Review: Vika Deep Blue Slim
Today, we have another product on hand in the Vika Nicotine Pouches line. This one has the super rare (sarcasm intended) flavor of mint. Yes, mint. In the world of nicotine pouches, this is the vast majority of flavors available. I suppose that’s a good thing, if you’re someone who is passionately devoted to this type of flavor that means you can choose exactly what shade of mint you like amongst all of these flavors out there. I do use mint from time to time, but it’s not a flavor that I am super devoted to. I mainly only use it after I brush my teeth. But with the prevalence of them out there, it means a majority of my reviews seem to be focused around this type of flavor. So, with that being said, let’s check out Vika’s take on the mint flavor profile!
The flavor description for this one says, “Vika deep blue is a hitting beast with a powerful kick. A refreshing siberian mint brings a coolness that is comfortable. The white pouches are filled with white microcrystals that do not leave any stains on the teeth and keeps your bright smile”. Each can weighs in at 12 grams and has 20 pouches, for 0.6g each. The nicotine content is a stronger one, at 25mg/g. With the 0.6g pouches, that yields a nicotine content of 15mg/pouch.
With this one, I noticed the catch lid to be located on the bottom of the can. I did notice The Snus Factory branding under the catch lid, and I’ve always wondered who makes the Vika line. They also make the popular Nico nicotine pouches line, so if you like that one, you’ll be pleased with this one. If you’re new to nicotine pouches, the catch lid is a place you can discard of your used nicotine pouches if you aren’t near the trash bin.
Opening up the can, the aroma that comes through is a smooth, present, focused aroma of peppermint. It has a subtle sweetness to it, but it’s not too overly done, by any means. The pouches are slim in size, and pretty soft to the touch. I find them to be comfortable under the lip, with a nice mouthfeel. There is a subtle cooling sensation that comes on with this one, due to the inclusion of mint in the flavor profile. The flavor of this one is a pretty refreshing mint flavor. It’s smooth, but present. It’s not too bold, but not weak. It’s slightly sweet, but not overly sweet. All in all, it’s pretty well balanced, not too in your face, but ultimately quite refreshing. The nicotine strength on this one delivers about the strong level, and has a decent kick to it. The flavor lasts a decent amount of time, usually up to about 40 to 45 minutes, on average.
The Bottom Line
So, how does this one rate amongst all the other mint nicotine pouches out there? It doesn’t stand out, by any means, but it’s certainly not bad. I find it hard to see a mint product stand out amongst others unless it has something really unique about it because honestly, most of them just kind of blur together for me. But, that being said, it’s not a bad product. It has a nice clean look to it, a refreshing flavor profile, and a pretty decent nicotine delivery. If you’re a mint enthusiast and looking for something new to try, I think you’ll be pretty pleased with this one.
