Sour Shockers Nic Salt 10ml E-Liquid Pack of 5 Apple Sour / 20mg / 5

Overview

The Sour Shockers Nic Salt 10ml E-Liquid Pack of 5 Apple Sour / 20mg / 5 by Sour Shockers in Apple Sour / 20mg / 5 at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Overview: Sour Shockers Apple Raspberry Sour Nic Salt 10ml Pack of 5

This listing is for five 10ml bottles of Sour Shockers Apple Raspberry Sour nic salt e-liquid, supplied together as one pack. The variant on this page is 10mg/ml (1%) nicotine, which works out at 100mg of nicotine per bottle and 500mg across the full 50ml of liquid. Nic salt e-liquids are made for low-power pod kits and compact refillable devices, and they are a common choice for UK adults who are moving away from cigarettes because the nicotine arrives with a smoother throat feel than freebase liquid at a similar strength.

Sour Shockers is a sweet-and-sour flavour range, and Apple Raspberry Sour follows that idea. The lead note is a tart green-apple character, a raspberry layer sits underneath it, and the finish has a sharp, slightly puckering edge in the style of sour sweets. It is a fruit-candy profile rather than a dessert, tobacco or menthol profile, so it suits people who want something bright and acidic rather than creamy or cooling.

This is a refill liquid, not a device. There is no battery, coil, pod or charger in the pack: everything inside is liquid in bottles, and you need a compatible refillable pod kit or similar low-power device to use it. The sections below cover how the liquid behaves in typical hardware, how to choose a strength, how to fill and troubleshoot, how to recycle empties and old devices, and how the pack of five stacks up on value.

• Pack contents: 5 x 10ml bottles, 50ml of e-liquid in total
• Nicotine: nicotine salt at 10mg/ml (1%), half of the UK legal maximum of 20mg/ml
• Flavour: Apple Raspberry Sour, a tart fruit-candy profile
• Suited to: refillable pod kits and mouth-to-lung or restricted direct-to-lung devices
• Who it is for: adult smokers and existing vapers only, aged 18 and over

Nicotine is addictive. This product is not a smoking cessation medicine, and nothing here is medical advice. If you want support to stop smoking, your local NHS stop smoking service can help.

Specifications and what is in the pack

Because this is a consumable rather than a gadget, the specifications that matter are volume, nicotine type and strength, and the kind of hardware the liquid is formulated for. The list below sets out the figures we can state with confidence from the product name, the selected variant and UK labelling rules. The exact VG/PG ratio, ingredient list and batch code are printed on the bottle label, and you should always read that label before use.

• Bottles in the pack: 5 x 10ml (50ml total)
• Bottle size: 10ml, which is the largest size UK rules allow for nicotine-containing e-liquid refills
• Nicotine type: nicotine salt (nic salt)
• Strength on this listing: 10mg/ml, equal to 1% nicotine
• Nicotine per bottle: 100mg (10ml x 10mg/ml)
• Nicotine per pack: 500mg across all five bottles
• UK maximum strength: 20mg/ml, which applies to refill liquids and to disposables and pre-filled pods alike
• Flavour: Apple Raspberry Sour
• Typical device match: refillable pod kits with a 0.6 to 1.2 ohm coil, running at roughly 8 to 25 watts
• Typical tank or pod capacity you will refill: 2ml, which is the UK limit for vape tanks and pods
• Age restriction: 18 and over; age may be checked on delivery

A quick way to picture the pack: a standard refillable pod holds up to 2ml, so each 10ml bottle fills a pod about five times, and the pack of five gives you around 25 pod fills. Real-world numbers depend on how often you vape and how long your pulls are, which we cover in the performance section.

Under UK regulations, nicotine e-liquid bottles must carry a health warning, ingredient information and a child-resistant, tamper-evident closure. Keep the bottles in their original packaging until you need them, and keep the whole pack out of reach of children and pets.

Flavour profile: tart apple, raspberry and a sour finish

Sour candy flavours are one of the more distinctive corners of the fruit category, and Apple Raspberry Sour sits squarely in it. On the inhale you should expect a crisp, green-apple tartness that is closer to a sour apple sweet than to a ripe red apple. The raspberry arrives in the middle of the draw, adding a slightly jammy, seedy sweetness that softens the sharpness without removing it. On the exhale the sour edge returns and lingers for a moment, which is what gives the range its name.

Sweetness sits in the medium range. This is not a heavily sweetened dessert liquid, but it is not a dry fruit water either. The acidity does a lot of the work, so the flavour reads as bright and slightly mouth-watering rather than syrupy. Cooling agents are not part of the headline description of this variant, so do not expect an icy finish. If you want a chilled version of a similar idea, you will need to look for a separate ice-labelled flavour.

How the flavour behaves depends on your hardware:

• Low power (8 to 12 watts): the apple is dominant, the raspberry is quiet and the sour finish is mild. This is the gentlest setting and the one most pod-kit users sit at.
• Mid power (13 to 18 watts): raspberry becomes clearer, the sour finish sharpens and the overall flavour gets warmer and rounder.
• Upper range (19 to 25 watts): flavour intensity rises, but so does the risk of a harsh, slightly acrid edge in the sour component. If your device has adjustable wattage, step up gradually.

A word of honesty about sour liquids: the tartness that makes them interesting can also make them tiring. Some vapers find that a sour fruit liquid causes a tingling or slightly sore feeling on the tongue and lips after a long session. If that happens to you, cut back on how often you vape it, drink water between sessions, or mix up your flavours across the day. The pack of five is a commitment to a single taste, so it is worth knowing how you react to sour sweets in general before you buy.

Flavour fatigue, sometimes called vaper's tongue, is also common with any fruit liquid. If Apple Raspberry Sour starts to taste weaker after a few days, a short break from it, or a change of coil, usually brings the flavour back.

Performance and puff delivery

E-liquid does not have a puff count in the way a disposable does, because the number of puffs you get depends on the device you put it in. We can still give a realistic range. In a typical low-power pod kit, most vapers get somewhere around 150 to 250 puffs per millilitre, depending on wattage, coil resistance, airflow and how long each pull lasts. On that basis a 10ml bottle gives roughly 1,500 to 2,500 puffs, and the full pack of five lands in the region of 7,500 to 12,500 puffs. Treat those as planning figures rather than guarantees.

Nicotine delivery is where nic salt differs from freebase. At 10mg/ml, the throat hit is soft to moderate, so you can take fuller pulls without the scratchiness that a freebase liquid of the same strength can produce. The nicotine absorbs quickly, which many adults switching from smoking find more satisfying than a slow, diffuse hit. If you have been smoking a pack a day and find 10mg underwhelming, the answer is a conversation about strength, which we cover in a later section, not simply vaping harder.

Vapour production with nic salt is modest by design. Expect small to medium clouds from a pod kit. The liquid is formulated to work with small coils that do not need a lot of power, and larger clouds would require a sub-ohm device running at higher wattage, which is the wrong tool for nic salt. Pushing nic salt through a high-power setup wastes liquid, raises the effective nicotine intake very quickly and tends to produce a harsh vape.

What to expect across a typical day:

• Light user (a few sessions a day): a 10ml bottle can last a week or more.
• Moderate user (steady vaping through the day): roughly 2 to 3ml per day, so a bottle lasts around three to five days and the pack of five lasts about two to three weeks.
• Heavy user: 4ml or more per day is possible, which would bring the pack down to around 12 days. If you are consistently at this level, consider whether a higher strength in a different pack would suit you better, or whether your device is set too warm.

Consistency from fill to fill is good when the coil is fresh. Over the life of a coil the flavour will gradually flatten as the cotton or mesh takes on residue, which is normal and not a fault with the liquid. Sweet and sour liquids tend to build up residue a little faster than unsweetened or tobacco-style liquids, so plan on changing your coil or pod somewhat more often than you would with a lightly flavoured liquid.

Design and build quality of the bottles

The pack contains five 10ml bottles. They are the standard soft plastic bottles used across the UK market, with a narrow nozzle on the neck so you can place the tip directly into the fill port of a pod and squeeze gently. A narrow tip matters with pod kits, because many fill ports are small and a wide nozzle would spill liquid down the side of the pod. The soft sides let you control the flow, which helps avoid flooding the pod and the air channel.

Closures follow UK requirements: each bottle has a tamper-evident seal under the cap and a child-resistant cap that needs a firm press and turn to open. It is slightly awkward for adult hands, and that is the point. Keep the caps tight between fills. A loosely closed bottle can leak into the box, dry out around the nozzle or pick up lint and dust.

Labelling carries the information you need: the product name, flavour, nicotine strength, volume, ingredients, a nicotine warning, the batch number and the manufacturer or importer details. Check the batch code against the box if you ever need to contact the store about a problem. A tiny amount of residue around the nozzle is normal on bottles that have been shipped, but visible leaking, a loose seal or a cracked bottle is not, and you should contact us with photos.

Storage tips that protect the liquid and the bottle:

• Store bottles upright in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and radiators.
• Do not leave bottles in a hot car. Heat degrades flavour and can darken the liquid.
• Keep unopened bottles in the box until needed, and use older bottles first.
• Wipe the nozzle after each fill so the thread does not collect sticky residue.

A slight darkening of the liquid over weeks is normal for nicotine e-liquids and does not mean the bottle is unsafe. A noticeable change in smell or taste, or a cloudy appearance, is a reason to stop using it.

When a bottle is empty, rinse it if your local council guidance asks for that, separate the cap and nozzle if they are accepted separately, and place it in household plastic recycling where your council accepts small plastic bottles. Rules vary between councils, so check your local authority website. Do not put e-liquid residue down the drain in quantity, and wash your hands after handling nicotine liquid.

Battery and charging: what to look for in the device you pair it with

The e-liquid itself has no battery and nothing to charge, so this section is about the device you will use it in. Choosing a sensible battery setup is part of getting good results from nic salt, and it is also the area where safety matters most.

Most refillable pod kits that suit nic salt have built-in batteries in the range of roughly 400 to 1,000mAh. A 400 to 600mAh battery is typical of slim, pen-style kits and will usually carry a light user through a day. A 800 to 1,000mAh battery is more common in larger pod devices and suits steady use. Because nic salt is run at low wattage, even modest batteries last well. Most devices charge through USB-C, and a full charge normally takes somewhere between 30 and 90 minutes depending on capacity and the charger you use.

Charging habits that reduce risk:

• Use the cable that came with the device, or a reputable replacement, and a standard phone-style wall adapter or a computer USB port.
• Do not leave a device charging unattended or overnight, and do not charge it under a pillow, on a bed or on a sofa.
• Unplug once the indicator shows full.
• Do not use a device with a swollen case, a hot casing during normal use, or a damaged charging port.
• Do not carry a device loose in a pocket with keys or coins.

If the device has a draw-activated firing system, the battery wakes when you inhale. If it is button-activated, make sure the button lock is on when the device is in a bag. Either way, a flashing light, a short vibration or an automatic shut-off are protective features, and they are telling you something. Do not try to bypass them.

Vape batteries are lithium-ion cells, and they should never go in household bins or normal recycling. Fires have been caused in bin lorries and recycling plants by lithium cells that were crushed. In the UK, retailers that sell vapes are expected to offer take-back for waste electrical items, and many vape shops, supermarkets and council recycling centres have collection points for small electricals and vapes. The Recycle Your Electricals website has a postcode search that shows the nearest drop-off point for old devices and chargers. Remember also that the sale of single-use disposable vapes has been banned in Great Britain since June 2025, which is another reason refillable kits with bottled liquid are now the standard route.

Coil and mesh technology: matching the liquid to the hardware

The coil is the heating element that turns liquid into vapour, and it is the part of your device that most affects how this liquid tastes. Nic salt is designed to work with low-power, higher-resistance coils, so good results come from hardware that suits that profile.

The coil types you are most likely to meet in a pod kit are these:

• Mesh coils (0.6 to 1.0 ohm): a flat, perforated sheet of heating material that wraps around a wick. Mesh has a large surface area, so it warms evenly, brings out flavour well and produces a little more vapour than a round wire at the same wattage. A 0.8 ohm mesh coil at around 12 to 18 watts is a very good fit for a fruit liquid like this one.
• Standard wire coils (0.8 to 1.2 ohm): a round wire wrapped around cotton. These suit tighter, mouth-to-lung draws at around 8 to 14 watts, and they tend to give a more focused flavour.
• Ceramic coils: found in some closed pod systems that you refill. They can be clean tasting and long lasting, but they sometimes take longer to prime and may be more sensitive to thicker liquids.

Higher VG liquids are thicker and can starve a small coil, which causes dry hits. Nic salts of this type are usually balanced with enough propylene glycol to wick quickly in small coils, which is why they work reliably in pods. If your device specifies a minimum PG content, check the bottle label before filling.

Sub-ohm tanks, which use coils below 0.5 ohm and run at 40 watts or more, are the wrong match. They will pull far more liquid and nicotine per puff than a nic salt at this strength is designed for, and the result is a harsh, wasteful vape. If you want to use a sub-ohm device, a freebase shortfill at a low strength is the better option.

Coil care affects both flavour and safety:

• Always prime a new coil by saturating the cotton openings and waiting 5 to 10 minutes before the first draw.
• Do not chain vape. Give the coil a few seconds to rewet between pulls.
• Replace the coil or pod when the flavour turns muted, the vapour tastes burnt or the liquid starts to look dark and sludgy in the tank.
• Sweet and sour liquids may need coil changes a little more often, often every one to two weeks for steady use, because sugars and flavour compounds can caramelise on the coil.

Nicotine strength guidance: choosing between 10mg and 20mg

UK rules cap nicotine e-liquid at 20mg/ml, and that cap applies equally to bottled liquid, disposables and pre-filled pods. Nic salt is typically sold at 10mg/ml and 20mg/ml, and sometimes at 5mg/ml. This listing is the 10mg/ml (1%) strength, which is half the legal maximum. If you are not sure which strength suits you, the following guidance is a starting point, not medical advice.

How 10mg/ml is usually used:

• Lighter smokers or people with a modest cigarette habit: 10mg is often enough as a starting point, because nic salt delivers nicotine efficiently.
• Ex-smokers stepping down: many vapers move from 20mg to 10mg once their cravings are well managed, and this strength suits that stage.
• Users with higher-wattage pod devices: if your device runs towards 20 to 25 watts, 10mg gives a manageable dose per puff, where 20mg could become too strong.
• Regular vapers who prefer long sessions: 10mg is easier to live with because you can vape more often without overshooting.

When 10mg may not be enough:

• You were smoking around 15 to 20 cigarettes a day, and you find yourself vaping continuously and still wanting more. A 20mg nic salt in a low-power device may suit you better.
• You are using a very low-power device at 8 to 10 watts and not getting a satisfying hit.

Signs the strength is too high include dizziness, nausea, headaches, a racing heartbeat or a very harsh throat. If that happens, stop vaping, drink some water, get some fresh air and consider a lower strength. If you ever feel seriously unwell after vaping, seek medical advice. Signs of too little nicotine include persistent cravings, irritability, chain vaping and returning to smoking.

If you are a non-smoker, do not start using nicotine. If you are pregnant or have a heart condition, speak to your GP or pharmacist before using any nicotine product. The NHS stop smoking services and licensed nicotine replacement therapy are available for people who want clinical support to quit, and e-cigarettes are a separate option that many adult smokers choose to use alongside or instead of those services.

Remember the maths when you switch strengths: a 10ml bottle at 10mg/ml contains 100mg of nicotine, while a 10ml bottle at 20mg/ml contains 200mg. You will use less liquid at 20mg for the same nicotine intake, so a higher strength does not always mean a higher cost.

Who this liquid is for, and who should skip it

Nicotine products are for adults only, and a given liquid will not suit everyone. Here is a fair view of who is likely to get on with Sour Shockers Apple Raspberry Sour at 10mg, and who is better off looking elsewhere.

Likely to suit:

• Adult smokers who want a flavoured alternative to cigarettes and are looking to reduce or stop smoking.
• Existing pod-kit users who like fruit and sour-sweet flavours and want a tart option that is not menthol.
• Vapers who go through enough liquid that a multi-bottle pack makes sense and who are happy to use one flavour for a couple of weeks.
• People who have been using 20mg and want to step down to 10mg while keeping the same style of vape.
• Anyone with a low-wattage refillable device that uses a 0.6 to 1.2 ohm coil.

Likely to disappoint or not be appropriate:

• Non-smokers and people under 18: nicotine is addictive, and it is illegal to sell nicotine vaping products to under-18s in the UK.
• People who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have heart conditions: speak to a healthcare professional first.
• Anyone sensitive to acidic flavours: if sour sweets make your mouth sore, a sour e-liquid could do the same.
• Sub-ohm and high-wattage users: this liquid is formulated for low-power devices.
• People who want a dessert, tobacco or menthol profile: there are better matches in other ranges.
• People who dislike refilling: if you want a device that needs no maintenance, a closed pod system with replaceable pods is easier, though pod costs add up.

It is also worth being honest about the pack format. Five bottles of the same flavour is a good arrangement if you know you like it, but if you are trying this flavour for the first time, you might prefer a single bottle first. The variant selector on this page lets you choose strength and pack size, so check you have the combination you intend before you add it to your basket.

How to fill your device and use the liquid

Using nic salt in a refillable pod kit is straightforward, but a careful routine prevents leaks, flooding and dry hits. The steps below suit most open pod systems; always follow your own device manual when its instructions differ.

• Wash your hands and clear a clean surface. Nicotine liquid can irritate skin and should not be left where children or pets could reach it.
• Turn the device off or remove the pod. Many pods have a silicone plug on the fill port. Lift it clear rather than tearing it.
• Shake the bottle gently, then twist off the child-resistant cap and place the nozzle in the fill port.
• Fill slowly and stop below the maximum line. A 2ml pod should be filled to the fill line, not to the brim. Avoid covering the central air tube.
• Close the plug and wipe the pod, then reinsert it into the device.
• Prime a new coil. Wait 5 to 10 minutes after a fill, particularly with a new pod, before the first draw.
• Take gentle first pulls. Two or three short, soft draws let the wick saturate and prevent a burnt taste.
• Close the bottle firmly and store it upright.

For mouth-to-lung devices, draw slowly for two to four seconds, hold the vapour in your mouth for a moment, then inhale to the lungs. For restricted direct-to-lung pods with a looser airflow, a gentle inhale straight to the lungs is typical. Match your inhale style to what your device is built for.

A few usage notes:

• Avoid vaping at the same moment you refill; the liquid needs a short time to soak.
• Do not mix this liquid with other brands inside the pod. If you want to change flavour, empty and rinse the pod or switch to a new one.
• Do not add freebase nicotine, flavour shots or other additives. The nicotine and flavour balance in the bottle is already set.
• Do not heat, dilute or open the bottle for anything other than refilling.

If liquid gets on your skin, wash with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, rinse with plenty of clean water and seek medical help. If a child or pet swallows nicotine liquid, treat it as an emergency and call 999 or NHS 111 straight away.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with nic salt liquids are down to the coil, the fill or the settings, not the liquid. Work through the list below before assuming something is faulty.

• Dry or burnt taste: the coil is probably not saturated or is worn out. Let a fresh fill sit for 10 minutes, take shorter draws, lower the wattage if your device allows it and replace the pod or coil if the taste persists.
• Flavour seems weak: check the coil age first. Sweet liquids gunk coils over time. If the coil is new and flavour is still faint, you may have flavour fatigue; rest for a day or two, or try something different, and then come back.
• Leaking from the pod: you may have overfilled, or the seal may not be seated. Fill to the line, press the plug fully home and store the device upright. Check the pod for cracks.
• Gurgling or spitting: the coil is flooded. Remove the pod, blow gently through the mouthpiece to clear the airflow channel, wipe condensation and wait a few minutes.
• Harsh throat hit: the wattage may be too high or your puffs too fast. Lower the power, take slower draws or consider that 10mg is more than you need.
• Sore tongue or lips: the sour component may be irritating. Reduce the frequency, drink water between sessions and switch flavours between fills.
• Coil changes quickly or tastes dark: sweet liquids build residue more quickly, so replace coils on a regular schedule and avoid chain vaping.
• No vapour: check the battery charge, the airflow, whether the pod is properly seated and whether liquid is reaching the coil.
• Liquid looks darker than before: mild darkening happens with age and light exposure. A strong odd smell, separation or cloudiness is a sign to stop using it.
• Battery overheats or swells: stop using the device immediately, do not charge it, and take it to a safe recycling point.

If you have tried these steps and still think a bottle is faulty, keep the bottle, the packaging and the batch number and contact the store with your order number and clear photos. We will look at the problem with you. Please do not post opened nicotine bottles back without speaking to us first.

Value for money and fair comparisons

Value with e-liquid is easiest to judge as cost per millilitre and per day of use. Divide the pack price shown on the product page by 50 to get a cost per ml, then compare that with the same sum on any other liquid you are considering. Multi-bottle packs are normally set at a lower price per bottle than buying singles, which is the main reason to choose a pack of five, but check the current prices on the page rather than assuming.

As a rough guide, a moderate user going through 2 to 3ml per day would get around two to three weeks from the pack. That makes a pack of five a sensible monthly stock-up for lighter users and a fortnightly purchase for heavier ones.

Here is how this pack compares with the alternatives you are most likely to be weighing up:

• Against disposable vapes: single-use disposables can no longer be sold in Great Britain, so the realistic comparison is with closed pod systems. Those are convenient but pod costs add up, whereas bottled nic salt in a refillable kit usually works out cheaper per day. The trade-off is that you handle liquid and look after a coil.
• Against other nic salt ranges: brands such as Elfliq, IVG Salts and Hayati offer 10ml nic salts in 10mg and 20mg strengths too, and many of them have fruit and ice flavours. Sour Shockers stands out for its tart, sweet-shop angle, but if you prefer cooling flavours, dessert or tobacco, other ranges may suit you better. Quality and performance in the same strength class are broadly similar, and the flavour is the deciding factor.
• Against shortfills: shortfills come in 50ml and 100ml bottles with no nicotine and are meant for sub-ohm kits. If you use a pod kit, they are the wrong product. If you use a sub-ohm device, they offer lower cost per ml, but you lose the nic salt smoothness and low-power efficiency.
• Against buying singles first: a single bottle lets you test the flavour with less commitment. The pack of five is better value once you know you like it.

Where this pack falls short: it offers one flavour in one strength, so if your tastes change you cannot swap within the pack. Sour flavours can also be more divisive than standard fruit flavours. If you are unsure, consider a single bottle before committing to five.

On the positive side, the 10mg strength gives you flexibility. It is mild enough for frequent vaping and strong enough for many adult smokers who are switching, and the 10ml bottles are practical to store and carry. For people who run low-power pod kits and enjoy tart fruit flavours, the pack is a reasonable, practical way to keep a supply on the shelf at a lower per-bottle cost.