Choosing Nicotine liquids: budget shoppers edition (Cherry Lime Soda)
Nicotine liquids advice for Scotland, covering pricing, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
The gap between a mid-range and a premium nicotine liquids narrows once you know which components you actually use. The mesh tip mouthpiece is comfortable over long sessions and resists the condensation that gathers on narrower tips.
Search results for nicotine liquids in Scotland are crowded, which is why this page focuses on what actually changes the experience. Airflow control on the RELX Pro is adjustable enough to move from a warm, restrained draw to something far more open without removing the tank.
Build quality is the quiet differentiator here, with tight seams and a connector that has not loosened after repeated removal. Charging over Micro-USB takes about 49 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 Micro-USB socket on the base and whether the 1.0 Ω mesh coil is the newer generation.
The Graphite finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily. Worth noting that the 510 bottom pin takes a small amount of care to keep clean, which we cover in the maintenance section below. For budget shoppers, the learning curve is shorter than the specification list suggests, and daily use is straightforward from the first charge.
Materials are unremarkable on paper and feel reassuringly solid in the hand, with no flex in the body at all. The instruction booklet is thin, but the diagrams are clear enough that most people set the device up without further help. Flavour tracking stays consistent from the first day to roughly the 1.0 Ω mesh mark before the profile flattens and a swap makes sense.
What surprised us most was how little the 1.0 Ω mesh coil changes the draw character compared with the 20:80 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber. The mesh tip mouthpiece is comfortable over long sessions and resists the condensation that gathers on narrower tips. Worth noting that the 510 bottom pin takes a small amount of care to keep clean, which we cover in the maintenance section below.
Pricing in Scotland shifts with import duty, so the figures here reflect current GBP rates rather than a fixed list price. Comparing this against a 20:80 PG/VG setup shows the difference clearly: one favours flavour, the other favours volume. For budget shoppers, the learning curve is shorter than the specification list suggests, and daily use is straightforward from the first charge.
Specifications
Specifications vary by batch, so treat these figures as the reference point rather than a guarantee for every unit.
| Reference model | RELX Pro |
|---|---|
| Brand family | IQOS |
| Battery capacity | 800 mAh |
| Power range | 40 W |
| Liquid capacity | 2.5 ml |
| Coil | 1.0 Ω mesh |
| Bottle size | 100 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 20:80 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 3 mg/ml |
| Material | ABS + glass |
| Charge port | Micro-USB |
| Connector | 510 bottom pin |
| Airflow | ring control |
| Mouthpiece | mesh tip |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Vanilla Custard: creamy, rich, described as warm vanilla bean with a smooth cream finish. On a 20:80 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 1.0 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 1.0 Ω mesh and the Micro-USB are both in stock before committing, and check that the 510 bottom pin matches your existing device if you already own hardware. Duty and GBP rates move, so treat prices as current rather than fixed.
Our advice is to order one, use it for a fortnight, and only then decide whether to stock up.
