A Real Tobacco Vape for UK Smokers | Why Montreal Original Feels Different
If you’ve ever tried a tobacco vape and thought “that’s not quite right”, you’re definitely not alone.
For years, tobacco e-liquids have struggled to give smokers the familiar experience they were actually looking for. Some are too sweet. Some taste artificial. Others try so hard to recreate tobacco that they end up tasting nothing like it at all.
That’s exactly why Montreal Original was created.
Developed in Canada and already making a big impact across multiple international markets, Montreal Original takes a different approach to tobacco vaping — one focused on delivering a cleaner, more recognisable experience for adult smokers and switchers.
Why Most Tobacco Vapes Miss the Mark
Most tobacco e-liquids are made using flavourings designed to imitate tobacco. The problem is that many smokers aren’t looking for dessert flavours, heavy sweetness, or overly complicated blends — they simply want something that feels closer to the taste they already know.
That’s where Montreal Original stands apart.
Rather than building flavour profiles entirely from sweeteners and artificial flavour additives, the brand focuses on capturing the true character of tobacco itself.
The result is a smoother, drier, more balanced vape that feels noticeably different from many traditional tobacco liquids currently on the market.
The Science Behind Montreal Original
The interesting part is that the difference isn’t just marketing — it comes from the way the liquid is actually made.
Montreal Original uses a specialised extraction process involving reverse osmosis to isolate the flavour molecules and aromatic compounds naturally found in tobacco.
The Extraction Process
Step 1
Tobacco is carefully combined with a glycerol-based liquid to begin the extraction process.
Step 2
Using pressure and a specialised filtration system, the process separates the clean flavour compounds from the unwanted tobacco residue.
Step 3
What’s left behind are the heavier impurities and solids, while the smoother tobacco flavour molecules are carried through into the final extract.
Step 4
The result is a cleaner, more realistic tobacco flavour designed to feel closer to the experience smokers are already familiar with.
A Cleaner Approach to Tobacco Flavour
Unlike traditional maceration methods — which can often create darker, sweeter, heavier e-liquids — this process is designed to extract only the cleaner flavour profile of the tobacco itself, without the unwanted residue or excessive sweetness.
So what does that actually mean in everyday use?
It means:
- A cleaner, more familiar tobacco taste
- No added sugar or excessive sweetness
- A smoother all-day vape
- Better coil performance with less buildup
- A flavour profile designed with smokers in mind
- For many people, that difference is noticeable from the very first few puffs.
Designed for Smokers — Not Trend Chasers
Montreal Original isn’t trying to compete with candy, fruit, or ice flavours.
It’s designed for a very specific type of vaper:
- Smokers looking to switch
- Dual users who still smoke alongside vaping
- People who tried vaping before and didn’t stick with it
- Vapers searching for something less sweet and more familiar
- In other words, it’s aimed at people who never quite found their place in modern vaping.
And in a market full of increasingly sweet flavour profiles, that simplicity is exactly what makes it stand out.
A Smooth 50/50 Blend That Just Works
Another important part of the experience is Montreal Original’s carefully balanced 50/50 VG/PG formula.
For newer vapers and smokers transitioning from cigarettes, this matters more than you might think.
The balanced ratio helps deliver:
- Smooth throat hit
- Reliable nicotine satisfaction
- Excellent compatibility with pod kits and starter devices
- Cleaner coil performance over time
The liquids are available in:
- 10ml nic salts in 10mg and 20mg strengths
- Longfill formats for vapers who prefer more flexibility with nicotine strength
Whether you’re completely new to vaping or simply looking for a more realistic tobacco option, the range has been designed to keep things simple and accessible.
Meet the Team Behind Montreal Original
Behind Montreal Original is a close-knit Canadian team with a shared goal: creating something that feels genuinely satisfying for smokers making the switch to vaping.
After years of seeing tobacco flavours miss the mark, the team invested heavily in research and development to create an alternative that felt cleaner, smoother, and closer to the real experience smokers were looking for.
Leading the brand is founder Nathan, alongside Denisse, Director of International Expansion, who has helped bring Montreal Original to smokers and vapers worldwide. Florcy oversees projects and product development, helping shape the experience behind every flavour, while Zoe focuses on growing the brand’s global community. Dany and Jean head up the graphic design team, giving Montreal Original its distinctive identity and premium feel.
What connects the entire team is a simple belief: smokers deserve better options when it comes to tobacco vaping.
That idea has helped Montreal Original grow from a Canadian startup into one of the leading tobacco vape brands across several international markets — while still staying focused on the people it was created for in the first place.
Why Montreal Original Is Gaining Attention
Wherever Montreal Original has launched, the response from smokers has followed a similar pattern: people who never quite connected with traditional tobacco vapes have finally found something that clicks.
And honestly, the reason is pretty straightforward.
It doesn’t try to reinvent tobacco.
It just tries to make the experience feel familiar again.
For smokers who never enjoyed overly sweet flavours — or who gave up on vaping altogether — that can make a surprisingly big difference.
What Smokers Around the World Are Saying
Since launching internationally, Montreal Original has built a loyal following among smokers and ex-smokers looking for something that feels closer to the real thing.
While the brand is still new to the UK, customer feedback from across Europe and Canada has followed a similar theme: less sweetness, a more familiar taste, and a smoother all-day vape that many smokers say they’ve struggled to find elsewhere.
“If you're switching from cigarettes, or if you're a new vaper looking for a tobacco flavor to make the transition as smooth as possible—which is very common—I find these e-liquids particularly appealing."
— El Mono Vapeador — Spain
“I smoked for almost 15 years and tried vaping a few times before, but nothing ever gave me that proper tobacco satisfaction. Montreal was the first brand that actually made me stop buying cigarettes. After two weeks, I realized I hadn’t touched a pack. That honestly never happened before.”
— Lucas M. — Lyon, France
“What I like most is that the flavours are not overly sweet. I was looking for something more mature and tobacco-focused, and Montreal became my everyday vape very quickly. I honestly can’t see myself using another brand now.”
— Nina F. — Munich, Germany
“In Greece, it’s easy to find fruity liquids, but finding a proper tobacco flavour is much harder. A friend recommended Montreal and it completely changed my opinion about vaping. It finally feels made for actual smokers.”
— Giorgos P. — Thessaloniki, Greece
Try Montreal Original for Yourself
At the end of the day, no amount of science or marketing matters if the experience itself doesn’t deliver.
That’s why we’re giving adult smokers and vapers the chance to try it for themselves.
Free samples are available* to the first 500 customers who place an order for tobacco e-liquid with a purchase of £10 or more (excluding the Vape UK range), while stocks last.
Because ultimately, the science only matters if the experience does too.
And for many smokers, this feels closer to what they’d been looking for all along.
* To qualify, your order must contain at least £10 worth of tobacco-flavoured e-liquid, excluding Vape UK branded products. The first 500 customers to meet the qualifying criteria between 11th and 30th May 2026 will receive a free 10ml Montreal Original nic salt in 10mg strength from a choice of five flavours (subject to availability). The giveaway will end on 30th May 2026, or when all 500 free samples have been claimed, whichever comes first. See terms and conditions for full giveaway details.