How to Choose the Right IVG Pro 12 Flavour for You
With fruit, ice, menthol and sweet soda profiles to pick from, here is a simple, reliable way to land on a flavour you will actually love.
The hardest part of buying a Pro 12 is often the flavour, not the device. The IVG range covers four broad styles, and once you know which one you lean toward, the choice gets much easier. This guide gives you a simple method: identify your family, match it to your past habits, decide how much cooling you want, and think about all-day versus treat flavours. By the end you should have a clear shortlist.
Shop the IVG Pro 12 KitA rough guide to help you choose; taste is personal.
Start with the four families
Almost every IVG Pro 12 flavour falls into one of four groups. Working out which one appeals most narrows fourteen options down to a handful very quickly.
| Family | Tastes like | Good if you like |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | Berries, tropical, mixed fruit | Sweet, juicy, everyday vapes |
| Ice | Fruit with a cooling finish | A crisp, refreshing edge |
| Menthol | Clean, cooling mint | Sharp, classic, cigarette-like |
| Sweet and soda | Fizzy, candy, lemonade | Dessert and soft-drink flavours |
Match the flavour to your old habit
What you enjoyed before vaping is a strong clue to what you will enjoy now.
- Came from menthol cigarettes? Start with Classic Menthol or Fresh Menthol Mojito. See the menthol and ice guide.
- Always had a sweet tooth? Try Pink Lemonade or a fizzy option from the sweet and soda guide.
- Love fruit and squash? Strawberry Watermelon and Kiwi Passion Fruit Guava are crowd pleasers. Explore the fruit flavours guide.
- Liked refreshing, icy drinks? Pick a flavour with Ice in the name, like Strawberry Ice or Pineapple Ice.
Decide on the cooling level
Cooling is the single biggest variable in how a flavour feels. Many IVG flavours come with an icy finish, and how much you enjoy that is personal. If you find menthol too sharp, pick a plain fruit blend with no ice. If you want a refreshing kick, choose one with Ice in the name. And if you want the full cooling experience, Classic Menthol is the strongest of the lot. There is no right answer, only your preference.
Think about all-day versus occasional
Very sweet or very bold flavours can become tiring over a full day, a phenomenon some vapers call vaper's tongue, where your palate dulls to a flavour you use constantly. A cleaner fruit or menthol often works better as an all-day vape, with a sweeter flavour saved as a treat. Many vapers keep two flavours on the go for exactly this reason: a steady everyday option and something more indulgent for variety.
Sweet, sour or balanced?
Within the fruit family there is a spread from sweet to sour. If you like a tangy kick, the sour raspberry options deliver it. If you prefer smooth and sweet, Strawberry Watermelon or Strawberry Raspberry Cherry are rounder. Knowing whether you lean sweet or sour helps you choose between similar-sounding flavours.
When in doubt, start with a top seller. The most popular flavours are popular because they please the widest range of palates. See the ranked list or this year top sellers to play it safe.
A simple decision path
- Pick your family: fruit, ice, menthol, or sweet and soda.
- Decide how much cooling you want: none, a light icy finish, or full menthol.
- Choose sweet or sour within that.
- Start with a bestseller in that group, then branch out once you know your taste.
Match the flavour to the time of day
One trick experienced vapers use is to think about when they will vape a flavour, not just whether they like it. A clean, balanced fruit or a light menthol tends to work best as an all-day flavour, because it stays pleasant over many hours without overwhelming the palate. Richer, sweeter flavours like the fizzy options or a berry medley make better treats for the evening or for variety. Choosing one of each gives you range and stops either becoming tiresome.
Understand sweet versus sour
Within the fruit family especially, there is a real split between sweet and sour, and knowing where you sit makes choosing far quicker. If you enjoy a tangy, mouth-watering kick, the sour raspberry options deliver it. If you prefer something smooth and rounded, the strawberry and watermelon blends are gentler and sweeter. Neither is better; it is simply a matter of taste, and identifying your preference narrows the list immediately.
Know your cooling sensitivity
People vary a lot in how much cooling they enjoy. Some love the sharp hit of pure menthol; others find it overpowering and prefer just a hint of ice on a fruit base; and some want no cooling at all. If you are unsure, start in the middle with a fruit-and-ice blend such as Strawberry Ice, then adjust up toward Classic Menthol or down toward a plain fruit depending on how you find it. Our menthol and ice guide ranks the options by cooling strength.
Your palate changes over time
It is worth knowing that your sense of taste shifts with use. A flavour you vape constantly can start to fade, an effect often called vaper's tongue, while a flavour you return to after a break can taste vivid again. This is normal and not a fault. The practical lesson is to keep a little variety, rotate between two or three flavours, and drink water through the day, all of which keep your palate fresh and your flavours tasting their best.
Shortlists by personality
| If you are | Try starting with |
|---|---|
| An ex-menthol smoker | Classic Menthol, then Fresh Menthol Mojito |
| A sweet tooth | Pink Lemonade, then Fizzy Strawberry |
| A fruit lover | Strawberry Watermelon, then Kiwi Passion Fruit Guava |
| After something refreshing | Strawberry Ice, then Pineapple Ice |
| Into tangy and sour | Blue Sour Raspberry, then Red Sour Raspberry |
The two-flavour starter strategy
If you are buying your first flavours, the most reliable approach is to pick two that contrast rather than several that are similar. A balanced all-day flavour such as Strawberry Watermelon paired with something different, like a clean Classic Menthol or a tangy Blue Sour Raspberry, gives you variety from day one and keeps your palate fresh. You learn what you like far faster from two contrasting flavours than from three versions of the same idea.
How to read the flavour names
IVG's flavour names are refreshingly literal, which makes choosing easier. The word Ice signals a cooling finish, so Strawberry Ice is sweet strawberry with a chill. Sour signals tang, as in Blue Sour Raspberry. Fizzy signals a sparkling soft-drink character. And blends list their fruits in order of prominence, so Kiwi Passion Fruit Guava leads with kiwi. Reading the name carefully tells you most of what to expect before you even try it.
Do not overbuy at first
It is tempting to stock up on several flavours straight away, but resist it until you know your preferences. Buy one or two, vape them properly over a few days, and only then commit to more of a flavour you genuinely enjoy. This avoids the common outcome of a drawer full of half-used flavours you did not love, and it makes your spending go further.
Trust your own palate
Finally, remember that every ranking, including ours, is a general guide rather than a verdict on your taste. The most popular flavour in the country might not be your favourite, and a niche option might become your all-day go-to. Use guides to narrow the field, then let your own palate make the final call. The best flavour for you is simply the one you enjoy vaping.
The final word on choosing
Choosing a flavour should be enjoyable rather than stressful, so do not overthink it. Identify the family that appeals to you, decide how sweet, sour and cool you like things, and start with a well-liked option in that group. Give it a fair trial over a couple of days, keep a contrasting flavour on hand to stop your palate dulling, and adjust from there. There is no permanent commitment in a single pod, and the only flavour that truly matters is the one you look forward to vaping. Treat your first few choices as pleasant experiments and you will land on your favourites soon enough.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best IVG Pro 12 flavour for beginners?
A balanced, sweet fruit like Strawberry Watermelon is the safest first choice, as it suits most palates and works well all day.
Which flavour is most like a menthol cigarette?
Classic Menthol is the closest, with Fresh Menthol Mojito offering a slightly more rounded, minty alternative.
How do I stop a flavour becoming boring?
Keep two flavours on rotation, ideally one cleaner all-day option and one sweeter treat, and switch between them when your taste buds dull.
Are the icy flavours very strong?
Fruit-and-ice blends are gently cooling, while Classic Menthol is the sharpest. Start with a fruit-and-ice option if you are unsure about cooling.