Black Cherry (New) Elux Nic Salts 20mg

Overview

The Black Cherry (New) Elux Nic Salts 20mg by Elux in Black Cherry (New) at 20mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Elux Nic Salts 20mg Black Cherry: What You Are Buying

Elux Nic Salts 20mg Black Cherry is a 10ml bottle of nicotine salt e-liquid made for refillable pod kits and other low-wattage vape devices. The 'New' in the listing name marks the current release of this flavour, so you may occasionally see older packaging on stock that is still moving through the supply chain. The liquid itself is a single-flavour dark cherry, sold at 20mg/ml, which is 2% nicotine by volume and the highest strength allowed for e-liquid in the UK.

Elux is widely associated with disposable vapes, and the nic salt range takes the same fruit-forward approach to flavour and puts it into a bottle you can use again and again in a device you already own. That matters for two practical reasons. First, refillable vaping produces far less waste than single-use hardware, and single-use vapes can no longer be sold in Great Britain anyway. Second, buying liquid by the bottle usually works out cheaper per millilitre than buying a device with the same amount of e-liquid sealed inside it.

This page is written for adult UK smokers and vapers. If you do not currently smoke or vape, nicotine products are not for you. Nicotine is addictive, and vape products must not be sold to anyone under 18 in the UK. We ask for age confirmation on every order and carriers may ask for ID on delivery.

Here is the short version of what to expect from this bottle:

• A sweet, dark-fruit cherry flavour rather than a sour or candy-style cherry
• A smooth throat hit for a 20mg liquid, thanks to the nicotine salt formulation
• A strength that suits smokers moving over to vaping and people who find 10mg too weak in a small pod device
• Best results in a pod kit or low-wattage MTL (mouth-to-lung) device, not in a high-power sub-ohm tank
• A 10ml bottle that typically fills a standard 2ml pod around five times

The rest of this guide walks through specifications, flavour, device matching, nicotine guidance, filling, troubleshooting and value, including a fair look at how this bottle compares with other nic salt brands you might consider. Where a figure depends on the batch or on your hardware, we say so rather than guess, because the label on the bottle you receive is always the final word.

Specifications at a Glance

The list below combines what is printed in the product listing with what is standard for nicotine salt liquids of this type. Where a detail can vary by batch, such as the exact VG/PG split, check the bottle label when it arrives.

• Product type: nicotine salt e-liquid, ready to use with no mixing or steeping required
• Bottle size: 10ml, which is the maximum bottle size permitted for nicotine e-liquid in the UK
• Nicotine strength: 20mg/ml (2%), the UK maximum
• Total nicotine in the bottle: 200mg (20mg per ml across 10ml)
• Nicotine type: nicotine salt, meaning nicotine paired with an acid, usually benzoic acid, so it feels smoother at high strength than freebase nicotine
• VG/PG ratio: liquids in this style are typically built on a balanced blend of around 50/50; confirm on the label
• Flavour: Black Cherry
• Suited devices: refillable pod kits, pod systems and low-wattage mouth-to-lung devices
• Suggested coil resistance: roughly 0.8 to 1.2 ohm
• Suggested power range: roughly 8 to 18 watts
• Tank or pod capacity: up to 2ml, the UK limit for refillable tanks and pods
• Packaging: plastic bottle with a narrow nozzle, child-resistant cap and tamper-evident seal

One number is worth pausing on: 200mg of total nicotine in the bottle. That is not a figure you consume in a sitting, but it is a useful reminder that a 10ml bottle at 20mg/ml is a substantial quantity of nicotine. Keep it out of reach of children and pets, store it upright, and never decant it into unlabelled containers.

The 10ml and 20mg/ml limits are not marketing choices by the brand. They come from UK rules on refillable e-cigarette products, and every compliant e-liquid sold here follows them. Products sold in the UK also have to be notified to the MHRA before they can be placed on the market, which is one reason it is sensible to buy from an established UK retailer rather than an unknown marketplace seller.

If you have used the 10mg version of the same flavour and are wondering whether this is just the same liquid with more nicotine, the answer is yes in terms of flavour base, with the caveat that higher nicotine strengths can slightly change how the flavour is perceived. We cover that in the nicotine section further down.

Flavour Profile: How Black Cherry Tastes

Black cherry is a flavour category with a lot of range. Some liquids lean towards sour cherry sweets, some towards cherry cola, and some towards the syrupy red cherry of a cough sweet. This one sits closer to the dark, jammy end. Expect a rounded sweetness on the inhale, a slightly tart edge that keeps it from becoming cloying, and a soft, fruity finish that lingers on the exhale for a few seconds.

As with most cherry e-liquids, there is often a faint almond-like background note. That comes from the same aroma family that gives cherry stones and marzipan their character, and it is part of what makes a cherry flavour read as cherry rather than generic red fruit. If you find that note distracting in other cherry liquids, it is worth knowing it may be present here at a low level.

No cooling agent is advertised in the product name. If you prefer a cooler finish, look for an ice variant of a cherry flavour rather than expecting this bottle to deliver menthol-style chill. That also makes it a decent all-day option, because liquids without a strong cooling component tend to cause less palate fatigue over long sessions.

How the flavour changes with your setup:

• Lower wattage (8 to 12W): brighter fruit and more tartness, with a gentler throat hit
• Higher wattage (14 to 18W): sweeter, deeper and more jam-like, but warmer, and the throat hit gets sharper
• Fresh coil: cleanest flavour, usually for the first few fills
• Tired coil: flatter, slightly toasted taste; replace the coil or pod before blaming the liquid

If you like this style of fruit flavour, there are plenty of neighbouring profiles worth trying across the wider nic salt market: cherry cola, cherry ice, strawberry, blue raspberry, watermelon, grape and mixed berries are the usual favourites for people who enjoy fruit-forward liquids. Elux has built its reputation on those fruit and ice profiles, so if this bottle suits you, the other fruit flavours in the range are a logical next step. Check the product pages in the shop for the current line-up, as availability changes.

One honest note on sweetness: if you are used to tobacco or menthol flavours, a sweet cherry can feel intense for the first day or two. Most people adjust quickly. If you find it too sweet, dropping the wattage slightly and taking shorter puffs usually tones it down.

Throat Hit and Vapour Delivery

With an e-liquid, performance is about three things: how the nicotine feels, how much vapour you get, and how consistently the flavour holds from the first puff of a fill to the last. Because the performance depends on your device as well as the liquid, it helps to be specific about what each of those looks like with this bottle.

Nicotine delivery. Nic salts deliver nicotine faster and with less harshness than freebase liquids at the same strength. At 20mg/ml you should feel a firm but smooth throat hit in a low-power pod, noticeably gentler than a 20mg freebase liquid would be. In a very low-wattage device, the hit is moderate. Push the power up and the throat hit climbs quickly, which is the main reason 20mg salts are not recommended for powerful sub-ohm hardware.

Vapour production. A balanced VG/PG blend gives moderate vapour, roughly what you expect from a pod kit rather than a cloud-chasing setup. Do not buy this liquid if big plumes are the goal.

Consistency. The liquid has a medium thickness that wicks well through the cotton or mesh coils found in most pod kits. If your device has narrow wicking holes and you notice dry hits, check the troubleshooting section below.

How long does a bottle last? Consumption varies a great deal between people, so treat these as rough guides rather than promises:

• A 2ml pod filled with this liquid typically lasts somewhere between 300 and 600 puffs, depending on power, puff length and how often you chain puff
• A full 10ml bottle therefore covers around five pod fills, or roughly 1,500 to 3,000 puffs in total
• A light user taking a few dozen puffs a day could stretch one bottle across a couple of weeks
• A heavier user working through one or two pod fills a day will usually finish a bottle in three to six days

Because nicotine salts are absorbed efficiently, many people find they need fewer puffs per day than they did with freebase nicotine, and some notice they take shorter, less frequent puffs once they settle. If you find yourself vaping far more than you expected, step down to a lower strength rather than just filling more often.

Flavour consistency across a fill is generally good with this style of liquid. The last few puffs of a pod often taste slightly burnt if the pod runs close to empty, which is a device behaviour rather than a liquid fault. Refill before the level drops below the lowest wick opening.

Bottle Design and Build Quality

For a bottle of e-liquid, design really means three things: whether it is safe, whether it fills your device without spills, and whether it protects the liquid over time. The 10ml bottle used for nic salts of this type is made of soft plastic with a narrow nozzle, a child-resistant cap and a tamper-evident ring that breaks the first time you open it.

Features worth knowing about:

• Narrow nozzle: fits the small fill ports on most pod kits. Some very small ports are still a snug fit, so squeeze gently and expect a slow drip rather than a stream.
• Squeezable body: lets you control the flow with a light press. Squeezing hard produces air bubbles and splashes.
• Child-resistant cap: requires pressing down while turning. It can be awkward with wet or oily fingers, which is the point.
• Tamper-evident seal: if the ring is already broken when your parcel arrives, do not use the bottle and contact us with your order number.
• Printed label: carries the nicotine strength, ingredients list, batch number and health warning. Keep the label legible, because it is what tells you what is in the bottle.

On build quality, the thing that matters most is how well the cap seals. Check that it is fully tightened after every fill. Leaving it loose invites leaks in a bag or pocket, and prolonged air exposure can dull the flavour over time. Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight, a car dashboard or a radiator. Heat and light break down both flavour compounds and nicotine, which can darken the liquid. A slightly darker colour after several weeks is normal and usually not a problem, but a strong change in smell or taste is a cue to replace the bottle.

On disposal: empty bottles still carry nicotine residue, so do not rinse them down the sink. Check your local council guidance for how to dispose of or recycle empty e-liquid bottles. Devices, pods with coils and batteries should never go in household bins or standard recycling. Take them to a household waste recycling centre or a retailer take-back point for waste electrical equipment, and look for the battery drop-off bins at larger supermarkets. Small habits like this keep lithium cells out of bin lorries, which is a real fire risk.

Choosing a Device: Pod Kits, Batteries and Charging

This is a liquid, so there is no battery in the bottle and nothing to charge. What you do need is a compatible device, and the battery in that device determines how long a day of vaping lasts. Matching device to liquid is the single biggest factor in whether this bottle is a pleasure to use or a frustration.

The best fit is a refillable pod kit or pod system with a modest battery and a coil in the 0.8 to 1.2 ohm range. Typical pod kits carry batteries of around 400 to 1,000mAh. As a rough guide, a 500mAh device charged to full will often last a light user through the day, while a heavy user may want 800mAh or more, or a spare device. Battery runtime depends on wattage, puff length and how often you vape, so these are guidelines rather than guarantees.

Charging tips for the device you pair this liquid with:

• Use the cable supplied with the device or a reputable replacement; avoid unbranded chargers of unknown quality
• Charge on a hard surface, not on a bed or sofa, and not unattended overnight
• Unplug when the indicator shows full
• Do not charge a device that is hot, swollen or visibly damaged
• Stop using any device with a damaged battery wrap and take it to a recycling point

Devices that work well with 20mg nic salts include most adjustable-wattage pod mods, fixed-output pod kits and compact boxes designed for mouth-to-lung vaping. Devices that suit them poorly include high-wattage mods running sub-ohm tanks and any hardware designed for large clouds, because the combination delivers too much nicotine per puff and uses liquid quickly.

Check the following before you buy a new device to pair with this bottle:

• Does it use refillable pods or a tank with a 2ml capacity limit?
• Is the fill port big enough for a 10ml nozzle?
• Are replacement coils or pods easy to find in the UK, and priced sensibly?
• Does it have short-circuit and over-charge protection?

If you are moving over from a disposable, a refillable pod kit is the closest experience. Many people start with a simple draw-activated kit with no buttons and no settings, and move to an adjustable device only if they want more control.

Coils, Mesh and Wicking With Nic Salts

The coil is where the liquid becomes vapour, so it has an outsized effect on flavour and on how long a bottle lasts. Understanding the basics helps you get the most from a nicotine salt without wasting liquid or replacing coils too often.

Coil resistance. Nic salts perform best with higher-resistance coils, usually 0.8 ohm and above, because the lower power they draw means less heat and less nicotine per puff. A 1.0 ohm coil at around 10 to 14W is a sensible starting point for 20mg liquid. Sub-ohm coils in the 0.2 to 0.6 range are built for high power and thin, low-nicotine liquids, and they are a poor match here.

Mesh coils. Many modern pod kits use mesh coils. A mesh coil has a larger heating surface than a round wire, which spreads the heat and gives good flavour at modest power. Mesh coils wick well with balanced VG/PG liquids like this one and usually last several bottles' worth of use if you avoid chain vaping and dry hits.

Cotton and ceramic coils. Cotton-wick coils tend to give the cleanest flavour and are easy to prime. Ceramic coils are very consistent and usually last longer, though they can need slightly more power to produce the same warmth. Either works with nic salts.

Getting a new coil to perform well:

• Fill the pod and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes before the first puff, so the wick is fully saturated
• Take two or three gentle priming puffs without pressing the button, if your device allows it
• Start at the low end of the device's wattage range for the first few puffs
• Avoid chain vaping on a new coil, which can scorch the wick before it has wetted fully

Signs that a coil is nearing the end of its life include a burnt or flat taste, weaker vapour, gurgling, or a throat hit that feels harsher than before. Sweet liquids such as cherry leave sugar deposits on the coil faster than non-sweet liquids, so you might replace coils a little sooner than you would with a tobacco or menthol flavour. If you swap between flavours often, keep a separate pod or coil for each. Residue from a sweet cherry will otherwise leach into a lighter fruit or a cooling flavour.

Nicotine Strength: Is 20mg Right for You?

This bottle is 20mg/ml, the top of the UK range. It is a good choice for some people and an over-the-top choice for others, so it is worth thinking about your own habits before you buy. We are not medical professionals and none of this is health advice; the points below reflect what is commonly suggested by vape shops and stop smoking services.

Roughly speaking, people tend to choose their strength like this:

• 20mg/ml: often used by people who smoke around ten or more cigarettes a day, or who are moving from a 20mg disposable. It suits low-power pod kits where the puffs are small.
• 10mg/ml: often chosen by lighter smokers, by people who find 20mg harsh, and by those who have been vaping for a while and want to cut down.
• 5mg/ml or lower: often used by people reducing nicotine further, or by those using higher-power devices.

It is easy to assume that stronger is always better for quitting smoking. In practice, using the right strength matters more than using the highest strength. If you feel dizzy, nauseous, shaky, get a racing heart or a headache after vaping, you are probably taking in too much nicotine. Stop, drink some water, and consider moving to a lower strength.

Signs that your strength may be too low include cravings returning within an hour, taking many more puffs than usual, and going back to smoking in between vape sessions. Increase the strength modestly, or switch to a device that delivers a bit more vapour.

A few specific points for 20mg nic salts:

• Take shorter, gentler puffs than you would with a freebase liquid
• Wait a minute or two between puffs rather than chain vaping
• Do not raise your wattage to compensate for a perceived weak hit; the nicotine delivery goes up sharply with power
• Keep track of how much liquid you use in a day, because it is an easy way to notice your own nicotine intake

Pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with heart conditions, and anyone taking medication that interacts with nicotine should speak to a doctor or pharmacist before using nicotine products. The NHS also runs stop smoking services in every part of the UK, and they can help you build a plan that fits your situation. If your goal is to stop using nicotine entirely, a step-down approach over several weeks, going from 20mg to 10mg to 5mg and eventually to zero, is a common route.

Who This Bottle Suits and Who Should Skip It

Not every liquid suits every person, and it is better to say so plainly than to pretend one bottle works for everyone. Here is an honest breakdown.

This bottle is a good fit if you:

• Are an adult smoker looking to move to vaping and want a strong, smooth nicotine hit in a small device
• Are used to 20mg disposable vapes and want to move to a refillable setup to cut waste and cost
• Own a pod kit or a low-wattage MTL device with a coil of 0.8 ohm or above
• Enjoy sweet, dark-fruit flavours and do not need a cooling or menthol finish
• Like a simple, ready-to-use liquid with no mixing, steeping or shortfill maths

You should probably skip it if you:

• Have never smoked or used nicotine; there is no benefit to starting and nicotine is addictive
• Are under 18, which is illegal to sell to and illegal to buy for you
• Use a high-power sub-ohm device and want big clouds; look at 3mg or 0mg shortfills instead
• Are sensitive to nicotine and find 20mg too strong; choose 10mg or lower
• Dislike sweet flavours; a tobacco or mint option will suit you better
• Are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a heart condition, unless advised otherwise by your doctor

There is also a middle group worth mentioning: people who vape both at home and out and about. If that is you, consider carrying a small pod pre-filled for the day and keeping the bottle at home. A 10ml bottle is easy to carry, but a leaking bottle in a bag is a mess, so a spare empty pod filled in advance is a tidy alternative.

For people trying to quit smoking entirely, the evidence from UK health bodies is that vaping can help smokers stop, particularly when combined with behavioural support. The priority is to stop smoking cigarettes completely rather than doing both. If you find yourself still reaching for tobacco regularly, speak to a stop smoking adviser about whether your nicotine strength, device and routine are set up correctly. The right combination can make a significant difference.

How to Fill, Use and Store

Filling a pod is simple once you have done it a couple of times, and a few habits will save you from most common mistakes.

Step by step:

• Wash and dry your hands. Nicotine on your skin is best avoided, and clean hands keep dust out of the pod.
• Turn the device off, or remove the pod if it is detachable.
• Open the fill port. Most pods use a silicone plug, a sliding cover or a small flap.
• Open the bottle with a push-and-turn motion on the child-resistant cap.
• Place the nozzle against the side of the fill port, not directly onto the centre of the airflow tube, and squeeze gently.
• Stop at or just below the max fill line. Overfilling forces liquid into the airflow channel and leads to leaks and gurgling.
• Close the port, wipe any liquid off the outside of the pod, and close the bottle fully.
• Wait five to ten minutes before your first puff so the coil can saturate.

Using the device: take slow, steady mouth-to-lung puffs of two to four seconds, pause, then inhale into the lungs if you want to. Draw-activated devices fire when you inhale; button-activated devices need you to hold the button during the puff. If your device offers adjustable power, start at the low end and raise it slowly until the flavour and throat hit are comfortable.

Storage and safety:

• Keep the bottle upright and tightly closed
• Store at room temperature away from sunlight, heat sources and children
• Keep it in the original packaging or at least keep the label readable
• Do not transfer the liquid into drink bottles or unlabelled containers
• Wash skin with soap and water if liquid spills on you, and rinse eyes with plenty of water if it splashes in; seek medical advice if symptoms persist
• If a child or pet swallows e-liquid, contact emergency services or NHS 111 straight away

Unopened and kept sensibly, a bottle of nic salt liquid typically stays in good condition for a year or more. Check the best-before date on the label. Once opened, it is sensible to use the bottle within a few months for the best flavour, as exposure to air slowly dulls it.

Mixing different flavours in the same pod is not recommended unless you rinse and dry the pod in between. The result is often muddy, and you may end up wasting both liquids.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Almost every issue people report with a new bottle comes from the device, the fill or the coil rather than the liquid. Work through these in order before deciding something is wrong.

Dry or burnt taste. Usually the coil is not saturated or the pod is almost empty. Refill, wait five to ten minutes, and take gentle priming puffs. If the burnt taste persists after a fresh fill, the coil is likely spent and needs replacing.

Weak flavour. Possible causes include vaper's tongue (a temporary dulling of taste caused by repeated exposure to the same flavour), a tired coil, or a device set too low. Try a different flavour for a day, then return. If you swap coils and the flavour is still flat, check that the bottle was stored properly.

Leaking from the pod. The usual causes are overfilling, a loose seal, a cracked pod or pressure changes on a flight or a long climb. Fill below the max line, check the plug is seated, and clean the pod with a dry tissue. If it keeps leaking, replace the pod.

Gurgling or spitting. Liquid has pooled in the airflow channel. Wipe the mouthpiece, blow gently through the device with the power off, and refill less next time.

Harsh throat hit. The most likely causes are too much power, too long a puff, or a strength that is too high for you. Lower the wattage, take shorter puffs, or choose a 10mg bottle.

Dizziness or nausea. This is a sign of too much nicotine. Stop vaping, sit down, drink water and eat something. Lower the strength next time.

The device does not fire. Check the battery, clean the contacts between pod and battery, and make sure the pod is seated correctly. If the device still will not fire, the issue is hardware and not the liquid.

Liquid looks darker than expected. Slight darkening over time is normal for nic salts, especially if exposed to light or heat. If the smell has changed or there is cloudiness or sediment, stop using it.

If you have tried these steps and still believe the bottle is faulty, keep the bottle, the packaging and your order number and get in touch with us. We can only help with a problem we can look into, and having the batch number from the label makes it quicker.

Value for Money and How It Compares

Judging value on e-liquid means looking at cost per millilitre, cost per day and cost per hour of satisfaction, not just the price on the page. A 10ml bottle of nic salt typically costs a few pounds in the UK, and promotions such as multi-buy deals reduce the unit price further. Compared with a disposable vape, a refillable device with liquid generally costs less over a month, even after allowing for coils and the initial hardware.

Here is a rough way to think about it. If a bottle covers around five pod fills and you use one fill a day, that is about five days per bottle. Buying a multi-pack of bottles brings the daily cost down, and replacing a coil or pod every one to two weeks adds a small amount on top. For most regular vapers this works out as clearly cheaper than a daily disposable habit, with much less waste.

How this bottle compares with other options you may be weighing up:

• Other fruit-forward nic salts such as Elf Bar, Hayati, IVG and Bar Juice ranges: broadly similar in strength and bottle size. The difference is mostly in flavour taste and availability, so choose on the profile you prefer rather than on brand loyalty.
• Dessert-led and dessert-style nic salts such as Dinner Lady: tend to use richer, creamier flavour builds. They suit people who want something heavier, while this cherry is lighter and fruitier.
• Nasty-style and menthol-heavy salts: aimed at a sharper, colder hit. If that is the goal, this bottle is not the closest match.
• Pod-specific salts such as Pod Salt: designed around specific pod devices and sometimes available in a wider range of strengths. A good alternative if your device has a matching ecosystem.
• Shortfills with added nicotine shots: cheaper per millilitre and suited to larger tanks and higher wattage. They need mixing and do not give the same smooth hit at 20mg, so they suit a different type of user.
• Disposable vapes: convenient but wasteful and, in Great Britain, no longer legal to sell as single-use products. A refillable kit with this bottle covers the same ground in a more sustainable way.

On balance, the value case for this bottle rests on a clear flavour, a smooth 20mg hit and a bottle size that fits normal pod use. It is not the cheapest option on the market and it is not trying to be. If you are price-driven, multi-buy offers and larger quantities are the easiest way to reduce the cost. If you are flavour-driven, try a single bottle first, and only stock up once you know the profile suits you.

A final consideration is how much you value having a fixed, predictable supply. Buying from a UK shop that dispatches quickly means you are never left without liquid at the point your pod runs dry, which is when many people drift back to cigarettes.