How to pick Nicotine salt liquids in Scotland (v3)
Nicotine salt liquids advice for Scotland, covering flavour blending, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
The gap between a mid-range and a premium nicotine salt liquids narrows once you know which components you actually use. The build quality on RELX Pro is a step above most of what sits in the same price bracket, and the finish resists the chipping that usually shows after a few months of pocket carry.
Most Scotland buyers start with a well-known brand name and then discover that fit and coil availability matter far more. The throat hit is noticeably firmer than a 65:35 PG/VG blend, so if you prefer a smoother draw, mix accordingly.
Charging over Type-C fast charge takes about 41 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 Type-C fast charge socket on the base and whether the 0.8 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 70 and recharges over Type-C fast charge.
Vapour production is more than adequate at 70, and pushing beyond that adds heat rather than anything worth carrying. 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.
What surprised us most was how little the 0.8 Ω mesh coil changes the draw character compared with the 65:35 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber. The Sunset Orange 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.
The included spare coils are useful for the first fortnight, after which you will be ordering your own. Build quality is the quiet differentiator here, with tight seams and a connector that has not loosened after repeated removal. The Sunset Orange finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily.
Specifications
These are the figures that matter day to day, and the ones worth comparing across models.
| Reference model | RELX Pro |
|---|---|
| Brand family | Hcigar |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Power range | 70 W |
| Liquid capacity | 6.5 ml |
| Coil | 0.8 Ω mesh |
| Bottle size | 2.0 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 65:35 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 0 mg/ml |
| Material | polycarbonate |
| Charge port | Type-C fast charge |
| Connector | 510 thread |
| Airflow | adjustable sliding |
| Mouthpiece | wide bore |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Pineapple Ice Cream: creamy, sweet, described as dairy-style pineapple dessert. On a 65:35 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 0.8 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 0.8 Ω mesh and the Type-C fast charge 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.
Take the time to get it right the first time; the difference shows up over months of use rather than days.
