Flavour variety packs reviews: tested in Liverpool (Kanger K2) (v2)

Flavour variety packs advice for Liverpool, covering getting started, what to look for and where the trade-offs actually sit.

The gap between a mid-range and a premium flavour variety packs narrows once you know which components you actually use. Battery behaviour is where the Wismec Reuleaux earns its keep: the 650 mAh cell holds a usable charge for most of a day at 100 and recharges over Micro-USB.

We spent weeks putting flavour variety packs options through their paces so the recommendations here reflect real use. Airflow control on the Wismec Reuleaux is adjustable enough to move from a warm, restrained draw to something far more open without removing the tank.

Battery behaviour is where the Wismec Reuleaux earns its keep: the 650 mAh cell holds a usable charge for most of a day at 100 and recharges over Micro-USB. We would pair the Wismec Reuleaux with a 80:20 PG/VG liquid, which is where the balance between throat hit and cloud density sits most comfortably. Replacement coils are widely available, and the 1.0 Ω mesh coil is the sensible default to keep in stock.

Materials are unremarkable on paper and feel reassuringly solid in the hand, with no flex in the body at all. The instruction booklet is thin, but the diagrams are clear enough that most people set the device up without further help. Flavour tracking stays consistent from the first day to roughly the 1.0 Ω mesh mark before the profile flattens and a swap makes sense.

What surprised us most was how little the 1.0 Ω mesh coil changes the draw character compared with the 80:20 PG/VG liquid sitting in the chamber. The Matte Sand finish hides fingerprints far better than the gloss options, which matters more than it sounds on a device handled daily. Worth noting that the 510 bottom pin takes a small amount of care to keep clean, which we cover in the maintenance section below.

Expect roughly 446 full puffs from a charge at 6 mg/ml, based on average session length in our testing. Delivery across Liverpool is typically two to four working days with tracked dispatch, and returns are straightforward within the standard window. The build quality on Wismec Reuleaux is a step above most of what sits in the same price bracket, and the finish resists the chipping that usually shows after a few months of pocket carry.

If you take one thing from this page, make it the coil compatibility check. A device that needs a coil you cannot source locally becomes an expensive ornament within a month. In Liverpool, availability of the 1.0 Ω mesh coil is the practical bottleneck, not the device itself. The mesh tip mouthpiece is comfortable over long sessions and resists the condensation that gathers on narrower tips.

The throat hit is noticeably firmer than a 80:20 PG/VG blend, so if you prefer a smoother draw, mix accordingly. Pricing in Liverpool shifts with import duty, so the figures here reflect current GBP rates rather than a fixed list price. Comparing this against a 80:20 PG/VG setup shows the difference clearly: one favours flavour, the other favours volume.

Specifications

Here is what the engineering actually delivers, without the marketing language.

Flavour and performance notes

A representative profile is Lemon Lime Soda: citrusy, crisp, described as zesty lemon over lime with gentle carbonation. On a 80:20 PG/VG ratio this reads clearly on the first day and holds its character to roughly the 1.0 Ω mesh mark before the coil begins to mute it.

Practical considerations in Liverpool

Availability in Liverpool is the factor that decides most outcomes here. Confirm the 1.0 Ω mesh and the Micro-USB are both in stock before committing, and check that the 510 bottom pin matches your existing device if you already own hardware. Duty and GBP rates move, so treat prices as current rather than fixed.

Our advice is to order one, use it for a fortnight, and only then decide whether to stock up.