French Classic Shortfill – the boldest Classic from Montreal Original
French Classic is the fullest-bodied tobacco flavor in the range: light and dark tobacco come together to create a bold, bitter profile with plenty of body. The flavor was awarded at VapExpo Paris 2024 in the Classic category. As a shortfill, it comes nicotine-free with 50 ml of liquid in a 70 ml bottle, leaving 20 ml free for nicotine shots or base.
What does French Classic taste like?
French Classic starts bold and stays that way. The dark tobacco component gives the draw depth and a pronounced bitterness reminiscent of dark, unsweetened cigar blends. There is no rounding sweetness or vanilla note – the profile remains uncompromisingly dry. Accordingly demanding for beginners, just right for lovers of bold Classics.
What sets Montreal Original apart from other tobacco liquids
Most tobacco flavors on the liquid shelf use recreated aromas and a touch of sweetener. Montreal Original, instead, extracts tobacco flavors using reverse osmosis – a process from the Canadian cannabis industry that the brand adopted for e-liquids after legalization in 2018. The aroma molecules are extracted directly from the tobacco, leaving residues behind. The result is drier and noticeably less sweet than usual. Sucralose and added sugar are deliberately omitted, which also generally keeps the coils clean for longer. The brand was founded in Canada in 2020; the recipes are created in Canada, while bottling takes place in France.
How does a shortfill work?
A shortfill is a nicotine-free liquid in an intentionally oversized bottle. Here, it is 50 ml of liquid in a 70 ml bottle – leaving 20 ml of space that you can fill with nicotine shots or base. After adding them, shake the bottle well. You can find suitable nicotine shots directly at Smoketown.
Product data
| Brand | Montreal Original |
| Flavor | French Classic |
| Aroma profile | Light and dark tobacco, bold, bitter |
| Contents | 50 ml in a 70 ml bottle |
| Free space | 20 ml for shots or base |
| Nicotine | 0 mg/ml |
| PG/VG | 50 / 50 |
| Draw type | MTL and RDL |
| Recipe | without sucralose, without added sugar |
| Extraction | Reverse osmosis |
| Origin | Recipe: Canada, Bottling: France |
| Bottle | 70 ml with childproof cap |
Frequently asked questions about the French Classic Shortfill
Was French Classic awarded?
Yes, at VapExpo Paris 2024 in the Classic category.
Is French Classic suitable for beginners?
The flavor is the boldest in the range. Those looking for a milder start will be better served by British Classic or Rodeo.
Does the shortfill contain nicotine?
No, it is supplied nicotine-free. You add nicotine yourself via shots.
Is French Classic also available pre-mixed?
Yes, as a nicotine salt liquid in a 10 ml bottle with 10 or 20 mg/ml.
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