E-Liquid freshness

[csaba]

I am pretty new to all this, but starting to collect quite a collection of e-liquids that I don't know how long will take to vape even if I don't buy anything else (and you know that is going to happen) for a while.
How long should I keep liquids? How long are they staying "fresh" and what does freshness mean anyway when it comes to e-cids?

Thanks.

 

[Chrissie]

The shelf life of e-liquids is about 2 years. After that time, they will most likely just start to lose some flavour & maybe nicotine strength.

 

[Tersur]

you will also find that after about a month on the shelf some flavors will taste totally diffrent. some better some worse. but always remember to shake well before use if they have been sitting awhile !

 

[Chessiesmile]

I was wondering the same thing. I got a 60ml bottle of coco tobacco that just reeked and the members here told me to let it 'steep', I have had the lid off, and on, shaking it daily, and yesterday I checked it, and I could actually detect a hint of chocolate, when I smelled it, instead of an overpowering blast of bad perfume, like when I opened it a week ago. I hope it gets better and better, 'til I can enjoy it soon. Prime example on why the advice of the veterans to "buy small bottles at first" should be heeded.

 

[Tersur]

Alot of Menthol flavors also really mellow to a cool vape after Steeping. Got Watermellon Mint from my vendor and when i recieved it it tasted like Vicks Vapo rub. 2 Weeks on the shelf and i can taste the watermellon now and the menthol is well ballanced.

 

[AzPlumber]

Storage is the key in my opinion. Some like to store in fridge, but at the very least store in a cool dark place.

 

[clark8876]

You'll end up with a few/number of liquids that you either don't like when you first get them or you'll vape half and then go off the taste.

Just put them in the cupboard for a while and then go back and have a look, they may appeal!!!

Mind you, I've got a couple there that have been in the cupboard for about a year and I can't go near them! Dekang Rum is one that springs to mind.

 

[perpetua]

I store all my spare juices/concentrates in either the fridge or freezer . . . in the freezer they'll keep indefinitely, they don't freeze solid either, so you don't have to wait for them to defrost if you store this way.

The type of bottles you use for long term storage, especially pre flavoured juices can make a difference, flavours can leech into plastic bottles, so glass is better if you're going to keep them for a while.

 

[csaba]

Thanks guys