Vaping would not exist without e-liquids. They are a crucial part of how a vape works and are the sole reason for why you enjoy whatever your favourite flavour may be. E-liquids come in thousands of different flavours, from thousands of different brands, multiple nicotine strengths, an array of nicotine types and even varying bottle sizes. So what e-liquid should you use?
New Vaper: We would recommend Nicotine Salts or Freebase E-Liquids as these can contain high amounts of nicotine which can help increase the chances of you quitting smoking. Nic Salts usually come in 10mg or 20mg and are very smooth on the throat whilst Freebase ones come in strengths varying from 3-18mg but can be slightly more harsh on the throat.
Switching from Disposables: For this, Nic Salts would work best as they are the exact type of e-liquid found in all disposable vapes. As most pod kits are more powerful than disposable vapes, 10mg Nic Salts normally work well but if you find yourself vaping more or aren’t getting that nicotine fix that you need, 20mg will work better.
Sub-Ohm: For sub-ohm vapers, the ideal e-liquids to use are Shortfills. These can most commonly be found in 50ml or 100ml bottles with zero nicotine. They are great for cloud production and have a higher viscosity (normally around 70% VG) meaning they need larger coils and more power to be vapourised.
E-Liquids Types Explained
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Bottle Size |
Nicotine Strength |
Compatible Vape Kits |
Characteristic |
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Shortfill E-Liquids |
50ml, 100ml |
0mg |
Sub-Ohm (Working at more than 25W) |
Very cost-effective but generally aren’t compatible with smaller kits and come with no nicotine. |
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Freebase E-Liquids |
10ml |
3mg, 6mg, 8mg, 9mg, 12mg, 16mg, 18mg |
Starter Kits, Pod Kits, Small Vape Pens (Working at 25W or less) |
Harsh throat hit, great nicotine strength selection |
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Nic Salt E-Liquids |
10ml |
5mg, 10mg, 11mg, 20mg |
Starter Kits, Pod Kits, Small Vape Pens (Working at 25W or less) |
Smooth on the throat, limited choice in low nicotine options, more intense flavour than Freebase E-Liquids |
So, what are the Best E-Liquids in 2024?
We have compiled a list of the best options for every type of e-liquid and even added a few of the best brands to try if you haven’t already done so. Read on and discover which e-liquids are best suited for you and your vape style.
Best Nic Salt e-liquid
Best 50:50 / Freebase E-liquid
Best Shortfill E-liquids
The likelihood of you enjoying Kanzi is as high as it raining in England in December – almost guaranteed. This delightful blend of sweet strawberry, juicy watermelon, and tangy kiwi delivers a refreshing fruity taste to your palate. When you vape Kanzi, you can distinctly savour the authentic flavour of each fruit, akin to indulging in the real thing.
This e-liquid is available in 100ml shortfill bottle.
This flavour is also available in:
Danish Custard tastes like a cinnamon Danish pastry with sweet pastry, cream glaze, cinnamon spice, and vanilla custard. It's not heavy; it's delicate and not too sweet! Even vapers who don't usually like dessert flavours say it's one of the best they've tried, which speaks volumes.
This e-liquid is available in 50ml shortfill bottle.
Best Nic Salt E-Liquids
Blueberry Sour Raspberry by ElfLiq is a nic salt that's such a pleasure to vape and has a fruity flavour reminiscent of the Elf Bar 600 Disposable version. Like the disposable, it's bursting with flavour, and the mix of sweet and tart berries leaves a delightful taste on your tongue, making it a real pleasure to vape.
This e-liquid is available in 10mg and 20mg strengths.
This flavour is also available in:
The second-place winner for Best Nic Salt is Gummy Bear by Elux. It offers the delightful taste of sweet gummy bears, making every vape session feel like a treat. This nic salt has a mostly candy-like flavour, which is quite sweet. To make it more suitable for all-day vaping, Elux added a hint of menthol, refreshing the flavour and balancing its sweetness.
This e-liquid is available in 10mg and 20mg strengths.
This flavour is also available in:
Best 50:50 / Freebase E-Liquids
Heisenberg is a popular British vaping flavour from Vampire Vape, inspired by the TV show Breaking Bad. Its iconic blue colour blends mixed berries, menthol, and aniseed for a refreshing and unique taste. It's been loved by millions since it first came out and is still going strong in 2024.
This e-liquid is available in 0mg, 3mg, 6mg, 12mg and 18mg strengths.
This flavour is also available in:
Most freebase e-liquid vapers are old-school and prefer a classic flavour over some of the more “fruity” ones you can find on the market itoday. Tobacco Royale is the epitome of classic e-liquids with bold tobacco notes which make it taste almost identical to real tobacco. For those who are quitting smoking and want a familiar flavour to vape, this is the one for you.
This e-liquid is available in 0mg, 3mg, 6mg, 8mg, 12mg and 18mg strengths.
This flavour is also available in:
Best Overall E-liquid Brands
1. IVG E-Liquid
IVG have been around for a long time now and if you are a vaper already, you have most definitely heard or seen a few of their products in any vape shop you have visited. The reason we put IVG on the top spot is because as well as being a premium brand with fantastic flavours, they also offer a huge variety of e-liquids. IVG’s ranges consist of Nic Salts, Bar Salts, Freebase E-Liquids, 50ml Shortfills and 100ml Shortfills. There is an e-liquid for every vaper! No matter how fussy you are or what device you vape, you are guaranteed to find a flavour that you love.
Similarly to IVG, Doozy Vape also carries every single type of e-liquid across all flavour profiles. The e-liquids from Doozy feature more intense flavours which may not be for everyone but if you think that you would prefer a more intense vaping experience, Doozy Vape is your go-to brand! Some of their most popular ranges consist of Seriously Soda and Seriously Donuts and they even have a range that combines their best sellers called Doozy Legends.
This year we are seeing some fantastic vape juice flavours from some amazing brands, including tobacco and menthol flavours, fruity flavours and dessert-inspired flavours.
For more information on what e-juice is or what vape juice you should try check out some of our informative guides.
What was your favourite e-liquid in 2024 let us know below!