The vape juice market is ever expanding, and with so many different brands and flavours to choose from, you might find yourself a little bit spoilt for choice.
To help you choose which vape juice to try next, we’re taking a look at some of the best e-liquids for 2024.
What does the VG/PG ratio of a vape juice mean?
Vegetable glycerine (VG) and propylene glycol (PG) are the two base ingredients used to make vape juices, and they can be found in different ratios depending on the type of e-liquid.
50/50 e-liquids contain an equal amount of VG and PG, giving them a thin consistency which is best suited to starter vape kits and pod systems. 50/50 e-liquids are most commonly sold in 10ml bottles in a range of different nicotine strengths, making them the best option for new vapers.
High VG e-liquids on the other hand contain more VG than PG, and is a thicker liquid that is better suited to sub-ohm and advanced vape kits. High VG e-liquid is most commonly sold in short fill bottles, which are bottles larger than 10ml, and come with a nicotine-free formula. Nicotine can be added to the vape juice if needed, but high VG e-liquids work best at lower nicotine strengths.
What are nic salts?
Nic salts is short for nicotine salts, which describes the type of nicotine used in these e-liquids. The nicotine used in vape juice comes in two different forms, nicotine salts and freebase nicotine. Each type is extracted using a different method, giving them different characteristics.
Freebase nicotine was traditionally used in all e-liquids when vaping first hit the market, but over the last few years nic salts have become a more popular option. Freebase e-liquids are known for the throat hit that they offer, which becomes more pronounced the higher the nicotine strength, and can feel much too harsh for some vapers.
Whereas, nic salts do not offer much of a throat hit and are known for their smooth feeling inhale, no matter which nicotine strength is used. They also allow for faster nicotine absorption, which can satisfy cravings faster than freebase nicotine e-liquids.
If you want to read more about nic salt e-liquid check out our blog post ‘What are nic salts? A comprehensive guide to using salt nicotine’.
Which vape juice should I use?
Which ratio vape juice you should use is mainly dictated by which type of vape kit you are using. If you are using a small device like a starter kit or refillable pod vape kit we recommend 50/50 or high PG e-liquids, as these have a thin formula which is easy for the coil to absorb. They also come in a wider range of nicotine strengths. However, if you are using a larger device like an advanced vape kit, you will need to use a high VG vape juice which has a thicker consistency, to avoid leaking or over absorption.
Whether you should use a nic salt or freebase nicotine vape juice is more down to your own personal preference, and which one feels most comfortable to you. You can find more information on choosing the best e-liquid for you in our blog post ‘How do I choose the right e-liquid?’
Best vape juice for new vapers
When you are new to vaping it is important that you are able to choose the exact nicotine strength and flavours that are best suited to your needs, to ensure that you can effectively manage your nicotine cravings and that you continue to pick up your vape in favour of returning to smoking.
An e-liquid range that we always recommend to new vapers is Ohm Brew 50/50. The formula of these vape liquids is perfect for use with a starter kit, and there are over 40 different flavours to choose from, from all different flavour categories. From traditional options like tobacco and menthol, to fruits and desserts, no matter what your flavour preference is there is bound to be a flavour that suits you.
The Ohm Brew 50/50 range is also available in a range of different nicotine strengths, allowing you to choose a 3mg, 6mg, 12mg, or 18 mg/ml strength. This means that you can choose the exact strength that best reflects your previous nicotine intake from smoking, giving you the best chance at successfully managing cravings and avoiding withdrawal symptoms.
Another great thing about the Ohm Brew 50/50 range is that many of the flavours are also available in the Ohm Brew Badass Blends and Badass XL ranges, which have a high VG formula and come in larger short fill bottles. This means that if you choose to transition to a more powerful vape kit that needs a different type of vape liquid, you can continue to use the flavours you love.
Best vape juice for MTL
Another great 50/50 range comes from ELFLIQ by Elf Bar, who offer an extensive range of vape juice flavours which you may just recognise from some of their other products. The ELFLIQ nic salt e-liquids are the same ones that are found in their range of Elf Bar disposable vapes, as well as their Mate P1, ELFA, and ELFA PRO prefilled pods.
These e-liquids are ideal for mouth-to-lung (MTL) vapers, as the nic salts are super smooth with barely any throat hit, so even if you need a high nicotine strength they feel incredibly comfortable to use.
Mouth-to-lung vaping is the style of vaping that most starter kits are used for, as it replicates the way in which you would smoke a cigarette. The formulation of the ELFLIQ range makes them a great option for use with these kits, and the comprehensive range of 27 flavours incorporates all of the best vape juice flavours for beginners. You can also choose between a 10 mg/ml or 20 mg/ml nicotine strength to find which one best suits you.
Best vape juice for flavour
Double Brew Bar Series is a unique vape juice range that is perfect if you are looking for intense, full-on flavour. This is because they are made using twice as much flavour concentrate as standard e-liquids, so the flavour payoff is much higher than most other vape juice options.
The Double Brew range is comprised of 24 flavours inspired by all of the most popular disposable vapes, specialising in fruity flavours like blueberry sour raspberry, kiwi passionfruit guava, and pink lemonade.
Another unique thing about the Double Brew range is that there are two different bottle sizes to choose from; 10ml nic salts and 100ml short fills. Their 10ml nic salts are available in a choice of three nicotine strengths, 5mg, 10mg, or 20mg, while their 100ml short fills contain a nicotine-free e-liquid but leave enough room in the bottle for the addition of nicotine shots if needed. Both options have a 50/50 ratio, perfect for small vape kits, and have the same double concentrate formula for incredible flavour payoff.
Best bar salt vape juice
Bar salts, also referred to as bar juice, are e-liquids that are specifically formulated to replicate the taste and feel of using a disposable vape, making them a great option for those who have been using disposables and are now looking to transition to a reusable vape kit.
MARYLIQ are still pretty new to the market, but they have proved to be a favourite among many vapers. Not only do these nicotine salt e-liquids taste like all of your favourite disposable vapes, but they actually are the same e-liquid that can be found inside the Lost Mary disposable vapes, with the same smooth nicotine salts and 20 mg/ml nicotine strength.
The MARYLIQ range are available in 25 of Lost Mary’s most popular vape juice flavours, like pineapple ice, triple mango, lemon lime, and triple berry ice, giving you plenty of options to choose from.
If you are looking for alternatives to disposable vapes, our blog post ‘Which e-liquids taste like disposable vapes’ helps you find the bar salts that taste just like all of your favourite disposables.
Best vape juice for sub-ohm
If you are using sub-ohm vape kits or advanced vape mods you will need a high VG e-liquid, like the Strapped Reloaded 100ml short fills. This is because these vape kits are more powerful with larger coils, and the higher vegetable glycerine content gives these e-liquids a thick consistency that is perfect for large vapour production.
Bottles of e-liquid larger than 10ml are sold without nicotine, and so the Strapped short fills contain 100ml of 70VG/30PG nicotine-free e-liquid. However, it comes in a 120ml bottle, which leaves room for the addition of up to two 10ml nicotine shots, if you would prefer to have a nicotine content. By adding two 18 mg/ml nic shots you would get 120ml of 3 mg/ml e-liquid, but this also gives you the option to keep the short fill at a zero nicotine if preferred.
The Strapped range includes some really interesting flavour options, like the delightfully fizzy professor pep, the sweet tooth satisfying bubblegum drumstick, and the ultra-refreshing pineapple breeze. Plus, if you like the sound of their flavours but need a 50/50 juice, they also offer 10ml 50/50 nic salts in all the same flavours!
If you want to find out more about the different vape juice options available, take a look at our handy e-liquids explained guide, or reach out to a member of our team either in your local Evapo store or through our online Customer Service Hub.
