides most outcomes here. Confirm the 1.4 Ω mesh and the USB-C are both in stock before committing, and check that the magnetic contact matches your existing device if you already own hardware. Duty and GBP rates move, so treat prices as current rather than fixed.
Take the time to get it right the first time; the difference shows up over months of use rather than days.