Spearmint (New) Elux Nic Salts 20mg

Overview

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

Overview: Elux Nic Salts 20mg Spearmint (New)

Elux Nic Salts 20mg Spearmint (New) is a 10ml bottle of nicotine salt e-liquid made for refillable pod kits and small-tank devices. It is built around one flavour, spearmint, and one strength, 20mg/ml (2%), which is the highest nicotine level a UK retailer is allowed to sell in a vape liquid. Elux built its name in the UK on flavour-led disposable vapes, and the nic salt range carries that same flavour-first approach into a format you can refill again and again in a device you already own.

The word New in the product name refers to the current release of this flavour in the Elux salts line. Packaging, label layout and batch codes can differ from older stock, so always read the box in front of you rather than relying on memory of an earlier bottle. The liquid is a nicotine salt, which means the nicotine is bound to an organic acid (benzoic acid is the usual choice across the industry) instead of being left in freebase form. That chemistry is why a 20mg salt feels noticeably smoother on the throat than a 20mg freebase liquid would.

Quick facts at a glance:

• Bottle size: 10ml, the maximum bottle size allowed for nicotine e-liquid in the UK
• Nicotine strength: 20mg/ml nicotine salt (2%), the legal ceiling
• Flavour: spearmint, sweet and cooling rather than sharp or medicinal
• VG/PG balance: salt liquids in this style usually sit close to 50VG/50PG; confirm on the label of your bottle
• Suited to: low-wattage pod kits and mouth-to-lung devices, typically with coils of about 0.8 to 1.2 ohm
• Not suited to: sub-ohm tanks run at high wattage, non-smokers, and anyone under 18

This guide walks through flavour, nicotine delivery, device pairing, setup, troubleshooting and value, and it tries to be straight about where this liquid fits and where it does not. It is written for adults who already smoke or vape. Nicotine is addictive, and vaping is not risk-free, so if you do not currently use nicotine products this is not a product for you.

Flavour profile: what spearmint actually tastes like

Spearmint and peppermint are often treated as interchangeable, but they taste quite different. Peppermint carries a high level of menthol, which gives that sharp, icy, almost medicinal bite. Spearmint is the mint you find in chewing gum and some toothpastes: softer, a little sweet, slightly herbal, and with far less aggressive cooling. Elux Spearmint sits firmly in that gentler camp. If you are expecting the frozen blast of a menthol or an ice flavour, you will find this milder.

On the inhale you get a clean, sweet mint note that arrives quickly and does not take long to register. There is a light cooling sensation at the back of the palate, but it is more of a fresh feel than a chill. On the exhale the sweetness fades first and the herbal mint character lingers for a few seconds. Many vapers describe the aftertaste as similar to a stick of gum a minute or two after you start chewing it, when the initial sugar has gone and the mint remains.

Because nicotine salts are usually vaped at low power, the flavour is delivered warm rather than hot. That tends to suit mint, which can turn harsh or peppery when the coil runs too hot. If you notice a sharp, almost burnt edge, the usual cause is a device set too high, not the liquid itself.

What you can expect from a day of vaping this flavour:

• Consistency: the mint note holds steady from the first puff of a fresh pod to the last, with no sudden fade partway through the bottle
• Palate fatigue: mint is generally easier to live with than heavy dessert or candy flavours, and it clears the mouth rather than coating it
• Pairing: it works well after coffee or a meal, when many people want something fresh rather than sweet
• Dryness: as with any PG-containing liquid, a dry mouth is possible, so keep water to hand

If spearmint turns out not to be your preference, there are neighbouring options. Within the wider Elux salts line-up, flavours have included menthol, blue razz lemonade, watermelon ice, strawberry ice and cherry cola, while the broader market offers peppermint and mint-fruit blends. Availability changes from batch to batch, so check the current Elux range on our site before you assume a specific flavour is in stock.

Performance and nicotine delivery

A bottle of e-liquid does not have a puff count the way a disposable does, because the number of puffs depends on your device, your wattage, your puff length and how you vape. Even so, it helps to have rough numbers. A 10ml bottle used in a typical low-wattage pod kit commonly lasts somewhere in the region of 2,000 to 3,000 puffs. If you vape at higher power or take long draws, expect nearer the bottom of that range, or below it. These are estimates drawn from how salts normally behave, not a guarantee.

Nicotine delivery is the main reason people choose salts. At 20mg/ml, a salt delivers nicotine to the bloodstream faster and with less throat irritation than a freebase liquid of the same strength. For a smoker moving over to vaping, that quicker satisfaction can make the switch more manageable, because cravings are dealt with in fewer puffs. The trade-off is that it is easy to take in more nicotine than you intended, simply because the vapour is so smooth that you stop noticing the throat hit that would otherwise slow you down.

Vapour production at this strength is modest by design. Salt liquids are meant to be used in mouth-to-lung devices where a small, dense puff gives you what you need. You will not be producing large clouds, and you should not expect to. The throat hit is moderate and rounded rather than scratchy. Many users compare it to a mild cigarette draw, which is the point of mouth-to-lung vaping.

A few practical points on performance:

• Warm-up: a freshly filled pod needs a few minutes for the cotton to saturate before the first puff, otherwise you risk a dry hit
• Chain vaping: long runs of back-to-back puffs can outpace the wicking in small pods and cause a burnt taste, so pause between draws
• Consistency: because VG and PG are balanced, the liquid wicks quickly in most pod coils and rarely gums them up as fast as very thick high-VG liquids
• Nicotine tolerance: if 20mg feels like too much, you will probably find yourself puffing less and becoming lightheaded or nauseous, which is the signal to drop strength

In short, this liquid is built to give a fast, smooth nicotine hit with a clean mint flavour from a small, efficient device. It is not designed for cloud-chasing and it does not pretend to be.

Choosing your nicotine strength: is 20mg right for you?

Choosing a strength is the most important decision you make with any e-liquid, and getting it wrong is the most common reason people give up on a flavour they would otherwise like. This product is only sold at 20mg/ml, so the real question is whether 20mg suits you or whether you should look at a lower salt strength in the same range.

Elux Nic Salts are commonly sold in 10mg and 20mg versions. The two behave differently, and neither is automatically the right choice.

• 20mg/ml (2%): built for people who smoke around ten or more cigarettes a day, or who have recently stopped smoking and still feel strong cravings. It gives a firm nicotine hit and the fastest relief of cravings from a small number of puffs.
• 10mg/ml (1%): a better fit for lighter smokers, for people who have already stepped down, and for anyone who wants to vape for longer periods without feeling over-nicotined. At 10mg you will probably take more puffs per day, but each one is gentler.
• Freebase liquids in 3mg, 6mg or 12mg: intended for sub-ohm or direct-lung devices, where you take larger puffs. They are not interchangeable with salts and should not be used as a one-to-one swap.

A rough guide to matching strength to habit:

• Twenty cigarettes a day or more, or first cigarette within thirty minutes of waking: 20mg salt is a sensible starting point
• Ten to fifteen cigarettes a day: either strength can work, with many people starting on 20mg and stepping down after a few weeks
• Five cigarettes a day or fewer, or occasional social smoking: 10mg is usually enough
• Never smoked, or do not use nicotine now: neither strength, and you should not start

Signs that 20mg is too strong include dizziness, nausea, a racing heartbeat, headaches, hiccups and a general feeling of being jittery. If you notice any of these, stop vaping, drink some water and take a break. Next time, take fewer or shorter puffs, or move to a lower strength. Signs that it is too weak are more subtle: you find yourself vaping nearly constantly, you still crave cigarettes, or you are tempted to smoke again.

Nicotine strength is capped by UK law at 20mg/ml for e-liquids, and bottles are capped at 10ml, so you will not find a legal 'stronger' version of this product from a UK retailer. Be wary of anything that claims otherwise.

Design, bottle and packaging

The liquid arrives in a 10ml plastic dropper-style bottle with a narrow tip. The narrow nozzle is a legal and practical requirement: it is designed for filling small pod ports without spilling, and the tamper-evident ring on the cap shows the bottle has not been opened. A child-resistant cap is also a requirement in the UK for nicotine liquid, which is why the lid can feel stiff to open. Press down and turn, as printed on the cap, and the lid will release.

The outer box carries the information you are legally required to see: the nicotine strength, ingredients, a batch or lot number, a best-before date, a nicotine warning and the manufacturer's contact details. It is worth reading each time you open a new bottle, because the strength is printed on the front and it is easy to pick up a 10mg bottle by mistake when you wanted 20mg, or the other way round.

Build quality points that matter in day-to-day use:

• Squeeze response: the bottle is soft enough to squeeze gently without liquid shooting out, which helps when you are filling a small port
• Label durability: the label resists a few drips of liquid, but it can smudge if the bottle sits in a leaky pocket, so keep it upright in a case
• Seal: the cap threads and inner nozzle sit tight when closed, and a bottle left upright rarely leaks under normal handling
• Travel: a 10ml bottle is compact enough for a coat pocket, but pressure changes on flights can push liquid out, so pack it in a sealed bag

When a bottle is empty, do not just throw it in with household rubbish. Rinse the nozzle if you can, let it dry, and check your local council's guidance on recycling. Many UK councils accept clean plastic bottles in kerbside collections, but some do not accept small items under a certain size because they fall through sorting machinery. In that case, look for a vape recycling drop-off point. Many UK vape retailers and household waste recycling centres now offer drop-off points for e-liquid bottles and vape devices. Anything with a battery should always be taken to a proper drop-off point and never put in general waste or kerbside recycling, because lithium cells can start fires in collection vehicles.

Always store bottles out of reach of children and pets, away from heat and direct sunlight, which can degrade the flavour and nicotine over time. A cool cupboard is better than a car glovebox.

Compatible devices and coil technology

This liquid is made for low-power pod systems, and most of its flavour and smoothness depends on pairing it with a suitable device. A nicotine salt in a 0.8 to 1.2 ohm coil, run between roughly 8 and 15 watts, is the setup the formulation is designed for. Run it outside those limits and the experience can change in ways you will not like.

Here is how the common device types compare:

• Refillable pod kits (draw-activated or button-fired): the ideal match. Resistance is typically 0.8 to 1.2 ohm, wattage is fixed or low, and the airflow is tight enough for a mouth-to-lung puff.
• Pod systems with mesh coils: mesh coils spread heat across a wide surface, which gives a more even flavour and usually a faster ramp-up than a standard wire coil. They can handle salt liquids well, but a mesh coil running too hot on a sweet mint can taste flat or burnt, so stay at the lower end of the wattage range.
• Pen-style starter kits: acceptable if they have a mouth-to-lung coil and adjustable airflow, tightened as far as is comfortable.
• Sub-ohm tanks: not recommended. A sub-ohm coil at high wattage will burn through a 10ml bottle of 20mg salt in a very short time and deliver far more nicotine per puff than you want.

Coil construction matters because salts are usually blended with a higher proportion of PG than very thick high-VG liquids, so they wick faster. A standard Kanthal or stainless-steel wire coil in a cotton wick is fine, and a ceramic coil is also fine, although ceramic coils can take longer to prime and dislike dry hits. Mesh coils tend to be more forgiving of PG-heavy liquids because they have a larger wicking area.

Coil life with this liquid is usually reasonable. A typical coil or pod lasts one to two weeks with regular use, although sweeter or darker liquids shorten that. Mint liquids are on the lighter side for gunk build-up, so coils often last toward the longer end. When you notice a muted flavour, a burnt taste that does not clear after priming, or a gurgling sound, replace the coil or pod rather than pushing through.

If you are unsure whether your existing device is a suitable match, check the manual or the retailer's page for the resistance range and recommended wattage. A device labelled for 'nic salts' will almost always be fine.

Battery and charging for your device

The e-liquid itself has no battery, so battery performance is a function of your device. Still, the liquid and the device interact: salt nicotine at low wattage is gentle on batteries, which is one reason pod kits stay popular. Understanding how your device uses power helps you get through a bottle without frustration.

Typical pod kits that suit this liquid carry batteries of around 400 to 1,000mAh. At the low wattages used for salts, that capacity usually lasts a full day of moderate use, and some of the larger batteries stretch to a day and a half. Heavy users may want a spare device or to top up through the day. A pod kit with a 1,000mAh battery fired at 12 watts gives you in the region of several hundred puffs per charge, depending on puff length.

A few sensible charging habits:

• Use the right cable and a standard charger: a regular USB-C or micro-USB cable plugged into a wall adapter or computer port is enough; fast chargers rated far above the device's input are not needed
• Do not charge overnight unattended: lithium cells are safe when used correctly, but leaving any battery charging unattended for hours is poor practice
• Avoid heat: a device left on a dashboard or a radiator can have its battery damaged, and its liquid can leak
• Watch the indicator: most pod kits flash an LED when low, and if the battery is nearly flat the coil may fire weakly and cause a flat or burnt taste
• Replace damaged devices: if the casing is swollen, dented or hot while idle, stop using it and take it to a recycling drop-off point

When a device reaches the end of its life, recycle it properly. Vapes and their batteries fall under the UK's waste electrical equipment rules, and most major retailers and local recycling centres accept them. Do not put a device in a normal bin.

If your battery drains faster than you expect, the cause is usually one of three things: an old cell that has lost capacity, a coil with very low resistance drawing more power than the device was designed for, or a pod fitted wrongly so that the device fires continuously. Check the coil rating and the pod seat before you assume the battery has failed.

How to fill and use it

Filling a pod takes a minute and, once you have done it a couple of times, becomes routine. The steps below apply to most refillable pod kits, but check your own device's manual because the position of the fill port can differ.

Follow these steps in order:

• 1. Wash and dry your hands. Handle the bottle on a clean surface, ideally over a tissue to catch any drips.
• 2. Power the device off or lock it. This avoids firing the coil while you handle the pod.
• 3. Remove the pod. Pull the pod away from the battery section and open the fill port, which is usually a silicone plug on the side or top.
• 4. Open the bottle. Push down on the child-resistant cap and turn. Pierce the tamper ring if it is a new bottle.
• 5. Fill slowly. Insert the nozzle into the port and squeeze gently. Stop just below the maximum fill line, and never cover or flood the central airflow tube.
• 6. Close the port. Press the silicone plug fully into place and wipe off any liquid on the outside of the pod.
• 7. Prime the coil. Reconnect the pod and leave the device for five to ten minutes so the cotton saturates. This step prevents dry hits and burnt coils.
• 8. Take a gentle first puff. Draw slowly, hold for a moment, then exhale. If the device is button-fired, press and hold the button as you draw.

On inhaling technique: use a mouth-to-lung draw. Pull the vapour into your mouth first, pause for a second or two, then breathe it into your lungs, and exhale. Drawing straight into the lungs with a tight, restrictive pod usually feels uncomfortable and wastes the flavour.

Storage and handling tips: keep the cap closed between uses, store the bottle upright, and write the opening date on the box if you want to track freshness. Once a bottle is opened, aim to use it within a few months, because exposure to air, light and heat can dull flavour and degrade the nicotine.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with salt liquids are down to the device, not the liquid. The list below covers the faults UK vapers report most often and how to deal with them.

• Burnt or acrid taste: usually a dry coil. Let the pod sit for at least five minutes after filling, take shorter puffs, and avoid chain vaping. If the taste persists, the coil is likely spent and should be replaced.
• Weak or flat flavour: a worn coil, a nearly flat battery, or palate fatigue. Replace the coil, charge the device and, if you vape the same flavour all day, try something else for a day.
• Leaking from the pod: over-filling, a poorly seated pod, or a cracked pod. Fill to below the maximum line, check the seals and wipe the contacts before reconnecting. Pressure changes during travel can also cause leaks.
• Gurgling or spitting: condensation or flooded airflow. Blow gently through the mouthpiece away from your face, wipe it down, and avoid overfilling.
• Device will not fire: check the battery, clean the pod contacts with a dry cotton bud, reseat the pod and, if it is a draw-activated device, make sure the airflow is not blocked.
• Harsh throat hit: too much power, too strong a nicotine level for you, or a coil that has dried out. Lower the wattage, take shorter puffs or move to a lower strength.
• Dizziness or nausea: too much nicotine too quickly. Stop vaping, sit down, drink water and avoid vaping again until you feel normal. Reduce strength or puff length next time.
• Dry mouth or sore throat: a normal effect of PG. Drink more water and avoid vaping on an empty stomach.
• Liquid on your lips: a sign of over-filling or a draw that is too hard; fill less and puff gently.

If a bottle looks cloudy, smells unusual or tastes distinctly different from a previous bottle of the same flavour, stop using it and contact the retailer, quoting the batch number printed on the box. Do not continue to vape something that seems off.

Finally, if you experience a reaction that worries you, such as a persistent cough, chest tightness or any allergic response, stop and speak to your GP or pharmacist. Vaping products are not medicines, and a healthcare professional is the right person to advise you.

Who it is for, and who should skip it

Being honest about fit is more useful than a hard sell. This liquid suits a specific group of adults and is a poor choice for others.

Good fit:

• Adult smokers who want to move to a vape and need a nicotine strength that deals with cravings quickly
• Existing salt users who like mint and want a gentle, sweet spearmint rather than a harsh menthol
• People who already own a pod kit and want to refill rather than buy single-use products
• Vapers who prefer a subtle, clean flavour that does not leave a sticky or heavy aftertaste
• Anyone who wants a straightforward one-flavour, one-strength bottle without having to mix or adjust

Should skip it:

• Anyone under 18. It is illegal to sell nicotine products to under-18s in the UK, and the product is not for you.
• Non-smokers. Nicotine is addictive, and there is no benefit to starting.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women, and anyone with a heart condition, uncontrolled high blood pressure or other medical concerns, should speak to a doctor before using nicotine.
• Light or occasional smokers who want a gentle experience. A 10mg salt or a lower freebase strength is likely to suit you better.
• Cloud chasers and sub-ohm users. This liquid will not produce large clouds and is not formulated for high-power devices.
• People who want a very strong ice or menthol blast. The cooling here is deliberately mild.
• Anyone who dislikes mint. It sounds obvious, but a sweet-mint flavour is still mint, and it will not suit people who find it too reminiscent of toothpaste.

It is also worth saying plainly that e-liquid is not an approved medicine, and we do not make cessation claims. Many adult smokers do switch to vaping, and public health bodies in the UK have said that vaping carries a fraction of the risk of smoking, but they also say it is not risk-free. If you want support to quit nicotine altogether, your local stop smoking service and your pharmacist are good places to start.

Value for money: how long does a bottle last?

Price per bottle only tells part of the story. What matters is the cost per day, and that depends on how much you vape. Check the current price on this page, because it changes with offers and multi-buy deals, then use the estimates below to work out your own cost.

Typical usage for a 10ml bottle of 20mg salt in a pod kit:

• Light use (around 1ml a day): a bottle can last about ten days
• Moderate use (around 2ml a day): roughly five days
• Heavy use (3ml or more a day): three days or fewer, and at that rate you may want to consider whether your strength or device is right

For many people who are replacing a pack of cigarettes a day, a 10ml bottle will last somewhere between four and seven days. Even allowing for coils or pods, which cost a few pounds each and last one to two weeks, vaping from a refillable setup typically costs a fraction of the weekly spend on cigarettes in the UK. The actual saving depends on the tobacco brand you smoked and the size of your daily habit.

Compared with disposables, refilling gives you a clear advantage on cost. A single-use vape is designed to be thrown away after its small 2ml tank is empty, which is a poor use of a lithium battery and a more expensive way to consume the same amount of nicotine. A refillable kit costs more up front, but the running cost per ml of liquid is lower, and the waste is reduced to a bottle and the occasional coil.

Ways to get better value from this liquid:

• Buy multi-packs. Many UK vape shops price bundles at a discount per bottle.
• Match strength to need. If 20mg is more than you need, a 10mg salt can last longer because you will not feel the need to vape as heavily.
• Keep your coils healthy. A coil that lasts two weeks instead of one saves money, and priming properly is the easiest way to extend life.
• Store properly. Liquid that has gone off is wasted money, so keep bottles cool, dark and upright.
• Avoid over-filling. Leaks waste liquid, and a pod that leaks may need replacing early.

Overall, value comes from using this liquid in the device type it was designed for. Used in the wrong device it will be wasted, and in the right one a single bottle is a reasonable amount of nicotine for the money.

How it compares with the alternatives, and UK rules to know

It helps to put this liquid next to the other choices a UK vaper has. The comparisons below are fair rather than flattering, because every format has trade-offs.

• Versus Elux and other disposables: since 1 June 2025, single-use disposable vapes have been banned from sale in the UK, so a refillable kit with bottled liquid is now the standard route for anyone who wants an Elux flavour. You trade the convenience of a pre-filled, throwaway device for a lower running cost, a reusable battery and less waste.
• Versus other nic salt brands: several UK brands sell 10ml 20mg salts in mint flavours. Some lean towards stronger menthol and ice, and others are drier or less sweet. Elux Spearmint is on the sweeter, softer side of that spread. If you want an icy blast, a menthol or ice flavour will deliver more cooling.
• Versus freebase mint liquids: freebase liquids, usually in larger bottles and lower strengths, are better for sub-ohm tanks and bigger clouds. They have a sharper throat hit at the same strength, and they are not designed for low-wattage pods.
• Versus 10mg salts of the same flavour: a 10mg bottle is gentler, lasts longer between top-ups of nicotine and is better for light users. The 20mg version is for heavier smokers and those still adjusting.
• Versus nicotine pouches, patches and gum: these deliver nicotine without vapour. They suit people who cannot or do not want to inhale, but they do not replicate the hand-to-mouth habit of smoking, which vaping does.

A few UK rules worth knowing:

• Nicotine e-liquid must not exceed 20mg/ml, and the same cap applies to every nicotine vape product, disposable or refillable
• Bottles of nicotine liquid are limited to 10ml, and tanks to 2ml
• You must be 18 or over to buy, and retailers are required to take reasonable steps to check your age
• Packaging must carry a health warning and ingredients list, and the product should be notified to the UK regulator before sale
• Used devices, batteries and e-liquid bottles should go to a recycling drop-off point, not general waste

Taken together, this liquid is a good fit for adult smokers who want a mild, sweet mint, a quick nicotine hit and low running costs from a refillable device. If any of those three are not priorities for you, one of the alternatives above may suit you better.