Spearmint IVG Nic Salt E-Liquid

Overview

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IVG Nic Salt Spearmint at a glance

IVG Nic Salt E-Liquid Spearmint is a nicotine salt e-liquid with a spearmint flavour, supplied in a 10ml bottle for refillable pod kits and other low-power vaping devices. It belongs to the IVG Salt range, which is built around a straightforward idea: familiar flavours delivered in a nicotine format that stays smooth at low wattage. Spearmint is the softer, sweeter-leaning mint in that line-up, aimed at vapers who want a cool, clean and easy flavour rather than a heavy dessert or a layered fruit blend.

This page walks through what that means in practice. We cover the flavour, how it differs from peppermint and menthol, why nicotine salts behave differently from freebase liquid, how to choose a strength, which devices suit it, how to fill and look after your kit, and how to fix the usual problems. We also give an honest view on value, including where another mint salt might suit you better. Where a figure depends on your device or on the exact pack in your hand, we say so rather than guess, because the label on the bottle is always the final word.

Quick facts:

• Product type: nicotine salt e-liquid, spearmint flavour
• Bottle size: 10ml, the maximum permitted for nicotine e-liquid sold in the UK
• Strengths: offered within the UK legal ceiling of 20mg/ml; check the variant you select for the exact figure
• Suited to: refillable pod kits and low-wattage mouth-to-lung devices
• Not suited to: high-power sub-ohm tanks, which are built for freebase nicotine at much lower strengths
• Age restriction: adults aged 18 and over only

If you are leaving cigarettes behind, a refillable pod kit with a nic salt liquid is one of the more practical routes. Since single-use disposables were banned from sale in Great Britain in June 2025, refillable and rechargeable setups have become the standard way to get a similar convenience without throwing a device away every few days. Spearmint is a sensible flavour to start with because mint is generally easy to live with all day.

Flavour profile: what Spearmint tastes like

Spearmint is the mint you find in chewing gum, toothpaste and mint sauce. It is rounder and gentler than peppermint, with a slightly sweet, herbal edge rather than a sharp, sinus-clearing chill. On the inhale you can expect a fresh green mint note that arrives quickly and stays light. On the exhale it lingers as a clean, cooling finish without leaving the heavy, syrupy coating that some sweeter flavours leave on the tongue.

It is worth setting expectations honestly. Flavour perception is personal, and the same liquid can taste different from one device to the next, depending on coil resistance, airflow and wattage. A tight draw on a low-wattage pod tends to emphasise the sweetness of the mint, while a slightly airier draw lets more of the cooling character come through. If you find the flavour a little muted on your first few pulls, give the coil a few minutes to saturate before judging it.

What you can generally expect from a spearmint salt:

• Top note: bright, green and herbal mint on the inhale
• Middle: a light natural-style sweetness that rounds off the edge of the nicotine
• Finish: a soft cooling sensation on the exhale, noticeably gentler than a menthol or ice flavour
• Aftertaste: clean and minty, with very little residue, which many vapers find more comfortable over a long day

Because mint is a single, focused flavour, it tends to be consistent from the first puff to the last in a pod. There is no fruit layer that fades faster than the rest, which is a common complaint with blended flavours. That consistency is one reason mint remains a reliable choice for people who want a liquid they can fill, forget and rely on without thinking about it.

Many vapers also use spearmint as a palate reset. If you have been vaping sweet fruit or dessert flavours and feel a bit of flavour fatigue, switching to mint for a day or two often brings your sense of taste back to normal.

Spearmint compared with peppermint, menthol and ice flavours

Choosing between mint-style flavours is mostly a question of how much cooling you want. The labels are used loosely across the vaping market, so treat the following as a general guide rather than a strict standard.

• Spearmint: sweeter, softer and more herbal. Light cooling. Easy to vape for long sessions.
• Peppermint: sharper and more medicinal, with a stronger chill on the back of the throat. Some find it more refreshing, others find it too intense.
• Menthol: a pure cooling sensation with relatively little flavour of its own. It is the closest match to a menthol cigarette.
• Ice and frozen flavours: usually a fruit or sweet base with a heavy cooling agent added. The chill is the point, and it is generally stronger than anything in a plain mint.

Within the IVG range, Spearmint sits next to other fresh options such as Fresh Mint and Ice Menthol. If you want the strongest cooling effect, Ice Menthol is the more aggressive choice. If you want something gentler that still reads clearly as mint, Spearmint is a good place to start. Fresh Mint is the middle ground for people who find spearmint a touch too sweet but do not want a full menthol blast.

A practical way to decide is to think about what you are replacing. Ex-smokers of menthol cigarettes often prefer a menthol or ice liquid because it recreates the cold hit they are used to. Ex-smokers of standard tobacco cigarettes who want a clean, fresh taste in place of a tobacco flavour often find spearmint more comfortable, because it is cool without being harsh.

It is also worth knowing that cooling can mask throat hit slightly. A very strong cooling agent can make a higher nicotine strength feel smoother than it really is, which may tempt some people to over-vape. Spearmint's lighter cooling makes it easier to judge how strong the liquid actually is in your throat, which is a small but real advantage when you are still finding the right strength.

Nicotine salts explained and choosing a strength

Nicotine salt, often shortened to nic salt, is a form of nicotine combined with an organic acid, commonly benzoic acid. The result is a liquid that feels noticeably smoother at higher strengths than traditional freebase nicotine. That smoothness is why nic salts became the standard choice for small pod devices, where a freebase liquid at 18 or 20mg would be too harsh on the throat.

Nic salts also tend to deliver nicotine into the bloodstream a little faster than freebase at the same strength, which many people find closer to the pattern of smoking a cigarette. In practice this often means that fewer puffs are needed to feel satisfied, so you take smaller and less frequent draws than you might with a low-strength freebase liquid.

In the UK, nicotine e-liquid is capped at 20mg/ml and bottles at 10ml. IVG Nic Salt Spearmint is offered within those limits. Use the strength selector on this product page to see exactly what is available, and always check the bottle label when it arrives.

• 10mg/ml: a moderate strength suited to light or social smokers, people stepping down from a higher strength, and anyone who finds 20mg too sharp.
• 20mg/ml: the maximum legal strength. Typically chosen by people who smoked around ten or more cigarettes a day and want a strong, cigarette-like throat hit and nicotine delivery.

As a rough guide, a 10ml bottle at 10mg/ml contains about 100mg of nicotine in total, and at 20mg/ml about 200mg. That is not a dose per puff, but it helps put the strengths in context.

How to pick: start with the strength that matches your smoking habit, then adjust. If you feel dizzy, nauseous, get a pounding heart or a very harsh throat hit, you are taking in too much, so drop a strength or take fewer puffs. If you keep reaching for the device every few minutes and still feel cravings, you may be on too low a strength. Most people settle within the first week.

Nicotine is addictive, and this product is intended for adult smokers who want an alternative to cigarettes. If you have never smoked, you do not need to start. If you are pregnant, have a heart condition or are taking medication, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using any nicotine product.

Devices, coils and mesh technology

Nic salt liquids are designed for low-power devices, and Spearmint is no exception. The most common home for it is a refillable pod kit, either a closed pod system that you refill through a small port or a device that takes replaceable cartridges with their own built-in coil.

Typical specifications you will see in this category, although they vary by brand and model:

• Coil resistance: roughly 0.8 to 1.2 ohm for mouth-to-lung pod kits
• Power range: about 8 to 25 watts, often fixed or limited by the device
• Pod capacity: commonly 2ml, which is the legal maximum tank size in the UK
• Airflow: tight or adjustable mouth-to-lung, designed to feel like drawing on a cigarette

Coil types. Standard wire coils wrap resistance wire around a cotton wick and have been used for years. They give a dependable flavour but can take a moment to saturate. Mesh coils use a flat or curved sheet of fine metal mesh in place of the wire wrap. Because the mesh has a larger heating surface, it warms evenly, often gives a more consistent flavour and can last longer before the taste starts to fade. Mint flavours tend to show well on either type, but an evenly heating mesh coil can help keep the cooling note clear and stop the sweetness turning flat.

What not to use. Avoid high-power sub-ohm tanks, which commonly run at 40 watts or more with coils below 0.5 ohm. A nic salt at 10 or 20mg in a device like that delivers far more nicotine per puff than intended and can be unpleasant or unsafe. Salts are also a poor fit for most box mods in direct-to-lung mode for the same reason.

If you are unsure whether your device is suitable, check its manual or the manufacturer's page. It should state which liquid type it is designed for. A device marketed as a pod kit or starter kit for nic salts will almost always be a good match.

Remember also that coils are consumable. A new coil usually needs priming, which means letting it sit for a few minutes after filling so the cotton can soak up the liquid before you take the first puff. Skipping this step is the single most common cause of a burnt taste on a fresh coil.

Battery, power and charging your pod kit

The e-liquid itself has no battery, so the charging advice here applies to the device you pair it with. Pod kits generally use built-in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, typically in the range of roughly 400 to 1000mAh, charged over USB-C or in some older models micro-USB. A larger capacity lasts longer between charges, but a bigger battery also means a bigger device.

As a rough planning figure, a 500 to 700mAh pod kit used as a primary device by a moderate vaper often needs charging once a day. Heavier use or a higher wattage setting drains the battery faster. Salt liquids at low power are relatively gentle on battery life, which is part of their appeal for slim, pocketable devices.

Good charging habits help the battery last:

• Use the supplied cable or a reputable replacement. Cheap, uncertified chargers are a common cause of battery faults.
• Use a standard 5V USB source. A phone charger or computer port is fine. Avoid unbranded fast chargers that push excessive current.
• Do not charge unattended overnight on soft surfaces. Place the device on a hard, non-flammable surface while charging.
• Stop charging when it is full. Most devices show a light or change colour when complete.
• Keep it out of heat. Do not leave the device in a hot car or in direct sunlight.
• Do not use a damaged battery. If it swells, leaks or gets unusually hot, stop using it and dispose of it properly.

Recycling. Vape devices and their batteries must never go in household bin bags or the normal recycling box, because lithium cells can cause fires in collection vehicles and waste sites. In the UK you can take them to a household waste recycling centre, or drop them at a retailer or collection point that accepts small electricals and batteries. Many shops that sell vaping products are required to take back old equipment. Empty e-liquid bottles can usually go in your plastic recycling once rinsed and with the nicotine residue removed, but check your local council's guidance, because rules vary.

Looking after the battery properly protects your investment and reduces the chance of a poor experience, whichever liquid you choose to pair with it.

Throat hit, vapour and puff delivery

Throat hit is the sensation at the back of your throat when you inhale. With a nic salt it depends mainly on the nicotine strength, with the flavour and the device playing supporting roles.

At 10mg/ml expect a soft, gentle hit. The mint cooling feels smooth and the nicotine comes through steadily. This suits people who want something easy and discreet. At 20mg/ml expect a firmer hit that is closer to a cigarette. It will feel stronger, particularly on a longer draw, and you will usually need fewer puffs to feel satisfied.

Vapour production from a low-power pod kit is modest compared with a sub-ohm setup. That is deliberate. A typical nic salt liquid in a mouth-to-lung device produces a tight, moderate cloud that dissipates quickly, which makes it far more discreet than large-cloud vaping. The IVG Salt range is generally mixed at a roughly even ratio of vegetable glycerine and propylene glycol, which balances flavour carry with a decent amount of vapour. Check the label of the bottle you receive for the exact blend.

How long does a bottle last? This varies widely, but as a rough guide a 10ml bottle gives around five 2ml pod fills. A moderate user may go through a pod in a day, which would make a bottle last about five days. A lighter user could stretch it to a week or more, and a heavier user could finish it in two or three days. Your own pattern will become clear within a couple of weeks.

Tips for the best puff delivery from the liquid:

• Draw slowly and steadily for three to four seconds rather than snatching a quick puff.
• Wait ten to fifteen seconds between puffs on a smaller coil so it can re-wet properly.
• If the vapour feels thin, check the liquid level and the airflow setting.
• If the throat hit feels too strong, reduce the length of the draw before changing strength.

Chain vaping, which means taking many puffs in a row, can cause dry hits and a burnt flavour, and it also increases your nicotine intake faster than your body can comfortably handle. Slower pacing improves both flavour and comfort.

Bottle design and build quality

Nicotine e-liquid in the UK must be sold in bottles of 10ml or smaller, with child-resistant and tamper-evident closures, and with a nozzle designed to limit leakage. IVG Nic Salt Spearmint follows this format. The bottle is a small plastic dropper-style container with a narrow tip, a child-resistant cap and a tamper-evident ring that breaks the first time you open it.

A narrow tip is a practical advantage. Refill ports on pod kits are small, and a thin nozzle lets you fill precisely without spilling liquid onto the device or your fingers. Some bottles are soft enough to squeeze gently, which gives you better control over the flow. Always squeeze slowly. A fast squeeze can overfill the pod or send liquid into the airflow channel, which causes gurgling and leaks.

The label carries the regulatory information you would expect: nicotine strength, ingredient list, health warning, batch details and the notification information required by the UK regulations. Read it before use. The ingredient list is also helpful if you have known sensitivities, since flavourings, propylene glycol and vegetable glycerine can affect some people.

How to store it:

• Keep bottles upright, with the cap fully closed, in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Store them well out of reach of children and pets. Nicotine liquid is harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin in quantity.
• Wipe any spillage from your hands promptly and wash with soap and water.
• Do not decant into unlabelled containers.

Used within a reasonable time and stored well, a sealed bottle is stable. Once opened, aim to use the liquid within a few months for the best flavour, because exposure to air and light can darken the liquid and dull the taste. A slight darkening over time is normal for many nic salts and is not usually a sign that the liquid is unsafe, but a changed smell or a noticeably different taste suggests it is time to replace it.

How to fill and use Spearmint

Filling a pod kit is simple once you have done it a couple of times. Here is a clear step-by-step process that works for most closed refillable pods.

• Step 1: Switch the device off or remove the pod. Wash and dry your hands.
• Step 2: Remove the pod and open the fill port. This is usually a silicone plug on the side or base.
• Step 3: Open the bottle. Break the tamper-evident ring on the first use, and then press and turn the child-resistant cap.
• Step 4: Tilt the pod slightly and fill slowly down the inside wall, so air can escape. Stop just below the maximum line, because overfilling is the leading cause of leaks.
• Step 5: Close the port firmly and wipe away any residue.
• Step 6: Wait five to ten minutes. This lets the cotton saturate and protects a new coil from burning.
• Step 7: Refit the pod, switch on, and take a few gentle draws at first.

Using it day to day. Many vapers keep a bottle in the same bag as their device and top up when the pod is about a quarter full. Avoid running completely dry, since an empty coil will taste burnt and can shorten its life. When you notice the flavour dulling, it is time to replace the coil or pod, not necessarily to change the liquid.

Changing flavours. If you switch from another liquid to Spearmint in the same pod, empty the pod, rinse it in warm water, dry it fully and fit a fresh coil if you can. Strong flavours, including fruit and dessert profiles, can leave ghosting in the cotton, and mint is easily affected by anything left behind. Even a small amount of sweet liquid can change the taste.

Mixing. Do not mix nic salt with freebase, and do not add nicotine shots or extra flavour concentrate to a ready-made salt. Doing so changes the strength and the character of the liquid unpredictably. If you want to blend flavours, keep to a separate pod for each.

Use the device only as instructed by its manufacturer, and never use any vaping product while operating machinery or driving if it affects your concentration.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with a pod kit and a salt liquid have simple causes. Work through the likely ones before blaming the liquid.

• Burnt taste: the coil has been used without enough liquid, was not primed after filling, or has reached the end of its life. Let it soak, then replace the coil if the taste persists.
• Weak or muted flavour: often a worn coil, a very low battery or flavour fatigue after heavy use. Change the coil, charge the battery and try a different flavour for a day to reset your palate.
• Leaking: usually an overfilled pod, a loose seal or a cracked pod. Fill to below the maximum line, check the plug, and replace a damaged pod. Store the device upright when you can.
• Gurgling or spitting: liquid has pooled in the airflow channel. Blow gently through the mouthpiece, wipe it clean, and avoid squeezing too hard when filling.
• Dry hit: the coil is not getting enough liquid. Check the level, prime properly, and slow down between puffs.
• Harsh throat hit: the strength is too high or the draw too long. Drop to 10mg, take shorter puffs, or choose a lower-power setting.
• Dizziness or nausea: a sign of taking in more nicotine than you are used to. Stop, sit down, have some water and consider a lower strength before you try again.
• No vapour at all: check the battery, the pod connection and whether the device is locked. Some kits need five clicks to switch on.
• Device will not charge: try another cable and another power source, clean the charging port gently with a dry toothpick or a soft brush, and contact the retailer if it still fails.

Liquid on skin or in eyes. Wipe or rinse straight away with plenty of water. If irritation continues, or if liquid has been swallowed, seek medical advice and keep the bottle with you so staff can see the label.

If a problem keeps coming back with different liquids and coils, the fault is probably with the device rather than the liquid. In that case, check what the manufacturer's warranty covers and contact the seller.

Who Spearmint is for, and who should look elsewhere

Spearmint suits:

• Adult smokers moving to vaping who want a fresh, simple flavour that does not feel heavy.
• Vapers who already use a refillable pod kit and want a reliable mint to sit alongside their fruit or dessert flavours.
• People who like gum or mint-style flavours and find peppermint or menthol too sharp.
• Anyone who wants an easy all-day flavour with minimal aftertaste.
• Vapers who prefer a nic salt in a 10mg or 20mg strength and use a low-power, mouth-to-lung device.

Look elsewhere if:

• You want a strong, icy cooling blast. A menthol or ice-style flavour will give you a colder hit.
• You prefer big clouds from a high-power sub-ohm tank. You need a freebase liquid at a much lower nicotine strength for that style.
• You are looking for a sweet dessert, candy or fruit profile. Spearmint is a mint flavour first.
• You are not a smoker. Nicotine is addictive and vaping is not recommended for non-smokers, and especially not for anyone under 18.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding, or you have a heart condition, without first speaking to a healthcare professional.
• You are sensitive to propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine or flavourings. Check the ingredient list on the bottle.

A note on switching from cigarettes. Many people find the first week the hardest, because the habit and the nicotine are both adjusting. A strength that is too low is a common reason people drift back to smoking, so do not be afraid to choose 20mg if you smoked heavily. Equally, if you find yourself uncomfortable, going down a step is not a failure. It is simply tuning the product to your body.

If your aim is to stop using nicotine altogether, the NHS stop smoking services in your area offer free support and can advise on combining a vape with other aids. Using a salt liquid in a pod kit and gradually dropping the strength over several weeks is a method many people follow successfully.

Value for money and how Spearmint compares

A 10ml bottle of nic salt is a relatively inexpensive way to vape compared with buying cigarettes, particularly once you have a device and are only paying for liquid and the occasional coil. Check the current price on this page, since it can change with promotions and multi-buy offers.

The best way to judge value is cost per day. Use the figures from the section on puff delivery: a 10ml bottle gives roughly five pod fills of 2ml, and a moderate user may use around one pod per day. Divide the bottle price by the number of days it lasts, then add the cost of coils or pods spread across the same period. Most vapers find the total sits well below a daily cigarette spend, and buying several bottles together usually lowers the unit price further.

Honest comparison with other options:

• Other IVG Salt flavours: same strength options and format, so the difference is purely taste. Spearmint is the gentlest of the fresh options, with Ice Menthol being colder and Fresh Mint falling somewhere in between.
• Other brands' mint salts: several competing nic salt ranges offer a spearmint or mint option at a similar price. Many are close in quality, and the choice often comes down to personal taste. If you are not sure, a lower-cost sample of two brands will tell you more than any review.
• Disposable-style kits: the sale of single-use disposables was banned in Great Britain in June 2025. A refillable kit with a bottle of salt liquid costs less over time and creates much less waste.
• Freebase liquids: suitable for sub-ohm tanks and larger clouds, but at the low strengths needed they are a poor substitute for someone who wants a cigarette-like hit from a small device.
• Nicotine pouches or gum: a different product category for people who do not want to inhale. They may suit some people better, but they do not replace the hand-to-mouth habit.

Where Spearmint stands out: it is a clear, uncomplicated mint at a standard price, with the usual two strength options, and it works in almost any pod kit. Where it may fall short: if you want a very cold, intense mint or a complex flavour with several layers, another IVG flavour or a different brand may please you more.

Buy it if you want a dependable everyday mint. Look at alternatives if your tastes lean towards stronger cooling or sweeter profiles. Whichever you pick, buy from a UK retailer that checks age at delivery, and keep the receipt in case you need to return a faulty or damaged item.