Vieux Port – the award-winning Virginia classic from Montreal Original
Vieux Port is the best-known variety from the Canadian brand Montreal Original and takes its name from Montreal's Old Port. The liquid is a pure Virginia tobacco blend: dry, full-bodied, and without any sweetness. At VapExpo Paris, Vieux Port was awarded third place in the Classic category in 2021 and has since been considered a benchmark for realistic tobacco liquids. At Smoketown, you can buy this variety as a nicotine salt liquid in a 10 ml bottle, available in either 10 mg/ml or 20 mg/ml.
What does Vieux Port taste like?
The Virginia tobacco takes centre stage: tart, slightly woody, with the dry, almost dusty note characteristic of a well-aged Virginia blend. There are no caramel, vanilla, or nut notes to round off the tobacco – and that is exactly what sets Vieux Port apart from most tobacco liquids on the market. The finish remains tart for a long time instead of ending on a sweet note. Anyone accustomed to an unadulterated cigarette without added flavourings will find what they are looking for here.
What sets Montreal Original apart from other tobacco liquids
Most tobacco varieties in the liquid aisle use recreated flavourings and a touch of sweetener to make the result more appealing. Instead, Montreal Original extracts tobacco flavourings using reverse osmosis – a process from the Canadian cannabis industry that the brand adopted for e-liquids after legalisation in 2018. The flavour molecules are extracted directly from the tobacco, leaving residues behind. The result is drier, more direct, 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 and is now available throughout Europe; the recipes are developed in Canada and bottled in France.
Vieux Port compared to the other Montreal varieties
Vieux Port is the most purist tobacco in the range – pure Virginia, without a second layer of flavour. If you prefer something rounder, try Rodeo with light blonde tobacco. Oasis complements the Virginia with oriental tobacco, making it more spicy. Chance adds a subtle roasted note on top. Canadien is a much bigger departure, combining light tobacco with maple syrup and a whisky note.
Which devices is Vieux Port suitable for?
With a PG/VG ratio of 50/50, the liquid is designed for MTL, meaning the tight draw you know from smoking. It is therefore suitable for refillable pod systems and classic MTL vaporisers with higher resistance. As a nicotine salt, the draw feels noticeably smoother on the throat than conventional nicotine of the same strength.
Product data
| Brand | Montreal Original |
| Variety | Vieux Port |
| Flavour profile | Classic Virginia, full-bodied, dry |
| Contents | 10 ml |
| Nicotine strength | 10 mg/ml or 20 mg/ml, nicotine salt |
| PG/VG | 50 / 50 |
| Draw type | MTL (mouth-to-lung) |
| Recipe | without sucralose, without added sugar |
| Extraction | Reverse osmosis |
| Origin | Recipe developed in Canada, bottled in France |
| Bottle | 10 ml PET with childproof cap |
Frequently asked questions about Vieux Port
Is Vieux Port sweet?
No. The recipe contains no sucralose or added sugar. The flavour remains consistently dry and tart.
What does reverse osmosis extraction mean?
The flavour compounds are extracted from real tobacco and separated from residues, rather than being synthetically recreated. This results in a profile that is closer to the taste of a cigarette.
How does the 10 ml nicotine salt differ from the 50 ml shortfill?
The 10 ml bottle is pre-mixed and contains nicotine salt. The shortfill contains 50 ml of nicotine-free liquid in a larger bottle with room for nicotine shots, which you add yourself.
Where is Montreal Original made?
The flavourings and recipes are developed in Canada, and the liquid is bottled in France. The importer for Switzerland is PLAYSURE SA.
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