Menthol vape juice used to be a great introduction to vaping for smokers of menthol cigarettes. But now it’s much more than that! Menthol has taken over vaping like a storm and you can find it mixed with every imaginable flavor. Tobacco? Check. Fruits? Check. Ice creams? Check! And the list goes on.
With almost every e-liquid brand coming out with menthol flavors in their lineups, finding the good ones is not always an easy task. We’re here to help! These are our favorite menthol juices available right now, followed by our mini-guide for all things menthol.
What is menthol?
According to Wikipedia, menthol “is an organic compound made synthetically or obtained from the oils of corn mint, peppermint, or other mints. It is a waxy, crystalline substance, clear or white in color, which is solid at room temperature and melts slightly above.”
Menthol produces a refreshing cooling effect and has a wide array of applications. It is used in medicine for its antipruritic, analgesic and decongesting effects, as well as in perfumery, confectionery and even cosmetics.
Does menthol have a flavor?
Yes, menthol is derived from mint, and carries a subtle flavor. Menthol’s aroma chemical profile at the Perfumer & Flavorist magazine explains that “l-menthol displays a light, minty, refreshing peppermint odor that at most practical concentrations is complicated by an intense olfactory numbing/cooling sensation.”
When it comes to vaping, the minty flavor makes it a perfect fit for mixing with fruit flavors, but the lightness of the aroma allows for a wide array of flavor mixes. This combination is also very useful to help alleviate the effects of vaper’s tongue. If you feel that your vape has gone tasteless over time, vaping on some menthol e-liquid may bring back the spark of your e-liquid!
Different types of cooling agents
Menthol is very widely used in vaping, either in its original l-menthol form (usually by diluting menthol crystals to propylene glycol), or in a wide array of menthol derivatives. But the term “menthol” nowadays is commonly used to describe any cooling agent used in vaping regardless of its molecular structure, and other formulations that are not technically menthol are also used in vaping.
Of these formulations, a very popular one is Koolada (WS3), which was created by a company called Wilkinson Sword. It's very commonly used both in commercial juices and e-liquid DIY—as well as a series of other industries. Koolada, and a variety of other WS cooling agents, are generally comparable to menthol from a cooling perspective but do not come with the characteristic menthol taste. Cooling agents such as these are usually used on their own, but can also be mixed with menthol for a more rounded effect.
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