Menthol Tonacco Mod Mate by Nasty 50ML

Overview

The Menthol Tonacco Mod Mate by Nasty 50ML by Mod in Menthol Tonacco at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Overview: what Mod Mate by Nasty Menthol Tonacco is

Mod Mate by Nasty 50ML Menthol Tonacco is a nicotine-free shortfill e-liquid made for UK vapers who use sub-ohm tanks and want a tobacco-led flavour with a cooling menthol finish. The 50ml of liquid is supplied in a 60ml bottle, which leaves deliberate empty space in the neck so you can add one 10ml nicotine shot if you want to vape with nicotine. If you prefer 0mg, you can use the bottle exactly as it arrives.

The Mod Mate line comes from Nasty Juice, a brand known for straightforward flavour profiles rather than elaborate dessert blends. Menthol Tonacco sits in the tobacco-and-menthol corner of the range. The unusual spelling is simply the product name, and it refers to a tobacco flavour with menthol layered over the top.

The quick facts are below. Where a figure is typical for the range rather than printed on this specific listing, we say so, and you should always confirm against the label on the bottle you receive.

• Product type: e-liquid shortfill, nicotine-free as supplied
• Volume: 50ml of liquid in a 60ml bottle, with room for one 10ml nicotine shot
• Nicotine as supplied: 0mg/ml
• Base: high-VG blend; the Mod Mate range is generally formulated at 70VG/30PG
• Flavour: menthol and tobacco
• Best suited to: sub-ohm tanks and mod kits running 0.15 to 0.4 ohm coils
• Age restriction: 18+ only, intended for existing smokers and vapers

Shortfills exist because UK rules limit nicotine-containing e-liquid to 10ml bottles and a maximum strength of 20mg/ml. A nicotine-free 50ml bottle is not subject to that bottle-size limit, so the nicotine is sold separately as a shot that you add yourself. Disposable vapes carry the same 20mg/ml strength cap, but single-use disposables have also been banned from sale in the UK since June 2025, which is one reason many former disposable users have moved to refillable kits and shortfills like this one.

The rest of this page covers how the liquid performs, how it tastes, how to mix it, what hardware suits it and where it sits against the alternatives. We have tried to stay balanced. Menthol Tonacco is a sensible fit for some vapers and a poor fit for others, and it is more useful to know which group you are in before you buy.

Performance and puff delivery

Performance with a shortfill depends as much on your device as on the liquid, so it helps to separate the two. The liquid contributes thickness, flavour concentration and, once you add a shot, nicotine. The device contributes wattage, airflow and coil resistance.

A 70VG-weighted base produces dense, soft vapour. On a sub-ohm tank at 40 to 70W you can expect noticeably larger clouds than from an MTL pod kit, and the inhale is smooth rather than sharp. VG is slightly sweet and carries less throat hit than PG, which is why a 0mg bottle feels gentle in the throat. Adding an 18mg nicotine shot brings the strength to about 3mg/ml and adds a mild throat hit. Menthol also adds a cooling sensation in the throat and mouth that some vapers read as a stronger hit than the nicotine level alone would suggest.

Puff count is not printed on e-liquid the way it is on disposables, so any figure is an estimate. As a rough guide, a direct-lung puff on a sub-ohm tank vaporises somewhere between 0.03ml and 0.08ml depending on power and puff length. On that basis 50ml could cover roughly 600 to 1,600 puffs. A moderate user vaping 3 to 5ml a day would finish a bottle in about ten to seventeen days, while a light user on a lower-wattage setup may stretch it to three weeks or more.

• Vapour: dense and cool, helped by the high VG content and the menthol.
• Throat hit: light at 0mg, moderate at around 3mg, firmer at about 5mg.
• Power range: comfortable at roughly 35W to 70W on 0.15 to 0.3 ohm mesh coils, always within the coil's printed rating.
• Consistency: flavour stays steady across the bottle as long as the coil is changed on time.
• Liquid use: a sub-ohm setup uses far more liquid per day than a pod kit, so budget for that.

One honest limitation is that menthol liquids can taste warmer and a little flatter at very high wattage. In many vapers' experience, the cooling effect is more pronounced when the vapour is not running hot. If you find the flavour drying out or the menthol fading, dropping 5 to 10W usually helps more than adding extra nicotine or switching coils.

Another point worth knowing is that thick liquids need a tank that can feed them. If your tank has adjustable juice-flow slots, open them fully for a 70VG liquid. A coil that is starved of liquid is the single most common reason a sound bottle is blamed for tasting burnt.

Flavour profile: menthol over tobacco

Menthol Tonacco is a two-part flavour, and how the parts balance depends on your nicotine level, your wattage and how long the liquid has rested. Taste is subjective, so treat the following as a guide drawn from the name, the way this style of liquid is normally built and the way menthol-tobacco profiles generally behave.

On the inhale, expect a dry, lightly toasted tobacco character at the front with menthol arriving almost immediately. The tobacco side of this kind of liquid is usually a mellow, leafy profile in the territory of a classic blend rather than a heavy cigar or a sweetened bakey tobacco. The menthol is the cooling kind rather than a sugary peppermint sweet.

On the exhale, the coolness tends to linger on the breath and in the nose, while the tobacco fades into a light, slightly earthy finish. This is the stage where menthol-tobacco combinations earn their following, because the cooling effect makes the vapour feel fresh without turning it into a mint flavour.

The aftertaste is usually clean. Tobacco liquids can leave a faintly dry note on the tongue, and the menthol helps to clear that. If you vape it continuously for a long session, expect the menthol to feel a little less intense after the first dozen puffs as your senses adjust.

• What it is: a tobacco flavour with a cooling menthol finish, suited to all-day vaping.
• What it is not: a sweet dessert liquid, a fruit-and-ice blend or a heavy cigar profile.
• Sweetness: low compared with most shortfills, though the VG base adds a slight natural sweetness.
• Cooling level: noticeable but not extreme, so it should suit people who find very icy liquids tiring.

Nicotine changes how the flavour is perceived. At 0mg the tobacco note can seem a little thin because there is no throat hit to anchor it, and the menthol dominates. Adding a shot at 3mg usually rounds the profile out and makes the tobacco more convincing. If you have been used to cigarettes, a slightly higher strength will make the tobacco character feel closer to what you are used to, but do not raise the strength just to chase flavour.

Resting time matters. Tobacco liquids often improve after a day or two of steeping with the cap loosened briefly and then tightened, because the flavour molecules blend more evenly after the nicotine has been mixed in. The liquid may also darken slightly with time, which is normal for tobacco-based e-liquids and not a sign of spoilage.

Finally, a note on vaper's tongue. If the flavour seems to vanish after a few weeks of using the same liquid, you may be experiencing taste fatigue rather than a fault with the bottle. Swapping to a different flavour for two or three days, or drinking water and avoiding coffee before vaping, often brings the taste back.

Design and build quality of the bottle

For a liquid, the design that matters is the bottle, the cap and the label. Mod Mate by Nasty is supplied in a 60ml plastic bottle of the soft, squeezable type used for most shortfills, with a narrow nozzle that fits the fill ports of the majority of tanks. Soft plastic is a practical choice because it lets you squeeze out a controlled amount while filling a tank, and it lets you tip a nicotine shot in without a funnel.

The 60ml capacity is intentional. A 50ml liquid in a 60ml bottle leaves exactly 10ml of headroom, which is the size of a standard UK nicotine shot. That means you can mix in the bottle you already have, with no need for a separate container, as long as you add just one shot.

• Bottle: 60ml soft plastic with a fine nozzle, built for tank filling.
• Cap: child-resistant closure with a tamper-evident ring, which you need to press and turn.
• Label: carries the product name, flavour, volume and batch information. Check it for the best-before date and ingredient details when it arrives.
• Weight and size: light enough to carry, though a bottle this size will not fit comfortably in a jacket pocket for all-day use. Many vapers decant into a smaller 10ml travel bottle.

The build quality is functional rather than premium. The plastic can be creased if squeezed hard, and the child-resistant cap takes a little practice, particularly with wet hands. Neither of these is unusual for the category, and neither affects the liquid. The one area worth checking on delivery is the seal under the cap. If the tamper ring is broken or liquid has leaked into the packaging, contact customer support with a photo straight away.

Storage is straightforward. Keep the bottle upright, in a cool, dark place, away from radiators and direct sunlight. Heat and light degrade flavour over time and can speed up darkening in tobacco liquids. Keep all e-liquid and nicotine shots out of the reach of children and pets, and wipe up any spills quickly, as nicotine can be absorbed through skin.

When the bottle is empty, treat it as plastic packaging. Many local councils accept empty plastic bottles in household recycling, but nicotine shot bottles can retain residue, so check your council's guidance. Vape devices and batteries are different. Retailers that sell vapes are generally required to take back old devices free of charge, and household waste recycling centres have small-electricals and battery bins. Supermarkets also tend to have battery recycling points near the entrance. Never put devices, cells or coils containing batteries in household bins, because lithium cells are a fire risk in bin lorries.

Battery and charging: the device you pair it with

A bottle of e-liquid has no battery of its own, so this section is about the battery side of the setup you will run it in. It matters because a thick, high-VG liquid on a sub-ohm coil demands more power than the small pod kits many people moved to after disposables, and an underpowered battery is a common cause of weak flavour.

• Pod-style sub-ohm kits: built-in batteries of roughly 1,000 to 1,800mAh, with output up to about 25 to 40W. These suit lighter use and need charging daily. Choose a kit that is specifically rated for sub-ohm or high-VG liquids.
• Single-cell mod kits: one removable 18650 or 21700 cell, typically 3,000 to 4,000mAh, running 40 to 80W. This is the sweet spot for Mod Mate liquids and the setup most users end up with.
• Dual-cell mods: two cells and 100W or more. This is more power than this liquid needs. Running at that level burns through liquid and coils quickly without improving the flavour.

As a rough guide, a 3,000mAh cell at 50W gives around 150 to 250 three-second puffs per charge once real-world losses are included. At roughly 0.05ml per puff, a 50ml bottle is around 1,000 puffs, so expect to go through four to six charges per bottle. Lower wattage will extend both battery life and liquid life.

Charging is simple, but there are rules worth following:

• Use the cable supplied with the kit, or a reputable USB-C cable, and a standard phone charger rather than a high-wattage fast charger unless the manufacturer says it is supported.
• Do not charge overnight or leave charging devices unattended. Lithium cells that are damaged or poorly made can overheat.
• Buy cells only from reputable stockists. Rewrapped or unbranded cells with inflated mAh claims are a known problem.
• Carry spare cells in a plastic case, never loose in a pocket with coins or keys.
• Stop using a cell with torn wrap, dents or swelling, and take it to a battery recycling point.

When a battery reaches the end of its life, recycle it. Most large supermarkets, electrical retailers and household waste recycling centres accept vape batteries and small electricals in dedicated bins. Many vape shops will take back old devices too. Do not throw vape batteries in the bin or the household recycling box.

Coil and mesh technology that suits this liquid

Mod Mate by Nasty is formulated for sub-ohm vaping, and that points directly at the coil type. Most sub-ohm tanks today use mesh coils, which have a flat, perforated sheet of resistance material rather than a round wire wrapped around cotton. The larger surface area heats more evenly, which tends to give steadier flavour and quicker ramp-up, particularly with thick liquids.

High-VG liquids flow slowly, so the coil needs sufficiently large wicking ports to refill between puffs. Most mesh coils designed for sub-ohm use are built with that in mind, and the match is generally good. Problems appear when a thick liquid is used in a coil designed for thin, high-PG nicotine salts.

• 0.15 to 0.2 ohm mesh: direct-lung vaping at around 55 to 80W, large vapour, fast liquid use. Suitable if you want warm, dense clouds, though the menthol may feel less pronounced.
• 0.25 to 0.4 ohm mesh: the most practical range for this liquid, at about 30 to 55W. You get good flavour, manageable liquid use and reasonable coil life.
• 0.6 to 1.0 ohm coils: designed for mouth-to-lung or restricted direct-lung vaping at about 12 to 25W. Thick 70VG liquid may wick slowly in some of these coils, so use them only if the manufacturer lists high-VG compatibility.

Priming a new coil is the step most beginners skip, and it causes burnt hits. Drop a few drops of liquid directly onto the cotton through the wicking ports, fill the tank, then wait five to ten minutes before vaping so the cotton is fully saturated. Start at the lower end of the coil's wattage range and take a couple of gentle puffs before increasing the power.

Coil life varies with use, but one to two weeks is common for a regular vaper. Tobacco liquids can darken the cotton and leave residue, so the coil may look dark well before it needs replacing. Replace the coil when the flavour turns muted or burnt, when the vapour thins, or when you hear persistent gurgling that adjusting the airflow does not fix. Menthol itself does not damage coils, but sweeteners do, and tobacco-menthol profiles usually contain less sweetener than dessert liquids, which tends to slow the gunk building up.

Do not chain vape on a cold coil, and never fire a device with an empty tank. A dry burn permanently damages the cotton and puts a harsh taste into every later puff. If a coil has burnt even once, it is usually quicker to replace it than to try to rescue it.

Nicotine strength guidance and UK limits

Mod Mate by Nasty Menthol Tonacco is sold at 0mg. If you want nicotine, you add a nicotine shot, and the maths is simple. UK rules limit nicotine e-liquid and shots to 10ml bottles with a maximum strength of 20mg/ml. The same 20mg/ml cap applied to disposables when they were still on sale, and it still applies to refill liquids and pod devices today.

The list below shows the typical results of common mixes, assuming a 50ml bottle of 0mg liquid:

• No shot: 0mg/ml. For people who have quit nicotine, or who vape for flavour and habit only.
• One 10ml shot at 18mg: 180mg of nicotine in 60ml, which gives 3mg/ml. This fits straight into the 60ml bottle with no spillage.
• One 10ml nic salt shot at 20mg: 200mg in 60ml, giving about 3.3mg/ml.
• Two 10ml shots at 18mg: 360mg in 70ml, giving about 5mg/ml. This will not fit in the 60ml bottle, so you would need to pour into a larger empty bottle or remove some liquid first.

A nicotine shot is usually VG-heavy, so the overall VG/PG ratio shifts only slightly. Always shake the mixed bottle for a minute so the nicotine is evenly distributed, then shake again before each fill for the first few days.

Choosing a starting strength depends on your smoking history and your device. Sub-ohm vaping delivers a large volume of vapour per puff, and so a lot more nicotine than the same strength in a small MTL device. For that reason the commonly used strengths in sub-ohm tanks are low.

• Light or social smokers, or those cutting down: 0mg to 3mg is usually enough.
• Moderate smokers switching fully to vaping: 3mg is the usual starting point, rising to about 5mg if cravings return within an hour.
• Heavy smokers: may find 3mg too weak in a sub-ohm device. Many move to a nic salt in an MTL device initially, then switch to sub-ohm with a low strength once they are comfortable. A local stop-smoking service or pharmacist can help you set a plan.

Do not use nic salt shots at high strengths in a sub-ohm device. The large puff volume combined with a salt's fast absorption can cause dizziness, nausea and a racing heart. If you feel unwell after vaping, stop and drink water. If you are a non-smoker, we would advise not starting. Vapes are intended as a way for existing smokers to stop, not as a lifestyle product, and nicotine is addictive.

Finally, store nicotine shots separately from toys, food and drink, and keep them out of reach of children and pets. If someone swallows nicotine liquid or gets it in their eyes, seek medical help straight away.

Who Menthol Tonacco is for

Every flavour suits some vapers better than others. Here is an honest breakdown so you can decide quickly.

It is likely to suit you if:

• You are an existing smoker or vaper who prefers tobacco flavours but finds plain tobacco liquids a bit dull or dry.
• You like a fresh, cooling exhale but do not want a fruit or sweet candy flavour.
• You use a sub-ohm tank or a mod kit and want a liquid that is built to match it.
• You are moving off disposables and want a lower cost per ml in exchange for a little more effort mixing and filling.
• You vape throughout the day and want a flavour that does not become cloying after a few hours.
• You are comfortable mixing a nicotine shot and shaking a bottle.

It may not be the right choice if:

• You do not like menthol or find it overpowering. This liquid is menthol-forward, and there is no way to switch the cooling off.
• You are looking for sweetness, such as a vanilla custard tobacco or a caramel tobacco. This is not that.
• You use a small MTL pod kit with a coil of 0.8 ohm or higher. The liquid is likely to be too thick, and you may get weak flavour and dry hits.
• You want something ready to vape out of the box with no mixing. A pre-mixed nic salt or a closed pod would be easier.
• You are a non-smoker or under 18. Nicotine products are not for you, and the sale of vapes to under-18s is illegal in the UK.
• You are pregnant or have a heart condition. Speak to your GP or pharmacist before using nicotine products.

A few other practical groups deserve a mention. Vapers who are cutting down on nicotine will find the 0mg-with-shot format handy, because you can reduce the strength gradually by using half a shot, or by mixing the 0mg liquid with your current bottle. Vapers who dislike constant refilling may find a 50ml bottle gives them a week or two of supply without reordering. Vapers who like to experiment will appreciate the ability to adjust their own strength. On the other hand, anyone who finds mixing fiddly may be happier buying a ready-made 10ml nic salt.

The final point is a practical one about menthol. If you have tried menthol liquids before and found them harsh on the throat, remember that harshness often comes from a high strength rather than the menthol itself. Starting at 0mg or 3mg gives you a better read on how the flavour suits you.

How to use: mixing, filling and vaping

Using a shortfill is straightforward once you have done it once. Follow these steps for a first bottle.

• Step 1, check the bottle. Make sure the tamper ring is intact and there is room in the neck. The bottle should have about 10ml of space.
• Step 2, decide on strength. If you want 0mg, skip to step 5. For 3mg, you need one 10ml nicotine shot at 18mg (or a 20mg nic salt shot for about 3.3mg). The shot is sold separately unless the listing says otherwise.
• Step 3, open both bottles. Press and turn the child-resistant cap of the shortfill. Remove the nozzle insert if it is a removable type, or use the nozzle as it is if it stays fitted.
• Step 4, add the shot. Squeeze the full contents of the nicotine shot into the 60ml bottle. Work over a tray or paper towel so any drips are caught.
• Step 5, close and shake. Refit the nozzle and cap, then shake the bottle firmly for around a minute. If you have added a shot, shake again every few hours for the first day.
• Step 6, rest the liquid. A day of rest lets the flavours settle. It is not strictly necessary, but tobacco liquids tend to improve with it.
• Step 7, fill the tank. Switch the device off. Unscrew or slide open the fill port, angle the bottle away from the central chimney, and fill to just below the maximum line.
• Step 8, prime the coil. Wait five to ten minutes for the cotton to soak, then take a couple of gentle puffs at low power before moving up to your working wattage.

Start at the lower end of the wattage range printed on your coil. Most users settle somewhere in the middle. Take slow, steady draws of around three seconds for a direct-lung puff and let the vapour fill the lungs gently instead of pulling hard. A slower draw produces better flavour and cooler vapour.

If you are used to cigarettes, resist the urge to take many quick puffs in a row. A sub-ohm device delivers a lot of vapour per draw, and chaining puffs will raise your nicotine intake quickly and heat the coil.

Keep the tank at least a third full. Letting it run low is the main route to dry hits. If you are heading out, bring a small filled travel bottle rather than the full 60ml bottle. Always switch the device off before filling or changing the coil, and make sure the fill port is closed fully before you start vaping again. This prevents leaks and keeps liquid out of your mouth.

For storage between uses, keep the tank upright if possible. If you are leaving a tank unused for several days, a tight seal and a clean airflow path stop the coil from flooding. Wipe down the threads of the tank with a dry tissue occasionally. Liquid residue on threads can cause poor battery contact and intermittent firing.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with shortfills turn out to be device or technique issues rather than liquid faults. Here are the common ones and what usually fixes them.

• Burnt or harsh taste: usually a dry or worn coil. Check the tank level, prime a new coil for longer and drop the wattage by 5W. If the taste persists, replace the coil. Do not keep vaping a burnt coil.
• Weak or muted flavour: could be vaper's tongue, a tired coil or too much power. Try a different flavour for a couple of days, replace the coil and reduce the wattage. Also make sure the nicotine shot was shaken in thoroughly.
• Gurgling or spitting: too much liquid in the chamber or condensation in the airflow. Tilt the tank, blow gently through the drip tip to clear it, and avoid filling beyond the maximum. Wipe away excess liquid from the drip tip.
• Leaking from the tank: check the O-rings, make sure the coil is firmly seated and the tank is screwed together correctly. Avoid squeezing the bottle hard when filling, and do not leave the tank lying on its side.
• Dry hits: the wicking is not keeping up with the power. Open the juice-flow control, take longer pauses between puffs, lower the wattage, and check the tank has enough liquid.
• Too much throat hit: reduce the nicotine strength, lower the wattage or use a shot with a lower strength. Menthol adds to the sensation, so a smaller shot can feel enough.
• Too little throat hit: you may be at 0mg, or the strength is too low for your habits. Add a 10ml shot at 18mg, or raise the strength slightly. Do not go to high strengths in a sub-ohm device.
• Menthol too strong: add a splash of an unflavoured 0mg base or another tobacco liquid at a ratio of about one to four. This softens the cooling without dropping the flavour completely.
• Liquid has darkened: normal for tobacco-based liquids and not a sign of spoilage. If it smells off or tastes sour, stop using it and contact customer support.
• Bottle will not open: the child-resistant cap needs a firm press down while turning. Dry your hands, press the cap and turn counter-clockwise.
• Device does not fire: check the battery charge, clean the tank threads and 510 connection, and make sure the device is switched on.

If you have tried these steps and still have a problem, contact customer support with your order number, a photograph of the bottle label and batch code, and a short description of the device you are using. This makes it much easier to diagnose whether the issue is with the liquid, the coil or the device.

Also remember that a sudden change in taste may simply be due to switching coil brands or moving from a mesh coil to a round wire coil. A new coil type can make the same liquid taste noticeably different for the first day or two.

Value for money

Value with a shortfill is mostly about cost per millilitre and how efficiently you use it. A 50ml bottle gives you a lot of liquid in one purchase, and that is where the shortfill format earns its place. You will need to add the cost of a nicotine shot if you vape with nicotine, and the cost of coils, which are an ongoing expense.

To compare fairly, divide the bottle's price by its volume. As an illustration only, a bottle priced at £12 for 50ml works out at 24p per ml. Add a £1.50 nicotine shot and the 60ml mix comes out at about 22p per ml. Compare that with a 10ml nic salt at £3 to £4, which is 30p to 40p per ml. Pre-ban disposables, at around £5 to £7 for roughly 2ml of liquid, worked out several times higher still. Check the live price on this page, as prices and offers change.

• Liquid cost: usually the lowest per ml of any format, particularly if you buy multiples.
• Nicotine shot: a modest additional cost that scales with the strength you choose.
• Coils: typically a few pounds each, replaced every one to two weeks. On a sub-ohm setup, factor in about one coil per bottle.
• Device: a one-off outlay. A decent sub-ohm kit pays for itself over a few weeks compared with buying disposables, though that comparison is now historical.
• Time and effort: shortfills take more effort than ready-to-use formats. That is the trade-off for the lower price.

A fair question is whether the lower price per ml is cancelled out by faster use. Sub-ohm devices do use more liquid per day than MTL pod kits, and this is the main reason the savings are less dramatic than the headline per-ml price suggests. A moderate sub-ohm user will use 3 to 5ml a day. At 22p per ml, that is around 66p to £1.10 per day in liquid, plus the coil.

You can reduce the cost by lowering your wattage, using a 0.3 to 0.4 ohm coil rather than a 0.15 ohm coil, taking shorter puffs and replacing the coil before it becomes so degraded that you chase flavour with more power. Buying two or three bottles at once usually reduces the per-bottle cost, and it also lets you keep a bottle resting while you use another.

The straight verdict is that Mod Mate by Nasty Menthol Tonacco offers solid value if you already own a suitable sub-ohm device and are happy to mix and fill. It offers less value if you would need to buy a new device and are only a light user, because the upfront cost takes longer to recoup. If you vape less than a few millilitres a week, a smaller bottle or a pre-mixed nic salt may waste less liquid.

One more practical consideration is shelf life. E-liquid is generally best used within a couple of years of manufacture, so check the best-before date on the label. Do not buy more than you will realistically use over twelve months.

Honest comparisons with the alternatives

No liquid is the right answer for everyone, so here is how Menthol Tonacco compares with the things you might be considering. We have kept the comparisons by category rather than by individual brand, because specific competitor products change formulation and pricing often.

Against other tobacco shortfills. Plain tobacco shortfills tend to be warmer and drier, and sweet tobacco blends add caramel, vanilla or nut notes. Menthol Tonacco is cooler and cleaner than both. If you want a rich, heavy tobacco, this is not the strongest option in that sense, and a conventional tobacco or a bakey blend will give more depth. If you want something fresher and lighter to vape all day, this has the edge.

Against menthol-only or mint liquids. Pure menthol and mint liquids deliver a stronger cooling effect with little else going on. Menthol Tonacco is less intense and gives you something to taste beyond the cooling. If your priority is maximum chill, a dedicated menthol liquid is the more direct choice.

Against nic salt 10ml liquids. Nic salts are easier to use, work in small pod kits and give a smoother hit at higher strengths, but they cost more per ml and are limited to lower-power devices. A shortfill is cheaper and gives bigger vapour on a sub-ohm tank, but needs mixing and a compatible device.

Against closed pod systems. Pre-filled pods are convenient, produce no mixing fuss and are suitable for people who just want simplicity. They are also more expensive per ml and create more plastic waste. Shortfills with refillable tanks use less packaging per ml, though you still have a bottle to recycle.

Against other 50ml shortfill ranges. There are many 50ml shortfills in the UK at a wide range of prices. The Mod Mate range sits in the mid-market for pricing and is aimed at sub-ohm vapers who want a straightforward flavour. Premium craft ranges often use more complex flavour layers and cost more. Budget ranges can be thinner in flavour. Menthol Tonacco is in the middle ground, and you are paying for a familiar brand rather than elaborate marketing.

• Strengths: clean menthol-tobacco profile, smooth high-VG vapour, flexible nicotine strength, good value per ml.
• Weaknesses: not sweet, menthol cannot be turned down, needs a sub-ohm device and some mixing, uses liquid faster than an MTL setup.
• Neutral points: flavour quality is subjective, so what one vaper calls crisp another may call sharp.

If you have the chance, try a smaller bottle of a menthol-tobacco liquid first and see whether you like the cooling. If you do, a 50ml bottle is the more economical way to buy it.