What Are Nicotine Pouches? A Beginner’s Guide for Irish Users

Eoin O'Boyle

Apr 13, 2025

What Are Nicotine Pouches? A Beginner’s Guide for Irish Users

🇮🇪 Introduction

Nicotine pouches have quickly grown in popularity across Ireland, offering a discreet, tobacco-free way to enjoy nicotine. At OB Vape, we stock a wide selection of nicotine pouch brands, flavours, and strengths to suit every Irish user. Whether you're switching from smoking, vaping, or simply curious, this beginner's guide explains everything you need to know.

🌍 What Are Nicotine Pouches?

Nicotine pouches are small, white, tobacco-free sachets containing nicotine, flavourings, and plant-based fibres. You place one under your upper lip, and nicotine is absorbed through your gums. There is no smoke, vapour, or smell — making them ideal for discreet use at work, on public transport, or anywhere vaping or smoking isn't allowed.

🌿 Key Benefits

✅ Smoke-free & vapour-free
✅ Tobacco-free
✅ Discreet & easy to use
✅ Flavours and strengths to suit everyone
✅ Can be used anywhere in Ireland — legally

🤔 How Do You Use a Nicotine Pouch?

Take one pouch out of the can.
Place it between your upper lip and gum.
Leave it there for 20–40 minutes.
Remove and dispose responsibly.

You may feel a tingling sensation at first — this is normal as the nicotine kicks in.

🌐 Are Nicotine Pouches Legal in Ireland?

Yes! All nicotine pouches sold at OB Vape are fully TPD compliant and legal for adult use in Ireland. They're regulated in the same way as vaping products and do not contain tobacco.

🔍 Choosing the Right Strength (Beginner to Advanced)

Nicotine pouches vary in strength, and it’s important to choose what suits your needs:

Mild (8mg–20mg): Good for beginners or those switching from light smoking or vaping.
Medium (20mg–30mg): Popular with regular vapers or smokers.
Strong (30mg–50mg): Ideal for experienced users seeking intense nicotine delivery.

At OB Vape, we stock:

PABLO 50mg — one of the strongest in Ireland, with flavours like Banana Ice, Grape Ice, and Frosted Mint.
Apre (10mg/20mg) — smoother, daily-use pouches in flavours like Ice Tea Peach and Lemon Mint.
Camo (20mg) — bold flavours like Strawberry Kiwi and Cool Mint.
Peak (20mg) — clean, modern pouches with balanced flavour and strength.

You can browse the full Nicotine Pouches Collection on OBVape.ie.

🚀 Best Brands & Flavours Available at OB Vape

We offer the widest pouch range in Ireland, including:

PABLO: 50mg | Banana Ice, Strawberry Lychee, Grape Ice
APRE: 10mg & 20mg | Minty Berry, Ice Tea Peach, Lemon Mint
CAMO: 20mg | Cool Mint, Strawberry Kiwi, Berry Mix
GREATEST COLD DRY XL: 30mg | XL pouches with extra chill
WASTED & RAGE EDITIONS: 30mg–50mg | Hard-hitting new releases for experienced users

🤝 FAQs

Are pouches better than vaping or smoking? – They’re cleaner, discreet, and don’t affect your lungs.

Can I use nicotine pouches to quit smoking? – Yes, many Irish users have switched completely.

How long do pouches last? – Around 20–40 minutes per pouch.

How often can I use them? – Start slow and monitor how you feel — strong pouches hit fast.

💼 OB Vape’s Expert Advice

If you're new, we recommend starting with 10mg or 20mg pouches like Apre or Camo, then working your way up to stronger options like Pablo 50mg. Try different flavours to find your go-to.

You can mix and match in-store or online. And if you’re not sure what to try, just drop us a message — our team is always here to help.