Nicotine liquids hands-on review: explained edition
Nicotine liquids advice for Scotland, covering hands-on review, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
Budget matters in Scotland, but with nicotine liquids the cheapest option is rarely the one that lasts. Expect roughly 1692 full puffs from a charge at 12 mg/ml, based on average session length in our testing.
Budget matters in Scotland, but with nicotine liquids the cheapest option is rarely the one that lasts. The silicone tip mouthpiece is comfortable over long sessions and resists the condensation that gathers on narrower tips.
The Crimson Red 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 thread takes a small amount of care to keep clean, which we cover in the maintenance section below. For experienced users, the learning curve is shorter than the specification list suggests, and daily use is straightforward from the first charge.
Battery behaviour is where the Innokin X earns its keep: the 2000 mAh cell holds a usable charge for most of a day at 60 and recharges over Micro-USB. We would pair the Innokin X with a 20:80 PG/VG liquid, which is where the balance between throat hit and cloud density sits most comfortably. Replacement coils are widely available, and the 0.6 Ω mesh coil is the sensible default to keep in stock.
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 0.6 Ω mesh mark before the profile flattens and a swap makes sense. In Scotland, availability of the 0.6 Ω mesh coil is the practical bottleneck, not the device itself.
Materials are unremarkable on paper and feel reassuringly solid in the hand, with no flex in the body at all. 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. Flavour tracking stays consistent from the first day to roughly the 0.6 Ω mesh mark before the profile flattens and a swap makes sense.
Specifications
Specifications vary by batch, so treat these figures as the reference point rather than a guarantee for every unit.
| Reference model | Innokin X |
|---|---|
| Brand family | Elektron |
| Battery capacity | 2000 mAh |
| Power range | 60 W |
| Liquid capacity | 2.5 ml |
| Coil | 0.6 Ω mesh |
| Bottle size | 1.3 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 20:80 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 12 mg/ml |
| Material | zinc alloy |
| Charge port | Micro-USB |
| Connector | 510 thread |
| Airflow | adjustable sliding |
| Mouthpiece | silicone tip |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Strawberry Cream: creamy, sweet, described as smooth strawberry custard with a light dairy note. On a 20:80 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 0.6 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 0.6 Ω mesh and the Micro-USB are both in stock before committing, and check that the 510 thread matches your existing device if you already own hardware. Duty and GBP rates move, so treat prices as current rather than fixed.
Availability shifts often, so check the current listing before committing to a large order.
