Mouth Feel – What is it in Vaping?

Definition

Mouth feel refers to the tactile sensation a vapour cloud creates on the tongue, palate, throat and inner cheeks when you inhale. It is the vaping equivalent of “body” in wine or coffee tasting. Rather than flavour or temperature, mouth feel describes density, smoothness, creaminess, dryness or even fizziness. For Australian vapers, recognising mouth feel helps you fine-tune MTL (Mouth to Lung) or direct-lung draws and match e-liquid blends to your preferred mod or Coil“>mesh coil setup.

Technical Details

Mouth feel is produced by the interaction of three variables:

  • VG/PG ratio: High-VG (70 %+ vegetable glycerin) juices give a thicker, velvety mouth feel, while high-PG mixes feel thinner with a slight “bite”.
  • Vapour temperature: Cooler vapour (low-watt mesh coils at 20–35 W) feels silky; hotter vapour (mechanical mods above 80 W) can seem harsh or dry.
  • Airflow & coil design: Tight MTL airflow concentrates vapour, enhancing creaminess. Wide-open airflow on a Sub-OhmTank“>sub-ohm tank spreads it out, reducing density.

Manufacturers sometimes list “mouth feel index” (1–5) on e-liquid labels, but most Aussie vapers rely on VG % and wattage charts instead.

Usage & Tips

  • Beginners: Start with 60/40 VG/PG for balanced mouth feel on entry-level pod kits.
  • Advanced: Use mesh coil heads rated 0.15–0.3 Ω at 40–60 W for a dense, dessert-like feel without burning cotton.
  • If your vape feels too dry, lower wattage 5–10 W or switch to a cotton-wicked coil with higher mAh capacity mods to prevent voltage sag.
  • Safety: Avoid high-nicotine salts in hot builds; the harsh mouth feel can mask nicotine over-consumption.

History & Context

The term migrated from wine tasting circles into vaping forums around 2013 as rebuildable atomisers allowed precise airflow control. Australian e-liquid makers now tailor recipes for “custard mouth feel” or “ice-cream mouth feel” to suit local preferences for dessert vapes.

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