Caliypso 100ml Shortfill E-Liquid

Overview

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

Caliypso 100ml Shortfill at a Glance

Caliypso 100ml Shortfill E-Liquid is a nicotine-free vape juice sold in a large bottle at a flat £7.99. It belongs to the Caliypso range, which we list as 37 products on the Caliypso brand page. Every one of them is a 100ml shortfill at 0mg and every one carries the same price. That consistency is unusual, and it makes the range easy to shop: you are choosing a flavour, not weighing up bottle sizes, strengths and price tiers.

The product on this page is the line itself rather than a single flavour. Underneath it sit 36 individual flavours, grouped by name into four families: ten Ocean Lemonade varieties, eight Surf flavours, ten Wave flavours and eight standalone lemonades such as Pineapple Lemonade and Triple Melon Lemonade. Each flavour has its own listing, so you can add exactly the one you want to your basket without wading through a drop-down menu.

Shortfill means the bottle is sold without the nicotine you would normally need for a finished e-liquid, and in this case there is none at all. It suits people who vape on a sub-ohm style device and want a generous amount of liquid for a modest outlay. If you would like to see how Caliypso sits within the wider category, our shortfill e-liquids collection puts it alongside over 330 other nicotine-free bottles from different brands.

Here is what the rest of this guide covers, so you can jump straight to the part that matters to you:

• how a shortfill bottle works and how to add nicotine if you want it
• the four flavour families and how to choose between them
• the numbers: volume, strength and price per millilitre
• compatible devices, coils and wattage
• filling, storage, troubleshooting, delivery and age checks

Everything here is written for adult buyers. Vaping products are strictly for people aged 18+, and we explain how our age checks work near the end of the page.

How a Shortfill Bottle Actually Works

Open the box and you find a bottle of flavoured liquid with no nicotine in it. That single fact explains the whole format. In the UK, e-liquid that contains nicotine is limited to 10ml bottles, so a bottle as large as 100ml can only be sold as a nicotine-free product. Shortfills exist because of that rule, and the name describes the leftover space: the bottle is "short" of the nicotine it would need to be a finished liquid.

What you do with that space is entirely up to you. Plenty of people simply vape the liquid as it comes, at 0mg, filling their tank straight from the bottle. Others want some nicotine and add it with one or more separate nicotine shots, which are 10ml bottles of concentrated nicotine in a neutral base. Shaking the two together gives a finished liquid at a strength you have chosen yourself rather than one fixed by the manufacturer.

It helps to be clear about what the shots do and do not change. They add nicotine and a small amount of extra base liquid, so the flavour becomes very slightly more dilute as the volume grows. With one shot in a 100ml bottle the effect is subtle, and with two it is still modest. Neither is a reason to avoid mixing if that is what you want.

A shortfill is also a different animal from a nicotine salt bottle. Nic salts are sold in 10ml bottles, ready to vape, and are designed for low-power devices that deliver a tight, discreet puff. Shortfills are thinner on convenience but far better value per millilitre, and they are made for devices that produce bigger, airier vapour. If you are unsure which category you belong in, nicotine salt liquids are the natural comparison, and we come back to that choice in the strength section below.

Finally, remember that the bottle on your desk is not a finished product until you decide it is. Read the label, check the volume and headroom, and only add shots if you have room to do so properly.

Four Flavour Families, Decoded

Names can mislead, so start with the structure of the range rather than the labels. Caliypso organises its 36 flavours into four groups, and knowing which group a name belongs to makes browsing far quicker.

Ocean Lemonade is the largest family, with ten colour-coded versions: Black, Blue, Deep Blue, Green, Iceberg, Orange, Pink, Purple, Rainbow and Red. The shared word "lemonade" tells you these are built around a lemonade theme, with the colour or descriptor pointing towards a particular twist. Iceberg is the one to notice, because the name suggests a chilled profile.

Surf has eight members: Black, Blue, Cold, Green, Orange, Purple, Rainbow and Red. Wave has ten: Black, Blue, Cold, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Rainbow, Red and Yellow. The words "Cold Surf" and "Cold Wave" hint at an icy finish, while the other colours follow the same naming habit as the lemonade family.

The last group is the standalone lemonades, and these are the easiest to read because the flavours are spelled out: Dark Cherry Lemonade, Lemon and Lime Lemonade, Original Lemonade, Pineapple Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Sweet Mango Lemonade, Triple Melon Lemonade and Tropical Punch Lemonade. If you want a flavour you can imagine before you buy, start here.

A fair warning: a colour name is a signpost rather than a flavour description, and this overview page cannot tell you exactly what Purple Wave or Red Surf tastes like. Across the whole brand the listings carry tags such as lemonade, lemon, orange, cherry, ice, lime, pineapple, apple, strawberry, mixed berries, mango and tropical fruit, and each individual product page shows the tags that apply to that flavour. Check them before you commit.

If you are new to the range, a sensible approach is to pick one flavour from a family you can picture, such as Original Lemonade, and branch out once you know whether the house style suits you.

The Numbers Behind the Bottle

Seven pounds ninety-nine for 100ml works out at just under 8p per millilitre, and that figure is the clearest way to see why people buy shortfills. A typical 10ml nicotine salt bottle costs a few pounds, which puts the price per millilitre several times higher. You pay for convenience with the smaller bottle and for volume with the larger one.

Here are the facts we can state for this product:

• Volume: 100ml of flavoured liquid
• Nicotine strength: 0mg as supplied
• Price: £7.99, the same for every flavour in the range
• Flavours: 36 individual listings across four families
• Format: shortfill, designed for devices that take larger volumes of vapour

What the listing does not publish is a VG/PG split or the capacity of the bottle itself beyond the 100ml of liquid. We would rather say so than guess. Both details should be printed on the label of the bottle you receive, and they matter if you plan to add nicotine shots, because the room left in the bottle decides how many you can fit.

It is worth understanding the surrounding rules so the numbers make sense. UK regulations cap nicotine-containing e-liquid at 10ml per bottle, nicotine strength at 20mg/ml, and tank capacity at 2ml. A 100ml shortfill sits outside the bottle limit only because it contains no nicotine, and once you add shots, the finished mix is your own preparation rather than something sold ready-made.

Because every flavour is priced identically, the maths is simple. Two bottles cost £15.98 and three cost £23.97, and you can compare that to the cost of equivalent volume in smaller bottles with a quick calculator. For most buyers the saving is the point of the whole exercise, and the flat price means you never pay a premium for the flavour you actually want.

Choosing a Strength, Including None

Most people buying this will leave it at 0mg, and that is a perfectly sound choice. Plenty of adult vapers use nicotine-free liquid because they enjoy the flavour and the habit of vaping without needing the nicotine. If that sounds like you, the nicotine-free e-liquids collection is the best place to compare Caliypso with other 0mg options.

If you do want nicotine, you add it yourself. The usual route is a 10ml nicotine shot at 18mg/ml, sold separately by vape retailers. The arithmetic is straightforward: multiply the shot strength by its volume, then divide by the total liquid volume afterwards. A few worked examples show how it behaves in practice:

• No shot: the liquid stays at 0mg
• One 18mg shot in a 110ml total: 180mg of nicotine across 110ml gives roughly 1.6mg/ml
• Two 18mg shots in a 120ml total: 360mg across 120ml gives 3mg/ml

These figures assume your bottle has the headroom to hold the extra liquid, which is something to confirm on the label before you start. Never squeeze extra shots into a bottle that is already full, and never pour shot contents into a different container just to make the sums fit.

It is also fair to say that shortfill with freebase shots is not the right tool for everyone. People who want a higher nicotine level in a small, quiet device are generally better served by a ready-made product from our nicotine salt range, where strengths are set at the factory and no mixing is needed. Shortfill rewards people who like control and do not mind the extra step.

Whatever you choose, treat nicotine with respect. It is addictive, it is only for adults, and it should be stored away from children and pets. If you are using vaping to move away from cigarettes, start with the strength you are comfortable with and adjust gradually rather than guessing.

Which Devices Pair Well With This Liquid

Think about the hardware before you think about the bottle. A 100ml shortfill is an open-system liquid, which means it belongs in a device you refill yourself. Sub-ohm tanks, the larger refillable tanks and mod-style setups are the classic partners, and you will find a wide range of them in our vape kits collection. Choose a kit with a refill port that is wide enough for the bottle nozzle and a coil rated for the kind of vapour you want.

It is just as important to know where this liquid does not belong. Disposable devices come pre-filled and cannot be refilled, so a shortfill bottle has no place there, and if that style appeals you should look at our disposable vapes instead. Pre-filled pod systems work the same way, with a sealed cartridge you simply swap out.

Refillable pod kits sit in the grey area in between. Many are built around nicotine salts and tight draws, and their coils are not always happy with a thin, airy liquid at low resistance. Others use mesh coils that cope very well. The manufacturer's own guidance is the authority here, so read the instructions for the specific kit and check its recommended liquid type. Our pod kits range is worth browsing if you prefer something slimmer, as long as you confirm compatibility before buying a bottle this size.

A few practical points when matching kit to liquid:

• look for a tank that takes a coil designed for sub-ohm use
• check the wattage range printed on the coil and the maximum your device can output
• make sure the fill hole is large enough to take the bottle tip without spilling
• remember that UK tanks are limited to 2ml, so you will refill often

If you already own a device and are unsure about it, look at the packaging or the manufacturer's page for the model name before ordering. A few minutes of checking saves a returned bottle and a frustrating first session.

Coils, Wattage and Getting the Priming Right

Fit a fresh coil, drip a few drops of liquid straight onto the cotton and then wait. That short pause is the most commonly skipped step in vaping, and it is behind a large share of the dry, burnt first puffs that people blame on the liquid. Cotton needs time to soak, and a minute or two of patience at the start extends the life of the coil considerably.

Coils are the consumable part of any refillable setup, and our vape coils range lists replacements for a long list of well-known tanks. Match the coil to the tank by model name, because coils are not interchangeable between systems, and check the wattage printed on the coil head. That range is the safe operating window for the coil, and it is the first thing to consult when you set your device.

Start at the lower end of the printed range. Raising the wattage a few watts at a time lets you find the point where the flavour is at its best without scorching the cotton. Sweet liquids, which includes most fruit and lemonade styles, can leave residue on the coil, and running them hot makes that residue build up faster. A slightly cooler setting is usually kinder to the coil and gives a cleaner taste.

Coil life varies with how often you vape, how high you run the wattage and how sweet the liquid is. There is no reliable number of days to quote, so use your own senses as the guide. These are the signals that a coil has had its time:

• a flat, muted or slightly burnt taste that persists after a fresh fill
• gurgling or spitting that did not occur before
• a noticeable drop in vapour production
• a darkened, crusty look to the coil head when you remove it

Replacing a coil costs far less than a bottle of liquid, and it is the single easiest way to restore the flavour of a juice you already know you like.

Filling and Mixing Step by Step

Start with clean, dry hands and a flat surface. Spilled e-liquid is slippery, sticky and unpleasant, and a few seconds of preparation prevents most accidents. Switch the device off, take out the tank and keep the tank upright while you work.

If you are adding nicotine, do that first and with the bottle on its own, away from the tank. The sequence below keeps things tidy:

• Check the headroom. Read the label and make sure the bottle can take the extra volume you plan to add.
• Add the shot or shots. Open the shot bottle, then pour or squeeze slowly into the shortfill bottle without overfilling.
• Close and shake. Put the cap back on firmly and shake for about thirty seconds so the nicotine is evenly distributed.
• Rest the bottle. Leave it for a short while so any bubbles settle, and give it another gentle shake before you fill the tank.
• Label it. Write the strength and date on the bottle with a marker, because you will not remember in a fortnight.

Filling the tank is the easy part. Open the tank according to the manufacturer's instructions, tilt it slightly and fill from the side so the liquid runs down the wall instead of flooding the centre tube. Stop below the maximum line, close the tank, wipe off any drips and let the coil rest for a few minutes before you take your first puff. If you have fitted a new coil, give it the longer rest described in the coil section above.

A word on whether you need to let the mixed bottle steep. Some people find the flavour mellows after a day or two of resting, particularly if they have added shots, while others vape it straight away and are happy. There is no rule that applies to every taste, so try a small test fill, and if it seems sharp or thin, give the bottle a little time before you decide.

When you are finished, wash your hands, wipe the bottle neck and put the cap back on tightly. That final step is the one that stops a leak in your bag or kitchen drawer.

Storage, Shelf Life and Safe Handling

A cool cupboard beats a sunny windowsill every time. Heat and direct light slowly change the character of any e-liquid, and nicotine in particular can darken with exposure, which is why we always recommend a shaded, steady-temperature spot. A drawer, a shelf inside a cupboard or a box in a wardrobe all work well.

Keep the bottle upright with the cap pushed on firmly. A bottle on its side is a bottle waiting to leak, and an unsealed tip invites dust and air in. Many e-liquid caps are child-resistant, but that never makes a bottle safe to leave within reach. Vaping products, and especially anything that may contain nicotine, must be kept well away from children and pets at all times.

Some further habits that make life easier:

• store spare bottles away from radiators, car dashboards and windowsills
• never transfer liquid into drinks bottles, food containers or anything that could be mistaken for something else
• if you do decant into a smaller refill bottle for travel, label it clearly with the flavour, strength and date
• wipe the bottle neck after each use so residue does not collect around the thread

Shelf life is something the label should tell you. Look for a best-before date or batch information on the bottle and use that as your guide rather than any number we might quote. Once you have added nicotine shots, treat the mixed bottle as a fresh product and aim to use it within a reasonable period, especially if you have noticed any change in colour or smell.

If liquid gets onto your skin, wash it off with soap and water straight away. If it gets into your eyes or is swallowed, seek medical advice without delay and take the bottle with you. Empty bottles can usually be recycled according to your local council's guidance, though it is best to rinse them first and check what your area accepts.

Strengths and Limitations Compared Honestly

No liquid suits everybody, and a clear list of trade-offs is more useful than enthusiasm. Here is what this line does well, followed by where it falls short.

On the plus side:

• Price per millilitre. At £7.99 for 100ml, the cost of a day's vaping is low compared with small bottles.
• One price across the range. Every flavour is the same cost, so you never pay extra for the one you prefer.
• Choice. Thirty-six flavours across four families give you room to explore without leaving the brand.
• Control over strength. You decide whether the liquid stays at 0mg or becomes a low-strength mix.
• Fewer reorders. A large bottle lasts a long time for most people, so you are not constantly topping up your stock.

And on the downside:

• It needs the right kit. This is not a liquid for disposables or pre-filled pods, and a poor match with your device will spoil the experience.
• No nicotine out of the box. If you want a nicotine strength, you have to buy shots and mix them, which is more work than opening a ready-made nic salt bottle.
• A bulky bottle. 100ml is not a pocket-sized product, and you will probably want a small refill bottle for carrying about.
• Flavour fatigue. A big bottle of one flavour is a long commitment, and anyone who tires of a taste quickly may prefer smaller bottles.
• Limited detail on this page. The overview cannot describe each of the 36 flavours, so you need to read the individual listings.

If you read through those points and still feel the pros outweigh the cons, you are probably the buyer this range was made for. If more of the cons describe your situation, a ready-made option from another category is likely to be a happier choice, and there is no shame in that. Matching the product to the person is the whole job of a good guide.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

A burnt taste is the commonest complaint with any sweet shortfill, and the cause is usually the coil rather than the liquid. Either the cotton was not primed properly, the wattage is set too high, or the coil has simply reached the end of its life. Drop the power a little, let a fresh coil soak and try again before you decide the liquid is at fault.

Gurgling and spitting point to flooding. This happens when too much liquid reaches the coil or when the airflow is restricted. Open the airflow ring a little more, wipe the drip tip and take slower, gentler puffs for a minute. If the problem continues, check that the tank is not overfilled and that the seals are seated correctly.

Leaks are almost always down to one of three things: an overfilled tank, a loose or damaged seal, or a tank stored on its side. Rebuild the tank carefully, clean the threads and keep it upright when you are not using it. A cracked tank or a perished seal will need replacing.

If the flavour seems weaker than you remember, a few things may be at play:

• vaper's tongue, where your palate gets used to one flavour, which often fades after a break or a different juice for a day or two
• a tired coil that needs replacing
• a wattage setting that is too low to vaporise the liquid properly, or too high, which can scorch it
• a liquid that has been exposed to heat or sunlight

The throat hit can also feel different from what you expect, particularly if you are coming from a stronger product. At 0mg there is naturally less of the sensation that nicotine provides. If you have added shots, that is something you can adjust gradually.

If you have tried these fixes and something still seems wrong, or if a bottle arrives damaged, get in touch through our contact page with your order details and a photo where you can. We would much rather help sort a problem than leave you with a bottle you cannot enjoy.

Value, Delivery and Age Checks

Orders over £20 ship free within the UK, and we dispatch orders placed before 4pm promptly. For a single bottle at £7.99 you will need to add something else to reach the free-delivery threshold, and three bottles take you past it at £23.97. Our shipping page sets out the current delivery options and timings in full.

Value is more than the headline price. Because every Caliypso flavour costs the same, you can mix and match without penalty, and a larger basket works out cheaper per bottle once you factor in delivery. If you are looking for savings across the whole shop, our vape deals collection gathers current offers on kits, liquids and accessories, and is worth a glance before you check out.

Everything we sell is 100% genuine stock, which matters more than it sounds. Counterfeit and grey-market e-liquid is a real problem in the wider market, and buying from a seller that guarantees authenticity protects you from bottles that do not match the label.

Selling vaping products to anyone under 18 is illegal in the UK, so age checks apply to every order. You must be 18+ to buy, and we may ask for proof of age before we dispatch your order. The process is explained on our age verification page, so it is worth reading before you check out if you have not bought from us before.

Finally, plan around your supply. A 100ml bottle goes a long way, but running out of liquid on a Sunday evening is no fun. If you use a lot of liquid, add a spare bottle of your usual flavour to the same basket and benefit from shipping both together.