Grape Raspberry (Gold Edition) Bar Series 100ml Shortfill E-Liquid

Overview

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

Grape Raspberry Gold Edition at a glance

Bar Series 100ml Shortfill E-Liquid Grape Raspberry (Gold Edition) is a flavoured vape liquid sold at 0mg, which means it contains no nicotine as supplied, and it costs £11.99 a bottle. The listing tells us four things with confidence: the brand is Bar Series, the format is a 100ml shortfill, the strength is 0mg, and the flavour is a grape and raspberry pairing carrying the Gold Edition label. Everything else on this page is either general knowledge about shortfill bottles or practical advice drawn from how these liquids behave in a tank, and we have tried to keep the two clearly apart.

It sits in our shortfill e-liquids category, alongside other large bottles built for refillable tanks. If you have never bought one, the idea is simple. You get a generous volume of flavoured liquid at a much lower price per millilitre than a small bottle would cost, and you decide for yourself whether any nicotine goes in. Plenty of adults vape at zero nicotine and never touch a shot, in which case the bottle is ready to use the moment it arrives.

Bar Series is a brand we carry in more than one format, and the whole line is gathered on the Bar Series brand page. The 100ml shortfills are the volume end of that range. They share the same £11.99 price across the fruit flavours we list, so choosing between them is a matter of taste rather than budget, and a flavour you dislike costs the same as one you love.

Because this is a longer page than most, here is what it covers:

• how a shortfill works, and why the bottle looks larger than the liquid inside it;
• what grape and raspberry are likely to deliver in the mouth, and where our knowledge runs out;
• who the bottle suits, the maths behind the price, and the equipment it needs;
• filling, nicotine strength, storage, troubleshooting and delivery.

Read it through once before ordering and you should know exactly what you are getting, and whether a hundred millilitres of one flavour is the right commitment for you.

How a 100ml shortfill bottle works

Shortfill is a very British answer to a very British rule. Under UK regulations, e-liquid that contains nicotine has to be sold in bottles of no more than 10ml, and at no more than 20mg of nicotine per millilitre. Refillable tanks are also limited to 2ml of capacity. A bottle with no nicotine in it is not caught by the 10ml bottle limit, so manufacturers can fill a far larger container with flavoured liquid and sell it as a single, economical purchase. The 100ml bottle on this page is exactly that.

The word short refers to empty space, not to missing flavour. A 100ml shortfill is normally supplied in a bottle that is bigger than the liquid it holds, which leaves headroom for one or two 10ml nicotine shots. Add a shot, shake the bottle thoroughly, and you have a larger batch at a strength you chose. Leave the headroom empty and you simply have 100ml of nicotine-free liquid. The label on the bottle you receive states the maximum fill, and that printed figure always outranks any general advice you read online.

None of this changes how the liquid behaves once it is in your device. Grape Raspberry is ordinary e-liquid made from a base and flavouring, and the practical differences from a small bottle come down to three things: volume, price per millilitre, and the fact that nicotine becomes a separate decision rather than something baked into the bottle.

That separation is handy for people who like to experiment. You can taste the liquid at 0mg first, then decide whether shots are worth adding. Some adults settle on a low strength after a week, while others stay at zero for good, and the format accommodates both without another purchase. If zero nicotine is your plan from the start, our nicotine-free e-liquids page gathers the whole 0mg category, from fruit to dessert to menthol, so you can compare before you commit to a hundred millilitres.

One last point on the format: because the bottle is large, it usually comes with a narrow nozzle rather than a wide neck. That nozzle is what lets you fill a tiny tank port without spilling, and it is also the part that can drip if you store the bottle on its side.

What grape and raspberry should taste like

Our product data tags this bottle with grape, raspberry and mixed berries, and that is as specific as the listing gets. No official tasting notes are published for the Gold Edition, so we will not pretend to know the exact recipe. What we can do is describe how grape and raspberry combinations tend to behave in vape liquids, so you know what to expect and what to compare it against.

Grape in e-liquid usually leans towards the sweet, rounded side. Think of a purple fruit sweet or a glass of dark juice rather than a freshly sliced grape. It supplies body and a smooth middle to the flavour. Raspberry does the opposite job. It brings brightness, a little tartness and a slightly seedy, jammy edge that stops the sweetness from becoming flat. Put the two together and the typical result is a sweet, fruity liquid where the grape carries the weight and the raspberry lifts the finish.

On the inhale, expect the sweeter grape character to arrive first. The raspberry tends to show itself more clearly on the exhale, where the tartness lingers for a moment before fading. The name makes no mention of ice or menthol, so we would not expect a cooling sensation, although the bottle label is the final authority if that matters to you.

If you want a sense of where this sits among its siblings, the range includes a plain Grape, a Fizzy White Grape (Gold Edition), a Blueberry Sour Raspberry, a Lime Raspberry Cherry (Gold Edition) and a Strawberry Raspberry Cherry. Compared with the plain Grape, this one should be a little livelier. Compared with the sour raspberry blends, it should be gentler. These are judgements about flavour families, not promises about this exact bottle, and your own palate will have the last word.

Device settings matter too. Higher power and warmer vapour usually push the sweetness forward, while cooler vapour and more airflow let the tart notes breathe.

Who this bottle suits, and who should look elsewhere

This is a bottle for adults who already own the equipment and are comfortable refilling it. If you have a sub-ohm tank or a refillable pod device, you like fruit flavours, and you vape steadily through the week, a hundred millilitres at £11.99 is a very sensible 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.

Anyone moving from small bottles will notice the difference straight away. Instead of reordering every few days, you can keep one large bottle on the shelf and top up a small travel bottle as needed. Households with more than one adult vaper sometimes share a bottle for the same reason.

It is a poor match if you are brand new to vaping and have nothing to put the liquid in. A shortfill needs a tank, a coil and a little patience with filling, and a first-time buyer is usually better served by a complete starter set. Our vape kits range covers starter hardware in several styles, and it is the natural place to begin before you buy any liquid at all.

At the other extreme, disposable vapes need no filling, no coils and no mixing, which makes them the opposite end of the convenience scale. They cost more per puff of flavour, but they require no setup, and plenty of adults prefer them for that reason alone.

A few other people should think twice. If you like to change flavour every few days, a hundred millilitres of one profile is a long commitment, and a handful of small bottles might suit you better. If you need a high nicotine strength, a shortfill mix tops out at a low figure, so a different product type will fit better. And if you are under 18, you cannot buy this product at all. Every item on this site is for adult customers only, nicotine-free bottles included.

The numbers: price, volume and cost per millilitre

Volume is the whole pitch of a shortfill, so it is worth doing the sums properly. At £11.99 for 100ml, the bottle works out at just under 12p per millilitre. If you add two 10ml nicotine shots and top the bottle up to 120ml, the cost of the Grape Raspberry liquid spreads to roughly 10p per millilitre of finished mix. That figure does not include the shots themselves, because their price varies by brand and we are not quoting one here.

To make that meaningful, think about how fast you actually use liquid. A tank vaper might get through anywhere from 2ml to 6ml a day, depending on device, power and habit. At 3ml a day the bottle lasts a little over a month. At 5ml a day it lasts about three weeks. At 2ml a day it stretches to roughly seven weeks. Those are illustrations, not guarantees, but they show why the bottle suits steady users far better than occasional ones.

Another way to picture it is through tank size. Because UK tanks hold no more than 2ml, one full 100ml bottle represents about fifty complete tank fills. For anyone who has ever refilled a tiny tank from a 10ml bottle three times in a weekend, that is quite a shift in how often you shop.

Prices on a site like ours can change, and offers come and go, so check the figure on the product page at the time you order. The vape deals page is where current promotions are gathered, and it is worth a quick look if you plan to add a second bottle or some spare coils to the same basket.

One practical note on delivery arithmetic. Orders over £20 qualify for free UK delivery, and a single bottle at £11.99 falls below that line. Two bottles, or one bottle plus a pack of coils, will normally clear it, which is a neat reason to pick up a second flavour from the same range instead of paying for postage on one item.

Tanks, pods and coils that pair well

A hundred-millilitre shortfill is usually built with sub-ohm vaping in mind. Sub-ohm tanks use low-resistance coils that heat quickly and draw liquid in fast, so they work best with a free-flowing liquid that keeps the wick saturated. The bottle label should state the ratio of vegetable glycerine to propylene glycol, and that number tells you a great deal. More vegetable glycerine means thicker liquid and bigger clouds. More propylene glycol means thinner liquid and a crisper throat feel. Our listing does not state a ratio for this bottle, so we are not quoting one.

If you do not own a tank yet, a starter set is the place to begin, and the kits section mentioned earlier covers the options. Anyone who prefers something small and pocketable might look at pod kits instead, though you should check carefully that the pod is refillable and that the device can cope with a thicker liquid. A pod built for nicotine salts at low power can struggle with a high-VG fruit mix, and the symptoms are usually a dry taste or a leaking pod.

For people who already own a pod system and want to keep it, refillable vape pods are the usual route. Look for a pod that states its resistance, and match the liquid thickness to the pod design rather than assuming all liquids suit all devices. When in doubt, a thinner mix is generally kinder to small pods.

Coils are the consumable that decides how this liquid tastes over time. Sweet fruit liquids deposit sugars and flavouring residue on the coil, so expect to change it more often than you would with an unsweetened liquid. Our replacement coils range covers popular tank and pod systems, and keeping a spare in a drawer saves you from a flat-tasting evening. As a rough guide, a fresh coil should be primed with a few minutes of soaking before the first puff.

Whichever device you choose, check the recommended wattage printed on the coil and stay inside that window.

Filling a tank for the first time

Filling a tank is not hard, but a little order saves a lot of mess. Start with clean, dry hands and a clean surface, and keep a tissue nearby. Here is a simple routine that works for most tanks and refillable pods:

• check the bottle label for the maximum fill and any safety information, and give the bottle a gentle shake;
• remove the cap and, if your bottle has one, make sure the nozzle is seated firmly;
• open the tank according to its design, whether that is a top-fill slider or a screw-off section, and keep the central tube clear of liquid;
• squeeze the bottle slowly and fill to just below the maximum line, leaving a small air gap;
• close the tank, wipe away any drips, and let the coil soak for five to ten minutes before use.

That soak time is the single most important step. A dry coil fires on cotton rather than liquid, and the result is a burnt taste that can ruin a fresh coil before you have tasted a single puff of the flavour. Patience here is worth more than any setting you can change later.

When you do start, take a few gentle, unhurried puffs at a lower power than usual and then work upwards if you want more. Check the wattage range on the coil rather than guessing. Keep the airflow open a little further than you think you need on the first fill, because it reduces the chance of gurgling and gives the flavour room to develop.

If you are staying at 0mg there is nothing else to do. Cap the bottle tightly, store it upright, and refill the tank whenever it drops to a quarter full. Never let a tank run completely dry, since that is the quickest way to scorch the wick. If you are adding nicotine shots, read the next section first and do the mixing before you fill anything, so that the whole batch is blended evenly.

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 in your hands, and the arithmetic is simple once you see the pattern. A common shot is a 10ml bottle of nicotine liquid at 18mg per millilitre. Add one to 100ml of shortfill and you have about 110ml at roughly 1.6mg per millilitre. Add two and you have about 120ml at 3mg per millilitre. A 20mg shot gives slightly higher figures, around 1.8mg and 3.3mg respectively.

It helps to see the options side by side:

• No shots: 100ml at 0mg, nicotine-free, ready to use.
• One shot: about 110ml at roughly 1.6mg to 1.8mg.
• Two shots: about 120ml at roughly 3mg to 3.3mg, which is the usual maximum a bottle is designed to take.

Those numbers are estimates, and the label on your bottle is the final authority on how much headroom it has. Never overfill, and never add more liquid than the printed maximum. If you want a strength between the steps above, you can only get there by using partial shots, which is fiddly and rarely worth the effort.

Mixing is straightforward. Pour the shot in slowly, with the bottle on a flat surface, then close the cap firmly and shake for at least thirty seconds. Leave it for a day or two in a cool, dark place before judging the result. Fruit flavours usually need less resting time than creamy or tobacco profiles, so you can often start sooner.

Shortfill mixes land at a low strength by design. If you are used to a stronger product, a shortfill may not feel like enough, and it is better to know that before you buy. Adults who want a higher strength in a small pod device often look at nicotine salt e-liquids, which are made for that kind of use and sold in 10ml bottles. They suit a different kind of device, so match the liquid to your hardware before you order.

Storage, shelf life and keeping flavour fresh

Looked after sensibly, an unopened bottle keeps its flavour for a long time, and a mixed one stays pleasant for months. The rules are plain: keep it cool, keep it dark and keep it sealed. Heat and sunlight slowly break down flavouring compounds, and if nicotine is present they also darken the liquid and change the taste. A cupboard or drawer beats a windowsill, and the glovebox of a car in July is about the worst place you could pick.

Store the bottle upright with the cap tight. A large bottle with a fine nozzle is prone to weeping if laid on its side, and a leaky bottle in a bag makes for a very sticky afternoon. If you carry liquid with you, decant a small amount into a clean travel bottle and leave the main bottle at home. It keeps the large bottle sealed for longer and spares you a spill in your pocket.

Once a bottle has been opened, the air inside it slowly changes the liquid, so try to use it within a few months for the best flavour. If you have added nicotine shots, give the bottle a gentle shake every week or so, since the ingredients can settle slightly over time. A faint darkening is normal for nicotine mixes, and a shift in colour on its own is not a sign that anything is wrong, but a sour smell or a strange taste is a reason to throw the bottle away.

Keep all e-liquid, nicotine-free or not, well out of reach of children and pets. Brightly coloured fruit bottles can look appealing to a curious child, and every bottle should live in a high cupboard rather than on a coffee table. If liquid gets onto your skin, wash it off with soap and water, and if you are ever worried about someone swallowing it, seek medical advice straight away.

Finally, never reuse a nozzle or cap from a different flavour. Even a few drops of a mint or dessert liquid will leave a trace on the next fruit fill, and a clean bottle is the easiest way to keep this one tasting as it should.

Strengths, drawbacks and alternatives

Every product 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. Grape and raspberry is an approachable fruit pairing, and there is a wide choice in the same range if you want to try something different next time. At £11.99, a mistake in flavour choice is also less painful than it would be with a larger outlay.

Now the less comfortable side. A hundred millilitres takes weeks to use, so if the flavour is not to your taste you will be living with that decision for a while. The mixing step is an extra job, with a small risk of spillage. Sweet liquids foul coils faster than unsweetened ones. And you cannot take a 100ml bottle everywhere, so you will need a small travel bottle if you vape away from home.

It also helps to be realistic about what we do not know. We cannot tell you the exact recipe, the vegetable glycerine to propylene glycol ratio, or what the Gold Edition label changes compared with standard Bar Series flavours. The product listing does not explain it, and we would rather say so than guess. If those details matter to you, the bottle label is the best source once it arrives.

As for alternatives within the brand, the Bar Series line includes Fizzy White Grape (Gold Edition), a plain Grape, Blueberry Sour Raspberry, Lime Raspberry Cherry (Gold Edition) and Strawberry Raspberry Cherry, all as 100ml bottles at the same price. If you prefer fruit with less sweetness, a lime or lemon blend may sit better. If you want something very different, Cola Ice, Spearmint and Mad Blue are also in the range.

Outside the brand, the right answer depends on what you actually need. Small nicotine bottles suit pod users. Prefilled pods and disposables suit people who want no maintenance at all.

Troubleshooting a fruit shortfill

Most problems with a fruit shortfill come down to a handful of causes, and nearly all are fixable in a few minutes. The first is gurgling or spitting, which is usually 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 after filling, and open the airflow a touch 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 settings. If the burnt taste returns, change the coil, since a scorched wick cannot be repaired.

Leaking is the third. It can come from a loose seal, an overfilled tank, or a pressure change when travelling. Fill below the maximum, tighten the tank sections properly, and carry the device upright. A tissue and a few minutes of cleaning usually solve it, but a seal that is visibly cracked should be replaced.

Then there is the flavour that fades after a few days, which is probably the most common complaint with sweet liquids. The bottle is rarely at fault. In most cases the coil has become coated with sweetener, and a fresh one brings the taste back. Palate fatigue is another culprit, particularly with a single flavour in a very large bottle, so a day on something different can reset your taste buds. If the flavour seems wrong from the first fill, check that you are not mixing it with leftover liquid from another bottle.

A crackling or popping sound from the coil is usually a sign of too much liquid pooling on the wick. Tilt the device, blow gently through the mouthpiece with the button released, and wait a moment before trying again.

When none of these fixes work, take a photo and get in touch with our team, who can help you work out whether the problem is the liquid, the coil or the device.

Delivery, age checks and returns

Ordering from us is simple, and a few details are worth knowing before you click. Everything we sell is for adults only, so you will be asked to confirm that you are 18 or over before an order is accepted. The process is explained on our age verification page, and it applies to nicotine-free bottles such as this one, because the product is sold within 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. A single £11.99 bottle sits below the threshold, so adding a second item will usually push a basket over it. Full details of carriers, timings and costs are set out on our shipping information page, and it is worth reading if you need an order by a particular day.

Every product we list is 100% genuine. That matters most with e-liquid, where counterfeit and unbranded bottles are a known problem across the wider market. If a bottle arrives damaged, leaking or not as described, keep the packaging and contact our team as soon as you can, and we will help you sort it out. Because e-liquid is a consumable that goes into a device, it is sensible to check the label and your order before you open the bottle.

Before you order, it is worth checking three things. Confirm that the strength on the page is the one you want, since this is the 0mg version. Make sure you have a compatible tank or refillable pod and a spare coil. And decide whether you would like to add nicotine shots, which are sold separately.

If you have a question that this page does not answer, our team is happy to help before you buy, and you will find the most common answers in the FAQ below.