Aiden Aitken, Author at MIST Blog

Pukka Juice 5000+ Nic Salts Review

Since beginning in 2017, UK-based e-liquid manufacturer Pukka Juice have won several awards for their vibrantly flavoured fruity vape juices. Today, I’ll be trying their newest e-liquid range — the Pukka Juice 5000+. The brand claims that it replicates disposable vape flavours, so I’m excited to know how it stacks up with other bar salts. …
What Is a 50/50 Vape Juice?

50/50 vape juice is produced with the perfect balance of VG and PG, two ingredients used in 99% of vape liquid. But is a 50/50 e-liquid suitable for your vape kit and your vaping style? What does 50/50 mean in vape juice? Read on for a brief and simple explanation of 50/50 e-liquids. What Are…
NastyLiq Nic Salts Review

Nasty Juice, one of the most popular e-liquid manufacturers in the world and popularisers of the ‘Malaysian method’ of super-sweet e-liquid production, released their NastyLiq range of nic salted e-liquids. Available as both 10ml bottles and NastyPod PX2 prefilled pods, the range promises intense fruity flavours with smooth inhales. In this NastyLiq Nic Salts review,…
Dinner Lady FUYL Vape Pod Kit Review – Fuelling Your Smoke-Free Lifestyle

With the upcoming ban on disposables looming, Dinner Lady has gotten ahead of this by releasing a prefilled and rechargeable alternative version of their FUYL disposable vapes, aptly named the FUYL Vape Pod Starter Kit. The kit uses prefilled pods containing 2mls of the same Dinner Lady e-liquid used in the original FUYL disposables. MIST…
What Are the Different Types of Vape Juice?

There are many different types of vape juice, and it’s essential to know which is which as they often require different coils or kinds of vape kits to atomise. The only universal constant in vape liquid is that they all contain vegetable glycerine (VG), but there’s a world of difference between bar salts and high…
What is a Vape Pod System? A Beginner’s Guide to Prefilled & Refillable Options

So, you’re wondering what a vape pod is. Simply put, it’s a super user-friendly vape that uses a plastic “pod” to hold the e-liquid instead of a traditional glass tank. This clever, no-fuss design is what makes them so popular, especially for anyone looking for an easy way to vape. This guide is a quick…
What Is DIY E-liquid?

DIY e-liquid is vape juice that a vaper makes at home with just a few ingredients and a small amount of equipment. With DIY eliquids, you can experiment with flavour combinations and VG/PG mix ratios to find a vape juice that suits you personally. What Are DIY E-liquids? DIY e-liquid is homemade vape juice. While making…
What Is An MTL Vape Juice?

Are you wondering what an MTL vape juice is? The short answer is that it is an e-liquid that produces moderate to minimal vapour levels and is popular with new vapers and vapers seeking a cigarette-like vaping experience. But how and why? Today, we’re going to provide a brief explanation of what exactly this vape juice is.…
What Is a High VG Vape Juice?

High-VG vape juice produces much larger clouds and tends to be a lot smoother to inhale through your vape kit. However, this e-liquid isn’t universally compatible with all vape tanks, pods, and coils. In this article, we’ll discuss what precisely high-VG shortfills are, their PG VG ratio, and what makes them perfect for sub-ohm vaping.…
MIST Vape Awards 2023 Winners Announced

MIST Electronic Cigarettes Ltd, one of the premier vape retailers in the UK, proudly announces the winners of the MIST Vape Awards, an annual ceremony that recognizes vape products — kits, tanks, vape juices, and mods — that have left a lasting impact on the vaping community. The MIST Vape Awards initially focused solely on…
What is a Shortfill? Everything Vapers Need to Know

You’ve probably seen those massive bottles of e-liquid in vape shops and noticed they’re not filled all the way to the top. What’s that all about? Is it a mistake? Don’t worry – it’s completely intentional! Those bottles are called “shortfills,” and they’re one of the smartest and most popular ways to vape. This guide…
What Are Nic Salts? A Complete Vaper’s Guide

Ever wondered why some vapers can take a quick puff and feel instantly satisfied, while others seem to chain-vape all day? The secret is often nicotine salts (or “nic salts”). They’ve become the go-to choice for new vapers and ex-smokers. But what are nic salts? If you’ve heard the term but aren’t sure what it…
What Is a Vape Pen? A Beginner’s Guide to Types, Components, and Purpose

When you think of a vape, odds are you’re picturing a vape pen — maybe you’ve seen one at a party, in someone’s car, or even sitting on your friend’s kitchen counter. They’re slim, discreet, and wildly popular — but what is a vape pen, really? Whether you’re just curious, thinking about trying one, or…
What Is a Sub-Ohm Vape Kit?

Sub-ohm kits are powerful vaping devices that can generate vast clouds of tasty vapour. Although they are slightly less popular than MTL refillable pod kits, they maintain a dedicated following who prefer the sensation of big cloud production over the moderate vapour and high nicotine strength ordinarily associated with MTL vaping. Read on for a detailed…
What Are Vape Starter Kits?

Vape starter kits are, as their name suggests, designed for those new to vaping. While many vape kits come loaded with myriad features and functions intended for specific forms of experienced use, vape starter kits are meant to be simple to use and demonstrate the advantages of vaping without frustrating the user. With more people getting…
How to Choose A Vape: A Simple Beginner’s Guide

Choosing your first vape kit can feel like you’ve been dropped in the middle of a tech convention. You’re surrounded by strange-looking devices, confusing jargon, and a mountain of options. All you want is something that works, without needing an engineering degree to figure it out. Don’t worry! This guide is here to cut through…
5 Best Custard E-liquids For 2025 (UK)

Here at MIST, we’re lucky enough to sample nearly every custard vape juice that gets released, so we’re well equipped to let you know which are the very best choices available to you. The mouthwatering taste of custard is one of the most versatile vape juice flavours, working well with almost any sweet accompaniment. From…
What Is the Best Tobacco E-liquid This 2026?

Ahhh, tobacco e-liquid, my beloved. That stimulating flora that caused most of us to turn to vaping eventually. And while the tabloids like to gnash their teeth about fruity candy bubblegum vape juices, the truth is that classic tobacco tastes are still the most popular choice. And you don’t have to let go of the…
Global Vaping Laws Mapped: Countries Where Vaping Is Illegal and Legal

In the United Kingdom, our government is progressive regarding vaping, and it is viewed (rightly so) as a smoking cessation product, not just in the UK but also in most of the EU, have this attitude. However, a recent data analysis reveals that this is different for other countries. The data, conducted by MIST, reveals…
5 Best Vapes for Clouds (Mods and Kits) in 2023

Here at MIST, we’ve been able to witness the evolution of sub-ohm kits since the dawn of vaping. So, today I’d like to showcase some of what we feel are the best vapes for clouds today. I’ll be drawing upon both our bountiful experience and customer feedback, analysing not just the cloudiest kits but also…
7 Best Cheap Vape Mods in 2023

Box mods can vary in price, but you don’t need to sacrifice function when watching the pennies. With over a decade of experience with vaping mods, we know that there are budget mods with top-tier functionality — it’s just a matter of knowing what to look for. So, today, I’d like to give you a…
9 Best Fruity Vape Juice In 2023

Here at MIST, we’ve seen thousands of smokers make a confident step away from smoking by indulging in fruity vape juice that reach plateaus of vibrant and juicy flavour that cigarettes cannot offer. If you like fruit but you’d like to cast a wider net of flavour then you should check out our more general…
5 Best 21700 Batteries In 2023 [by use case]

While the majority of vaping mods feature internal power supplies, there are many advantages to using a mod which takes an external battery. For one thing, a failed internal battery pretty much means that mod is finished, but if the vape batteries can be removed then it’s a simple case of swapping it out! 21700…
T22 Pro Review – Our Kit of the Year 2022

Innokin T22 Pro Reviewed We’ll be taking a look at a returning champion, the very latest and greatest iteration in the long-celebrated Innokin Endura range of top-tier starter kits – The Innokin T22 Pro! Here’s our in-depth T22 Pro review. After much consideration we here at MIST are proud to announce that we have awarded…