Strawberry Custard Deluxe Double Brew Nic Salts 10ml 20mg

Overview

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

Double Brew Strawberry Custard Deluxe Nic Salt 10ml 20mg at a Glance

Double Brew Nic Salts Strawberry Custard Deluxe is a 10ml bottle of nicotine salt e-liquid at 20mg/ml, made for refillable pod kits and other low-power mouth-to-lung devices. It sits in the dessert corner of the fruit range: ripe strawberry layered over a vanilla custard base, with the Deluxe tag pointing to a richer, creamier finish than a plain strawberry cream liquid. If you want something sweet and smooth that tastes like a bowl of strawberries and custard rather than a sharp, icy or sour fruit blend, this is the style of liquid that fills that gap.

This page covers the practical questions a UK buyer usually has before ordering. What does 20mg/ml feel like when you inhale it? Which devices suit it? How long will a 10ml bottle last? What goes wrong when people use it badly, and how does it compare with other nic salt ranges? We have written it as a plain explainer rather than a sales pitch, so you will also find the situations where this is not the right product for you.

A few basics before the detail:

• Format: a 10ml bottle of nic salt e-liquid, which is the largest bottle size UK rules allow for nicotine-containing liquid.
• Strength: 20mg/ml, equal to 2% nicotine and the legal maximum in the UK.
• Type: nicotine salt, which feels smoother at high strength than freebase nicotine.
• Flavour: strawberry and vanilla custard, sweet and creamy, no menthol.
• Device: refillable pod kits and similar low-power hardware, not sub-ohm tanks.
• Age: adults aged 18 and over only.

One honest point up front. Nicotine is addictive, and this product is made for adults who already smoke or vape and want a sweet-tasting alternative to cigarettes. If you do not use nicotine today, this is not a product to start with. If you are pregnant or have a heart condition, speak to your GP or pharmacist before using any nicotine product.

Specifications and What They Mean in Practice

Specifications on a nic salt bottle are short, but each line changes how the liquid behaves in your device. Here is the set for this product, with a plain-English reading of each one.

• Bottle size: 10ml. This is the maximum UK rules allow for nicotine e-liquid, so you will not find a larger bottle at this strength. It is enough to fill a typical 2ml pod roughly five times.
• Nicotine strength: 20mg/ml (2%). The legal ceiling in the UK. Across the full bottle that adds up to 200mg of nicotine, which is why the packaging carries a health warning and a child-resistant closure.
• Nicotine type: nicotine salt. Nic salts are made with an added acid, commonly benzoic acid, which lowers the pH of the liquid. The result is a gentler throat feel at high strength than freebase nicotine would give at the same level.
• VG/PG balance: liquids in this category are usually mixed close to an even split of vegetable glycerine and propylene glycol, which keeps the liquid thin enough to wick through small pod coils. Check the label on your bottle for the exact ratio of your batch rather than relying on a general rule.
• Flavour family: fruit and dessert. Strawberry on the front, custard underneath.
• Suitable devices: refillable pod kits and pen-style starter kits with coils from roughly 0.6 to 1.2 ohm. Not suitable for sub-ohm tanks or high-wattage mods.
• Typical power range: around 8 to 25 watts, which covers the majority of pod devices on the UK market.
• Rough yield: 1ml of e-liquid in a low-power pod device usually gives somewhere between 150 and 250 puffs depending on puff length and wattage, so a 10ml bottle commonly lands between 1,500 and 2,500 puffs.

The yield figure is an estimate rather than a promise. Long, slow draws at higher wattage use liquid faster than short sips at low power. Cooler, thinner liquids also pass through a coil slightly faster than thick ones. If you track your own use for a week, you will get a far more accurate number than any general figure, and you can then work out how many bottles you actually need each month.

The other number worth knowing is the nicotine load per puff. At 20mg/ml, each millilitre carries 20mg of nicotine, and a good share of that is absorbed with every puff. That is the reason a small pod device feels more potent than people expect, and it is why we recommend short, gentle puffs when you first try a 20mg salt.

Vapour and Throat Hit: Performance and Puff Delivery

Nic salts behave differently from the freebase liquids many vapers grew up with. Freebase nicotine at high strength produces a harsh, scratchy throat hit, which is why freebase liquids are normally sold at 3mg, 6mg or 12mg for use in higher-powered devices. Salts use a different chemistry, so 20mg/ml feels noticeably smoother. You still get a throat hit, but it is a soft tap rather than a scrape, and for many adult smokers that is the whole point of choosing a salt.

In a pod kit running at normal power, Strawberry Custard Deluxe should deliver the following:

• Throat hit: light to medium. The custard and the sweet strawberry round off the edge, so it reads as gentler than a tobacco or menthol salt at the same strength.
• Vapour volume: modest. Low-power mouth-to-lung devices produce a small, dense cloud rather than the large plumes you see from sub-ohm kits.
• Nicotine delivery: quick and noticeable. Because salts are absorbed efficiently, you will feel satisfied after a handful of puffs, which is why many people find they vape less often than they did on lower-strength freebase.
• Consistency: stable from the first puff of a freshly filled pod to the last, as long as the coil is healthy and the pod is not run dry.

Puff length matters more than most people realise. A three-second draw at 15 watts delivers a measured dose of flavour and nicotine. A seven-second draw at the same setting delivers more than double, and that is usually when people report a headache, a dry mouth or a harsh feel. Keep draws to two or three seconds, let a few seconds pass between puffs, and the liquid behaves the way it was designed to.

Draw style is the other variable. Mouth-to-lung means you pull the vapour into your mouth first, pause briefly, then inhale. This suits 20mg salts well because it keeps the nicotine intake controlled. Direct-to-lung inhaling, the style used with sub-ohm kits, is not appropriate for this strength. If you are coming from a high-wattage setup, expect the change to feel quieter and tighter. That is normal, and it is the trade for a far smaller device and a liquid that works at low power.

For heavier vapers who expect clouds, this product will feel restrained. For smokers who want something that mimics the tight draw of a cigarette with a sweet flavour, it is a closer match than a big-cloud setup.

Flavour Profile: What Strawberry Custard Deluxe Tastes Like

Strawberry and custard is a long-standing pairing in desserts, and the e-liquid version follows the same logic. The strawberry carries the first note on the inhale: a sweet, jammy red fruit taste rather than a tart or green one. As the vapour settles, a smooth vanilla custard note arrives and stays through the exhale, leaving a creamy, lightly sweet finish on the palate.

Breaking the taste into stages helps you decide whether it will suit you:

• Top note: sweet strawberry, closer to ripe fruit and strawberry sweets than to fresh-cut berries.
• Middle: vanilla custard, soft and cool-temperature rather than baked or caramelised.
• Finish: creamy and slightly sweet, with a short lingering dessert aftertaste.
• Sweetness level: high. This is a dessert liquid, not a subtle one.
• Cooling: none intended. If you want a chilled finish, the ice variants elsewhere in the Double Brew range are the better route.

The Deluxe tag is worth a word. In e-liquid naming it usually signals a fuller, richer version of a base recipe, in this case a stronger custard backbone. We would read it as an indication of more cream and body than a basic strawberry cream, not as a claim about quality over any other product. Taste is personal, and the only reliable test is a bottle in your own device.

A few practical points on flavour:

• Temperature: low to mid power brings out the custard. Pushing the wattage toward the top of your device range can make the strawberry taste sharper and slightly artificial.
• First puffs: after a fresh fill, flavour often builds over the first couple of puffs as the coil fully saturates. Do not judge the liquid on puff one.
• Vaper's tongue: very sweet flavours can seem to fade after several hours of steady use. This is temporary taste fatigue, not a fault in the liquid, and it usually clears after a break or a glass of water.
• Pairing: because the profile is rich, many people find one dessert flavour is enough for the day. A lighter fruit or mint liquid makes a useful contrast if you carry two bottles.

If you like sweet dessert flavours such as caramel, muffin or milkshake styles, this should sit comfortably alongside them. If you prefer crisp, sour or menthol-forward liquids, a custard-based flavour will probably feel heavy.

Bottle Design, Packaging and Build Quality

A liquid is only as practical as the bottle it comes in. The Double Brew 10ml format uses a soft plastic bottle with a narrow nozzle, which is the standard for UK nicotine e-liquid and works with the small fill ports found on most pod kits. The soft sides let you squeeze gently for control, and the thin tip means you can aim into a small pod opening without a funnel.

What to look for when the bottle arrives:

• Child-resistant cap: UK rules require nicotine e-liquid to have a child-resistant, tamper-evident closure. Push down and twist to open. If the cap spins freely, do not use the bottle and contact the shop.
• Tamper-evident ring: a ring or seal that breaks on first opening, so you can see the bottle has not been used before.
• Label information: flavour name, nicotine strength, ingredients, a health warning, batch number and a best-before or use-by reference. Keep the batch number if you ever need to raise a query.
• Nozzle fit: the tip should sit snugly and release liquid in a controlled drip rather than a rush. A tip that sprays or leaks at the neck is a defect worth reporting.

Storage affects build quality in practice. Keep the bottle upright, tightly closed, away from direct sunlight and away from heat sources such as radiators or a parked car. Heat and light degrade nicotine and flavouring over time, darkening the liquid and flattening the taste. A cool cupboard is ideal. Store it well out of reach of children and pets, because a 10ml bottle of 20mg/ml liquid contains enough nicotine to cause harm if swallowed.

If liquid gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, rinse with water and seek medical advice. If a child or pet swallows any, treat it as an emergency and contact medical help immediately.

When the bottle is empty, do not throw the batteries or devices in the household bin. Empty bottles can usually go in plastic recycling once rinsed and dried, though local councils differ, so check your own scheme. Pod devices and any lithium cells should go to a household waste recycling centre or a retailer take-back point for electrical items. Many UK supermarkets and DIY stores have battery and small electrical drop-off bins, and using them keeps fire risk out of the bin lorry and the recycling plant.

Battery and Charging: Choosing the Right Device for This Liquid

A bottle of e-liquid has no battery of its own, but the battery in your device decides how well the liquid performs. Most refillable pod kits that suit a 20mg salt use an internal rechargeable cell somewhere between about 400mAh and 1,000mAh, charged over USB-C. Smaller cells suit light, pocketable pens. Larger cells make sense if you vape throughout the day and do not want to top up in the middle of a shift.

Here is a practical guide to matching battery size to how you vape:

• Light use (a few sessions a day): a 400 to 500mAh pod will usually last a full day.
• Moderate use: 600 to 800mAh is a comfortable range, giving a day or more between charges.
• Heavy use or ex-heavy smokers: 800 to 1,000mAh, or carry a spare device or a small power bank.

Charging habits make a real difference to cell life and safety:

• Use the cable supplied with the device or a reputable USB-C cable and a standard wall adapter, not an unmarked bargain charger.
• Do not charge under a pillow, on a sofa cushion or any soft surface. Charge on a hard, clear surface and stay within earshot.
• Do not leave a device charging overnight on a regular basis. Most modern pods stop at full charge, but a cheap cell can still run hot.
• Unplug when the indicator shows full, and avoid charging in direct sun or a hot car.
• Never carry a loose device with keys or coins in a pocket, where the metal can bridge the contacts.

A low battery changes the vape itself. As voltage falls, many pods deliver weaker vapour and a muted flavour, which people sometimes blame on the liquid. If a favourite flavour suddenly tastes flat, plug the device in before deciding the bottle is at fault.

Battery condition also matters over the long run. Lithium cells wear out after several hundred charge cycles. If your device charges much faster than it did when new, discharges quickly, swells or feels hot in use, stop using it and take it to a recycling point. A worn battery cannot be fixed by changing the liquid, and a damaged one is a safety risk. Recycle old devices through household recycling centres or retailer electrical drop-off bins rather than putting them in general waste.

Coil and Mesh Technology: What Suits 20mg Salts

The coil is the part that heats the liquid, and matching it to a 20mg salt is the single biggest step toward a good experience. Salts are designed to work at low power with higher-resistance coils. That is the opposite of the low-resistance, high-wattage coils used with freebase clouds.

The coil types you will meet in pod kits fall into two broad groups:

• Standard wire coils (around 0.8 to 1.2 ohm): a conventional wound coil, tight draw, good flavour at low wattage. A sensible default for a first try of a 20mg salt.
• Mesh coils (around 0.6 to 0.8 ohm): a flat mesh surface heats more evenly and produces a little more vapour and flavour. They are happy at slightly higher power but use liquid faster.
• Ceramic coils: a porous ceramic wicking surface, often with good flavour consistency and a longer life, though pricing is usually a little higher.

For Strawberry Custard Deluxe, a standard or mesh coil in the roughly 0.8 to 1.0 ohm range is a reasonable starting point. Sweet custard liquids contain sugars and flavour compounds that leave residue on a coil, so expect a shorter life than you would from a clean-tasting menthol or tobacco liquid.

Looking after the coil keeps the flavour clean:

• Prime a new coil. Drop a few drops directly onto the coil head, fill the pod, then wait five to ten minutes before the first puff. A dry coil burns instantly and the damage cannot be reversed.
• Run it at the manufacturer's suggested wattage. More power does not give more flavour with a salt. It gives a harsher, burnt taste and a shorter coil life.
• Replace on time. A coil in a dessert liquid commonly lasts one to two weeks of regular use, although this depends on your puff length and device. Replace it as soon as you notice a burnt or flat taste, rather than waiting for it to fail.
• Do not mix flavours on one coil. A sweet custard note lingers in the cotton. Fit a fresh coil if you switch to a mint or tobacco liquid.

If you buy compatible third-party coils, check the resistance printed on them matches what your device expects. A coil that is too low in resistance for a 20mg salt will run hot and make the nicotine feel harsh. Always match the coil to the kit, and keep the spare coils sealed and dry.

Nicotine Strength Guidance: Is 20mg/ml Right for You?

This bottle is 20mg/ml, the highest strength legally available in the UK. That is a deliberate choice for a particular type of user, and it is not the right level for everyone.

A rough guide, based on how nic salt strengths are generally used:

• 20mg/ml: typically chosen by adults who smoke around ten or more cigarettes a day and want a quick, cigarette-like nicotine hit from a small pod device.
• 10mg/ml: a common step for lighter smokers, people who find 20mg too strong, or anyone starting to reduce their intake.
• 5mg/ml and below: for light users and people close to finishing with nicotine.

If you smoke fewer than ten cigarettes a day, 20mg salt in a pod kit may overshoot. Signs that the strength is too high include dizziness, nausea, a pounding heart, sweating, hiccups or a very strong throat hit. If any of these happen, stop, sit down, drink water and wait for it to pass. For your next fill, move to a lower strength liquid. If you feel unwell in a way that does not settle quickly, seek medical advice.

Signs the strength is too low are just as common. If you reach for a cigarette between vape sessions, vape constantly through the day or wake at night wanting to vape, you may need a higher strength or a more efficient pod coil. Chain-vaping a low-strength liquid is a common way to end up taking in more nicotine than you intended, with more cost and more wear on the coil.

Do not use this liquid in any device that you would normally run at high wattage or with a sub-ohm coil. A 20mg salt in a sub-ohm tank delivers a huge nicotine dose in each puff and is dangerous. If you want clouds, use a low-strength freebase liquid designed for that style, not a salt.

A sensible long-term approach is to treat 20mg as a starting point rather than a permanent place. Many adults who switch from smoking begin at 20mg, hold there for a few weeks until cravings settle, then step down to 10mg and possibly lower. There is no required timetable, and the aim is simply to use the lowest strength that stops you going back to cigarettes. For personal support, local stop smoking services in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland offer free advice and can combine vaping with other aids.

Public health bodies in the UK describe vaping as much less harmful than smoking for adults who switch completely, but they are clear that it is not risk-free and that people who do not smoke should not start.

Who Strawberry Custard Deluxe Is For, and Who Should Skip It

Every product suits some people and not others. This section is meant to help you decide quickly, without the sales gloss.

It is likely to suit you if:

• You are an adult smoker who has decided to switch to vaping and needs a strength close to the nicotine level you are used to.
• You like sweet, creamy dessert flavours and miss the sweetness of treats you gave up when you quit smoking.
• You use a refillable pod kit or a similar low-power device with a coil around 0.8 to 1.2 ohm.
• You prefer a small, discreet vape with a tight draw rather than a big-cloud setup.
• You have tried plain fruit liquids and found them thin or sharp, and want something with more body.

It is probably not for you if:

• You have never smoked or used nicotine. A 20mg salt is a lot for a first-time user, and there is no good reason to start.
• You are under 18. It is illegal to sell nicotine products to anyone under 18 in the UK, and proof of age may be requested at delivery.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding, or you have a heart condition or high blood pressure, unless a health professional has told you it is acceptable.
• You vape in a sub-ohm tank or a high-wattage mod. This strength and type of nicotine is unsafe in that setup.
• You dislike sweet or creamy flavours. A custard liquid will feel cloying if you prefer crisp, sour, minty or tobacco profiles.
• You smoke only occasionally. A lower strength salt, or a nicotine-free option, is a more sensible fit.

Think about your day as well. If you vape mostly in short bursts, such as during breaks or on the commute, a sweet dessert liquid is easy to enjoy. If you vape continuously through a long shift, the richness can become heavy, and a lighter fruit or mint liquid may be easier on the palate across a full day.

The decision between flavour families is one of the most common reasons people end up with a bottle they leave in a drawer. If you are unsure, buy one bottle of the flavour you think you will like and keep the second bottle for something different. Having a small rotation also helps people avoid the taste fatigue that comes from vaping a single sweet flavour all day.

If you are buying for someone else, remember that nicotine e-liquid cannot be sold on to anyone under 18, and that a gift of nicotine to a non-smoker is not a kindness.

How to Fill and Use Double Brew Strawberry Custard Deluxe

Filling a pod is simple once you have done it a couple of times, but a few small mistakes cause most of the leaks, gurgling and burnt hits that people complain about. Follow the steps below on a flat surface with some kitchen roll nearby.

• Step 1: Switch off and prepare. Turn the device off if it has a switch, remove the pod and wash your hands. Check that the new coil is firmly seated.
• Step 2: Open the bottle. Push down and twist the child-resistant cap, keeping the bottle upright so liquid does not run into the thread.
• Step 3: Find the fill port. It is usually a small rubber bung on the side of the pod. Avoid the central airflow tube, as liquid there floods the mouthpiece.
• Step 4: Fill slowly. Squeeze gently, letting the liquid run down the side of the port. Stop about a millimetre below the maximum line so there is an air gap.
• Step 5: Close up. Press the bung back, wipe any liquid from the outside and refit the cap on the bottle tightly.
• Step 6: Let it prime. Wait at least five minutes after a coil change, and ten for a brand-new coil, so the cotton can saturate. This one step prevents most dry hits.
• Step 7: Start gently. Take two or three short puffs without pressing the button for long. Wait a minute and see how the nicotine feels.

A few habits improve the experience:

• Keep the pod upright when you are not using it, to avoid leaks into the airflow channel.
• Top up when the liquid is about a third full rather than running to empty. Draining a pod dry is the quickest way to scorch a coil.
• Do not mix this liquid with others in the same pod. Flavours blend unpredictably, and nicotine strength becomes unclear.
• Do not add anything to the bottle. Nicotine salts are carefully balanced, and dilution or additives change the strength and safety of the liquid.

For travel, a full pod can leak when cabin pressure drops on a flight. Fill the pod to about three quarters, carry it upright in a sealed bag and fill fully after landing. Remember that vaping is banned on most public transport in the UK, and rules on trains, planes and in workplaces differ, so check before you light up the device.

When you finish a bottle, press out the remaining drops into the pod before binning it. Recycle the empty bottle where your council allows plastic bottle recycling, and take old pods or batteries to a household recycling centre or a retailer drop-off point.

Troubleshooting: Common Problems and How to Fix Them

Most problems with a nic salt liquid come from the device, the coil or the way it is used, not from the bottle. Work through these before concluding there is a fault.

• Burnt or acrid taste. Usually a dry or worn coil. Let a new coil prime fully, avoid chain-vaping, and replace the coil if the taste does not clear. A sweet custard liquid leaves residue, so the coil may simply be at the end of its life.
• Weak or muted flavour. Check the battery first, then the liquid level, then the coil. If those are fine, you may have vaper's tongue. Take a break, drink water and try again later.
• Gurgling or spitting. The pod is overfilled or the air gap is blocked. Remove the pod, blow gently through the mouthpiece with the device off to clear the airflow, and wipe the mouthpiece.
• Leaking from the pod. Check the seal, the bung and the coil seating. Do not overfill, and store the device upright. A cracked pod needs replacing.
• Throat hit is too harsh. Take shorter puffs and lower the power. If it is still too strong, a lower-strength salt such as 10mg/ml is the better fit.
• Headache, nausea or dizziness. Often a sign of too much nicotine in one go. Stop, rest and drink water. Move to a lower strength next time, and speak to a health professional if symptoms persist.
• Dry hits (hot, empty puffs). The cotton is not saturated. Prime again, wait, and avoid long draws until the liquid is wicking properly.
• Sticky bottle or pod. Custard liquids are sugary. Wipe the nozzle and the neck of the bottle after each fill so residue does not seal the cap.
• Liquid in the device charging port. Switch off, dry carefully and do not charge until it is fully dry. If it keeps happening, the pod seal is the problem, so replace the pod.

If the liquid itself looks wrong, take it seriously. A bottle that has darkened sharply, separated, smells off or has an unusual texture is past its best. Over time, nicotine liquids naturally deepen in colour from pale straw to amber, which is normal, but a sour smell or sediment is not. Stop using the bottle and contact the shop with the batch number from the label.

Finally, if a device overheats, swells, smokes or smells of burning plastic, stop using it immediately, move it somewhere safe and away from flammable surfaces, and do not try to charge it again. Never put a damaged battery in the household bin. Take it to a proper battery recycling point.

Value for Money and How It Compares With Other 10ml Nic Salts

Value is more than the shelf price. It depends on how many puffs you get, how long a coil lasts with the flavour, and how much of the bottle you actually enjoy. Here is a straightforward way to think about it.

A 10ml bottle at 20mg/ml typically fills five 2ml pods. If your use sits between half a millilitre and one millilitre a day, the bottle lasts roughly ten to twenty days. That gives you a simple cost-per-day figure you can compare with what you used to spend on cigarettes, which for most UK smokers is far higher than the cost of a bottle and a coil.

When you compare with other nic salt ranges, the specifications are very similar. Established UK names such as Elf Liq, IVG Salt, Nasty Salt, Hayati and Dinner Lady all sell 10ml bottles at 20mg/ml, and prices tend to sit in the same bracket. The headline numbers rarely separate them. What differs is:

• Flavour accuracy: how close the taste is to what the name suggests. This is subjective, and we cannot honestly say any one range always wins here.
• Sweetness level: some ranges are heavily sweetened, others subtle. Double Brew dessert flavours lean on the sweeter side, which some people love and others find tiring.
• Range breadth: Double Brew offers a wide spread of fruit, ice, dessert and tobacco flavours at a single price point, which helps if you like to rotate. Some rivals have a narrower or more specialised line-up.
• Coil wear: thick, creamy flavours tend to wear a coil faster in any brand, so factor in coil cost for any dessert liquid.

Where Double Brew may fall short for some people is in the premium end of dessert flavouring, where specialist craft brands put extra emphasis on complexity and charge more for it. If you want the most intricate custard profile in a boutique bottle, you may prefer a premium shortfill or a high-end salt. If you want a straightforward, affordable strawberry custard salt for an everyday pod kit, this fits.

Compared with the single-use disposable vapes that were sold in the UK until they were banned in June 2025, a refillable setup with bottles of salt is generally cheaper per millilitre and produces less waste, because you reuse the device and recycle the bottle and coils. It also lets you choose the strength and flavour instead of being tied to a fixed puff count.

Our honest summary: it is a sensible mid-market choice for adult smokers who want a sweet, creamy strawberry salt in a pod device. It is not a boutique product, and it does not pretend to be. If you buy more than one bottle, multi-buy offers on the shop may reduce the cost per bottle further, so check the product page for current pricing.