The History of the E-Liquids Industry
TL;DR E-liquids trace back to early smokeless patents in the 1960s but gained traction after Hon Lik’s modern e-cigarette in 2003. The 2000s saw commercial e-liquids rise, initially in simple tobacco and menthol flavors. Flavor innovation exploded in the 2010s, shaping vaping culture and identity. Different types emerged, including freebase, nicotine salts, and zero-nicotine options…