how to add alcohol to improve throat hit

[itsmyyear]

Hi all....I am wondering how to add alcohol and what kind, to get the most throat hit from lower mg juices. I have read that you can add Everclear, but I live in NY where Everclear is illegal to buy locally. How about Bacardi 151? (I think that is available here, though I haven't checked. Also, could you use 100 proof vodka? Or isn't that strong enough?
I am wondering about amounts as well....how much would I add to say, a sampler sized bottle. Throat hit is really important to me, and I get it fine with 24-26 mg juices, but in the evening, would like to try vaping with less nic- but still get that TH! I am looking to add it to my 12 and 18 mg juices.
Any help or advice would be appreciated. I tried looking for info here, but couldn't find the specifics I needed. Thank you!

 

[jlmanno]

I've added 5 to 10 % 100 proof vodka without effecting taste but adding TH.

 

[quasimod]

I tried adding about 8-10% of Pyrat Rum Pistol. It's a pricey rum, good for sipping neat, and tastes great. It seemed to work pretty well in my juice, increased the TH and added nicely to the flavor. I did notice a serious reduction in vapor, but I had also added some other flavors. I needed to add some VG to the mix, so I don't know the exact final % of rum.

Also, I'm not sure if an expensive rum tastes any different from the cheap stuff when you're vaping it, because this was my first try. Also, I believe the common wisdom is to use only CLEAR booze, with no added flavors or sugary stuff, because it's hard on atty's. Meh. I'm not very wise.

Look at this cool bottle! How could I pass that up?

 

[Krythis]

Going to have to try this. Would it be better to use something like Grey Goose or something stronger like Everclear?

 

[boochips]

Going to have to try this. Would it be better to use something like Grey Goose or something stronger like Everclear?

I use everclear in all my juices....and it is also my menthol base...

 

[UberDuper]

I've added about 10% Everclear 190 to some straight no nic VG and didn't notice any TH. Didn't vape worth a crap either. /shrug

UD.

 

[Flash69]

I use 5% to 8% Everclear (190 grain alcohol) when mixing my on e-juice.

Drip 2 to 3 drops from a syringe into a cart is all that is needed.

However, 80 proof rum (white or gold) works well and gives a subtle taste.
Cognac is even better. I have tried E&J v.s.o.p and Courvoisier v.s.o.p. with the later giving a better background taste ( as it should at $26.00 + per bottle).

100 proof vodka ( the brand makes no difference, it's the proof that matters) seems to be a standard, clear, tasteless additive. Gin would be interesting because its base is the same as vodka, but with spices and juniper berries added.

GL - Keep VAPING

 

[cosciss]

I think I will try Gin. I love gin and 7. I will let you know!

 

[beast775]

i have made a juice with pg plain camel and banana cream in a 3.4 ml bottle and 5 drops of wisers whiskey and it had great th.but dont know the exact measurments.but i did try 2 drops in a camel cart and it was ok but tasted like wisers to much it is only 40 proof.im still trying stuff.

 

[JustMeAgain]

I remember reading a thread awhile back that said ICE 101 was great for TH...it's a peppermint schnapps.

 

[bombastinator]

If you can get bacardi 151 you can get everclear 151. They legalize by alcohol content. Myself I would worry a bit about bacardi as it's going to have molasas in it and my create buildup in your atty that could kill it faster. Just guessing though

 

[GoodDog]

If you can get bacardi 151 you can get everclear 151. They legalize by alcohol content. Myself I would worry a bit about bacardi as it's going to have molasas in it and my create buildup in your atty that could kill it faster. Just guessing though

In California we can buy Bacardi 151 but can't buy Everclear... interesting, huh? One of the major eLiquid vendors stated that he uses Bacardi in many of his mixes. I was having problems with a buildup on my attys and had to clean them frequently. Now that I only use my DIY I never have to clean my attys and they never die. Haven't lost one in the 5 or so months I've been vaping my own, but I never use any alcohol in my recipes so maybe that's why.