Berry Blast (Gold Edition) Bar Series 100ml Shortfill E-Liquid

Overview

The Berry Blast (Gold Edition) Bar Series 100ml Shortfill E-Liquid by Bar Series in Berry Blast (Gold Edition) at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Berry Blast Gold Edition at a glance

Bar Series 100ml Shortfill E-Liquid Berry Blast (Gold Edition) is a flavour-only bottle with no nicotine in it, priced at £11.99 and sold under the Bar Series name that we stock across several formats. The listing gives us four firm facts: the brand is Bar Series, the format is shortfill, the strength is 0mg, and the flavour is a mixed berry profile carrying the Gold Edition label. Everything else on this page is either category knowledge that holds for every shortfill or practical advice from how these bottles behave in a tank, and we have tried to keep the two apart so that nothing is attributed to the product that the product page does not support.

A shortfill is a large bottle that is deliberately left short of nicotine. It holds a hundred millilitres of flavoured liquid and is sold in a bottle with spare headroom, so that you can add nicotine shots yourself if you want any. Leave the shots out and you simply vape it at 0mg. Because the liquid as sold contains no nicotine, the rule that limits nicotine e-liquid to 10ml bottles does not apply to it, which is the whole reason a 100ml size can legally exist on a UK shelf.

The bottle is aimed at people who refill a tank or a refillable pod and get through liquid steadily. If you already use a sub-ohm kit, a hundred millilitres is the sensible way to buy, and our shortfill e-liquids range shows how many brands compete in this format. If you want to see the rest of the family, the Bar Series collection brings the shortfills, the nic salt bottles and the higher-puff products together on one page.

On the Gold Edition label: the listing does not spell out what separates it from the standard Bar Series flavours, and we are not going to guess. What we can say is that it is sold as its own variant, and that its £11.99 price matches the other Bar Series 100ml bottles in our sample. Treat it as a separate flavour to try rather than a relabel of one you may already have bought, and read the bottle itself for the ingredient list, the base ratio and the batch details before you mix.

How a 100ml shortfill works in practice

The mechanics are less mysterious than the packaging can make them look. Nicotine e-liquid in the UK is sold in bottles of no more than 10ml, with a ceiling of 20mg per millilitre. A bottle with no nicotine in it is not caught by that size limit, so manufacturers make the flavoured base in bulk, fill a bottle most of the way, and leave the remaining space empty. That empty space is what makes it a shortfill: it is short of the volume needed to hold nicotine shots, not short of flavour.

Bottles in this class are normally larger than the volume of liquid printed on the front. A hundred millilitres of liquid sits in a bottle that has room for the extra ten or twenty millilitres of shots, and the label will tell you the maximum your particular bottle can take. Check it before you pour anything in, because overfilling is the single most common way to make a mess of a mixing session, and a bottle filled beyond its stated capacity will be hard to shake properly.

There are two ways to use a shortfill. The first is to leave it exactly as it comes and vape it at 0mg. The second is to add one or two nicotine shots, each commonly a 10ml bottle at 18mg, shake well, and end up with a bottle of a few milligrams per millilitre. We cover the arithmetic of those choices in a later section, because the numbers are easy to get wrong when you do them in your head at the kitchen counter.

It helps to understand how this differs from the other main bottle type. A nic salt e-liquid arrives ready to use at 10mg or 20mg in a 10ml bottle, designed for low-power devices and pods, and you will find those in our nicotine salt e-liquids range. A shortfill is the opposite trade: more volume, lower strength, and a mixing step you do at home. For the full spread of bottle types, including the standard 10ml formats, browse the main e-liquids category.

Reading the berry blast flavour profile

Our product data tags this bottle as a mixed berry flavour, and that is as specific as the listing gets. No tasting notes are published for the Berry Blast Gold Edition, so we will not pretend to know which berries are in it or in what proportion. What we can do is describe how bottles in the mixed-berry family tend to behave, so that you know what to expect and what to compare it against when it arrives.

Mixed berry blends are usually built from a sweet base note, often a soft red fruit character, with a sharper edge on top to keep the sweetness from turning flat. On the inhale you would typically meet the tart part first, and the rounder, jammier sweetness arrives on the exhale. The word blast in the name hints at an intense, front-loaded style rather than a subtle one, but that is an inference from the name, not a claim about the contents.

Several things change how a berry liquid tastes in your own tank. Lower wattage keeps the profile cooler and brings out the tart edge. Higher power warms the vapour and pushes the sweetness forward, sometimes at the expense of the finer notes. A fresh coil will always taste cleaner than one at the end of its life, and a berry liquid, being sweet, is harder on coils than a tobacco or menthol one, which we come back to in the troubleshooting section.

If you like the idea of Gold Edition fruit blends but are not sure about berries, the same line includes other flavours worth comparing, such as Apple Watermelon (Gold Edition), Banana Mango (Gold Edition) and Blueberry Kiwi (Gold Edition). They all sit at the same price, so choosing between them is purely a question of taste.

Who this bottle suits, and who should look elsewhere

This is a bottle for adults who already have the equipment and the habit of refilling it. If you own a sub-ohm tank, a refillable pod device or any other open system, and you like a fruit flavour, a hundred millilitres at £11.99 is a straightforward purchase. It also suits people who prefer to control their own nicotine level, whether that means staying at 0mg or adding shots to reach a figure that matches what they are used to.

It is a poor fit if you are brand new to vaping and have nothing to put it in. A shortfill needs a tank, a coil and some patience with mixing, and a first-time buyer is usually better served by a complete starter set. Our disposable vapes are the opposite end of the convenience scale: nothing to fill, nothing to charge in many cases, and nothing to mix. You trade value per millilitre for simplicity, and that is a perfectly reasonable choice for some people.

It is also the wrong bottle for sealed closed-pod systems, which only accept their own cartridges. If your device takes a clip-in pod that is not refillable, a bottle of loose liquid will not help you, however good the flavour. Check how your device is designed before buying, and if you are unsure, our contact team can point you at the right category.

A word on the wider nicotine market. Some adults choose nicotine pouches rather than vaping, and that is a different product with a different use pattern. A nicotine-free shortfill like this one does not replace a pouch, and we would not suggest it does. If you are comparing categories, think about what you actually want: flavour and a vaping ritual, in which case a tank and a bottle make sense, or nicotine delivery without vapour, in which case they do not. This product is strictly for adults aged 18 or over.

The numbers: price, volume and cost per millilitre

Volume is the entire pitch of a shortfill, so it is worth doing the sums properly. At £11.99 for a hundred millilitres, the bottle works out at roughly 12p per millilitre. If you add two 10ml nicotine shots and top the bottle up to 120ml, the cost of the Berry Blast liquid itself spreads to a little under 10p per millilitre of finished product, before you count the price of the shots, which varies by brand and which we are not quoting here.

To give that some meaning, think about how fast you actually use liquid. Heavy sub-ohm vaping can use six millilitres or more in a day, a moderate user might get through four, and someone on a small refillable pod could use as little as two. Those figures are only illustrations, because everyone differs, but they show the range. At two millilitres a day, a hundred millilitres lasts around fifty days. At four, around twenty-five. At six, a little under seventeen.

Compare that with buying the same volume in 10ml bottles. Ten bottles at an example price of £3 each would cost £30 for the same hundred millilitres, which is why heavy tank users almost always end up on shortfills. The saving is real, but remember that a shortfill also brings extra tasks, the cost of shots if you want nicotine, and a larger up-front outlay than a single small bottle.

It is worth keeping an eye on promotions across the store, since bundles and multibuy offers change over time. Our vape deals page collects the current ones, and the sale section is the place to look for clearance lines. We are not claiming any particular offer applies to this exact bottle at the time of writing, so check the price shown on the product page, which is always the live figure.

Mixing your bottle step by step

Mixing is not difficult, but a little order saves a lot of mess. Start with a clean, dry surface and a clean pair of hands. Wash the bottle nozzle if it is dusty, check the label for the maximum fill, and decide before you open anything whether you are mixing in nicotine at all. If you are staying at 0mg, there is nothing to do except shake gently and let the bottle settle.

If you are adding shots, open the shortfill by removing the cap. Many bottles then have a fine nozzle that must be pulled out as well, and a small pair of pliers or a gentle twist with a clean cloth will do the job. Pour in the nicotine shot slowly, one bottle at a time, keeping the neck of the shot bottle against the opening so that it does not splash. Replace the nozzle and cap, and tighten both firmly before you do anything else.

Shake the bottle for at least thirty seconds, long enough that you can feel the liquid moving evenly rather than sliding in a thick layer. Nicotine shots are often thicker than the flavour base, and a poorly mixed bottle will give you inconsistent hits, with the first few refills weaker and the last few stronger. Turn the bottle upside down, rock it side to side, and give it a second shake after a minute.

Afterwards, let the mixed bottle rest. A day is often enough, and a few days will let the flavour settle in. Keep it somewhere cool and out of direct sunlight while it does. Write the date and the strength on a label or a piece of tape, because after a week you will not remember which bottle is which. If you hit a problem along the way, our FAQ page covers many of the most common questions, from delivery times to how e-liquid is stored.

Choosing a nicotine strength with shots

Out of the box this bottle is 0mg, and that is the right starting point for anyone who does not want nicotine. If you do, the strength is entirely in your hands, and the maths is simple enough once you see the pattern. A typical shot is a 10ml bottle at 18mg per millilitre. Add one to a hundred millilitres of shortfill and you have 110ml at about 1.6mg per millilitre. Add two and you have 120ml at 3mg per millilitre.

It helps to see those figures side by side. The usual options are:

• No shots: 100ml at 0mg, nicotine-free.
• One shot: about 110ml at roughly 1.6mg.
• Two shots: about 120ml at 3mg, which is the common choice when a bottle has been designed to take two.

These figures assume an 18mg shot and a full hundred millilitres of liquid. A 20mg shot would raise each result slightly, and partial mixing, where you pour out some liquid first, changes the ratio again. If you want to vary the arithmetic, remember that the amount of nicotine is the shot volume multiplied by its strength, divided by the total liquid in the bottle.

Most people who use low-power pods and nic salts are accustomed to far higher numbers on the label, usually 10mg or 20mg. That is not a like-for-like comparison. Salts are designed for devices that produce small, warm clouds, and the milligram figure on a salt bottle feels different from the same figure on a freebase shortfill used in a sub-ohm tank, which delivers far more liquid per puff. Nobody should use this as a ladder to chase a higher number. Strength is a personal decision for adults who already use nicotine, and you are responsible for the choices you make. If you would rather avoid nicotine altogether, the nicotine-free e-liquids category lists every bottle we stock at 0mg.

Devices and coils that pair well with a 100ml bottle

A shortfill works best in a tank designed for a lot of vapour. The bulk of the 100ml market is built for sub-ohm tanks with lower resistance coils, which heat quickly and need free-flowing liquid to keep the wick wet. Check the base ratio on the bottle label: a higher proportion of vegetable glycerine gives thicker liquid and bigger clouds, while more propylene glycol is thinner and often suits smaller devices. We are not quoting a ratio for this bottle because our listing does not state one.

If you are looking for equipment, our vape kits category covers starter sets across several styles. Anyone who wants a smaller, more portable setup might look at pod kits, and the refillable vape pods range lists pods that you fill yourself. Be careful with the last one: a refillable pod can take a shortfill, but only if the liquid is thin enough for the wick and the coil to cope. Devices built for salts and low power often struggle with very thick mixes, so pay attention to the manufacturer's guidance.

One thing a shortfill cannot do is fill a sealed cartridge. Closed-pod devices take their own pods and nothing else, and our closed pod kits are a good example of this design. They are simple and clean, and they are the wrong destination for a bottle of loose liquid.

Whatever you choose, keep spare coils on hand. A sweet berry liquid will shorten coil life compared with unsweetened or tobacco flavours, and running out mid-bottle is more annoying than most people expect. Our vape coils section lists replacement heads for popular tanks. Match the coil range printed on the tank, and a lower resistance head will use more liquid and run hotter, so adjust your power to the figure marked on the coil rather than guessing.

Storage, steeping and keeping the flavour fresh

Looked after properly, an unopened bottle will keep its flavour for a long time, and a mixed one will stay fresh for months. The rules are plain: keep it cool, keep it dark, and keep it sealed. Heat and sunlight break down the flavouring compounds and, in the case of nicotine, darken the liquid and change the taste. A cupboard or a drawer is better than a windowsill, and a car glovebox in summer is about the worst place you could choose.

Store the bottle upright with the cap tight. A hundred-millilitre bottle with a fine nozzle is prone to weeping if laid on its side, and a leaked bottle in a bag is a very sticky afternoon. If you carry liquid with you, decant a few millilitres into a small bottle or, better, tuck the bottle into a sealed bag so that a squeeze or a pressure change cannot cause damage.

Steeping is the period after mixing when the flavour settles. With a sweet fruit blend it matters less than with a dessert or a tobacco profile, but a day or two of rest after you have added nicotine still tends to round things off. Some people loosen the cap for an hour to let air in, a habit often called breathing. It is optional, and if you do it, keep the bottle upright and out of direct light.

Keep all e-liquid out of reach of children and pets. Even nicotine-free liquid is not meant to be swallowed, and a bottle with added shots needs extra care. If a child or an animal swallows any, seek medical help straight away and have the bottle to hand. Never decant liquid into containers that look like drinks or food packaging, and always label what you have mixed. If you have a question about a delivery or a damaged bottle, our contact page is the quickest way to reach us.

What works in its favour, and what to weigh up

Every bottle has trade-offs, and an honest page should set them out. Start with the strong points. The value per millilitre is hard to beat for anyone who vapes steadily from a tank. The format gives you control over nicotine, from none at all to a few milligrams. Mixed berry is a familiar, well-liked flavour family, and there is plenty of choice in the same range if you want to try something different next time.

Now the less comfortable side. A hundred millilitres takes time to use, so if you dislike a flavour you will be living with that bottle for weeks. The mixing step is an extra job, with a small risk of spillage. A sweet liquid will foul coils faster than an unsweetened one. And you need to own the right hardware, since a shortfill does nothing without a tank, which makes it an expensive first purchase for someone who only wants to try vaping.

Compared with a disposable, the maths favours the bottle if you vape every day. A 10000 puff vape or a 6000 puff vape usually works out dearer per puff over a month and creates more waste, but it asks nothing of you except taking it out of the box. Neither route is wrong, and many of our customers keep both: a disposable for the pocket and a tank for home.

A short list for quick comparison:

• Pros: low cost per millilitre, your choice of nicotine strength, a well-known flavour family, plenty of sibling flavours to try next.
• Cons: needs a tank or refillable pod, takes time to finish, needs mixing for any nicotine, sweet liquids shorten coil life.

Weigh those against how you vape and the decision is usually obvious. If a tank is already on your desk, this is good value. If not, start with the equipment, not the liquid.

Troubleshooting a berry shortfill in your tank

Most problems with a fruit shortfill come down to a small handful of causes, and almost all are fixable in a few minutes. The first is gurgling or spitting, usually caused by flooding. It tends to happen when a new coil has not been primed, or when the airflow is nearly closed. Let a fresh coil soak for several minutes after filling, and open the airflow a little more than you would normally.

The second is a burnt or dry taste. This almost always means the wick is not getting enough liquid, either because the tank is nearly empty, the coil is worn out, or the power is set too high for the coil. Top up, check the wattage printed on the coil, and take a few gentle primer puffs before going back to your usual draw. If the taste does not clear after a refill, replace the coil.

The third is a flavour that seems to have faded. Sweet berry liquids are well known for leaving a thin film on the coil, which dulls the taste even though the liquid is fine. Swapping the coil usually restores it. Another cause is simple palate fatigue, where you stop noticing a flavour you have vaped all week. Switch to a different profile for a day or two and the original often tastes bright again.

Leaks are the fourth issue. Check that the tank is assembled correctly, that the seals are seated, and that you did not overfill. Do not fill above the maximum line or into the central chimney. If your leaks persist, the tank may need new seals, or the thread on the coil may not be fully tightened. A fresh replacement coil is the cheapest thing to try first.

If something looks wrong with the bottle itself, such as an unusual smell, leaking from the seal or a mismatched label, stop using it and tell us. Our contact team will want the order number and a photo, and we would rather sort it out than have you guess.

Delivery, age checks and returns

Ordering from us is straightforward, and a few details are worth knowing before you click. All of our e-liquids are for adults only, so you will be asked to confirm your age at checkout. The process is explained on our age verification page, and it applies even to nicotine-free bottles such as this one, because the product is sold as part of the vaping category. Orders for anyone under 18 are refused.

Delivery is free across the UK on orders over £20, and orders placed before 4pm are dispatched the same day, subject to stock. One bottle at £11.99 falls below the threshold, so adding a second item, such as a spare coil or another flavour from the same range, will usually tip a basket into free delivery. The delivery and returns page sets out the delivery options and timings in full, and it is the document to rely on over any summary here.

Everything we sell is genuine stock sourced through proper channels, and that is the main reason to buy from an established UK shop rather than from an unknown seller. If a bottle arrives damaged, leaking or not as described, please get in touch promptly, ideally with a photo of the packaging and the product. Our returns terms are also on the delivery and returns page, and the contact team can explain how they apply to your order.

If you are still deciding, the Bar Series range has many more options. Browse the full Bar Series line for other shortfills and for the nic salt versions, or use the search and filters on the shortfill category to narrow by flavour. Whichever bottle you pick, mix with care, store it properly and keep it away from children. We are always happy to help with questions, so use the contact page if you want a second opinion before you order.