Banana Mango Bar Series Gold Edition 100ml Shortfill E-Liquid

Overview

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

Banana Mango Gold Edition at a glance

Bar Series Gold Edition 100ml Shortfill E-Liquid Banana Mango is a nicotine-free fruit liquid sold in a 100ml bottle for £11.99. It sits in the Gold Edition tier of the Bar Series shortfill range, and the flavour is just what the name promises: ripe banana and juicy mango, bottled as one finished blend rather than a mix-it-yourself kit. As supplied the strength is 0mg, so nothing in the bottle delivers nicotine unless you decide to add some.

That one detail shapes who should keep reading. A shortfill is made for refillable hardware, meaning a tank on a kit, a refillable pod device or a sub-ohm setup. It cannot be poured into a sealed disposable or a prefilled pod, because neither has a fill port. If you arrived hoping for something you can lift out of the packet and use straight away, our disposable vapes are the better starting point. If you already own a tank or refillable pod and want a big bottle of a single flavour at a sensible price per millilitre, you are in the right place.

Bar Series is a brand best known for taking flavour combinations that people recognised from disposable bars and bottling them for refilling. The Bar Series collection currently lists 59 products, priced from £2.49 to £19.99, so there are smaller bottles and other formats beside this one. Everything on this page is written around the facts we actually hold for this listing: the name, the size, the price, the flavour and the 0mg strength. Where something depends on the label printed on your bottle, such as the exact VG and PG split, we say so rather than guess.

In the sections that follow we explain how shortfills work, what to expect from the taste, which hardware pairs well, how to add nicotine if you want it, how to keep flavour sharp, and how to store a bottle that may take weeks to finish. We finish with a straight list of pros, cons and sensible alternatives, plus the practical details on delivery, returns and age checks.

How a 100ml shortfill is put together

Why does a shortfill bottle look so empty when you first pick it up? Because it is deliberately short of a full bottle. In the UK, e-liquid that contains nicotine has to be sold in containers of 10ml or less, at a ceiling of 20mg per millilitre. Nicotine-free liquid is not covered by the same size cap, so a brand can put 100ml of flavoured liquid at 0mg into a large bottle and leave the remaining space empty. That space is the whole point. It is headroom for one or more 10ml nicotine shots, which you buy separately, pour in and shake through.

For this banana mango bottle, that gives you two routes. The first is to use it exactly as supplied, at 0mg, in which case there is no mixing and no arithmetic. The second is to add shots until the strength suits you. Either way the 100ml of flavoured liquid is identical, and the £11.99 on this page covers that liquid only. A nicotine shot is a separate purchase of a separate product, so budget for it if you plan to use one.

Shortfills tend to suit people who get through a fair amount of liquid, because the cost per millilitre drops compared with 10ml bottles. Most shortfill bottles also have a thin nozzle designed to fit tank fill ports, which keeps refilling tidy. Some people like the format because they get to set their own strength rather than choosing from a fixed range. Others like the simplicity of staying at zero and never touching a shot at all.

One thing to check on the label when your bottle arrives is the base. Shortfills differ in their balance of vegetable glycerine and propylene glycol, and that balance affects which coils and devices work best. We do not list a ratio for this product on the page, so read the bottle before matching it to hardware. If you want to see how this bottle compares with its neighbours, the full shortfill e-liquids range puts every 100ml option in one place.

Reading the banana and mango pairing

Start with the banana. In most fruit e-liquids it supplies the soft, rounded, faintly creamy body that sits underneath the brighter notes, and it tends to arrive first on the inhale. Mango is the counterweight: juicier, a touch tart at the edges, with the perfumed sweetness that makes tropical flavours so recognisable. Together they usually land as a smooth, sweet blend where neither fruit shouts the other down, which is why the pairing keeps turning up across fruit e-liquid ranges.

Treat what follows as a guide rather than a lab report. Taste is personal, and we can describe the style of the flavour but not promise how it reads on your palate. On the inhale, expect a mellow, ripe banana sweetness. Partway through the breath the mango tends to open up and add juiciness. On the exhale the two settle into a lingering tropical sweetness that people often call dessert-like without being heavy. The product title names no menthol or cooling agent, so anticipate a warm, fruity profile rather than an icy one. If you want chill, other flavours in the same range are the place to look.

Power and airflow change the picture. At lower wattages and tighter draws the flavour is concentrated and the banana usually leads. Open the airflow and raise the power and the mango becomes more noticeable, with more vapour and a cooler, airier delivery. Neither approach is wrong. It simply gives you something to experiment with on whatever settings your device allows.

Sweet profiles like this one leave more residue on a coil than clear or minty liquids do, so a banana mango bottle asks slightly more of your coil maintenance. That is a fair trade-off to know about before committing to 100ml of anything sweet. If you like the fruit but fancy browsing alternatives, the banana e-liquids page gathers every banana flavour we sell, from simple single fruits to layered blends.

Who this bottle suits, and who should skip it

Plenty of buyers will find a 100ml fruit shortfill an easy fit, though it is not a universal answer. Here is how to tell which side of the line you fall on.

This bottle tends to suit adults who already own a refillable tank or refillable pod device and are comfortable filling it. It suits people who settle on one flavour and stay with it for weeks, because 100ml is a serious commitment to a single taste. It suits anyone who prefers to pick their own strength rather than accept a preset one, whether that means staying at zero or adding a shot. And it suits budget-minded vapers who have noticed that small 10ml bottles get expensive when you refill every day.

It is a weaker match for several other buyers. If you do not own a refillable device, the bottle will sit unused until you buy one, so start with a kit instead. If you want nicotine straight from the box with no mixing, a 10ml bottle or nic salt product will be more convenient. If you like swapping flavours every few days, a bottle this big may leave you holding liquid you are bored of long before it runs out. And if you want something small enough to vanish into a pocket with no refilling whatsoever, a disposable is the more practical route.

There is also a simple legal point. Vape products in the UK are for adults, and every order with us is age-verified at checkout. Nothing about this bottle is aimed at anyone under 18, and nothing on this page should be read as encouragement to start using nicotine.

For adults who prefer to stay nicotine-free, the nicotine-free e-liquids section gathers zero-strength bottles from across the store, which makes it easy to compare flavours and prices side by side before settling on banana mango. The flavour is why most people pick this one up; the format and the price are why they keep coming back to shortfills in general.

The numbers behind the listing

Three figures define this product: 100ml of liquid, 0mg strength and a price of £11.99. Everything else follows from those.

• Product: Bar Series Gold Edition 100ml Shortfill E-Liquid Banana Mango
• Format: shortfill e-liquid bottle
• Liquid volume: 100ml
• Strength as supplied: 0mg
• Flavour: banana and mango
• Price: £11.99
• Puff count: not applicable, because this is a refill liquid rather than a sealed device

Dividing the price by the volume gives 11.99p per millilitre. For a rough comparison, a 10ml bottle priced at £2.49 would work out at 24.9p per millilitre, so the shortfill format roughly halves the cost of the liquid itself. Remember that the shortfill price excludes any nicotine shots, so add those to your sums if you plan to use them.

How long does 100ml last? That depends entirely on how you vape, so read these as illustrations rather than promises. A light user getting through about 2ml a day would need around fifty days to finish the bottle. Someone vaping 5ml a day, which is common with sub-ohm setups, would empty it in about twenty days. Most people land somewhere between, which puts a typical bottle at three to seven weeks.

Another way to picture it: UK tanks and refillable pods hold no more than 2ml, so a full 100ml bottle represents about fifty tank fills. At £11.99 that is roughly 24p per tankful, a handy figure if you are weighing running costs against disposables or prefilled pods.

We have not listed a VG and PG ratio, bottle material or batch details on this page, because we do not hold verified figures for them and would rather leave a gap than fill it with a guess. The label on your bottle is the authority.

Matching the bottle to your hardware

A bottle is only half of a vape, so the other half deserves some thought before you add anything to the basket. Shortfills like this one are built for refillable devices, and those fall into two broad families.

The first is the sub-ohm tank, found on many of the vape kits we stock. These use low-resistance coils and wide airflow, produce a lot of vapour and burn through liquid quickly, which is exactly the situation a 100ml bottle is designed for. Fruit liquids often pair well with them because the airy draw lets softer notes such as mango come through. The second family is the refillable pod, covered by our refillable vape pods range. Pod systems use a tighter draw and lower power, so they sip liquid more slowly and a bottle lasts longer. Whether a pod suits a shortfill depends on its coil, since some pod coils cope with thinner, lower-nicotine liquid better than others, and that information sits in the device manual.

Coils matter as much as the tank. Every refillable device has a recommended wattage range printed on the coil or in the instructions, so match your settings to that range rather than guessing. When a coil is spent you will need a replacement, and our vape coils collection lists options for popular kits so you can order alongside the liquid. A fresh coil usually makes more difference to flavour than any change to the liquid.

What will not work is just as worth stating. Sealed disposables and prefilled pods have no fill port, so a shortfill cannot go into them. Do not try to open one up to force a refill; it is unsafe and unnecessary when proper refillable hardware exists.

If you are unsure whether your current device is refillable, look on the packaging or product page for the words refillable, tank or fill port. If it says prefilled, or tells you to replace the whole pod, it is not refillable. Our customer team can also help with compatibility questions through the contact page.

Filling up and the first few puffs

Wash your hands first, then wipe the surface you are working on, because sticky spills are the most common annoyance with a new bottle. These steps assume you are keeping the liquid at 0mg; the nicotine variation comes in the next section.

• Step 1. Switch off and cool down. Turn the device off or lock it, and let a recently used tank return to room temperature before opening it.
• Step 2. Open the tank. Use your device's own method, whether that means sliding open a fill port, twisting off the top cap or lifting a silicone plug. Check the manual if the design is unfamiliar.
• Step 3. Swirl and tilt. Give the bottle a gentle swirl, remove the cap and tilt both bottle and tank. Aim the nozzle at the inner wall of the tank, never straight down the central tube where air travels.
• Step 4. Fill steadily. Squeeze slowly and stop before the maximum line. Leave a little air space, because liquid expands slightly as it warms.
• Step 5. Close and wipe. Seal the port or refit the top, then clean any drips from the tank and your fingers.
• Step 6. Let the coil soak. Give a new coil at least five minutes to absorb liquid. Firing a dry coil produces a burnt taste that can ruin it.
• Step 7. Start gently. Take a few short, low-power draws, then work up towards the setting the coil recommends.

Banana mango is a sweet liquid, so a first fill is a good moment to begin in the middle of the coil's wattage range and adjust from there. Nudge the power up slightly if the flavour feels thin, and down if it feels hot or harsh on the throat. Take your time over the first tank. A coil that is properly primed and run within its range will give you the cleanest taste and the longest life.

If you have just switched from another flavour, rinse the tank with warm water, dry it fully and fit a fresh coil. Leftover liquid from the previous flavour can muddy the fruit notes and make a good bottle seem disappointing.

Adding nicotine: a practical strength ladder

Nicotine is optional here, and the sensible default is to begin at zero. If you do want some, nicotine shots are the route, and a little arithmetic keeps the strength predictable.

A typical shot is a 10ml bottle at 18mg per millilitre, sold separately. Added to a 100ml shortfill, one shot brings the total to about 110ml at roughly 1.6mg per millilitre. Two shots bring it to about 120ml at roughly 3mg, provided the bottle has room for the extra liquid. Those figures assume standard 18mg shots, so redo the sums if yours are a different strength, and always follow the instructions on the shot itself.

• 0mg, no shots: flavour only, with nothing to measure.
• About 1.6mg, one shot: a gentle level that some people choose for relaxed sub-ohm vaping.
• About 3mg, two shots: a common level in larger bottles for those who want a more noticeable hit.

Check the label for the headroom in your particular bottle before pouring anything in. If there is space for one shot only, do not squeeze in a second. After adding shots, close the cap tightly and shake for about a minute, then let the bottle rest for a few hours, or overnight, so the nicotine disperses evenly.

Why might you pick a different approach entirely? Tight-draw pod devices are often paired with the smoother feel of nicotine salts, and the nicotine salt e-liquids range shows what that looks like in 10ml bottles. High-vapour tanks use more liquid per puff, so lower strengths are the norm there. Both are generalities, and your own preference will override them.

Nicotine is addictive, and nobody who does not already use it should start. Stay within the strength you are used to, raise it slowly if at all, and if you feel dizzy or queasy, stop and drop to a lower strength next time.

Keeping the flavour sharp: care and troubleshooting

A flavour that seemed vivid on day one and flat by day ten is a familiar complaint, and the liquid is rarely to blame. Sweet fruit blends leave a thin film on the coil as they vaporise, and once that film thickens, taste dulls and the vapour can turn faintly bitter. Swapping the coil is the quickest fix. Heavy users often change theirs every week or two, while lighter users stretch it further. Let the taste be your guide.

A burnt flavour is the next common problem. It usually means the coil is running dry, which happens when the tank is nearly empty, when the coil was not given time to soak after a refill, or when the wattage is set too high for the coil. Top up the tank, wait, and drop the power a little. If the burnt taste persists after a fresh coil and a patient prime, check that the airflow is not blocked and that the tank is seated properly.

Gurgling, spitting or leaking points to different causes. Overfilling is the usual suspect, along with a loose tank seal or a worn O-ring. Fill to the line rather than the brim, check each threaded part is snug and wipe condensation from the airflow slots. A leak that continues after all that suggests a damaged tank, and a replacement part is cheaper than ruined clothing.

Sometimes the problem is your own taste buds. Vaper's tongue is the name people give to temporary palate fatigue, where a favourite flavour seems to vanish. Taking a day or two away from sweet flavours, drinking plain water and trying something sharper often brings it back.

Lastly, avoid chain vaping on a single coil. Longer gaps between draws let the cotton re-saturate and keep each puff tasting like the first. Small habits like this make a 100ml bottle taste the same on day thirty as it did on day one.

Storing a large bottle between refills

A bottle this size can last for weeks, so how you store it counts for more than it would with a 10ml. Three things age e-liquid fastest: heat, light and air. Keep the bottle somewhere cool and dark, such as a drawer or cupboard, and away from radiators, windowsills and cars parked in the sun. Standing it upright with the cap screwed down firmly stops the nozzle seeping and limits the air that gets in.

Many people decant a small amount into a spare labelled bottle for daily use and leave the big one sealed. That keeps the main supply away from repeated opening and from the oils on your fingers. If you do this, label the small bottle clearly with the flavour and date, and never reuse a container that once held something else.

If you have added nicotine shots, store the bottle somewhere out of reach of children and pets, and mark it clearly as containing nicotine. A shortfill left at 0mg is less risky, but any e-liquid should still be kept out of reach. Shots that you have bought but not yet used belong in the same secure spot and should never sit loose in a bag.

Check the bottle for any printed best-before date and follow it. Over time, liquids can darken slightly and the flavour can shift. Slight colour change is normal, but a sour smell, separation or an odd taste means it is time to bin the bottle and start another.

Travelling with a bottle needs a little forethought. Pressure changes on flights can force liquid out of a partly filled bottle, so seal it tightly, wrap the neck, and carry it in a sealed bag. Never leave it in a hot car or a bag in direct sunshine. A little care at this stage protects a bottle you have only just paid for.

Strengths, weaknesses and alternatives

No format is perfect, so here is an honest ledger for this bottle. On the plus side:

• Low cost per millilitre, at just under 12p for the flavoured liquid.
• Nicotine-free as supplied, with strength left entirely to the buyer.
• One flavour that lasts weeks, which suits people who dislike constant reordering.
• A familiar banana and mango pairing that is easy to like and rarely divisive.

And on the other side:

• It needs refillable hardware, so it is no use with sealed disposables or prefilled pods.
• Nicotine shots cost extra and add a mixing step.
• Sweet liquids put more residue on coils, so replacements come around sooner.
• A 100ml bottle is a lot of one flavour if your tastes change quickly.

If the cons outweigh the pros for you, there are alternatives. Prefer to skip refilling altogether? A disposable is ready to use as soon as it is unwrapped. Want nicotine in a smaller bottle with no mixing? The salt range mentioned earlier covers that. Prefer to try several flavours before committing? Compare a few 10ml bottles first, then return for a shortfill once you have a favourite.

When you are ready to buy, it pays to look at the whole basket rather than the single bottle. Our vape deals page collects current multibuy offers and promotions, which can lower the cost of liquid, coils or kits when you buy them together. Prices and offers change, so check the page on the day.

The simplest test is also the most reliable: if you own a refillable device, enjoy fruit flavours and go through a reasonable amount of liquid each week, a 100ml banana mango is a sound, economical choice. If any of those three conditions is missing, one of the alternatives above is likely to serve you better.

Delivery, returns and age checks

Orders under £20 pay £1.99 for delivery, and orders over £20 ship free within the UK. A single bottle at £11.99 sits below that line, but two bottles come to £23.98 and qualify, as does one bottle plus a pack of coils or any other item that lifts the basket past £20. Delivery is by Royal Mail Tracked 24, and weekday orders placed before 4pm are dispatched the same day. Parcels go out in discreet plain packaging. Our shipping information page has the full detail on timings and carriers.

Because this bottle is meant for vaping and may be used with nicotine shots, we treat it as an age-restricted product. Every order is age-verified at checkout, and adults only are eligible to buy. If you want to know what the check involves and why it exists, read the age verification page before you order so there are no surprises when you pay.

Returns work the way they do for most consumable products. Unopened, unsealed items can be returned within 14 days. Opened e-liquid cannot be returned for health and safety reasons, so be sure about the flavour before you break the seal. If a bottle arrives faulty or damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. Contact us promptly with your order number and a photograph of the problem, and the customer team will sort out the replacement.

A few practical tips round things off. Check that the item in your basket is the Gold Edition Banana Mango at 100ml and not a different flavour in the same range, since Bar Series names are similar across the line. Make sure you have a refillable device and a spare coil at home. If you plan to add nicotine, order the shots at the same time so everything arrives together. Buying in one go avoids a second delivery charge and means you can fill up and start vaping the moment the parcel is open.