What Does VG Stand For?

What do you stand for, VG?? It's a question I ask my e-liquids every day, shaking my fists in frustration, but since they are inanimate objects they don't usually respond. Oh, you mean what do the letters stand for? Well, that's an easy one. Read on for some vaping knowledge to impress your friends with and/or finally win the heart of the prom queen.

VG 101

VG stands for vegetable glycerin, a simple, naturally occurring chemical that comes from vegetable oil. VG is present in nearly all e-liquids along with its evil twin (not really) PG, or propylene glycol. It's a thick, colourless and odourless liquid, and has a sweet taste. VG is thicker than PG and gives a much smoother hit when vaped.

Outside of vaping, VG is used in a wide range of food, medical and personal care products such as cosmetics, aftershave, pet food, soap and hand cream, toothpaste and as a sweetener in many foods. In fact, you could well be eating something with VG in it right now (the pet food, it's definitely the pet food).

Every Cloud has a VG Lining

One of vegetable glycerin's best selling points is its ability to create huge vapour clouds when vaped. It produces significantly more vapour than PG, so it is favoured by 'cloud chasers' (competitive blowers of vapour clouds) in their e-liquid. While vaping 100% VG is possible, this is difficult since it would be very thick and most equipment would not work properly with it. Cloud chasers prefer high VG mixes though and ratios can often go to 80% VG/20% PG and even higher.

Advantages of VG

• Produces large clouds when vaped - great for cloud chasing
• Smooth throat hit for those who don't like the harshness of a high PG mix
• Allergies and skin/throat irritation are very rare
• Sweet-tasting, and can even be vaped on its own
• Comes from natural vegetable oils and is safe to consume 

Disadvantages of VG

• Not as much of a throat hit as PG, so might not suit heavy ex/current smokers
• Doesn't carry flavour as well as PG so flavours might be muted
• Thick nature means it can clog up devices - only some vaporisers can cope with it

What Percentage of VG Should I Use?

This is going to come down mainly to personal preference, based largely on the pros and cons listed above. If you're looking to get into cloud chasing then you'll definitely need en e-liquid high in VG, preferably upwards of 70%. If you are/were a heavy smoker and want to still experience the throat hit whilst vaping then high VG is not going to cut it, so you'll have to go for something with more PG. If you're still unsure, why not go for a 50/50 mix and, based on how you feel, either up the VG percentage or lower it. Simple!

VG-Peasy!

Made your mind up? Good, now head over to Vape Mountain's great range of e-liquids now, we've got loads of high VG e-juice to choose from.

Nicolites Refill Cartridges High Strength Tobacco Cartomisers £4.75 Available Add to Bag Refill cartomisers for Nicolites Rechargeable Electronic Cigarettes Tobacco flavoured cartridges with high nicotine strength Option of buying multiple boxes in combo packs Free battery or cartridge offer included for particular pack sizes			Iceliqs Originals Vanilla Surprise E-Liquid - Money Off! £2.79 (RRP: £3.99) Available Add to Bag Pure vanilla flavour Available in 0mg, 6mg, 11mg and 16mg strengths VG: 30%, PG: 70% Made in France			DOT Tobacco Refill Pods £5.99 Available Preorder Leafy, full-bodied tobacco flavour Strength: 20mg VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the United Kingdom			Logic PRO E-Cigarette Tobacco 18mg Combination Pack £32.99 Available Add to Bag Polished stainless steel vape pen with e-liquid capsules Pre-filled capsules allow for easy flavour changes Powerful battery lets you vape all day long Includes 18 x Tobacco Refill Capsules (18mg strength)
88Vape 50W Mod Replacement Atomiser Coils (Pack of Three) £4.99 Available Add to Bag Replacement coils for 88Vape 50W Mod Regular replacement vital for vapour quality Sub-ohm vaping for richer flavour Three coils included for greater value for money			DOT Tobacco Vape Kit £14.99 Available Preorder Leafy, full-bodied tobacco flavour Strength: 20mg VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the United Kingdom			Simple Essentials Vanilla Custard E-Liquid £2.99 Available Add to Bag Vanilla custard flavoured e-liquid Strengths: 0mg, 6mg, 12mg, 18mg VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the UK			Simple Essentials Vanilla Custard E-Liquid - Money Off! £2.09 (RRP: £2.99) Available Add to Bag Vanilla custard flavoured e-liquid Strengths: 0mg, 6mg, 9mg, 12mg, 18mg VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the UK
Iceliqs Underground Series Bank E-Liquid (30ml) £10.99 Available Add to Bag Tobacco with sweet caramel and vanilla notes Nicotine strengths: 0mg, 3mg, 6mg and 12mg VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in France			Simple Essentials Spearmint E-Liquid £2.99 Available Add to Bag Spearmint flavoured e-liquid Strengths: 0mg, 6mg, 12mg, 18mg VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the UK			DOT Menthol Refill Pods £5.99 Available Add to Bag Bold, distinctive menthol flavour Strength: 20mg VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the United Kingdom			Eco Vape Dripping Toffee Liquid Do-Nuts V2 E-Juice - Money Off! £2.79 (RRP: £3.99) Available Add to Bag Fresh doughnut flavour with a toffee filling Available with 3mg, 6mg, 12mg or 18mg nicotine strengths VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the United Kingdom

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