Blueberry Cherry Cranberry Elux Nic Salts 20mg

Overview

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

Elux Nic Salts 20mg Blueberry Cherry Cranberry: product overview

Elux Nic Salts 20mg Blueberry Cherry Cranberry is a 10ml nicotine salt e-liquid from Elux, a brand UK vapers mostly know through its disposable devices. This bottle takes a different route. Instead of a sealed, throwaway device you get the liquid on its own, ready to pour into a refillable pod or low-power kit that you already own. The flavour is a three-fruit blend built around ripe blueberry, dark cherry and a tart cranberry finish, and the nicotine is set at 20mg/ml, which is the maximum strength allowed for e-liquids sold in the UK.

This page walks through what to expect before you buy. We cover how the flavour behaves, how the nicotine feels, which devices pair sensibly with it, how long a bottle tends to last, and what to do if something goes wrong. We have kept the claims modest and tied them to what a 10ml nic salt bottle realistically does. Where a detail depends on the batch or the label, we say so and suggest you check the bottle in your hand.

• Product type: nicotine salt e-liquid, refill bottle (not a disposable device)
• Bottle size: 10ml, the largest size permitted for nicotine-containing e-liquid in the UK
• Nicotine strength: 20mg/ml (2%), the UK legal maximum
• Total nicotine per bottle: 200mg (20mg/ml across 10ml)
• Flavour: blueberry, cherry and cranberry, fruit-forward with a slightly tart finish
• Base: Elux nic salt liquids are generally a balanced propylene glycol and vegetable glycerine mix; check the label on your bottle for the exact ratio
• Suited to: pod kits and low-wattage mouth-to-lung devices
• Age restriction: 18+ only, with age verification on delivery where required

If you have been using Elux disposables and want something cheaper per millilitre, or if you want to keep your current device but change the flavour, a bottle like this is a straightforward way to do it. If you have never vaped and do not smoke, this is not a product aimed at you, and we explain why further down the page.

Flavour profile: blueberry, cherry and cranberry together

The flavour is the main reason people pick this bottle, so it deserves some precision. Three fruits are working together, and each one has a clear job in the blend.

• Blueberry: the lead note. It reads as ripe, slightly jammy blueberry rather than a sharp or sour one, and it carries the first half of each draw.
• Cherry: sits underneath the blueberry and adds a darker, rounder sweetness. Think cherry compote rather than boiled sweet or the medicinal cherry you get in cough syrup.
• Cranberry: arrives on the exhale and gives a dry, tart edge. This is the part that stops the blend from feeling flat or syrupy, and it is what makes the flavour feel more like a mixed berry juice than a single sweet note.

Overall sweetness sits in the medium-to-high range. It is not a dessert flavour, but it is not dry either. The name does not mention menthol or ice, so do not expect a cooling effect. If you want a chilled version of this type of blend, you would need to look at a separate iced variant rather than hope this bottle turns cold.

Temperature changes the balance. At lower wattages the blueberry and cherry come forward and the vapour tastes juicier and rounder. As you turn the power up, the cranberry gets drier and the sweeter notes start to toast, which some people like and others find slightly harsh. For a 20mg salt, the lower end of your device's range usually tastes more accurate.

Expect the flavour to linger on the tongue for a short time after you exhale. That is normal for fruit blends with a sweetener in the mix. If you vape the same sweet flavour all day you may notice the taste fading, a common effect often called vaper's tongue. Switching to a different flavour for a day, drinking water and brushing your teeth usually resets it.

If you like this style of fruit mix, there are plenty of neighbouring profiles worth trying next, from other brands or ranges as well as this one:

• Blue razz lemonade
• Mixed berries
• Blueberry sour raspberry
• Cherry cola
• Cranberry grape
• Strawberry raspberry cherry
• Blueberry ice, if you want a cooling twist

Availability changes by batch and by range, so check the shop for what is currently in stock rather than assuming every one of these is listed.

Nicotine strength: is 20mg right for you?

The strength on this bottle is 20mg/ml, equal to 2% nicotine. In the UK that is the legal ceiling for e-liquid, and it is the same ceiling that applied to Elux and other brands' disposable vapes while those were on sale. Since the ban on single-use vapes that came into force across Great Britain in June 2025, refillable products like this one are the practical route for anyone who liked a 20mg disposable and wants to stay at the same strength.

Nicotine salts are different from the older freebase nicotine used in most e-liquid. The salt form is absorbed a little faster and feels smoother on the throat at the same milligram strength. That is why 20mg in a salt is usable in a small pod, whereas 20mg of freebase would be very harsh. It is also why salts are meant for low-power devices. A high-wattage sub-ohm setup pushes a lot of liquid with every puff, and at 20mg that would deliver far more nicotine than most people want.

Here is a rough guide, not medical advice, to choosing a strength.

• 20mg: a sensible starting point for people who smoked around ten or more cigarettes a day, or who are moving from an 18 to 20mg disposable and want a similar feel.
• 10 to 12mg: better for lighter smokers, for people whose cravings are mostly social, and for anyone who finds 20mg too strong in a pod. If this flavour is available at a lower strength in the Elux salt range, check the shop for it.
• Below 10mg in a salt: usually aimed at people who are tapering down. Many people at this point move to a freebase liquid at 3 to 6mg in a larger device.

Signs that 20mg is too high for you include lightheadedness, nausea, headaches, hiccups and a throat hit that feels sharp rather than smooth. If you notice these, stop, drink some water, and consider a lower strength. Signs that the strength is too low include frequent chain-vaping, irritability and returning cravings within an hour or so.

One more calculation is worth knowing. A 10ml bottle at 20mg/ml holds 200mg of nicotine in total. A typical 2ml disposable at the same strength held 40mg. This bottle therefore contains roughly five times the nicotine, and it needs to be stored and handled with that in mind, particularly around children and pets.

Nicotine is addictive. Vaping is intended for adult smokers who want an alternative to cigarettes, not for people who have never smoked.

Performance and vapour delivery in a pod device

A liquid does not have a puff count of its own, so the useful question is how it performs when you put it in a typical pod. Here is what to expect when you use it in a refillable mouth-to-lung pod running between roughly 8W and 15W.

• Throat hit: mild to moderate. The salt base keeps it smooth, but you will still feel a clear nicotine presence at 20mg, especially on longer draws.
• Vapour volume: modest. Salt pods with 0.8 to 1.2 ohm coils produce a compact cloud that is closer to a disposable than to a sub-ohm kit.
• Flavour intensity: strong on the first couple of puffs after a pause, then a steady plateau. The blueberry shows up quickly, and the cherry and cranberry take another half-second to register.
• Consistency: the flavour should stay even across the bottle if you keep the pod topped up and let the coil wick fully between refills.

Draw style matters. Mouth-to-lung means holding the vapour in your mouth for a second before inhaling. Restricted direct-to-lung, with a slightly looser airflow, works too and gives a little more vapour, but it also increases how much nicotine you take in per puff. At 20mg, most people are more comfortable with the tighter mouth-to-lung style.

Compared with a disposable vape, a refilled pod behaves a little differently. A disposable has a fixed coil and a fixed power output that never changes. In a refillable device you can adjust the wattage, change the coil and swap liquids, so you have more control but also more ways to get a poor result. If the first pod tastes underwhelming, try a lower wattage before blaming the liquid.

As a comparison of liquid quantity, a standard 2ml disposable tank holds one fifth of what this bottle holds. A headline puff count printed on a disposable box tends to be optimistic, so we would rather not translate it into a promised figure for a bottle. What we can say honestly is that 10ml gives you five times the liquid of a standard 2ml tank and that the real-world duration depends on your puff length and device power, as covered in the value section below.

Sweet fruit blends can leave a film on the coil, so flavour tends to drop off gradually rather than all at once. If the taste becomes muted or slightly burnt, the coil is usually the cause, not the liquid.

Bottle design, packaging and build quality

The bottle is the only physical part of this product, so it is worth looking at what a good one should offer and what to check when it arrives.

Bottles in this class are normally soft plastic with a thin nozzle for filling pods. The soft sides let you squeeze out the liquid gradually, while the fine tip lets you reach small fill ports without spilling. The cap is a child-resistant design, typically pressed down and twisted to release, and is paired with a tamper-evident ring that breaks when the cap is first opened. Both features are required by UK rules for nicotine-containing liquids.

When your order arrives, take a minute to check the following before you open the bottle:

• Tamper ring: should be intact and flush with the cap.
• Bottle body: should be free of cracks, with no sign of leaking at the cap or on the label.
• Label: should show the flavour name, nicotine strength, volume, ingredients, hazard pictograms, a batch code and an expiry or best-before date.
• Nicotine warning: UK labelling requires a prominent health warning stating that the product contains nicotine, which is a highly addictive substance.

If anything looks wrong, contact us before opening the bottle. Do not use a bottle with a broken tamper ring or visible damage.

The bottle itself is not built to last as a long-term container. The nozzle plastic can soften slightly with prolonged contact with the liquid, and the cap threads can wear if you open and close the bottle many times. Keep the cap clean, wipe the tip after filling, and avoid pressing hard enough to force liquid out of the cap threads.

The packaging is intended to protect the bottle in transit rather than to impress. A small bottle of nicotine salt liquid travels well when it is stored upright, but it should not be left in a hot car or in direct sun, because heat can degrade the nicotine and cause the plastic to flex and leak.

As a final practical point, note the batch code and expiry date on the label when you open it. If you ever need to raise a question with us or with the manufacturer about a bottle, having those details makes the process much faster.

Coils, mesh and device pairing

The liquid is only half of the setup. The coil inside your device decides how that liquid is vaporised, and a mismatch is the most common reason a 20mg salt tastes harsh or burnt.

For nic salts, the usual range of coil resistance is about 0.6 to 1.2 ohm, running at roughly 8W to 15W. Lower resistances are available, but sub-0.5 ohm coils push far more liquid than a 20mg salt is designed for. They use up liquid quickly, deliver more nicotine than most people want, and can leave the vapour hot.

There are three coil types you are likely to meet:

• Mesh coils: a flat sheet of metal mesh with a large surface area. They heat evenly, tend to give stronger and more consistent flavour with fruit blends, and are common in current pods. A mesh coil in the 0.8 to 1.0 ohm range is a sensible match for this liquid.
• Round-wire coils: a traditional wound wire. They can taste a touch warmer and can be easier to wick, but they are slightly more prone to hot spots.
• Ceramic coils: a porous ceramic wick with a heating element. They can be slow to prime and sometimes crack, but they hold up well with sweet liquids when wicked properly.

For devices, you do not need anything specialist. Popular refillable pod systems from brands such as Vaporesso (XROS series), Oxva (Xlim), Uwell (Caliburn), Smok (Novo), Geekvape (Wenax) and Voopoo (Vinci) all work well with nicotine salts. We mention them as examples of the type of device that suits this liquid, not as a guarantee of compatibility with every model, so check the pod's recommended liquid type and power range before you fill it.

Always prime a new coil. Fill the pod, leave it for five to ten minutes so the liquid soaks into the cotton or mesh, and take two or three gentle draws without pressing the fire button. Dry-firing a fresh coil is the quickest way to ruin it, and a burnt coil will make any fruit liquid taste unpleasant.

Fruit blends with added sweeteners tend to shorten coil life compared with unsweetened liquids. Expect to replace a coil every one to two weeks with regular use, and sooner if you chain-vape. Replace the coil as soon as the flavour fades or you notice a bitter, burnt taste, rather than trying to push through it.

Battery and charging: what to know with a refill bottle

This product is a bottle of liquid and has no battery of its own. The battery is in whichever device you use, so charging advice here is about that device rather than the liquid.

Refillable pod devices commonly carry batteries in the 400mAh to 1,000mAh range. Because a salt pod runs at low power, a 20mg salt generally drains the battery more slowly than a sub-ohm setup would. As a rough guide, a mid-sized pod battery will usually last from a full day to two days of moderate use, though that varies with wattage, puff length and how often you vape.

Good charging habits protect both the battery and your safety:

• Use the cable supplied with the device, or a good-quality USB-C cable from a reputable brand.
• Charge from a standard wall adapter or a computer port rather than an unknown high-output charger.
• Do not leave the device charging unattended overnight, and never charge it on a bed, sofa or other soft surface.
• Do not carry a device loose in a pocket with keys or coins, which can short-circuit the contacts.
• Stop using any device with a swollen, hot, dented or damaged battery.

Most current pods charge over USB-C and take somewhere between 40 and 90 minutes to fill from empty, depending on the capacity and the charger. Many can be used while charging, but doing so heats the device, so we suggest letting it charge fully when you can.

Battery performance also depends on temperature. In cold weather, lithium cells deliver less capacity, so a pod that normally lasts a day might fade sooner on a winter commute. Keep the device in an inside pocket if possible.

When a device battery eventually degrades, it should not go in general waste or household recycling. Lithium batteries can cause fires in bin lorries and recycling centres. See the final section for how to dispose of them correctly in the UK.

How to fill and use Elux Nic Salts

There is no activation step with a liquid, but there is a right way to fill a pod. A careful first fill avoids most of the problems covered in the troubleshooting section.

Follow these steps in order:

• 1. Prepare: wash your hands, switch the device off, and wipe around the fill port so no dirt gets into the pod.
• 2. Open the bottle: press the child-resistant cap down and turn it. Keep the bottle upright while you do so, and put the cap somewhere clean.
• 3. Open the pod: pull or slide the silicone bung or cover on the fill port. Be careful not to cover the air hole or central chimney.
• 4. Fill slowly: angle the nozzle into the port and squeeze gently. Stop just below the maximum line. Overfilling is the main cause of flooded coils and leaks.
• 5. Close up: replace the cover, wipe off any spilled liquid, and cap the bottle straight away.
• 6. Let it soak: wait five to ten minutes before the first puff. This lets the coil wick fully.
• 7. Prime: take two or three gentle draws without firing, then start with a short puff.
• 8. Start low: begin at the lowest wattage in the recommended range and increase by one watt at a time until the flavour feels full but not hot.

In use, take slow draws of two to three seconds. Short, steady puffs give the coil time to re-wet and keep the flavour even. Long, fast draws drain the wick, raise the temperature and push more nicotine into your system than you need.

If you swap from a different flavour, empty and rinse the pod with warm water first, let it dry completely, and then fill it. Mixing a new fruit blend with leftover liquid in the pod can make the taste muddy.

Do not mix this liquid with other brands or with additives. Nic salt liquids are carefully balanced, and adding other flavourings or nicotine shots makes the strength unpredictable.

Finally, keep a track of the date you opened the bottle. A sealed bottle stored sensibly will normally stay in good condition until the date printed on the label, but once opened it is best finished within a few months.

Who this e-liquid suits, and who should skip it

A 20mg fruit-blend salt is a sensible choice for some people and a poor one for others. We would rather say so plainly.

It is likely to suit:

• Adult smokers who are switching to vaping and want a strength that matches roughly ten or more cigarettes a day.
• People who used 20mg Elux disposables and want a refillable alternative that keeps a similar nicotine feel and brand style.
• Pod users who enjoy berry flavours and want a mix that combines sweetness with some tartness rather than a single sweet note.
• Vapers who want more control over cost per millilitre than a sealed disposable offers.

It is probably not for you if:

• You do not smoke and have never vaped. Nicotine is addictive, and there is no benefit to starting.
• You are under 18. It is illegal for us to sell nicotine products to anyone under that age.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding, or you have a heart condition or another medical issue. Speak to a GP, pharmacist or stop smoking service before using any nicotine product.
• You use a sub-ohm device at high wattage. A 20mg salt in that kind of setup is wasteful and delivers far more nicotine than is comfortable. A 3 to 6mg freebase liquid is a better match.
• You want a cooling or menthol finish. This flavour is not marketed as an iced profile.
• You dislike tart flavours. The cranberry note gives a dry edge that some people find sharp.
• You are very sensitive to nicotine and would prefer a lower strength. Consider 10mg or 12mg instead, if available.

If you are trying to stop smoking and are not sure how to start, the NHS offers free local stop smoking support, and a healthcare professional can talk through your options, including licensed nicotine replacement products. Vaping is not risk-free, but for adult smokers who switch completely, it is generally considered far less harmful than continuing to smoke.

Finally, keep this product away from children and pets at all times. A 10ml bottle holds 200mg of nicotine and should be treated like any other hazardous household product.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with a refilled pod trace back to a handful of causes. Here is a list of the ones we hear about most often, with the usual fix.

• Burnt or bitter taste: usually a dry or worn coil. Let the pod soak longer after refilling, take shorter puffs, reduce the wattage and replace the coil if the taste persists.
• Weak or muted flavour: often caused by vaper's tongue or by a tired coil. Try a different flavour for a day, then fit a fresh coil. Sweet fruit liquids can leave a film on the coil that dulls the taste.
• Gurgling or spitting: condensation or an overfilled pod. Tip the pod upside down and tap it, wipe the mouthpiece, and keep the liquid below the maximum line.
• Leaking from the pod: check that the fill port cover is fully seated, the coil is screwed or clicked in, and the pod is not cracked. Avoid leaving a full pod in a hot place, because heat expands the air inside and pushes liquid out.
• Dry hits: the wick is not getting enough liquid. Refill earlier, wait after filling, and avoid chain-vaping without pauses.
• Harsh throat hit: the wattage may be too high, or 20mg may be stronger than you need. Lower the power or consider a lower strength.
• Dizziness, nausea or headache: you may be taking in more nicotine than you are used to. Stop, sit down, drink some water and eat something. If symptoms continue, seek medical advice.
• Hard to pour from the bottle: the nozzle may be blocked by dried liquid. Wipe it clean and squeeze gently, rather than forcing it. Keep the bottle upright when not in use.
• Sticky device or hands: liquid has spilled during filling. Wipe the device with a dry cloth, and wash your hands, since the liquid contains nicotine.
• Device does not fire after refilling: check that the pod is seated properly, that the battery has charge and that no liquid has got into the connection points. Wipe the contacts with a dry cotton bud.

If a spill happens, wipe it up immediately with paper towel and wash any skin that came into contact with the liquid, using soap and water. If liquid gets in an eye or is swallowed, seek medical help at once, call NHS 111 or, in an emergency, 999, and have the bottle with you.

If you have worked through these steps and still have a problem that looks like a fault with the liquid itself, such as an unusual smell, an odd colour, or a taste unlike what you expected, stop using the bottle and contact us with the batch code.

Value for money and how it compares

Value is a mix of price, how far a bottle goes, and how well the flavour holds up. Prices change, so we will not quote a figure that may be out of date on this page, but we can lay out how to judge it.

How far does 10ml go? It depends on how you vape. A light user taking around one millilitre a day could get close to ten days out of a bottle. A heavier pod user taking three to four millilitres a day would finish one in about three days. Most people sit between those extremes. Because a 10ml bottle is five times the liquid in a standard 2ml tank, the cost per millilitre is normally lower than the equivalent in disposables, and you can reuse the same device.

Hidden costs to include:

• A refillable pod or kit if you do not already own one.
• Replacement coils, which typically need changing every one to two weeks.
• Electricity for charging, which is small but not zero.

How it compares with similar options. We want to be fair here, because other nic salt ranges are good and the right choice depends on what you value.

• Against other mainstream nic salt ranges such as IVG Salts, Nasty Salt, Pod Salt and Dinner Lady Salts: these ranges often have wider flavour menus, and some offer a choice of strengths and a different PG/VG balance. Elux's strength is brand familiarity and a flavour style that appeals to people used to its disposables. Do not assume a bottle will taste identical to a similarly named disposable, because the formulations can differ.
• Against freebase liquids: freebase works in larger devices at low strengths and gives bigger clouds, but it is a poor fit for a small pod at high strength. If you vape at higher wattage, freebase is the better route.
• Against disposables: a disposable is simple, but single-use vapes are no longer sold in the UK following the 2025 ban, and they were wasteful of batteries and plastics. A refill bottle in a reusable device avoids the waste, and the running cost is usually lower.

The honest summary is that this is a reasonably priced, familiar-brand fruit salt. It is a sensible choice if the flavour appeals, but it is not the only good one, and if you like trying new things a multi-buy of different flavours can be a cheaper way to experiment.

UK rules, storage and recycling

Nicotine e-liquids are regulated in the UK, and some of those rules affect what you buy and how you use it.

• Age: you must be 18 or over to buy or be sold nicotine vaping products.
• Bottle size: nicotine-containing e-liquid is limited to 10ml per bottle.
• Strength: the maximum is 20mg/ml, which is the strength of this product. The same cap applied to disposables when they were on sale.
• Safety features: bottles must have child-resistant, tamper-evident closures and carry a clear nicotine health warning.
• Notification: products on the UK market must be notified to the MHRA before they are sold.

Storage. Keep the bottle upright, capped and out of reach of children and pets. Store it in a cool, dark place away from direct sun, radiators and cars. Heat and light can degrade the liquid and darken the colour. Check the date on the label and do not use a bottle that has passed it, or one that has changed colour or smell unexpectedly.

Recycling and disposal. This is an area where many vapers make avoidable mistakes.

• Empty bottles: make sure no liquid is left, replace the cap and check whether your local council accepts small plastic bottles in household recycling. If it does not, ask a vape shop or household waste recycling centre what they take.
• Vape devices and pods: these count as electrical waste and should never go in the general bin. Under UK rules, shops that sell vapes are expected to offer take-back, and many household waste recycling centres have small electrical collection points.
• Batteries: loose or removable lithium batteries must be taken to a battery drop-off point, typically found in larger supermarkets, council recycling centres and some vape shops. Never put them in household recycling or general waste.
• Finding a drop-off point: the Recycle Your Electricals postcode locator lists local options for devices and batteries.

Handling rules also matter at home. Wash your hands after filling, wipe up spills straight away, and never vape in a car with children inside. Treat the liquid with the same care you would give any product containing a poison warning.