Grape Bar Series 100ml Shortfill E-Liquid

Overview

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

Bar Series Grape 100ml Shortfill at a Glance

Bar Series 100ml Shortfill E-Liquid in Grape is a nicotine-free vape juice in the largest bottle size most UK shops carry, and it costs £11.99 a bottle here at VapeShopOnline. The flavour is single-fruit and unfussy. It is listed simply as Grape, described as a rich dark grape, with no ice, no cream and no candy layer stacked on top. If you have scrolled through enough flavour names that read like a cocktail menu, this is the opposite approach: one fruit, and a clear idea of how it should taste.

The bottle sits within our shortfill e-liquids, the category for large-bottle liquids that leave headroom for nicotine shots. As supplied, it holds 100ml of flavoured liquid with no nicotine in it. That makes it a flexible base. You can vape it at 0mg exactly as it arrives, or you can add shots to reach a strength that suits you. The decision stays with the buyer rather than being fixed at the factory, which is a large part of why shortfills have become a staple for people who vape every day.

Bar Series is a brand we stock in more than one format, with nicotine salt bottles alongside the shortfills, and the whole line lives on the Bar Series brand page. Within the 100ml range there are 24 flavours listed, and Grape is one of the simplest to understand. That makes it a sensible choice if shortfills are new to you, because there are no competing flavour notes to muddy the picture while you work out your strength and your device settings.

The rest of this page covers how shortfill bottles work, what the grape flavour is likely to deliver, the numbers on the listing, who the product suits, nicotine shot sums, mixing and filling, device matching, cost comparisons, storage, troubleshooting and delivery. Everything here is for adults only. You must be 18+ to buy this product, and nicotine shots, if you decide to add them, are age-restricted in their own right.

How a Shortfill Bottle Works and Why It Looks Half Empty

Pick up a shortfill and the first thing you notice is the empty space. The bottle is bigger than the liquid inside it, and that is deliberate. UK rules cap any e-liquid containing nicotine at 10ml per bottle, but a liquid with no nicotine in it is not held to that limit. Makers take advantage by filling a large bottle with 100ml of flavoured base and leaving the remaining volume free for nicotine shots.

Bottles of this type are commonly supplied in a 120ml size, which leaves room for two 10ml shots, though you should always read the label on the bottle that arrives, because the exact capacity is printed there and not in our listing. Shots are sold separately in 10ml bottles. You squeeze them into the shortfill, refit the nozzle and shake. That is the whole process. There is no equipment, no scales and no mixing ratios to memorise, although a little arithmetic helps when you choose a strength, and we do the sums further down this page.

Why do people choose this format? The first reason is quantity. A 100ml bottle fills a typical 5ml tank around twenty times, so a single purchase can last weeks for a regular user. The second reason is control. A pre-mixed nicotine salt bottle arrives at a fixed strength, such as 10mg or 20mg, and that is what you get. A shortfill lets you stay at 0mg, make a light blend with one shot, or reach roughly 3mg with two.

The third reason is device flexibility. Shortfills tend to be higher in vegetable glycerine, which suits sub-ohm tanks and refillable pods with compatible coils. They are not designed for disposable vapes or sealed prefilled pods, which arrive with their own liquid already inside. If you are weighing up whether 0mg suits you at all, the nicotine-free e-liquids collection shows the full range of liquids that ship without nicotine, which gives a sense of how many shortfills are available beyond this one.

Dark Grape Flavour: What to Expect on the Inhale

The listing describes this flavour as a rich dark grape, and in e-liquid terms that phrase normally points to something closer to purple grape juice or grape jam than to a crisp green table grape. Expect sweetness at the front of each draw, then a deeper, slightly tart note behind it that mimics the skin of the fruit. Because there is no menthol or cooling agent in the name, the vapour should feel warm and smooth rather than icy.

We should be straightforward about what we can and cannot promise. Taste is personal, and the only description we hold for this bottle is the one on the listing. What we can do is explain how dark grape flavours behave in a tank, because that behaviour is consistent across the category. They tend to be bold, so a little goes a long way. They also tend to show more character at moderate power. Turn the wattage right up and the sweetness can flatten into a general fruity haze, while a measured setting lets the darker notes come through.

Shots matter too. Two nicotine shots add 20ml to a 100ml base, which dilutes the flavour by roughly a sixth. Most people do not find that a dramatic change with a bold grape, but it is worth knowing if you are comparing your bottle with a friend's unshotted 0mg version. The flavour is still there, just a touch softer around the edges.

If you enjoy this profile, the same 100ml range includes other grape-led bottles worth trying later. Fizzy White Grape in the Gold Edition, going by its name, sits at the lighter and more sparkling end, while Grape Raspberry in the Gold Edition adds a berry layer over the fruit. Plain Grape is the one to pick when you want the fruit to stand alone. It also works as a benchmark: if this bottle suits your palate and your device, you will have a reliable reference for judging every other 100ml flavour you try afterwards.

The Listing in Numbers: Price, Volume and Ratio

Here is everything the listing tells us about this bottle, set out so you can check it quickly against anything else you are considering:

• Brand: Bar Series
• Format: 100ml shortfill e-liquid, sold as a single bottle
• Flavour: Grape, described as a rich dark grape
• Price: £11.99 per bottle
• Strength as supplied: 0mg, so nicotine-free until you add shots
• VG/PG ratio: 70/30 on the listing information we hold, with the bottle label as the final word
• Flavours in the 100ml line: 24
• Bar Series products on this site: 59

Taking the price first, £11.99 for 100ml comes to just under 12p per millilitre, which is the real reason shortfills appeal to anyone who vapes daily. Small 10ml bottles cost far more for the same volume, and we put the comparison in numbers in a later section.

A 70/30 balance means roughly 70 per cent vegetable glycerine and 30 per cent propylene glycol. Glycerine produces dense vapour and a smoother, rounder feel. Propylene glycol carries flavour and adds a gentle throat sensation. That blend is a common choice for sub-ohm tanks and higher-power pod devices, and it explains why this bottle is not aimed at the very small, low-wattage hardware that prefers thinner liquid. As ever, check the printed label when the bottle arrives, since that is the definitive record of what is inside.

One thing this page cannot give you is a puff count. E-liquid is not rated in puffs the way a disposable is, because the number depends entirely on your device, your wattage and how you vape. If you are used to thinking in puffs, the cost section below translates the bottle into tank refills instead. The bottle is one of well over a thousand lines in our full e-liquids range, so if the numbers do not match what you need, there is plenty of alternative to browse.

Who Grape Shortfill Suits, With Honest Pros and Cons

This bottle suits adults who already vape regularly with a refillable device and want to pay less per millilitre than small bottles ask. It suits people who like to adjust their own nicotine level up or down without buying a different bottle each time. It also suits anyone who prefers a straightforward single-fruit flavour to a layered blend, and anyone who wants to vape at 0mg from the outset.

It does not suit everyone. If you use disposables or a sealed prefilled pod system, you cannot pour this into your device, and a shortfill will only gather dust. If you want a firm nicotine hit from a very small pod at low power, a nicotine salt liquid is normally the better match, because salts are made for that job. Our nicotine salt e-liquids are the place to look. And if you do not already use nicotine products, this is not something to start with. Nicotine is addictive, and the product is strictly for adults.

The advantages

• A large volume at a low price per millilitre.
• You decide the nicotine strength, from 0mg upwards.
• A single, uncluttered flavour that is easy to judge.
• A 70/30 style blend suited to sub-ohm and higher-power refillable devices.

The drawbacks

• It needs a refillable tank or pod, which means buying and maintaining hardware.
• Nicotine shots are an extra purchase and an extra step.
• There is no ice or cooling variant of this particular flavour.
• Thicker liquid can wick slowly in very tight, low-power coils.
• You need to read the label for the exact bottle capacity before buying shots.

Weighed up honestly, the pros are strongest for regular users with the right kit, and the cons mostly disappear once you have a compatible device and a routine for mixing.

Nicotine Shot Strength Guide With the Sums Done

The maths behind shot strength is simple once you see it laid out. Multiply the shot's strength by its volume to get the milligrams of nicotine, then divide by the total liquid volume in the bottle afterwards. Shots are normally sold in 10ml bottles at up to 20mg/ml, the UK ceiling, and 18mg/ml is a very common choice. Here is how that plays out in a 100ml base:

• No shots: 100ml at 0mg, exactly as supplied.
• One 18mg shot: 180mg across 110ml gives about 1.6mg/ml.
• Two 18mg shots: 360mg across 120ml gives 3mg/ml.
• Two 20mg shots: 400mg across 120ml gives about 3.3mg/ml.

Two shots is the practical limit for most bottles of this kind, because the extra headroom is only enough for 20ml. That means the highest strength you can realistically make is in the region of 3mg. For many people using sub-ohm tanks that is a sensible landing point, since airy, high-power hardware delivers a lot of vapour per puff and lower strengths tend to feel comfortable. If you find that 3mg is not enough, the answer is generally a different product, not more shots than the bottle allows.

A few cautions are worth stating plainly. First, always read the label on the shot bottles and the shortfill. Second, remember that shots can be a 50/50 blend or pure VG, so they may nudge the thickness of the finished liquid slightly. Third, do not exceed the fill line the bottle was designed for. Overfilling makes the bottle hard to shake and the strength harder to predict.

Nicotine is an addictive substance. Keep shots and mixed bottles out of the reach of children and pets, wash your hands after handling, and do not use these products if you are under 18 or do not already use nicotine. If you want to stay nicotine-free, the bottle works perfectly well at 0mg, and the flavour is the same either way.

Mixing and Filling Your Tank Step by Step

Preparing a shortfill takes a few minutes and needs nothing more than a clean, dry surface and clean hands. Here is a sensible order of work for a first bottle:

• Step one, check the label. Confirm the total capacity and any fill-line guidance printed on the bottle.
• Step two, add shots if you want them. Unscrew the nozzle, squeeze each 10ml shot in fully, then refit the nozzle firmly.
• Step three, shake. Give the bottle a firm shake for around thirty seconds, then let it rest for a few minutes so any bubbles settle.
• Step four, switch the device off. Never fill a tank while it is capable of firing.
• Step five, fill the tank. Open the tank as the manufacturer describes, tilt it slightly, and pour liquid down the side wall without flooding the central chimney.
• Step six, leave it to saturate. Wait five to ten minutes before the first puff so the cotton in the coil can soak up the liquid.
• Step seven, start low. Begin at the lower end of the coil's recommended wattage and work upwards in small steps.

That waiting period is the step people skip most often, and it is the cause of most early disappointments. A dry coil burns the cotton, and a burnt coil spoils the taste of any flavour, however good the liquid. If you are fitting a fresh coil as well, put a few drops directly onto the cotton through the coil's inlet holes before you fit it, then let the tank stand. Fresh vape coils are inexpensive, and changing them on schedule is the cheapest way to keep a grape flavour tasting the way it should.

When you top up later, there is no need to empty the tank first. Simply add more of the same liquid. If you switch flavours, rinse the tank and fit a fresh coil, otherwise the earlier flavour lingers in the cotton and muddies the grape.

Matching the Liquid to a Tank, Pod Kit or Coil

Since this is a higher-VG liquid, the hardware you pair it with matters more than it would for a thin nicotine salt. Sub-ohm tanks are the natural home for it. Their coils typically run well below one ohm, often somewhere between about 0.15 and 0.6 ohm, with large inlet slots that let thick liquid reach the cotton quickly. At the power those coils expect, a 70/30 style liquid produces dense vapour and a full flavour.

Refillable pod systems can work too, with a caveat. Many use mesh coils at around 0.4 to 1.0 ohm, and some of those are happy with high-VG liquid while others prefer something thinner. The best guide is the coil itself. Most manufacturers print a recommended wattage range and sometimes a preferred VG range on the packaging, so read it before you fill. Our refillable vape pods include a spread of options, and the notes on each listing help you judge which will tolerate this bottle comfortably.

If you do not yet own a device, a complete starter set is often the simplest route. Our pod kits bundle the battery and pod together, and the refillable styles accept liquid like this one. Check that the kit takes refillable pods rather than sealed ones before you buy, because a closed-pod system is built around its own prefilled cartridges and is not designed to be topped up from a bottle.

Whatever you choose, remember the basic safety points. Use batteries and chargers that match the device, never leave a charging vape unattended, and keep the coil's resistance and your wattage within the limits printed by the manufacturer. A grape shortfill is a forgiving liquid in the right tank, and a frustrating one in the wrong tank, so spending a few minutes matching the two is time well spent.

Cost per Millilitre Compared With Other Ways to Vape

Value is where a 100ml bottle makes its case. At £11.99, the liquid works out at just under 12p per millilitre. A 5ml tank filled from this bottle therefore carries about 60p of liquid. Compare that with a small 10ml bottle from our 5 for £10 e-liquids, which comes to £2 per bottle, or 20p per millilitre. On liquid alone, the shortfill is roughly 40 per cent cheaper per millilitre, and you receive ten times the volume in a single purchase.

The honest caveat is that the headline price is not the whole cost. Nicotine shots, if you want them, are extra. A refillable device has an upfront price, and coils wear out and need replacing every so often. Someone who vapes lightly or only occasionally may find that those running costs eat into the saving, and a disposable could still come out cheaper over a short period because the device and the liquid are bundled in a single purchase.

For a regular daily user the picture changes. Once you own a tank and a spare coil or two, the marginal cost of vaping falls to the price of the liquid, and a 100ml bottle spreads that cost across weeks. There is also less packaging waste than with a stack of small bottles or a steady stream of discarded disposables, which some buyers consider as important as the price.

Multibuy offers vary from product to product, and not every 100ml bottle carries one, so the listing page is the place to check for anything current. If a pair of bottles is cheaper per unit, it makes sense to stock up on a flavour you already know you like, rather than buying a second flavour blind. The best sequence is usually to try one bottle, confirm that you enjoy the taste and that it works in your device, and then buy in quantity.

Storing the Bottle and Keeping the Flavour Fresh

Good storage takes very little effort and pays back in flavour. E-liquid dislikes three things: light, heat and air. Keep the bottle upright in a cool, dark place such as a cupboard or drawer, away from windows, radiators, hot cars and anywhere that swings between warm and cold. Direct sunlight in particular can darken the liquid and dull the flavour over time.

Fit the nozzle cap firmly after every use. An open bottle lets air in, and over a few weeks the more delicate flavour compounds fade. A bottle with a partly emptied 120ml body has plenty of air in it already, so closing it tightly matters even more. If you have added shots, label the bottle with the date and the strength you made. Memory is unreliable, and it is surprisingly easy to lose track of whether a given bottle holds 0mg or 3mg when you have more than one on the shelf.

Because nicotine is involved once shots are added, keep every bottle well out of reach of children and pets, and never pour liquid into unlabelled containers. A bottle of fruit-flavoured liquid can look appealing to a child, which is exactly why the secure cap and a high shelf are worth the small inconvenience.

Natural changes are normal. The liquid may deepen in colour slightly with time, and glycerine-heavy blends sometimes settle, which is why a short shake before refilling is a good habit. Mixed bottles are best used within a reasonable period, and the sooner the better if you can manage it. If a bottle smells off, tastes noticeably flat or has changed texture in an unusual way, replace it rather than persevering. For travel, keep the tank empty or the bottle sealed in a bag, because changes in air pressure and temperature are a classic cause of leaks.

Troubleshooting Flat Taste, Leaks and Dry Hits

Most problems with shortfill liquids come down to a short list of causes, and nearly all of them are fixable at home. Start with flat or muted flavour. The usual culprit is an old coil. As cotton gets coated in residue, grape notes are the first to disappear, so try a fresh coil before blaming the liquid. Two other causes are worth ruling out: running the wattage far above the coil's range, which burns off flavour, and adding nicotine shots, which dilute the base slightly. Palate fatigue is also real, so a day on a different flavour can make a familiar bottle taste vivid again.

Dry hits and burnt tastes come next. If the vapour turns harsh or scorched, the cotton is not receiving liquid fast enough. Check the tank level, make sure you waited for the new coil to saturate, drop the wattage a notch and take slower, gentler draws. Thick, high-VG liquid wicks more slowly than thin liquid, so a small, tight coil may struggle. If a coil keeps burning despite correct settings, it is probably time to fit a new one.

Leaks are almost always about assembly or overfilling. Check that the tank is screwed together fully, that the seals sit flat, and that the liquid level sits below the maximum line. Warm pockets, pressure changes on flights and an inverted tank in a bag are all frequent offenders.

Gurgling or spitting usually means condensation or too much liquid reaching the coil. Tilt the device to drain the airflow, wipe the mouthpiece and reduce the airflow opening slightly. If nothing works, rinse the tank in warm water, dry it fully and start again with a fresh coil. Should the bottle itself arrive damaged, or the contents not match the listing, get in touch with a photo and your order number so the team can put it right.

Delivery, Age Checks and Getting Help

Orders are shipped across the UK, with free UK delivery on orders over £20. Orders placed on a working day before 4pm are dispatched the same day, and our shipping information page sets out the delivery options, the timings and what to expect once the parcel is on its way. Because a 100ml shortfill is bulky but light, it often travels comfortably alongside nicotine shots, coils and a spare tank in a single parcel, so it makes sense to gather everything you need into one order.

Vaping products are for adults only, and we take age checks seriously. You must be 18+ to buy from this site, and we may ask you to confirm your age before an order is released. The age verification page explains how that works. Nicotine shots follow the same rule as the bottle itself, so make sure any order that includes them is placed by, and delivered to, an adult.

If something goes wrong, such as a damaged bottle, a missing item or a flavour that does not match your order, the quickest route is to contact the team with your order number and a clear photo. We will look at it promptly and explain the next step. Many common questions about orders, nicotine strengths and product compatibility are also answered in our FAQ page, which is worth a look before you place a first order.

Everything we sell is genuine stock, and the product pages describe what is in the bottle as accurately as we can, with the physical label on your delivery as the final authority. If you are still deciding, the combination to remember is simple: this bottle, a compatible refillable device, a fresh coil and, if you want it, a pair of nicotine shots. That setup gives a full-flavoured dark grape vape at a low cost per millilitre, and it is straightforward to repeat once you have found your settings.