Grape Lost Mary Nic Salts

Overview

The Grape Lost Mary Nic Salts by Lost Mary in Grape at 5mg and 20mg. Pick up the BUY 5 FOR £10 multibuy — free UK delivery over £20 and same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Lost Mary Nic Salts Grape: what the bottle is and what it is for

Lost Mary Nic Salts Grape is a nicotine salt e-liquid supplied in a 10ml bottle, priced at £2.89, and sold in three strengths: 5mg, 10mg and 20mg. It is a straight grape flavour with no menthol or cooling layer added, which separates it from Lost Mary Nic Salts Grape Ice in the same range. It belongs to the Lost Mary Nic Salts line, which runs to 21 flavours, and it counts towards the buy 5 for £10 multibuy.

It helps to be clear about what this product is, because the Lost Mary name is better known for single-use devices. This is liquid only. There is no battery in the box, no pod, no coil and no charging cable. It is designed to be poured into a refillable pod system or small pod kit that you already own, and it is the part of the setup that you replace most often.

That distinction matters more now than it did a few years ago. Single-use vapes were banned from sale across the UK on 1 June 2025, so the market has moved towards reusable devices that are refilled from bottles. A 10ml nic salt bottle is the usual way to do that, and a recognisable brand flavour is a reasonable starting point for anyone who got used to the Lost Mary taste before the ban and wants to keep it in a reusable format.

The key facts at a glance:

• Format: 10ml nicotine salt e-liquid bottle, which is the largest size UK rules allow for nicotine liquid.
• Strengths: 5mg, 10mg and 20mg per ml. 20mg is the legal ceiling in the UK.
• Flavour: grape, with no added cooling.
• Price: £2.89 per bottle, or £2.00 each when you take five for £10.
• Suited to: refillable pod systems and low-wattage mouth-to-lung devices.
• Age: strictly 18+, with age verification on every order.

The rest of this page covers the flavour, how nicotine salts behave, how to pick a strength, what device to use, how to look after the bottle, what goes wrong and how to fix it, and how the price works out over a month. We have kept to facts that are true of this product and of the category, and we flag clearly where a detail depends on your own device.

What grape tastes like in this bottle

Grape is one of the most common fruit flavours in vaping, and also one of the most variable, because brands tune it in very different directions. We do not have a brand-supplied tasting card for this bottle, so what follows describes the typical profile of a straight grape nic salt from a bar-style range. Treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee, because taste is subjective.

Most straight grape salts aim for a purple grape character closer to grape soda or grape sweets than to the dry, tannic taste of wine grapes. Expect a rounded sweetness on the inhale, a juicy middle that carries the fruit, and a soft finish that fades quickly rather than lingering. Because there is no cooling agent in the plain version, the flavour is not interrupted by a menthol chill, and the fruit sits at the front of the taste rather than behind a frosted layer.

That makes it a different experience from the iced version. Grape Ice adds a cooling finish that lifts the fruit and shortens the aftertaste. Plain Grape is warmer and a touch heavier on the palate, with more of the sweetness left to notice. Neither is better in any absolute sense. If you dislike the sensation of menthol on your throat, or you vape in cold weather and find cooling flavours uncomfortable, the plain version is the more comfortable choice.

A few things shape how the flavour comes across:

• Device temperature: lower-wattage pod devices keep the vapour cooler and the fruit brighter. Pushing the power up makes grape taste more like cooked jam.
• Coil freshness: a new coil gives the cleanest taste. Sweet liquids leave residue over time, and grape is no exception.
• Palate fatigue: sweet single-fruit flavours can start to taste muted after several days of exclusive use. That is a normal palate effect rather than a fault with the liquid.
• Strength: higher nicotine adds some bite that slightly dulls the sweetness, so the same liquid can seem a touch softer at 5mg than at 20mg.

If you are new to the range, grape is a low-risk first choice because it is a familiar flavour with broad appeal. Confectionery and soda-style profiles tend to suit people who find tobacco or heavily minty options harsh. If you want something sharper and less sweet, a berry with a sour edge, such as Lost Mary Nic Salts Blueberry Sour Raspberry, sits at the other end of the same line.

Nicotine salts and how this liquid performs in use

Performance with an e-liquid is about three things: how smooth the nicotine feels, how much flavour comes through, and how much vapour you get. A nic salt bottle is built around the first two, and it deliberately gives up on the third.

Nicotine salts are made by pairing nicotine with an organic acid, commonly benzoic acid. The effect is a lower pH than freebase nicotine, and the result is a much gentler throat hit at the same strength. That is why a salt liquid can sit at 20mg per ml without feeling anywhere near as harsh as a 20mg freebase would. It is also why salts are matched to small, low-power devices: the smoothness lets you take a modest, mouth-to-lung draw and still get a satisfying amount of nicotine.

In practice, with this bottle in a typical refillable pod device, you should expect:

• A tight, mouth-to-lung draw: you pull vapour into your mouth first, then inhale. This is closer to how many people smoked than the big, direct-to-lung draw used with sub-ohm tanks.
• Moderate vapour: clouds are small. If dense vapour is what you want, a nic salt is the wrong tool and a freebase liquid in a different device is the better fit.
• Quick nicotine delivery: salts are absorbed efficiently, so a few draws are often enough to feel satisfied. This is why strength choice matters, which we cover in the next section.
• Consistent flavour at low power: because the liquid is designed for 8 to 15 watt style devices, the grape tastes as intended without scorching.

On the question of VG and PG, the thick and thin carrier liquids that make up most of any e-liquid, the ratio varies between nic salt ranges, and we recommend checking the bottle label rather than relying on a general claim. As a rule of thumb, salts for pod devices are balanced or lean towards PG, because thinner liquid wicks quickly through the small cotton or mesh of a pod coil. A very thick, high-VG liquid can starve a pod coil and cause dry hits.

The honest summary is that this liquid does what a nic salt is supposed to do, delivering an easy, flavourful, tight draw with a short learning curve. It does not make big clouds, and it should not be used in sub-ohm hardware.

Choosing between 5mg, 10mg and 20mg

This is the choice that does most to decide whether you enjoy the bottle. All three strengths are the same grape liquid, so the flavour is unchanged. What changes is how much nicotine you take in per draw, and how firm the throat hit feels.

UK rules cap nicotine e-liquid at 20mg per ml, and they cap the bottle at 10ml. That means 20mg is the highest strength you can legally buy here, and a full 10ml bottle at that strength contains 200mg of nicotine in total. At 10mg the bottle contains 100mg, and at 5mg it contains 50mg. Those totals are a useful reminder of why the bottle comes with a child-resistant cap and must be kept out of reach of children and pets.

• 20mg: the firmest option. It suits adults who smoked heavily and are moving to a pod device, as well as people who find that lower strengths leave them vaping constantly. A tighter draw and a lower wattage keep it comfortable. In a high-power device it will feel too harsh.
• 10mg: the common middle ground. It gives a noticeable but gentler hit, and suits former light or moderate smokers, or anyone who finds 20mg too sharp.
• 5mg: the lightest rung. It suits occasional users, people who vape more often but want a soft hit, and anyone who wants a gradual step down rather than a single large drop. A 5mg option is less common in nic salt ranges than 10mg and 20mg, which is a practical advantage of this line.

A simple way to choose is to start at the strength that matches how you currently use nicotine and not the one you think you should be using. Someone who smoked a pack a day will usually be happier at 20mg than at 5mg, because a lower strength tends to lead to constant, rapid puffing without satisfaction. Someone who only vapes socially will usually find 20mg too much and will be comfortable at 5mg or 10mg.

Signs the strength may be too high include a scratchy throat, light-headedness or nausea after a few draws, and a feeling of needing to stop. Signs it may be too low include chain vaping, a rapid return of cravings, and finishing a pod in a few hours. Adjust one step at a time. Buying two strengths in the multibuy is a cheap way to find your level without committing to five of the same bottle.

Nicotine is addictive. This product is for adults who already use nicotine, and it is not for anyone who does not.

The bottle: design, labelling and storage

There is not much to a nic salt bottle in terms of glamour, but the details matter because you handle it every time you refill. The bottle is a 10ml container with a narrow nozzle designed to fit the small fill port of a pod device, and a child-resistant cap that needs a firm press and turn to open. UK rules require nicotine e-liquid to be sold in child-resistant and tamper-evident packaging, so you will also see a seal ring on the cap that breaks on first opening. If the ring is already broken when your order arrives, tell us before you use it.

The label carries the information UK rules require: the ingredient list, the nicotine strength, the batch details and a health warning. Read it. The strength on the label is the figure that matters, and it is worth checking against the strength you ordered every time you open a new bottle, particularly if you keep two strengths in the house.

Build quality in this context is mostly about whether the bottle leaks, whether the nozzle gives you control, and whether the cap closes properly. A few habits help:

• Store upright: keep the bottle standing, with the cap fully tightened, so liquid does not creep up the nozzle.
• Keep it cool and dark: light and heat slowly dull flavour. A cupboard is better than a windowsill, and a hot car is the most common cause of a leaking bottle.
• Wipe the nozzle: after filling, wipe any liquid from the tip and the threads with a tissue before you close the cap. A sticky bottle usually means residue on the thread.
• Keep it away from children and pets: nicotine liquid is hazardous if swallowed or if it touches skin or eyes. Wash skin with soap and water if you spill some.
• Check dates: e-liquid does not spoil like food, but a sealed bottle stored properly is better used within the date on the label. Flavour is the first thing to fade.

When a bottle is empty, do not pour any remaining liquid down a drain. Let the last drops go into your device, close the cap, and follow your local council guidance for plastic recycling, which varies by area. Many councils accept small clean plastic bottles in household recycling once they are empty. If your area does not, the bottle goes in general waste, not in a nearby watercourse or bin on the street.

Coil and mesh technology: matching the liquid to your device

Because this is a liquid and not a device, there is no coil inside the box. What matters is the coil in the device you pour it into. Getting this match right is the single biggest factor in flavour, longevity and avoiding that burnt taste people complain about.

Nic salt liquids are designed for refillable pod systems and small pod kits, typically using coils with a resistance of roughly 0.8 to 1.2 ohms and running at around 8 to 15 watts. These are category-level figures rather than specifications for any one device, so always check the manual of your own kit. Coils come in a few broad styles:

• Cotton wick coils: the traditional design. A wire coil wrapped around or through cotton. Good flavour, easy to find, and widely compatible. They need time to saturate after filling.
• Mesh coils: a flat or curved mesh surface heats a larger area of the wick. Mesh tends to give a quicker warm-up, more even flavour and slightly more vapour, and many pod kits now use it. Mesh coils can be more sensitive to very thick liquid, which is another reason a PG-leaning salt suits them.
• Ceramic coils: a porous ceramic wick. They resist burning and can give a clean, consistent taste, but may be slower to wick and can feel less intense on flavour.

Whichever style you have, the practical rules are the same. Use a coil designed for nicotine salts, not one made for sub-ohm freebase, because a low-resistance coil running at high power will burn through the bottle quickly and deliver far too much nicotine per draw. Keep the pod no more than full, and remember that UK rules cap a pod or tank at 2ml, so a 10ml bottle fills a typical pod several times over.

Sweet liquids such as grape contain sweeteners that can leave a sticky residue on the coil. If the taste begins to flatten or turns slightly burnt before the pod is empty, the coil is the first thing to replace. A coil commonly lasts one to two weeks with regular use, though this varies with how often you vape and how sweet the liquid is. Changing a coil is cheaper than blaming the liquid.

Also check that your device is a refillable one. Some pod systems are sealed and take only prefilled cartridges from one manufacturer. A bottle cannot be used in those, and trying to force it can damage the pod.

Battery, charging and UK recycling for the device you pair it with

This bottle has no battery, so there is nothing to charge in the product itself. Charging, runtime and battery safety all come down to the device you use, and it is worth understanding the basics before you buy a bottle to go in it.

Pod kits that suit nic salts typically carry rechargeable batteries in the region of 400 to 1,000mAh, usually charged by USB-C. These are category-level figures rather than a spec for any one product. A device in that range will usually last a day or more of moderate use, and typically takes around one to two hours to charge, though the time depends on the charger and the battery. Larger mod-style kits use removable cells with higher capacity, but they are generally aimed at different, higher-power liquids and not at salts.

A few charging habits protect both the battery and your home:

• Use the cable that came with the device, or a reputable replacement. Cheap, unbranded chargers are a common cause of battery problems.
• Do not leave it charging overnight or unattended. Unplug it when it is full.
• Do not charge on soft furnishings. Use a hard, flat surface away from anything flammable.
• Stop using a device that swells, overheats or smells. Take it out of use and dispose of it correctly.
• Keep it out of pockets with keys or coins, which can short the contacts.

When a device reaches the end of its life, it should not go in the household bin. Vapes and their batteries are covered by waste electrical rules, and they can cause fires in bin lorries and recycling plants when crushed. Retailers that sell vapes are expected to offer take-back, and many household recycling centres, supermarket battery bins and electrical shops accept small devices and cells. A local council website or a national recycling locator will show your nearest drop-off point. Empty the pod of liquid first where you can.

This is also the quiet advantage of the shift away from single-use products. A reusable device and a bottle of e-liquid produce far less waste per week than throwing away a whole battery and plastic body every few days, and the one component that wears out, the coil, is small.

How to fill, prime and use it

Using a bottle of nic salt is simple, but a few steps make a visible difference to flavour and avoid a lot of the common problems.

• Wash your hands and check that the device is switched off or the battery is disconnected.
• Check the strength on the label against what you intended.
• Open the child-resistant cap by pressing down and turning. Keep the bottle upright and avoid squeezing hard.
• Remove the pod or open the fill port according to your device manual.
• Place the nozzle against the fill port and fill slowly, stopping before the liquid reaches the top. Do not cover the central air tube, which causes flooding.
• Close the port, wipe away any spills and refit the pod.
• Wait three to five minutes so the wick soaks properly.

The wait in the last step is the one people skip, and it causes most dry-hit complaints. A fresh coil needs time to absorb liquid. If you take hard draws on a dry wick, it burns, and a burnt coil cannot be recovered.

When you start vaping, take a slow, gentle draw. With a nic salt in a pod device you do not need to pull hard; a three to four second draw is typically enough. If your device has a draw-activated button-free design, the airflow does the work. If it has a button, press and draw together. Hold off on lungfuls of vapour for the first few sessions while you work out your comfort level.

Some practical use notes:

• Prime a new coil by taking a few short, low-power draws without inhaling deeply before settling into normal use.
• Top up before the pod is empty. Running a pod fully dry damages the coil.
• Do not mix liquids in one pod. If you want to swap flavours, empty and rinse the pod, or fit a fresh coil, otherwise you get a muddy taste.
• Keep a note of what is in the pod. If you have more than one strength or flavour at home, label the pod or keep each bottle with its own device.

Over a few days you will settle into a rhythm: top up, wait, vape, change the coil every week or two. It is a routine that takes a few minutes in total and quickly becomes automatic.

Troubleshooting: what goes wrong and how to fix it

Most problems that look like a fault with the liquid are actually down to the device, the coil or the way the pod was filled. Run through this list before you decide anything is wrong with the bottle.

• Burnt or acrid taste: usually a dry or worn coil. Let the pod soak, take smaller draws, and replace the coil if the taste persists. Check that you are not running the device at higher power than the coil is rated for.
• Weak or flat flavour: often palate fatigue or a tired coil. Swap to a different flavour for a day or two, or fit a fresh coil. Check the strength too, because very low strengths can make the flavour seem muted.
• Gurgling or spitting: too much liquid in the chamber, or condensation. Take the pod out, blow gently through the mouthpiece to clear it, and fill to a lower level next time.
• Leaking from the pod: a cracked pod, a loose fill port or overfilling. Inspect the pod for hairline damage and make sure the seal is seated. Do not charge or store a leaking device.
• Leaking from the bottle: a damaged seal or heat. Wipe the thread, tighten the cap, and store the bottle upright in a cool place. If it arrived damaged, contact us with a photo.
• Dry hits with a full pod: the wick is not saturating, which can be caused by a very thick liquid, a blocked air path or a coil at the end of its life.
• Harsh throat hit: the strength may be too high for your device or habit. Step down to 10mg or 5mg, or lower the wattage if your device allows it.
• Needing to vape constantly: the strength may be too low. Move up a step, but only to a level you are comfortable with.
• Sweet taste that coats the tongue: common with sweeter fruit flavours. Rinsing your mouth with water helps, and rotating with a less sugary flavour resets the palate.

If the problem is the device and not the liquid, check the manufacturer's manual and warranty first. If you have a genuine concern about a bottle, such as an unusual smell, a different colour from previous bottles, or a label that looks wrong, stop using it and contact us with the batch details from the label.

Remember that a new coil is the cheapest first fix. It costs a few pounds and clears up more complaints than any other single change.

Who this suits, and who should look elsewhere

No single e-liquid suits everyone, and an honest description of the buyer is more useful than a list of strengths. Here is where Lost Mary Nic Salts Grape fits well, and where it does not.

It suits:

• Adults already using nicotine who want an easy, familiar fruit flavour for a pod device.
• Former single-use users who liked bar-style flavours and have moved to a refillable pod kit since the ban.
• People who prefer plain fruit to menthol and find ice or cooling flavours uncomfortable.
• Budget-conscious vapers who want to use the 5 for £10 offer and keep the cost per day low.
• Anyone stepping down in strength, because the 5mg option is more flexible than a range that stops at 10mg.

It is less suitable for:

• People who want big clouds. A nic salt in a pod device produces modest vapour. Sub-ohm hardware needs a different liquid.
• Anyone who dislikes sweet flavours. Grape in this style is sweet. If you prefer tobacco, coffee or dry menthol, look at those families instead.
• Owners of sealed, prefilled-only devices. A bottle does not fit them.
• People who do not currently use nicotine. Nicotine is addictive, and this product is not intended for non-smokers, young people or anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Anyone under 18. Sales are strictly 18+ and every order is age-checked.

A final point on motivation. Many adults buy products like this because they are moving away from cigarettes, and we are happy to describe the product accurately for them. We do not make health claims about vaping, and nothing on this page should be read as medical advice. If you have a health condition or you are taking medication, speak to a pharmacist or GP before changing how you use nicotine.

If you are unsure which of the two grape versions to pick, our suggestion is to buy one of each. They are inexpensive, they count towards the same multibuy, and the difference is easier to judge in your own device than from any description.

Value for money: the real cost per day

A single bottle costs £2.89. The multibuy is five bottles for £10, which works out at £2.00 each and saves £4.45 against the standard price of £14.45 for five. The offer can be mixed across qualifying flavours, so it is not limited to this one, and it applies to the same family of nic salt bottles as well as other eligible e-liquids.

The more useful number is cost per day, which depends on how much you vape. A 10ml bottle holds enough liquid to fill a typical 2ml pod five times, though in practice you also lose a little to priming and spillage. These are rough illustrations, not predictions, because everyone uses nic salts at a different rate:

• At about 1ml a day (light use), a bottle lasts around ten days. That is roughly 29p a day at £2.89, or 20p a day at the multibuy price.
• At about 2ml a day (moderate use), a bottle lasts around five days. That is roughly 58p a day at £2.89, or 40p a day at the multibuy price.
• At about 3ml a day (heavy use), a bottle lasts just over three days. That is roughly 87p a day at £2.89, or 60p a day at the multibuy price.

Those figures cover the liquid only. You also need to count coils, which are a small recurring cost, and the device itself, which is a one-off purchase that lasts a long time if it is looked after. Compared with replacing a whole product every few days, the reusable route is generally cheaper per week for a regular user, particularly once the multibuy is applied. It also avoids the waste problem described earlier.

Delivery is straightforward. Weekday orders placed before 4pm are dispatched the same day, and UK delivery is free once your basket passes £20. Two lots of the five-bottle offer come to exactly £20, so check your basket at checkout, and add one small extra item if you want to be comfortably over the threshold. Paid delivery options are shown at checkout if you are under it.

Value also includes things that do not show on a price tag. This stock is sourced through UK distribution and is genuine. The strengths and bottle size follow UK limits, and every order is age-verified before it ships. Those checks are part of what you pay for, and they protect you from the grey-market bottles that appear at unusually low prices.

How it compares: Grape Ice, other nic salts and prefilled pods

Fair comparisons are only possible when you compare like with like, so this section sets out where the product sits against the options a buyer is most likely to be weighing.

Against Lost Mary Nic Salts Grape Ice. The same range, the same price, the same strengths. The difference is the cooling finish. Ice shortens the aftertaste and feels fresher on a warm day. Plain Grape is warmer and sweeter, and lets the fruit sit forward. If you are not sure whether you like menthol, start with the plain version.

Against other flavours in the Lost Mary Nic Salts line. There are 21 flavours, including Banana Ice, Cherry Ice, Raspberry Peach and Triple Mango. Grape sits in the familiar single-fruit group. If you want something with more layers, or more tartness, there are options with more going on. The multibuy makes it cheap to mix one of each.

Against other bar-style nic salt ranges. Ranges such as Elfliq, IVG Bar Salts and Hayati offer a grape or grape-led flavour in the same 10ml, multi-strength format. The differences are in how sweet the flavour is, how the cooling is handled and how the price compares. We would not claim any of them is better than the others. Taste is personal, and the sensible approach is to try two and keep the one you prefer.

Against premium nic salt ranges. Some lines are positioned at a higher price and focus on more complex, less sugary profiles. If your palate prefers a drier grape with a hint of tartness, those may suit you better. If you want a straightforward, sweet grape at a low price, this is a reasonable fit.

Against freebase e-liquid. Freebase is designed for higher-power, larger-cloud devices and for lower strengths. It is not interchangeable with a salt. Using a salt in a sub-ohm tank, or a freebase liquid in a small pod system, gives poor results either way.

Against prefilled pods. Lost Mary also sells prefilled pod products. Those are convenient and need no filling, but they lock you into one flavour at a time and are typically more expensive per millilitre. A refillable device with bottles gives you more control over strength and flavour, at the cost of a little more effort. The right choice depends on whether you prefer convenience or flexibility.

One final comparison is with the grey market. Very cheap bottles sold without clear sourcing may not meet UK limits on strength or packaging. Buying from a UK retailer with age verification is the way to avoid that.