Cherry Ice Double Brew Nic Salts 10ml 20mg

Overview

The Cherry Ice Double Brew Nic Salts 10ml 20mg by Double in Cherry Ice at 20mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Double Brew Nic Salts Cherry Ice 10ml 20mg at a glance

Double Brew Nic Salts Cherry Ice is a 10ml bottle of nicotine salt e-liquid at 20mg/ml (2%), sold under the Double brand as part of the Double Brew range. It is a refill product rather than a self-contained device, so you pour it into a compatible pod, tank or refillable kit and vape it until the bottle is empty. The flavour is cherry with a cooling, menthol-style finish, aimed at vapers who want a sweet fruit taste with a fresh exhale rather than a heavy dessert or tobacco profile.

The headline numbers, as far as they can be stated from the product listing and the UK rules that apply to every bottle of this type, are:

• Volume: 10ml, which is the largest bottle size allowed for nicotine e-liquid sold in the UK
• Nicotine: 20mg/ml nicotine salt, the maximum strength permitted for UK retail
• Total nicotine in the bottle: 200mg (10ml multiplied by 20mg/ml)
• Flavour: Cherry Ice, a cherry lead with a cooling finish
• Base: nic salt liquids in this category are usually close to a 50/50 VG/PG split, but always read the printed label on the bottle you receive for the exact ratio and ingredient list
• Best suited to: low-power pod kits and other mouth-to-lung (MTL) or restricted direct-to-lung devices

Single-use disposable vapes have been banned from sale in Great Britain since 1 June 2025, and that change pushed a lot of former disposable users towards refillable pod kits and nic salt bottles like this one. The 20mg strength matches what most disposables used to deliver, which is one reason 10ml 20mg nic salts remain a common starting point for people moving across. This page walks through what to expect from the flavour, how it behaves in different hardware, how far a bottle goes, how it compares with other options, and the practical safety and recycling points that apply to every UK vaper.

Everything here is written to be honest rather than promotional. Where something depends on your device, your draw style or your own palate, we say so instead of promising a specific result. Nicotine is addictive, and this product is only for adults who already use nicotine or tobacco products.

Flavour profile: what Cherry Ice actually tastes like

Cherry flavours in vaping tend to fall into two camps. One leans towards fresh, slightly tart fruit, like a cherry picked straight from the stone fruit bowl. The other leans towards candy, closer to cherry sweets, cough-sweet syrup or the red cherry you find in a soda. Cherry Ice sits mostly in the second camp, which is the usual direction for a nic salt designed around sweetness and a clean finish. Expect a rounded, juicy cherry on the inhale, a gentle sweetness through the middle of the draw, and a cooling sensation that arrives on the exhale and lingers briefly on the tongue and the back of the throat.

The cooling element is intended as a finish rather than the lead. In most ice-style liquids the coolant is added at a modest percentage so it supports the fruit without turning the whole profile into a menthol hit. If you generally dislike mint or menthol, cherry ice liquids can still feel fresh enough to notice, so it is worth treating this as a cooled fruit flavour rather than a neutral one. If you love a very icy, almost frosted exhale, you may find the cooling here pleasant but not extreme. Individual perception varies a lot, and batches of any flavoured liquid can differ slightly.

A few practical points affect how the flavour comes across:

• Temperature: at lower wattage the cherry reads as softer and sweeter, while hotter vaping tends to push the cooling and sharpen the fruit
• Coil freshness: sweet liquids build residue on the coil, and flavour usually fades as the coil ages, so a muted cherry often means the coil needs changing rather than the liquid being flat
• Priming and steeping: a new coil primed properly gives a noticeably fuller first few puffs than one filled and vaped immediately
• Airflow: tighter airflow concentrates flavour, while very open airflow dilutes it
• Palate fatigue: after several hours on one flavour, many people stop tasting it as clearly, which is called vaper's tongue and is fixed by switching flavour for a day or drinking water

Compared with sharper fruit-ice flavours such as lemon, blue raspberry or grape, a cherry profile is generally less acidic and a little warmer in character. That makes it an easy all-day flavour for people who find citrus too harsh on the throat and berry flavours too perfumed. It is sweet enough to satisfy a sugar craving without tasting like dessert, which is a real advantage if you are replacing a smoking habit and do not want to feel like you are drinking a milkshake all day.

Performance and vapour delivery

Nicotine salt liquids behave differently from traditional freebase liquids, and that is the main thing to understand about performance. In a nic salt, the nicotine is combined with an acid, usually benzoic acid, which lowers the pH of the liquid. The practical effect is that you can vape 20mg/ml without the harsh, scratchy throat hit that 20mg freebase would produce, and the nicotine is generally absorbed a little faster than with freebase. For someone who has just stopped smoking, that quicker, smoother delivery is the whole point.

In a typical low-power pod kit running around 10 to 20 watts, you should expect:

• Vapour production: modest. Nic salts in a roughly 50/50 base produce less cloud than high-VG freebase liquids, and that is by design for MTL use
• Throat hit: noticeable but smooth at 20mg, firmer than a 10mg salt and far gentler than a 20mg freebase
• Flavour delivery: clear cherry on the inhale and cooling on the exhale, strongest in the first third of a coil's life
• Nicotine satisfaction: quick, which helps cravings but also means it is easy to take more than you intend if you chain vape

To give a rough sense of capacity, a standard 2ml pod holds one fifth of this bottle. Depending on draw length and device power, a 2ml pod typically gives somewhere between 400 and 800 puffs, so a 10ml bottle works out at roughly 2,000 to 4,000 puffs across the whole bottle. Those figures are estimates, not guarantees, and they shift a lot with how long you hold each draw and how often you vape. A person taking short, light draws on a low-power kit will sit near the top of that range, while someone taking long, hot draws will burn through it much faster.

Consistency matters as well as raw numbers. A well-matched coil keeps the flavour and throat feel steady from the first puff to the last of each pod. If you notice performance dropping off quickly, the usual causes are a worn coil, a device running at too high a wattage for a salt, or a pod that has been left to sit half-empty and gone stale. The liquid itself rarely changes character during use, provided it has been stored properly and kept out of heat and sunlight.

Bottle, packaging and build quality

Because this is an e-liquid, build quality here means the bottle, the cap, the label and the packaging rather than a casing and a battery. Nic salt liquids in the UK are sold in plastic bottles of no more than 10ml, and the bottle must meet specific safety requirements. You should expect a narrow nozzle designed for filling small pod ports without spillage, a child-resistant cap that needs to be pressed and turned, and a tamper-evident seal or ring that is broken the first time you open the bottle. If any of those are missing or look damaged on delivery, do not use the bottle and contact the retailer.

What to check when your bottle arrives:

• Label information: the nicotine strength (20mg/ml), flavour name, ingredient list, batch number and the required nicotine health warning should all be clearly printed
• Seal: the tamper-evident ring should be intact before first use
• Cap: the child-resistant mechanism should grip and open smoothly, without cracking
• Bottle condition: no leaks, sticky residue or deformation from heat in transit
• Nozzle: the tip should be firm and not partially blocked, since a clogged tip causes spitting when you squeeze

Plastic bottles of this type are usually made from a flexible plastic that makes controlled squeezing easy, but it also means they should never be stored near heat or left in a car. Light and warmth degrade e-liquid over time, darkening the colour and dulling the flavour. A slight darkening of nic salt liquid over several months is normal because nicotine oxidises, and it does not necessarily make the liquid unsafe, although a sharp change in smell or taste is a reason to stop using it.

The nozzle design is the detail that matters most in daily use. A narrow tip lets you fill the small, recessed ports on modern refillable pod kits without overflowing into the airflow channel, which is the most common cause of leaking. Squeeze slowly, stop a few millimetres short of the maximum fill line, and wipe the nozzle before you close the cap so no residue seeps into the thread. These small habits keep the bottle clean and prevent the cap from sticking over time.

Nicotine strength: is 20mg the right choice?

The 20mg/ml strength is the highest level allowed in the UK, and it is not automatically the right one for everyone. Choosing the right strength is the single biggest factor in whether a switch from smoking succeeds or feels unsatisfying, so it deserves some thought before you buy.

As a general guide, many vapers choose strength by their previous nicotine habit:

• 20mg/ml: usually suits people who smoked around ten or more cigarettes a day, who are replacing a disposable vape that ran at 20mg, or who find lower strengths leave them reaching for a cigarette
• 10 to 12mg/ml: usually suits lighter smokers, people who smoked socially, or anyone already vaping and trying to reduce
• 5 to 6mg/ml: suits people stepping down further, or those who vape very frequently and want to avoid taking in too much nicotine overall

Remember that nic salts deliver nicotine more efficiently than freebase, so 20mg salt can feel stronger than the same number in freebase. If you are new to salts and used to a lower-strength freebase, start by seeing how a few puffs feel and consider a lower salt strength if you get dizziness, nausea, a racing heart or a headache. Those symptoms are signs of taking in more nicotine than your body is used to, and the solution is to slow down or step the strength down, not to push through.

It also helps to match strength to your hardware. A 20mg salt works well in low-wattage MTL pod kits, where each puff delivers a small amount of liquid. It is a poor match for a high-power sub-ohm tank, because each puff would deliver far more liquid and nicotine than intended, and the result would be harsh and uncomfortable. If you have a higher-powered device, a lower-strength liquid or a freebase shortfill is the sensible choice.

Finally, think about direction of travel. Many people start at 20mg to get off cigarettes, then drop to 12mg or 10mg after a few weeks once the cravings are under control. Buying a 10ml bottle rather than a bulk quantity makes that kind of adjustment easy, because you are never stuck with a large stock of a strength you have outgrown. If you are pregnant, have a heart condition or take medication that may interact with nicotine, speak to a pharmacist or GP before you start.

Coils, mesh and pod devices that suit this e-liquid

The e-liquid does not contain its own coil, so the hardware you choose shapes the result as much as the flavour does. Nic salts are designed for low-power, higher-resistance setups, and that generally means a pod system or a small MTL tank rather than a powerful sub-ohm device.

Here is how the main coil types behave with a 20mg cherry ice salt:

• Standard resistance coils (around 0.8 to 1.2 ohm): the usual choice for MTL pod kits. They heat quickly at low wattage and give a tight, flavourful draw with a firm throat hit
• Mesh coils (around 0.6 to 1.0 ohm): a flat mesh surface heats more evenly than a wire wrapped in cotton, which improves flavour and gives slightly more vapour. Good for people who want cherry to taste fuller, though they can use liquid faster
• Ceramic coils: known for consistent flavour and a long life, though they can feel slower to heat. Sweet liquids tend to leave less residue on ceramic than on cotton in some designs
• Sub-ohm coils (below 0.5 ohm): not recommended for a 20mg salt, as they are built for high-VG liquids at much higher wattage

Refillable pod families from well-known manufacturers such as Vaporesso, OXVA, SMOK and Uwell are designed for 10ml nic salt bottles of this kind, and many have a side or top fill port suited to a narrow nozzle. Check your own device's manual for the recommended coil resistance, wattage range and maximum liquid viscosity before you buy, because some pods are built for thinner or thicker liquids than others.

Sweet fruit liquids do shorten coil life. Cherry flavours often contain sweeteners, and those caramelise on the coil surface, leaving a dark residue that dulls flavour and eventually causes a burnt taste. As a rough guide, expect a coil to last somewhere between one and three weeks of regular use, depending on your wattage and how often you vape. Replace it as soon as the flavour fades or you get any hint of a burnt taste, rather than waiting for it to fail completely. Priming a new coil by dropping a few drops of liquid directly on the cotton and waiting five minutes before vaping will extend its life considerably.

Battery, charging and power settings for your device

The battery belongs to your device, not to the bottle, so battery advice here applies to whichever pod kit or mod you use with Double Brew Cherry Ice. Most refillable pod kits contain a built-in lithium battery somewhere between 350mAh and 1,000mAh, charged over USB-C. A larger battery lasts longer between charges, but that is not always a good thing, because a bigger battery often goes with a higher maximum output that you do not need for a salt.

A few practical settings and habits get the best from a 20mg salt:

• Wattage: start at the lower end of your device's range, typically 10 to 15 watts for a 0.8 to 1.2 ohm coil, and only increase if the flavour feels thin. Higher wattage makes the throat hit harsher and burns through liquid faster
• Adjustable airflow: a tighter airflow suits MTL vaping and concentrates the cherry flavour, while a more open airflow is better for people who prefer a lighter draw
• Charging: use the cable supplied or a reputable USB-C cable, and plug into a standard charger rather than a cheap unbranded block
• Never charge unattended or overnight: lithium batteries are safe when treated properly, but a faulty cable or damaged cell is a fire risk
• Pocket safety: do not carry your device loose with coins or keys, as contact can cause a short circuit

Battery life depends heavily on use. A small pod kit with a 500mAh battery usually lasts a day of light-to-moderate vaping, and a device in the 800 to 1,000mAh range often lasts longer, but real-world results vary with wattage and puff frequency. If your battery drains faster than before, the battery may be ageing, the coil may have a fault that draws more power, or the device may be running at a higher setting than you realise.

When your device reaches the end of its life, do not put it in household rubbish or general recycling. The UK treats vapes as waste electrical equipment, and retailers that sell them are required to offer take-back. You can also drop devices at household waste recycling centres and designated drop-off points. Remove used pods and coils and dispose of the empty plastic bottle in line with local recycling rules, and keep batteries and electronic parts out of ordinary bins because they can cause fires in collection vehicles.

Who this e-liquid is for, and who should skip it

Cherry Ice at 20mg is a focused product, and being clear about who it suits saves money and avoids disappointment. It is aimed at adult smokers and existing nicotine users who want a straightforward, sweet-and-cool fruit flavour in a 10ml bottle.

It is a sensible fit if you:

• Are moving away from cigarettes and need a nicotine level that satisfies cravings without a harsh throat hit
• Used single-use vapes and want a refillable setup that gives a similar strength and puff feel
• Own a low-power pod kit or small MTL tank and want a liquid designed for it
• Prefer a sweet fruit flavour with a cooling finish rather than tobacco, mint or dessert profiles
• Like buying small bottles so you can rotate flavours without committing to a large volume

It is probably not the right product if you:

• Have never used nicotine. Nicotine is addictive, and vaping is not recommended for non-smokers or anyone under 18. It is illegal to sell vapes to under-18s in the UK
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding. Speak to a healthcare professional about stop-smoking support first
• Own a high-power sub-ohm device. The liquid and the strength are matched to MTL, not to cloud chasing
• Dislike any cooling sensation. The ice element is part of the profile, so a non-ice cherry flavour may suit you better
• Have a medical condition affecting your heart or blood pressure. Ask a pharmacist or GP before using nicotine products

It is also worth being honest about the bigger picture. For adult smokers, switching fully to vaping is widely regarded by UK public health bodies as considerably less harmful than continuing to smoke, but it is not risk-free, and the aim for many people is to reduce nicotine over time. If your goal is to quit nicotine altogether, local stop-smoking services and pharmacists can combine vaping with behavioural support, which tends to improve success rates. A 10ml bottle at 20mg fits neatly into the first stage of that plan, and a lower strength can follow as cravings ease.

How to fill, prime and use Double Brew Cherry Ice

Using a refill bottle correctly takes a few minutes the first time and becomes second nature after that. Here is a clear step-by-step process that works for most refillable pod kits and small tanks.

• Step 1, wash and dry your hands. Clean hands and a clean surface keep dust and fibres out of the liquid
• Step 2, check the bottle. Confirm the seal is unbroken, the label shows 20mg/ml and the flavour is Cherry Ice
• Step 3, open the pod or tank. Remove the pod and locate the fill port, usually a silicone plug on the side or top. Make sure the device is switched off
• Step 4, fill slowly. Press the child-resistant cap, turn it to open, and squeeze the bottle gently so liquid runs down the inside of the fill port. Stop just below the maximum line and never overfill
• Step 5, close the port. Push the plug back until it seats fully, then wipe any residue from the pod and nozzle
• Step 6, prime a new coil. Let a fresh pod stand for five to ten minutes so the cotton or mesh becomes saturated. This avoids dry hits and a burnt first taste
• Step 7, take a few gentle puffs. Start with short, low-power draws to confirm everything is working before settling into normal use

Good technique makes a noticeable difference. Take slow, steady draws of two to three seconds rather than long hard pulls, and pause between puffs so the coil can re-wet. Chain vaping is the fastest way to burn a coil and to take in more nicotine than you planned, so give yourself a break between sessions. If your device has adjustable airflow, tighten it for a firmer, flavour-forward draw or loosen it for something lighter.

Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place away from children and pets. Nicotine liquid is poisonous if swallowed and can be absorbed through the skin, so wipe up spills immediately and wash any skin contact with water. Do not mix this liquid with other brands or additives, because blending can alter the nicotine strength and the pH balance that makes a salt smooth. If you want to switch flavours, empty and rinse the pod, let it dry, then refill with the new liquid.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems vapers meet with a nic salt come down to a handful of causes, almost all of them fixable at home without replacing the device. Here is a practical checklist.

• Burnt or dry taste: the coil is probably not saturated or has reached the end of its life. Re-prime the pod, wait a few minutes, drop the wattage and take shorter draws. If the taste persists, replace the coil
• Weak or muted flavour: check the coil first, because sweet liquids gunk up cotton quickly. If the coil is new, you may have vaper's tongue, so switch to a different flavour or have a glass of water and try again later
• Leaking from the pod or airflow: usually caused by overfilling, a poorly seated plug or the pod being cracked. Empty the pod, wipe it dry, refill to below the maximum line and make sure the plug is pushed all the way in
• Gurgling or spitting: a sign of too much liquid in the coil chamber or a blocked airflow path. Blow gently through the mouthpiece to clear it and wipe the pod, then fill a little lower
• Harsh throat hit: the wattage may be too high for a 20mg salt, or the strength may simply be too high for you. Reduce the power, loosen the airflow, or consider a lower-strength bottle
• Dizziness, nausea or headaches: these suggest you have taken in more nicotine than your body wants. Stop vaping, sit down, drink some water and get fresh air. If symptoms are severe or persist, seek medical help, and try a lower strength next time
• Device not firing: check the battery charge, make sure the pod is seated firmly and clean the contacts with a dry cotton bud. If it still fails, try a different pod to see if the pod or the device is at fault
• Sticky or crusted cap: residue has built up in the thread. Wipe the nozzle and cap with a dry cloth after each fill

If the liquid has darkened significantly, smells unusual or tastes sharply different from a bottle of the same flavour bought earlier, stop using it and contact the retailer, particularly if the bottle has been exposed to heat. Always keep a record of the batch number on the label, because it makes any query about a specific bottle much quicker to resolve.

Value for money and how long a 10ml bottle lasts

Judging value on an e-liquid is more nuanced than comparing the shelf price of one bottle against another. The better question is how much the bottle costs per day of use, and how that compares with whatever you are replacing.

A useful way to work it out is to estimate your daily liquid use. Light vapers might use around 1ml per day, moderate users 2 to 3ml, and heavier users more. At those rates a 10ml bottle gives roughly the following:

• At 1ml per day: about ten days
• At 2ml per day: about five days
• At 3ml per day: about three days

Then divide the price you paid by the number of days to get your daily cost. Add the cost of replacement coils or pods, which are the hidden running expense of any refillable system, and you have a realistic weekly figure. For many UK smokers, even after allowing for coils and the occasional device replacement, vaping works out noticeably cheaper than a daily cigarette habit, although the saving depends on how heavily you smoked and which products you compare.

Compared with single-use vapes, which have now been banned from sale in Great Britain, a refillable setup built around bottles like this one is generally better value over time. A disposable typically held around 2ml of liquid and was thrown away when it ran out, whereas a 10ml bottle holds five times that volume and the pod kit can be reused. The upfront cost of a device is higher, but the cost per millilitre falls steeply after the first few bottles.

Ways to get more from every bottle include keeping your wattage low, since it uses less liquid per puff, replacing coils on time to avoid wasted pods, and storing the liquid properly so it does not degrade. Multi-buy offers on 10ml bottles are common at UK retailers, and they can bring the per-bottle price down if you already know the flavour suits you. It is wise to buy one bottle of a new flavour first, though, because taste is personal and a bottle you dislike is poor value whatever it cost. Cherry Ice is a mainstream flavour with a wide audience, which makes it a reasonably safe first choice if you are exploring the Double Brew range.

How it compares with other options

No single e-liquid suits everyone, so here is a fair comparison with the alternatives you are likely to be weighing up. We have not run laboratory tests on competitor products, so the points below describe general characteristics of each category rather than claims about specific rival brands.

Versus other 10ml nic salt cherry ice liquids. Most mainstream ranges include a cherry ice flavour, and the differences usually come down to sweetness level, how strong the cooling is and how closely the cherry resembles real fruit rather than candy. Double Brew Cherry Ice sits on the sweet, cooled side. If you want a tart, natural-tasting cherry, a different range may suit you better. If you want a familiar sweet cherry with a cool exhale, this is a solid mainstream option. The best way to judge is to buy a single bottle and try it for a few days.

Versus shortfill liquids. Shortfills are larger bottles of nicotine-free liquid with room to add nicotine shots, typically in a high-VG base for sub-ohm devices. They are better for cloud production and for people on powerful kits, but they are the wrong tool for a small pod. A 20mg nic salt is far simpler for pod users, because there is nothing to mix and the nicotine is delivered smoothly.

Versus prefilled pods. Prefilled pods are convenient and tidy, but you are locked into one brand's ecosystem and flavour range and often pay more per millilitre. A refill bottle gives you more choice and usually better value, at the cost of a few minutes' filling and the risk of the odd spill.

Versus freebase 10 or 12mg. Freebase liquids can feel more like a cigarette in the throat, and some smokers prefer that. They also tend to be cheaper per bottle. For people who want smoothness at a strength high enough to replace cigarettes, nic salts generally win, while for sub-ohm vapers freebase remains the logical choice.

• Strengths: smooth at 20mg, simple to use, sensible bottle size, mainstream flavour
• Limitations: not suited to high-power devices, sweetness shortens coil life, cooling may not be strong enough for dedicated ice fans

On balance, Double Brew Cherry Ice is a dependable, uncomplicated choice for pod kit users who like sweet fruit with a cool finish. It does not try to be everything, and that focus is a strength rather than a weakness.