Every bottle of e-liquid contains two primary base carriers: Vegetable Glycerin (VG) and Propylene Glycol (PG). The ratio between these two fluids determines how your e-liquid behaves, the amount of vapour it produces, the severity of the throat hit, and which devices it is compatible with.
What is Vegetable Glycerin (VG)?
VG is a thick, sweet vegetable-derived liquid.
- Characteristics: Produces massive vapour clouds, offers a smooth throat hit, and has a slight natural sweetness.
- Best For: Sub-ohm devices, high-wattage mods, and direct-to-lung (DTL) vaping styles.
What is Propylene Glycol (PG)?
PG is a thin, odourless, and tasteless organic compound.
- Characteristics: Carries flavour more effectively, provides a strong 'throat hit' similar to traditional smoking, and has a very thin viscosity.
- Best For: Low-wattage pod devices, starter kits, and mouth-to-lung (MTL) vaping styles.
Choosing Your Ideal VG/PG Ratio
- 70% VG / 30% PG: The gold standard for sub-ohm vaping. Excellent cloud production and smooth inhales.
- 50% VG / 50% PG: Perfect for pod systems (like IGET or Alibarbar style systems) and starter kits. Balanced throat hit and sharp flavour delivery.
- Max VG: Best for vapers with PG sensitivities and cloud chasing enthusiasts.