Blu Cigs is one of the premier brands of electronic cigarettes in the market.  Compared with traditional tobacco cigarettes, this product also looks like real cigarettes, feels like a real cigarette; but contains no harm and inconveniences from real cigarettes.

Blu E-Cigs Reviewed

Using Blu Cigs, you are certain to enjoy the hand-to-mouth action that you usually experience from regular smoking.  You can draw and you can puff smoke-like mist.  What is even better with this smoke-like mist is that it is not repugnant, but is actually delicious and pleasurable.  You can purchase rechargeable and disposable devices from Blu Cigs. Furthermore, this brand offers its unique Social Features of vaping.  

Blu Cigs electronic cigarettes are not meant for young children, minors and pregnant or nursing women.  If you have heart disease, diabetes, hypertension or taking depression/asthma medications; these products are also not meant for you to use. You may refer to your country’s or state’s legislation if you can buy or use the products within your locality.  If you have health issues, you need to first consult with the doctor if these devices are harmless for you.  

With the increasing regulatory measures implemented in many places, Blu Cigs is a company not one to disobey.  In fact, just last month of June, the company has announced and expressed its support for the recent sale to minor ban in South Carolina.

Last month also, Blu Cigs partnered with Clean Vibes Trading Post for the very first ‘Cover Your Butt’ during the biggest musical event in North America, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee. The company featured surprise guests that included a number of top performers in the music genres of hiphop, rock and indie.  Together with Clean Vibes, Blu Cigs also ventured on a cleanup effort and provided free passes winners for the festival through the social network, Twitter.

Benefits And Drawbacks

Last year, the electronic cigarette company made it in the news as the industry has heard that one of the biggest tobacco company in America, Lorillard Inc., invested money to acquire Blu Cigs. Nonetheless, even before the acquisition, this electronic cigarette brand has already established itself at the top position in the market.  This acquirement further increased the number of people who know and like to try the product.  Despite the purchase, Lorillard made no major changes on Blu Cigs devices. Below are the general pros and cons that users have experienced from using the products.

Benefits:

• Reliable design
• American-made e-liquids, can be used even by someone with high sensitivity or allergic reactions
• Social features great for meeting new acquaintances.

Drawbacks:

Just like other products in the market, Blu cigs has also received a number of complaints from users and tries its best to address all concerns of its users.  Another issue that is commonly considered by some vapers is that electronic cigarettes from this company are rather pricey.  Yet, there are discounts and promotions that the company gives away from time to time.

Complete And Detailed Review

Along with the evolution of electronic cigarettes as a whole, Blu cigs has also changed greatly in terms of its offerings to the vaping public. Electronic cigarettes, having originated from China, were mostly made in that country during their first few years in the market in 2004.  Blu Cigs took leaps forward so that it can transform its products and meet with the demands of the market.

From its first supplier of e-liquid from China, Blu Cigs partnered with Johnson Creek Smoke Juice, a popular American e-liquid manufacturer.  Today, Blu Cigs vapers can enjoy juices that are delicious, exciting and home-grown in the US.

Design And Product Details

The name Blu Cigs is said to have come from the blu-colored LED tip. This color was designed to make anyone remember Blu Cigs’ coolness.  This color was also intended to brand the product and not mistake them from other electronic cigarettes out there or from traditional cigarettes with red lit up tip.

The package of Blu Cigs is also a distinction from traditional cigarette packs.  Such distinctions were provided by the company to anyone using the products. This way, even if the device looks somewhat like regular cigarettes, others will know that you are using electronic cigarettes so you will not be apprehended if you use it in places where smoking is prohibited.

Blu cigs offer different starter kits to consumers.  There is the Original Starter Kit, which is a unique pack that started the electronic cigarette revolution.  It has an internal charge port for charging batteries while on the go.  It may be lightweight, but certainly durable.  The pack has enough storage or carrying space for five spare flavor cartridges.  This kit is available for $69.95 and includes two batteries, one each of wall charger and ZUSB charger,  one full nicotine strength pack of five cartridges in different flavors (two classic tobacco, one cherry crush, one magnificent menthol, and one java volt) and one year warranty.

Premium Starter Kit is a pack with improved patented technology offering. It has better functionality, better performance, social features and stylish look and feel.  Available at $79.95, you can choose between white and black and this kit contains the popular starter kit, one pack with social features, two batteries, wall charger, USB charger, one pack of five cartridges in flavors and strengths of your choice.  Social feature of device involves the blu logo at the front of the pack vibrating and lighting up each time that you are within close proximity (50 feet) to a retailer or a fellow Blu Cigs vaper.

Premium 100 Starter Kit is what you need for longer lasting and fuller vaping.  You can buy this kit for $89.95 and you will get the premium100 pack complete with social features, two batteries, wall charger, USB charger, one pack of five cartridges in flavor/strength of your choice.

There are also Disposables available from Blu Cigs.  You do not need to worry about assembling or charging it. It is ideal for those who want to try or are using electronic cigarettes for the first time.  One disposable can last as long as one and a half pack of regular cigarettes.

In terms of size, the electronic device from the original and premium kits measure 0.31 x 3.5 inches; premium100 is 0.38 x 3.8 inches and disposable is 0.38 x 4.63 inches.

Flavors And Quality Of Vapor

Cartridges contain the e-liquid or USA made Smoke Juice containing distilled water, nicotine, FCC-grade vegetable glycerin (not propylene glycol), natural/artificial flavors and also citric acid.

There are five flavors exclusively offered by Blu Cigs that you can purchase any time. However, there are also some seasonal flavors that the company also offers for limited time.

Vivid Vanilla is a combination of Tahitian Vanilla aroma and velvety Madagascar Bourbon.  Cherry Crush is tantalizing, tangy, punchy, potent and sweet with its bursting Black cherry and Maraschino undertones.  Magnificent Menthol is striking with its refreshing and cool spearmint, peppermint and menthol crystals. Classic Tobacco is what you need if you are looking for that authentic tobacco pleasure.  Java Jolt is the flavor you need for that inviting warm aroma of coffee beans.  Pina Colada mixes the flavors of Cayenne pineapple and coconut milk for that tropical vaping experience.  Peach Schnapps is another flavor to enjoy if you are looking at vaping while sipping your peachy spirit.

Disposable electronic cigarettes come in two flavors only: Classic Tobacco and Magnificent Menthol.

Nicotine Levels

Cartridges for rechargeable devices are available in four different nicotine strengths.  High has about 13-16 mg; Medium has 9-12 mg; Low has 6-8 mg and non-nicotine with no nicotine.  As for the disposable: Classic Tobacco has 20-24 mg and Magnificent Menthol has 17-24 mg.  

Charge Duration And Battery Charging

Blu Cigs batteries are made with litium ion. As for the battery life, original and premium can be used for 80-100 puffs before the battery need full recharge; premium100 can be used for 250-300 puffs prior to recharging while disposables are not rechargeable.   Batteries for all three starter kits can be recharged in slightly over one hour.

You will know when recharging is already needed if your device blinks 30 times. If it is being overused, it will blink five times so you have to stop using the device for 30-60 seconds before using it again.

If an original or premium battery is discharged, recharge time is about 70 minutes. To fully recharge them, you need to let the battery charge for 2-2.5 hours.  As for Premium100 battery, you need to recharge if for about 3.5 hours to attain full charge capacity.

Value For Money

Cartridges are mere containers for the juice, but Blu Cigs offer cartridge and atomizer in one so you can get the best possible vaping experience. Each time you replace the extinguished cartridge, you also get a new atomizer.

One cartomizer for starter, original and Premium kits can supply you with about 250 and more puffs (approximately one pack of regular cigarettes), but your vaping habit will determine how long you will use one cartridge.  Premium100 cartridges can last for 320 puffs while disposables can give about 400 and more puffs.

A common complaint about Blu Cigs is that the products are somewhat pricey. However, there are coupon codes you can take advantage of from time to time. Plus, the company also offers Loyalty Program where you could earn reward points.  If you are at least 18 years old, you are eligible to participate in the program.  Just create you account and log in to it every time you shop online.  Purchasing using a registered account lets you earn points. Added points can be obtained from newsletter subscription, poll participation, etc. Once you have accumulated enough points, you can redeem them by selecting products. You can also pay using points you have acquired.

Buy one starter kit and you will have 350points; each 5-pack refill gives you 50 points; accessories for 50 points; new account is 25 points; poll voting is 10 points and newsletter subscription for 25 points.  You can further read about this exciting loyalty program on Blu Cigs website to know how to use your points and other important reminders you should know.

Blu Cigs offer free shipping through UPS mail innovations and USPS.  Ground shipping free of charge applies to orders totaling $100 or more through UPS service. The company also offers international shipping, but make sure you first read about shipping details for your country.

Customer Support

You can contact Blu Cigs in many ways such as by calling its toll free numbers.  You can also send e-mails and you can also inquire via live chat support.

One year warranty offer is only applicable to USA and Online orders only. If in case replacement is necessary, simply fill up and submit the Replacement Merchandise Authorization form provided on the website.

About Blu Cigs

Since 2009, Blu Cigs has already dedicated itself on establishing the most trusted and the best in the world brand of electronic cigarettes.  As mentioned earlier, the company evolved itself and all its efforts were focused to deliver the best to vapers.  Once upon a time in the history of this company, it may have offered Chinese-made e-liquids, but sought to further make its products better so it partnered with Johnson Creek whose trademark Smoke Juice is now available in every cartridge from Blu Cigs.

Johnson Creek was founded and started in 2008 by Christian Berkey. The e-liquid manufacturing company has one single objective and that is to improve the taste of juices, where were originally somewhat bitter and unpleasant.  Smoke Juice original formula is distinct with its 7- ingredient recipe. All ingredients are approved by the FDA.

On April of last year, 2012, Blu Cigs announced that it was acquired by Lorillard Inc.  Such move by a tobacco giant can be said as the first venture of a tobacco manufacturing firm. Such a move was believed to be the giant’s step in taking part of the lucratively growing market of electronic cigarettes to cover whatever losses on tobacco. Lorillardis the maker of regular cigarette brands like Maverick, True and Kent.

Blu Cigs is a BBB-accredited company since August 12, 2010 with A rating.  Each pack from Blu Cigs is certified to have superior quality because it is certified by FCC and CE and is also RoHS-compliant.

Wrapping Up

Being a pioneer in the industry, Blu Cigs has the market experience for knowing what best offers it can give the vaping public. Through those years that it has endured, this company might have not lasted or survived if it failed to please and satisfy its users.  There are a lot and almost innumerable brands of electronic cigarettes out there. Which of these products you need to choose will depend on what qualities you personally prefer; and whatever preferences those qualities are, it is certainly great to consider this premier Blu Cigs brand.