- Both have strong mint options.
- CUBA comes from Nicotobacco Factory; VELO from BAT.
- $15 a tin.
Quick Comparison
| CUBA | VELO | |
|---|---|---|
| Tins we carry | 2 (2 flavours) | 16 (16 flavours) |
| Strengths | Being added2 with strength to be added | 6 mg15 with strength to be added |
| Mint / Fruit / Sweet | 1 / 1 / 0 | 9 / 7 / 0 |
| Cooling (our guide) | ||
| Sweetness (our guide) | ||
| Flavour intensity (our guide) | ||
| Price | $15 a tin | $15 a tin |
Range and Flavours
We carry 2 CUBA tins in 2 flavours (1 mint, 1 fruit) and 16 VELO tins in 16 flavours (9 mint, 7 fruit). VELO gives you more flavours to choose from. If you like to rotate between a mint and something sweeter, both brands cover more than one flavour family.
Strength Options
CUBA tins on our site come in Being added (2 still show “Strength soon” while we confirm the mg). VELO tins come in 6 mg (15 still show “Strength soon”). Strength is the nicotine in each pouch, so compare the mg on the tin rather than the brand. Our 5-dot scale and words (Regular, Strong, Extra strong, Super strong) are the same on every tin, which makes it easy to line up the two brands.
Taste: Cooling, Sweetness and Flavour
On our taste guide, CUBA's average cooling is lower than VELO's, its sweetness is higher, and its flavour intensity is higher. These are our own estimates from each tin's flavour and style, shown as bars on every product page, so you can compare individual tins too.
Price and Value
There's no price difference: every tin is $15, whatever the brand. You need at least 5 tins per order, shipping is free from $150 (10 tins), and every 21st tin is free. That means the choice between CUBA and VELO comes down to taste and strength, not cost.
How to Try Both
The simplest way is to split your first order: for example 3 tins of one brand and 2 of the other. Pick the same strength in both so you're comparing flavour and feel, not nicotine. After a week you'll know which you reach for first. Use Add + remind me on the one you like and we'll email you when it's time to reorder.
CUBA in a Nutshell
CUBA, from Nicotobacco Factory, offers Double Fresh mint and Mango. Strong pouches from Nicotobacco Factory in mango and double fresh mint. See all CUBA tins.
Popular CUBA Picks
VELO in a Nutshell
VELO is made by British American Tobacco (BAT). Bold flavours in soft, slim pouches, from cool mints to berry and mango blends. See all VELO tins.
Popular VELO Picks
Which Should You Choose?
Choose VELO for the widest range of icy mints. Try CUBA Double Fresh if you want another strong mint option.
Can't decide? Every tin is the same $15, so the easiest answer is to mix both in one order. Any 5 tins meet the minimum, and our What strength should I choose? guide helps with strength.
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Nicotine is highly addictive. Pouches are for adults of legal age who already use nicotine. Keep away from children and pets.