N.R.G Ice Double Brew Nic Salts 10ml 20mg

Overview

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

Double Brew Nic Salts N.R.G Ice 10ml 20mg at a glance

Double Brew Nic Salts N.R.G 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 liquid rather than a self-contained device, which means you pour it into a compatible pod, tank or refillable kit and vape it until the bottle is empty. The flavour is an energy drink style profile with a cooling finish, aimed at vapers who like a sharp, sweet, slightly fizzy taste instead of a straight fruit or dessert flavour.

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: N.R.G Ice, an energy drink style lead with an icy, menthol-style 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 for the exact ratio and ingredients
• Device type: refillable pod kits, pod systems that accept liquid, and low-power MTL (mouth-to-lung) tanks

It helps to be clear about what this product is not. It is not a disposable, it does not contain a battery, and it will not work on its own. If you are coming from a disposable vape, you need a refillable kit alongside it. Since single-use disposables were banned from sale in the UK in June 2025, refillable kits and nic salt bottles like this one have become the standard way to get the same light, high-nicotine, flavour-first experience while producing far less waste.

The name looks like a brand mark, but do not read the N.R.G part as a promise of a stimulant effect. It describes the taste of an energy drink, not an energy boost. Any lift you feel from this liquid comes from the nicotine, exactly as it would with any other 20mg nic salt. The rest of this page covers flavour, performance, nicotine strength, compatible devices, battery care, troubleshooting, value for money and honest comparisons so you can decide whether it suits you before you buy.

Flavour profile: what N.R.G Ice actually tastes like

Energy drink flavours are one of the more recognisable families in vaping because they follow a fairly consistent recipe. The base is a sweet, slightly tangy citrus and tropical fruit note, with a hint of berry and a touch of that candy-like sharpness you get from canned energy drinks. A few bold acidic top notes make it taste fizzy even though there is no carbonation involved. N.R.G Ice follows that pattern and adds a cooling layer on top.

On the inhale, expect the sweet, tangy drink character to arrive first. It tends to read as a mix of citrus and tropical fruit rather than a single named fruit, which is exactly how a branded energy drink tastes in the real world. The middle of the draw is where the sweetness settles in and the slightly sour edge gives the flavour its bite. On the exhale the ice element comes through, giving a clean, cool finish that lifts the sweetness so it does not become cloying.

A few points about how the flavour behaves in practice:

• The cooling is moderate to strong. It is not an arctic menthol blast, but you will notice it on every puff. If you want almost no cooling, this is not the flavour for you.
• The sweetness is noticeable. Energy drink profiles are sweet by design. People who prefer dry, tobacco-style or very light mint flavours usually find them too sugary.
• The flavour is stable through the bottle. Fruit and ice combinations of this type generally hold their character well from the first fill to the last, provided you store the bottle properly.
• It works best in low-power devices. Running the liquid hot flattens the delicate tangy notes and pushes the sweetness forward, so keep the power modest.

It is worth setting expectations honestly. No e-liquid tastes identical to a canned drink, and different people perceive flavour differently depending on taste, previous vaping habits and whether they have a cold or have recently eaten something strong. Treat the description above as a guide to the style rather than a guarantee of an exact match with any specific can on the supermarket shelf. If you like energy drinks, fizzy sweets or sharp sour candy, you are the most likely audience.

One practical tip is to give a new flavour a few days before judging it. Your palate adjusts, especially if you are switching from a very different profile such as tobacco or plain menthol. Many vapers find an energy drink flavour tastes stronger on day two or three than on the first tank.

Performance and vapour delivery

Because this is an e-liquid, performance depends on the device you put it in. That said, nic salt liquids at 20mg/ml behave in a predictable way, and a 50/50 style salt base is designed for low-wattage pod devices where it delivers a smooth, quick nicotine hit with modest vapour.

In a typical refillable pod kit running somewhere between 8 and 15 watts, you can expect:

• Vapour volume: light to moderate. Nic salts are not built for big clouds. If cloud chasing is your goal, a freebase liquid in a sub-ohm tank is a better match.
• Throat hit: soft to medium. Salt nicotine is smoother than freebase at the same strength, which is why 20mg salts are comfortable for most people while 20mg freebase would feel harsh.
• Nicotine delivery: fast and satisfying. Salts are absorbed quickly, which is why they suit people stepping away from cigarettes and disposables.
• Flavour intensity: strong on the first few puffs of a fresh fill, then settling into a steady level as the coil warms and the wick saturates.

Puff count is the question people ask most, and it is worth answering without hype. A 10ml bottle contains ten millilitres of liquid. Most pod kits use somewhere between 0.02 and 0.04ml of liquid per puff depending on coil resistance, power and draw length, which puts a full bottle in the broad range of roughly 250 to 500 puffs per millilitre, or a few thousand puffs in total. That is a rough planning figure, not a guarantee. Longer draws, higher wattage and lower-resistance coils all burn through liquid faster.

Consistency is where a well-made liquid earns its keep. A balanced nic salt does not gunk up the coil quickly, does not leak badly from a properly filled pod and keeps its taste through the bottle. Ice flavours can leave a bit more residue on a coil than a plain fruit, simply because cooling agents are somewhat more demanding, so expect a coil life at the lower end of the typical range if you vape heavily.

A realistic way to judge performance is to compare it with what you are used to. If you currently use a 20mg disposable that is rated for several thousand puffs, a 10ml bottle in a refillable kit will give you a similar amount of nicotine and flavour, with the added control of being able to change coils and refill whenever you like.

Bottle, packaging and build quality

The physical product here is a 10ml plastic dropper-style bottle with a narrow nozzle designed to fit the small fill ports on pod devices. UK law requires nicotine e-liquid bottles to have child-resistant and tamper-evident closures, a legible health warning and a full ingredient and nicotine strength declaration. That means you should find a tamper-evident seal on a new bottle, a cap that needs a deliberate press-and-turn action to open, and the nicotine strength clearly printed on the label.

When your bottle arrives, run through this quick check:

• Seal: the tamper-evident ring on the cap should be intact on a new bottle
• Label: confirm it reads 20mg/ml, 10ml and the flavour name N.R.G Ice
• Batch and date information: look for a batch number and best before date on the label or the base of the bottle
• Leaks: a bottle should be dry on the outside, with no sticky residue around the neck or nozzle
• Nozzle: the tip should be firmly seated and have a clean opening that will line up with your pod or tank fill port

Plastic squeezy bottles of this size are standard because they are lightweight, durable and easy to dose. They do allow some air exchange over very long periods, so storage matters. Keep the bottle upright in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight, radiators and car glove boxes. Heat and light can darken the liquid and dull the flavour, and ice flavours in particular can lose some of their freshness if the bottle is left warm.

As a nicotine product, the bottle must be kept out of reach of children and pets at all times. Even a 10ml bottle contains 200mg of nicotine, which is a significant amount if swallowed or spilled on skin. Wipe up any spills immediately and wash your hands if the liquid touches skin.

Recycling is straightforward if you do it correctly. Empty plastic e-liquid bottles should not go in your household recycling if they still contain residue, because they are classed differently from ordinary packaging. Let any last drops be used up, check your local council guidance, and where possible take empty bottles to a vape retailer that offers a collection point. The same applies to your device: vapes, pods with batteries and chargers are electrical waste and should go to a household waste recycling centre or a retailer drop-off point, never in the bin. Lithium batteries in general waste are a genuine fire risk for bin lorries and recycling plants.

Nicotine strength: is 20mg the right choice?

The bottle is a single strength: 20mg/ml of nicotine salt, which is the legal maximum for e-liquid and for disposable vapes sold in the UK. It is the default strength for most nic salt products, but it is not right for everybody. Choosing the wrong strength is the most common reason people feel disappointed with a new liquid, so it is worth taking a minute to think about it.

As a general guide:

• Heavy daily smokers, around 15 or more cigarettes a day: 20mg salt is typically a comfortable starting point because it delivers the quick nicotine hit they are used to
• Moderate smokers, around 8 to 15 a day: 20mg usually works, but you may find that you vape less often, or that 10mg to 12mg feels smoother
• Light smokers or social smokers: 20mg is likely to be too strong, and a lower strength such as 10mg is usually a better fit
• Current 20mg disposable users: 20mg is the direct equivalent and will feel familiar
• Non-smokers and never-smokers: vaping is not recommended, and nicotine is addictive

Nic salts are smoother than freebase nicotine at the same strength, but the nicotine is still absorbed quickly, so 20mg in a high-powered device can be intense. The simple fix is to pair it with a low-power pod system. Higher wattage produces more vapour per puff, which means more nicotine per puff, which is exactly what you do not want with a strong salt.

Signs the strength is too high for you include dizziness, nausea, headaches, a racing heart, sweating or a very harsh throat. If you notice any of these, stop vaping, drink some water and consider a lower strength. Signs it may be too low include constantly reaching for the device, cravings returning quickly and finishing a bottle much faster than expected.

Remember that stepping down over time is a sensible goal for many people who are using vaping to quit smoking. NHS stop smoking services in the UK support vapers who want to reduce gradually. This bottle only comes in 20mg, so if you think you will want to step down, plan on a lower strength bottle from the same range for the next stage. Pregnant women and anyone with a heart condition or other medical concern should speak to a health professional before using nicotine products.

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

Nic salt e-liquids work best with devices that were designed for them. The ideal match is a refillable pod kit or a small MTL tank with a coil resistance of roughly 0.6 to 1.2 ohms, running at low power. Anything outside that range is likely to waste the liquid or give a poor vape.

The coil types you will most commonly meet are:

• Mesh coils: a flat sheet of woven metal wire that heats a larger surface area. Mesh gives more even flavour and faster wicking, which suits sweet, tangy profiles like energy drink flavours. Good mesh coils in pod kits commonly sit between 0.6 and 1.0 ohm.
• Standard round-wire coils: a coiled wire wrapped around a cotton wick. These are common in older or cheaper pod systems, usually between 0.8 and 1.4 ohms.
• Ceramic coils: found in some closed pod systems. They can be more durable but can also hold less liquid, and they are less common in refillable kits today.

For a 20mg salt, a coil in the 0.8 to 1.2 ohm range at 10 to 14 watts is a very comfortable place to start. Lower resistances such as 0.6 ohm will deliver more vapour and warmth, but they use more liquid and give a stronger nicotine hit per puff, so reduce the power slightly if you go that way.

Do not use this liquid in a high-wattage sub-ohm tank. Salt nicotine at 20mg/ml combined with a coil that fires at 40 to 80 watts is a recipe for an unpleasantly strong hit, rapid liquid use and a lot of wasted money. If you only own a sub-ohm device, a freebase liquid at 3mg or 6mg is the correct pairing instead.

Always check the pod or tank is compatible with a 50/50 style liquid. Most modern refillable pods are, but a few closed pod systems are built for a specific manufacturer's proprietary refills and cannot be refilled at all. If your device has a fill port and a removable pod, you are generally fine.

Priming a new coil is important. Fill the pod, leave it to stand for five to ten minutes so the cotton fully saturates, and take a couple of short, gentle draws without firing the device at full power. Skipping this step is the leading cause of burnt coils and dry hits, which ruin the flavour of any e-liquid, and coils are the most common thing to replace as a refillable kit ages. Expect to swap a coil every one to three weeks depending on how much you vape and how sweet the liquid is.

Battery, charging and power settings for your device

The liquid has no battery, but the device you use it in does, and the battery has a direct effect on your vape. Pod kits that suit 20mg nic salts typically contain a rechargeable lithium-ion battery of around 400 to 1000mAh, charged by USB-C. Slimmer pen-style kits sit at the lower end of that range, while chunkier devices with larger pods have more capacity.

Rough battery life guidance for pod devices:

• 400 to 500mAh: roughly half a day to a day of moderate use
• 600 to 800mAh: about a day to a day and a half
• 900 to 1000mAh: often up to two days with light to moderate use

These numbers vary widely with your power setting, how often you draw and how long each draw lasts. Higher wattage drains the battery faster, so a device running at 14 watts will not last as long as the same one at 9 watts.

Good charging habits keep a battery healthy and safe:

• Use the cable supplied with your device, or a quality USB-C cable from a reputable brand
• Charge from a standard wall adapter or computer USB port, not from a high-output fast charger that was not designed for small devices
• Never leave a device charging unattended overnight on a bed, sofa or other soft surface
• Unplug it when the indicator shows a full charge
• Do not charge a device that feels hot, looks swollen or has visible damage
• Keep it away from coins, keys and loose items in a pocket or bag, as metal can short the contacts

Most devices of this type take between 40 minutes and two hours to charge fully, depending on battery size and charge rate. If your device has a pass-through feature, you can vape while it charges, but this adds heat and is better avoided.

Power settings matter as much as capacity. If your kit has adjustable wattage, begin at the lower end of the coil manufacturer's recommended range and move up only if the flavour feels muted. Energy drink and ice profiles generally taste cleaner at modest power. Too much heat burns the sweeteners and cooling agents, causing a harsh, slightly bitter taste that many people mistake for a bad liquid when it is really a settings issue.

When a device battery reaches the end of its life, which is typically after a few hundred full charge cycles, dispose of the whole device through a proper electrical recycling point rather than the household bin.

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

Every flavour has an audience, and being honest about the fit helps you avoid wasting money. Double Brew N.R.G Ice 10ml 20mg is aimed at a fairly specific group of adult vapers.

It is a good match for:

• Smokers switching to vaping: a 20mg salt gives the fast, satisfying nicotine delivery that helps people move away from cigarettes
• Former disposable users: if you were using 20mg disposables before the ban and want to keep the same strength and feel, a refillable pod kit with this liquid is the closest replacement
• Fans of energy drinks and sour sweets: the flavour is designed for people who like that style
• Vapers who like a cool finish: the ice element suits people who normally gravitate towards menthol or mint but want something fruitier
• Budget-minded vapers: a refillable setup can be cheaper over a month than repeatedly buying disposable devices

You should probably skip it if:

• You are a non-smoker or have never used nicotine, since the product is intended only for adults who already use nicotine
• You are under 18, as it is illegal to sell nicotine vaping products to anyone under that age in the UK
• You find sweet flavours sickly or dislike a strong cooling sensation
• You only own a sub-ohm tank, because 20mg salt is the wrong match for that kind of device
• You want a strength lower than 20mg, in which case look at lower-strength bottles in the range
• You are pregnant or have a heart condition, and have not spoken to a health professional first

It is also worth saying that vaping is not risk-free. The UK health position is that vaping is far less harmful than smoking for adult smokers who switch completely, but it is not harmless and is not recommended for people who do not already smoke. If you are using vaping to stop smoking, the best outcomes come from switching completely rather than doing both, and from using local stop smoking support alongside your device.

How to fill, prime and use Double Brew N.R.G Ice

Refilling a pod is simple once you have done it a couple of times, but a careless fill is the main reason for leaks, gurgling and burnt coils. Follow these steps and you will avoid most of the usual problems.

• Step 1, prepare: switch the device off, remove the pod and wash and dry your hands. Check the pod is the refillable type and look for the fill port, which is usually a small silicone plug on the side or underneath.
• Step 2, open the bottle: press down and twist the child-resistant cap. Do not squeeze the bottle before the nozzle is in position, as the liquid will shoot out.
• Step 3, fill: insert the nozzle into the fill port and squeeze gently. Fill to just below the maximum line. Do not cover the air channel or central tube, and never overfill, as that is the usual cause of flooding and leaks.
• Step 4, seal: press the silicone plug back firmly and wipe any liquid off the outside of the pod.
• Step 5, prime: reinsert the pod and wait five to ten minutes. This allows the cotton wick to saturate fully before the coil heats up.
• Step 6, vape: take short, gentle draws at first. Inhale slowly, as a mouth-to-lung draw, holding the vapour in your mouth for a second before inhaling to the lungs.

Mouth-to-lung is the correct technique for a 20mg salt. Direct-to-lung inhaling, where you pull straight into your lungs in a single motion, is meant for high-power sub-ohm kits, and it leads to a much stronger nicotine hit and coughing with salts.

A few habits make a real difference:

• Top up before the pod is completely empty. Running a coil dry is the fastest way to burn it.
• Do not mix different liquids in the same pod. Leftover flavour will muddy the taste. Rinse and dry the pod, or replace the coil, before changing flavours.
• Pause between puffs. Taking rapid puffs one after the other heats the coil and the liquid faster than the wick can resupply it.
• Replace the coil when the flavour fades or turns burnt, rather than turning the power up to compensate.

Store the bottle upright, tightly closed and away from heat. Once opened, aim to use the bottle within a few months for best flavour. Keep it out of reach of children.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with nic salt liquids come from the device or technique rather than the liquid itself. Here are the issues vapers report most often, with sensible fixes.

• Burnt or harsh taste: usually a dry or old coil. Prime a fresh coil properly, keep the pod topped up, lower the power and take shorter draws. If the burnt taste persists on a fresh coil, check the pod is not partly empty.
• Weak or muted flavour: a worn-out coil is the most likely cause. Replace it. Vaper's tongue, where your taste buds temporarily stop picking up a flavour you have used for a long time, can also be to blame. Try a different flavour for a day or two.
• Leaking from the pod or device: generally caused by overfilling, a poorly seated plug or a cracked pod. Fill to below the maximum line, seat the plug firmly and wipe the pod. Store the device upright, and be aware that changes in air pressure on flights can force liquid out.
• Gurgling or spitting: usually excess condensation or a flooded coil. Gently blow through the mouthpiece with the pod removed and wipe it dry.
• Dizziness, nausea or headaches: a sign of too much nicotine. Stop, rest and drink water. Consider a lower strength or a lower-power device.
• Throat irritation or cough: 20mg can feel strong, especially if you are new to salts or if the power is too high. Lower the wattage and slow your draw.
• Device not firing: check the battery charge, make sure the pod is seated correctly and clean the contacts with a dry cotton bud.
• Cooling feels too strong: the ice element is part of the flavour design and cannot be removed. Lowering the power slightly reduces the cooling sensation, or you can choose a non-ice variant in a different range.

If a bottle appears to have changed colour, smells odd or has an unusual texture, do not use it. A slight darkening over time is normal for nic salts and is not a fault, but anything else should be treated with caution. When in doubt, contact the seller with your order number and a photo.

Finally, if you experience any significant or persistent symptoms that you think may be linked to vaping, stop using the product and speak to a doctor or pharmacist. Adverse effects from vaping products can also be reported through the UK Yellow Card scheme.

Value for money and how long a 10ml bottle lasts

Value is the area where refill liquids often beat disposables, but only when you are honest about how much you vape. This section looks at the maths without claiming a price, because pricing can change. Check the current price on this page and divide by ten to get the cost per millilitre.

Here is a rough guide to how long a 10ml bottle lasts, assuming a standard refillable pod kit:

• Light vaper, around 0.5ml per day: roughly three weeks per bottle
• Moderate vaper, around 1ml per day: about ten days per bottle
• Heavy vaper, 2ml or more per day: five days or fewer per bottle

Those figures depend on power settings, coil resistance and how you draw. Many pod kits hold around 2ml, so a 10ml bottle will fill a typical pod about four to five times.

The total cost of vaping with a refillable kit has three parts. First is the one-off cost of the device. Second is the liquid, which is the main ongoing cost. Third is replacement coils or pods, which usually cost a few pounds each and last one to three weeks. Compared with buying a new disposable every few days, the break-even point for most people comes within the first couple of months, especially since single-use devices are no longer sold in the UK anyway.

There are a few ways to get the most from each bottle:

• Keep your power low, since most of the liquid you waste goes to heat rather than flavour
• Prime coils properly so they last their full life
• Store the bottle correctly so the last third tastes as good as the first
• Buy multiple bottles in one order if you are happy with the flavour, as this often saves on delivery
• Use up the bottle completely before opening another to avoid stale liquid

There is also a safety and environmental angle to value. A refillable system generates a bottle and the occasional coil, rather than a whole device with a lithium battery each time. When you factor in the lower waste and the fact that a single kit can last for years, the refill route is the better long-term option for most regular vapers.

If you vape only occasionally, a single 10ml bottle may last for a month or more, and old liquid loses its edge, so there is little to gain from stocking up. Buy what you will realistically use in a couple of months.

How it compares with other options

No single e-liquid is right for everyone, so here is a fair look at how Double Brew N.R.G Ice 10ml 20mg fits against the alternatives in the UK market.

Against other 10ml 20mg nic salt ranges. Most major UK brands sell 10ml nic salt bottles in 10mg and 20mg strengths, including lines such as Elfliq, IVG Salts, Bar Juice 5000, Hayati and Nasty Salt. The basic format is identical across all of them. The real difference is flavour recipe and pricing. Many of these ranges carry an energy drink style flavour, so it is worth comparing, and different brands tune sweetness, tang and cooling differently. If you already know you like a particular brand's house style, there is no strong reason to switch. If you want to try a new take on an energy drink flavour with an ice finish, this is a reasonable candidate.

Against disposable vapes. Disposables are no longer on sale in the UK, so the realistic comparison is with a rechargeable pre-filled pod system or a refillable kit. Pre-filled pods are simple and mess-free but lock you into one brand's flavours and often cost more per millilitre. A refillable kit with a 10ml bottle gives you freedom of choice and generally lower running costs, at the price of a few minutes of effort when refilling.

Against freebase e-liquids. Freebase liquid, typically sold in 3mg, 6mg or 12mg strengths in 50ml shortfills, is made for higher-powered sub-ohm devices and delivers bigger clouds with a lower nicotine hit per puff. It is the better choice for people who want volume and a throat hit closer to a cigarette's rasp. Salts are the better choice for those who want a light device, a smooth throat feel and fast nicotine delivery.

Against non-ice flavours in the same range. Double Brew also offers a number of fruit and dessert flavours, and many of them have both an ice and a non-ice variant. If you like the energy drink idea but find cooling harsh, look for a non-cooling flavour within the range or a different brand's version.

Against nicotine pouches or other alternatives. Pouches are a different product altogether, with no vapour and no device. They suit people who want nicotine without inhaling, but they do not replicate the hand-to-mouth habit of vaping.

The honest summary is that this liquid does what a 20mg nic salt should do, with a distinct flavour that suits a certain taste. It is a conventional nic salt formula and it will not suit people who dislike sweet, cool flavours. It is an adult product for existing nicotine users, and it should be treated that way.