First Time Buyers guide to Nicotine liquids (blueprint): Blueprint
Nicotine liquids advice for Scotland, covering distributor pricing, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.
We spent weeks putting nicotine liquids options through their paces so the recommendations here reflect real use. The instruction booklet is thin, but the diagrams are clear enough that most people set the device up without further help.
Most Scotland buyers start with a well-known brand name and then discover that fit and coil availability matter far more. Replacement coils are widely available, and the 0.8 Ω mesh coil is the sensible default to keep in stock.
Expect roughly 991 full puffs from a charge at 0 mg/ml, based on average session length in our testing. Delivery across Scotland is typically two to four working days with tracked dispatch, and returns are straightforward within the standard window. 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.
The throat hit is noticeably firmer than a 35:65 PG/VG blend, so if you prefer a smoother draw, mix accordingly. Pricing in Scotland shifts with import duty, so the figures here reflect current GBP rates rather than a fixed list price. 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.
What surprised us most was how little the 0.8 Ω mesh coil changes the draw character compared with the 35:65 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber. The Rose Quartz finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily. Worth noting that the Q-Plus takes a small amount of care to keep clean, which we cover in the maintenance section below.
Charging over Micro-USB takes about 68 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 0.8 Ω mesh coil is the newer generation. For first-time buyers, the learning curve is shorter than the specification list suggests, and daily use is straightforward from the first charge.
Specifications
Every unit in the RELX Pro family shares the same core platform, so the differences come down to the numbers below.
| Reference model | RELX Pro |
|---|---|
| Brand family | IQOS |
| Battery capacity | 800 mAh |
| Power range | 40 W |
| Liquid capacity | 2.5 ml |
| Coil | 0.8 Ω mesh |
| Bottle size | 0.6 ml |
| Liquid ratio | 35:65 PG/VG |
| Nicotine strength | 0 mg/ml |
| Material | stainless steel |
| Charge port | Micro-USB |
| Connector | Q-Plus |
| Airflow | dual bottom |
| Mouthpiece | mesh tip |
Flavour and performance notes
A representative profile is Classic Menthol: cool, sharp, described as clean peppermint with consistent coolness. On a 35:65 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 Micro-USB are both in stock before committing, and check that the Q-Plus 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.
