First Hi and Welcome to ECF . . .
Being in the same postion when I started on the "Transition into the World of Vaping" 11 years ago as you are now - Lookig for that TRUE Menthol Tobacco taste for over 9 years (Smoked KOOL cigarettes), did not want anything like a "Mint", nor especially sweet candy tasting . . . I hope my learning experience can be informative and help you out.
Before you start any further, you need to learn what products and/or additives are out there to help you acheive that TRUE MENTHOL. To clearify, IMHO - there are only 3 main products to create Menthol:
1) KOOLADA & WS 23 : Provides a cooling effect, usually on both the inhale and exhale of the vapor - No Flavor, nor Taste. YMMV, But I use more then just a drop or 2 .
2) Menthol "Cystal" Liquid : Provides a Menthol Taste (NEEDS TO BE USED SPARINGLY AND CAREFULLY ! ! ! - I can not empisze this enough. I found out the hard way when I had to pick up my lungs from the floor and put them back into my chest)
These products can be added to any E-liquid flavor of your choice to get a TRUE MENTHOL that you are looking for . . .
Personally I gave up looking for a "Kool" after I started using
@Bea-FL Menthol formula and have now been a fulltime Vappr for just over 3 years.
If I can be of any further help - just let me know. And BTW: Might I suggest you check out the DIY Threads, there are many GREAT ECF Members who can help Ya too, especially . . .
Random DIY mixing and More
You can find both
@Bea-FL Original Menthol receipe and my version
@Uncle Menthol in
@Zazie's Blog . . .
Just Sayin' . . .
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