Cushman Grape Nasty Juice 50ml

Overview

The Cushman Grape Nasty Juice 50ml by Nasty in Cushman Grape at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Overview: what Nasty Juice Cushman Grape is

Nasty Juice 50ml Cushman Grape is a single-flavour grape e-liquid from Nasty, sold as a 50ml nicotine-free shortfill in a 60ml bottle. It is a refill liquid rather than a device, so it is meant to be poured into the tank or pod of a vape kit you already own. The bottle is deliberately only partly full, which leaves room for one 10ml nicotine shot if you want to vape with nicotine, or you can leave it at 0mg if you do not.

Nasty Juice has been on UK vape shop shelves for a long time. The brand is known for bold, sweet-leaning fruit and dessert flavours at a price that sits in the middle of the shortfill market, and the Cushman line is one of its fruit-led ranges. Cushman Grape is the grape entry. If you want a straightforward purple grape flavour without layers of menthol, cream or tobacco on top, that is the kind of profile this liquid is aiming for.

Why does a 50ml shortfill exist at all? In the UK, e-liquid that contains nicotine can only be sold in bottles of up to 10ml, and the strength is capped at 20mg/ml. A bottle with no nicotine in it is not subject to the 10ml size limit, so manufacturers fill a 60ml bottle with 50ml of flavoured base and sell nicotine separately in 10ml shots. That is the whole idea behind a shortfill: a larger volume of liquid per pound spent, with you choosing the final strength by mixing it yourself.

This guide walks through what the liquid is, how it behaves in different kinds of kit, how to work out a nicotine strength, how long a bottle is likely to last and what to do if something goes wrong. It is written for UK adults. Vape products are sold to people aged 18 and over only, and they are intended for adult smokers and existing vapers, not for anyone who has never smoked.

• Size: 50ml of liquid in a 60ml bottle
• Base: 70VG/30PG, as stated on the Nasty Juice shortfill label
• Nicotine: 0mg as supplied, with room for one 10ml shot
• Flavour: grape
• Best suited to: sub-ohm tanks and higher-wattage refillable kits, with some compatibility in pod kits

Specifications at a glance

Because this is a liquid and not a hardware product, the useful specifications are about volume, base ratio and what happens to the strength when you add nicotine. The numbers below come from the standard Nasty Juice 50ml shortfill format. Always check the label on the bottle you receive, as formulations can be updated between batches.

• Liquid volume: 50ml of flavoured e-liquid
• Bottle capacity: 60ml, leaving 10ml of empty space for a nicotine shot
• VG/PG ratio: 70% vegetable glycerine to 30% propylene glycol
• Nicotine as supplied: 0mg/ml
• Strength with one 10ml 18mg/ml shot: 3mg/ml in 60ml
• Strength with one 10ml 20mg/ml nic salt shot: roughly 3.3mg/ml in 60ml
• Bottle type: squeezable plastic bottle with a narrow nozzle and a child-resistant, tamper-evident cap
• Intended hardware: sub-ohm tanks, mesh-coil tanks and compatible pod kits
• Typical coil resistance range: about 0.15 to 0.6 ohms for the best wicking, with 0.6 to 1.0 ohm pod coils usable at lower power
• Typical power range: roughly 25W to 80W depending on the coil

A 70/30 base is on the thicker side. VG is the part of the liquid that carries most of the vapour, while PG carries more of the flavour sharpness and the throat hit. A 70VG blend gives a smoother, softer inhale and plenty of vapour, but it flows more slowly through cotton, which is why coil choice matters (more on that below).

The 60ml bottle size also makes the maths simple. Add one standard 10ml nicotine shot and you have exactly 60ml of liquid at one sixth of the strength of the shot. An 18mg/ml shot becomes 3mg/ml. If you want to go stronger than that, you will need either a larger empty bottle to hold a second shot or you need to pour off some of the grape liquid first, because the 60ml bottle will be completely full after one shot.

Nothing in the bottle is a device, so there is no battery, charger or warranty period on the liquid itself. Those points are covered in the battery section and the FAQs, in terms of what to look for in the hardware you pair it with.

Flavour profile

Cushman Grape is a sweet, fruit-forward grape. The best way to picture it is purple grape sweets or grape soda syrup rather than fresh green grapes off the vine. On the inhale you can expect a rounded sweetness that arrives quickly, followed by a slightly jammy grape note that fills the middle of the breath. On the exhale the sweetness lingers for a moment and a lightly tangy edge helps stop it from becoming flat. Flavour descriptions are subjective, so treat this as a guide rather than a promise, and remember that your palate, your coil and your power setting all change what you taste.

The profile is built around one flavour, which is a point in its favour if you tire quickly of complicated blends. There is no layered dessert base to muddy the fruit, and no heavy menthol to numb your tongue. If the label on your bottle lists any cooling agent, expect it to be mild, but the liquid is generally positioned as a straightforward fruit rather than an ice flavour.

Sweetness is the main thing to think about before you buy. Grape flavourings tend to be sweet by nature, and Nasty Juice liquids are generally formulated with a noticeable sweet streak. Some vapers love that, and others find that a very sweet liquid becomes cloying by the end of a tank. If you are one of the second group, vaping at slightly lower power and taking shorter draws will keep the sweetness in check, as will keeping a second, drier flavour in rotation.

Here is how the flavour tends to change with the way you vape it:

• Lower power (25W to 40W): cooler vapour, more apparent tartness, a lighter sweetness
• Mid power (40W to 60W): the most rounded balance of sweet and fruity grape for most mesh coils
• Higher power (60W and above): warmer, denser vapour with a heavier sweetness that can edge toward candy
• With 3mg nicotine: a little more bite on the back of the throat that sharpens the tangy side of the grape
• At 0mg: the smoothest and sweetest presentation

A short note on vaper's tongue (also called palate fatigue). If a flavour that tasted great on day one seems to fade after a week of constant use, that is usually your taste buds adapting rather than the liquid going off. Switching to another flavour for a day or two, or drinking some water between sessions, tends to bring it back. It is also worth checking whether the coil is worn, because a tired coil dulls any flavour.

Performance and puff delivery

Performance with a shortfill is about vapour production, flavour delivery and how much liquid you go through, rather than a battery runtime or a puff count printed on a box. A 70VG blend is designed for dense vapour. In a sub-ohm tank with a mesh coil you should see thick clouds and a soft, smooth inhale, and the draw is the open, lungful style (direct-to-lung) that the liquid is built for.

Throat hit at 0mg is minimal. With a 3mg shot added, you will notice a mild but clear hit at the back of the throat, particularly on lower power settings. Higher wattage tends to spread the sensation out and make it feel warmer instead of sharper. If you are coming from a pod kit or a disposable and expecting a tight, cigarette-like throat hit, you will find this feels very different.

How many puffs will a bottle give you? There is no fixed answer, because each puff uses a different amount of liquid depending on the power, the coil and how long you draw for. As a rough planning figure, a moderate sub-ohm setup at 40W to 60W uses somewhere around 0.03ml to 0.06ml per puff. On that basis, a full 60ml bottle (50ml of liquid plus a 10ml nicotine shot) would deliver in the region of 1,000 to 2,000 puffs. In a lower-powered pod kit that draws far less liquid per puff, the same bottle can stretch to several thousand. These are estimates for comparison only, not guarantees, and they are very different from the puff counts you see marketed on single-use products.

A more practical way of working it out is millilitres per day:

• Light pod user: about 1.5ml to 2.5ml a day, so a 60ml bottle lasts around 3 to 5 weeks
• Moderate sub-ohm user: about 3ml to 6ml a day, so a bottle lasts around 10 to 20 days
• Heavy cloud-style user: 8ml to 12ml a day, so a bottle lasts a week or less

Consistency is another aspect of performance. A well-mixed bottle should taste the same from the first tank to the last. If the first few tanks taste stronger than later ones, the nicotine may not have been fully mixed into the base, which is why shaking the bottle thoroughly after adding a shot matters. We cover that in the how-to-use section.

One more variable is coil age. A fresh mesh coil usually gives its best flavour in the first week or so. As the coil takes on residue from the sweeteners in the liquid, flavour fades and vapour thins. Expect to change a coil roughly every one to two weeks with a sweet fruit liquid, depending on your power settings and how much you vape.

Design and bottle build quality

Nasty Juice shortfills use the standard UK shortfill bottle format: a 60ml squeezable plastic body, a narrow nozzle for filling tanks and a child-resistant cap with a tamper-evident ring. That format is common because it works. The plastic is soft enough to squeeze gently when you want to dispense a measured amount, and the narrow nozzle fits most tank fill ports and pod filling holes without needing a separate dropper.

The label carries the brand name, flavour, volume, VG/PG ratio and the legally required safety information and batch details. Because a shortfill is supplied with no nicotine, the labelling is different from the label on a nicotine-containing 10ml bottle, but it will still list ingredients and warnings, and it should be kept in good condition so you can read the batch information if you ever need to contact a retailer about it.

Practical points on the bottle itself:

• Tamper-evident ring: check it is intact when your order arrives. If the seal has already been broken, contact the retailer before using the liquid.
• Child-resistant cap: push down and turn. Always put it back on firmly after filling and store the bottle out of sight and reach of children and pets.
• Nozzle: the narrow tip suits most tanks, but some very small pod fill ports need a slow, gentle squeeze to avoid overflow.
• Headroom: the 10ml of empty space is intentional. Do not top the bottle up with other liquid unless you are adding a single nicotine shot.
• Light and heat: plastic bottles are fine for normal use, but sunlight and heat can degrade flavour over time.

In everyday use, the main build quality concern with any shortfill bottle is leakage around the nozzle after a few weeks of squeezing. Wiping the tip clean before replacing the cap, and keeping the bottle upright, avoids most problems. If a bottle does arrive leaking from the cap or damaged in transit, take a photo and get in touch with the retailer straight away.

On the environmental side, an empty bottle can usually go into your household plastic recycling once it is completely empty and the cap is back on, though local council rules vary, so check yours. Do not pour leftover liquid down the sink or into a drain. Leftover liquid that you do not intend to use should be taken to your local household waste recycling centre or handed to a retailer who takes back vape waste, along with old vape hardware and batteries.

Coil and mesh technology: what to pair it with

Coils are the single biggest influence on how a 70VG liquid behaves, so it is worth choosing the right one. VG is thick, and a coil that is designed for thin, high-PG liquid may struggle to wick it fast enough, giving you dry hits and a burnt taste. Coils built for high-VG liquids have larger wicking holes or a larger surface area, which solves the problem.

The main coil types you will meet are:

• Mesh coils (0.15 to 0.3 ohms): a flat sheet of mesh gives a very large heating surface. They wick quickly, produce excellent vapour and bring out fruit flavours clearly, and they are the usual pick for 70VG liquids at 40W to 80W.
• Standard sub-ohm round-wire coils (0.2 to 0.5 ohms): still widely used. Look for ones rated for high VG and run them within the recommended power range printed on the coil.
• Higher-resistance coils (0.6 to 1.0 ohms): used in many refillable pod kits and mouth-to-lung tanks. A 70/30 liquid can work in the lower end of this range at lower power, but you may need to prime carefully and use shorter, gentler draws.

For a draw-style comparison, direct-to-lung means inhaling straight into the lungs in one long breath, which suits mesh coils. Mouth-to-lung means drawing into the mouth first, as you would with a cigarette, and then inhaling. Thick 70VG liquids are made for the first kind. If you mostly vape mouth-to-lung at 12mg or 20mg, a high-PG nicotine salt bottle will suit you better than a shortfill.

Setting your wattage matters as much as the coil. Every coil has a recommended range printed on its side. Start at the lower end of that range and increase in small steps of 2W to 3W until the flavour is full without tasting hot. Running a coil above its rated power burns the cotton prematurely and makes sweet liquids taste scorched.

Before you vape a new coil, fill the tank, wait at least five to ten minutes so the cotton soaks through, and take a few short, gentle pulls without pressing the fire button to prime it. A dry-burning coil is the most common reason for a flavour that tastes poor on a fresh coil.

Finally, remember that sweeter fruit liquids leave more residue on the coil than unsweetened ones. A dark brown coil that has lost its flavour is spent, and no amount of power adjustment will bring it back. Keep a spare coil in the drawer and replace them regularly.

Battery and charging considerations for your device

A bottle of e-liquid has no battery, so there is nothing to charge in the product itself. The battery and charging details that matter belong to the kit you pair it with. Because this liquid is built for higher-power vaping, battery capacity and charging habits are worth thinking about.

As a general guide, higher wattage drains a battery faster. Typical examples:

• Slim pod kit (500mAh to 1,000mAh built-in battery): usually at 10W to 25W, enough for half a day to a day of moderate use
• Mid-size sub-ohm kit (1,500mAh to 3,000mAh built-in battery): often 30W to 80W, with a day of use for most people
• Box mod with removable 18650 or 21700 cells (3,000mAh and above per cell): a dual-battery box mod lasts longer and allows spare cells to be swapped in

Charging safety is straightforward but worth stating. Use the cable supplied with your device, or a good quality USB-C cable of the same type, plugged into a reputable charger. Do not charge batteries on a bed, a sofa or any surface that traps heat. Do not leave a device charging overnight or while you are out, and unplug it once it is full. Stop using any battery that has a torn wrap, has been dropped hard or has swelled, and carry spare cells in a proper battery case, never loose in a pocket with keys or coins.

When a device or battery reaches the end of its life, it must not go into your household rubbish bin. UK vape hardware counts as waste electrical and electronic equipment and loose lithium cells are classed as batteries. Many vape shops and larger retailers will take them back for recycling, and the same goes for most household waste recycling centres and supermarket battery bins. Searching for your postcode on a recycling locator will show your nearest drop-off point. Throwing lithium cells into general waste is a known fire risk in bin lorries and recycling plants.

It is also worth knowing the broader UK rules around this. Since 1 June 2025, single-use disposable vapes can no longer be sold in the UK, and before that ban the rules for disposables capped nicotine at 20mg/ml and tank size at 2ml. The same 20mg/ml ceiling applies to all nicotine e-liquid and nicotine shots sold in the UK. A refillable kit paired with a shortfill like this one is the usual alternative, and it produces far less waste than a drawer full of used disposables, provided the hardware is recycled properly when it wears out.

Nicotine strength guidance

As supplied, Cushman Grape is 0mg. Whether you add nicotine, and how much, depends on your own history. The following is general information for adult smokers and vapers, not medical advice. If you have any health concerns or are pregnant, speak to a pharmacist, your GP or a local stop smoking service before vaping.

Here is how the common options work out in a 60ml bottle:

• 0mg: leave the bottle as it is. Suitable for people who vape purely for flavour or habit and no longer need nicotine.
• 3mg/ml: add one 10ml 18mg/ml nicotine shot. This is the usual starting point for someone who vapes in a sub-ohm tank, and it gives a mild throat hit.
• About 3.3mg/ml: add one 10ml 20mg/ml nic salt shot. The result is slightly stronger and smoother than a freebase shot of the same volume.
• 6mg/ml: add two 10ml 18mg/ml shots. That requires 70ml in total, so use a larger empty bottle or pour out 10ml of the grape liquid first. This is a higher strength for people who find 3mg unsatisfying in a sub-ohm tank.

Freebase and nic salt shots feel different. Freebase nicotine gives a sharper throat hit that increases with power, while nic salts feel smoother at higher concentrations and absorb faster. Nic salts used in a high-power sub-ohm tank can feel harsh and deliver more nicotine than you expect, so most people stay with freebase shots for this style of vaping. If you do use a salt shot, stay at the low end.

Most important of all, do not go from a pod kit at 20mg/ml to a sub-ohm tank at the same strength by habit. A sub-ohm setup delivers far more liquid per puff, so the nicotine you absorb is much higher. Starting with a lower strength and moving up gradually is far safer than starting high and trying to cut back.

If you currently vape 10mg to 20mg nic salts in a pod kit and want to stay at that strength, this shortfill is not the right format. The maximum you can reach in a single bottle is only around 3mg to 6mg. A 10ml high-PG nic salt bottle in your usual strength would suit you better.

Nicotine is addictive. Anyone who does not currently smoke or vape should not start. Keep nicotine shots and mixed bottles locked away and out of the reach of children and pets.

Who Cushman Grape is for

This liquid suits a fairly specific type of vaper, and it is better to say so plainly than to pretend it fits everyone. Here is who is likely to enjoy it and who should look elsewhere.

Cushman Grape is a good match if you:

• are an adult smoker or existing vaper who already uses a refillable sub-ohm or mesh-coil kit
• like sweet, uncomplicated fruit flavours, and grape in particular
• want a larger volume of liquid for the money instead of buying several 10ml bottles
• are comfortable mixing a nicotine shot into a bottle, or prefer to vape at 0mg
• vape direct-to-lung and want a smooth 70VG inhale with plenty of vapour
• want one flavour to use as an all-day vape without much else going on

It is probably not the right choice if you:

• have never smoked or vaped. Vaping is not intended for non-smokers or anyone under 18.
• use a tight mouth-to-lung pod kit with a 1.0 ohm or higher coil, which struggles to wick 70VG
• need 10mg/ml or higher to stay off cigarettes, because the format tops out at around 3mg to 6mg
• dislike sweet liquids, since the flavour leans sweet and may tire you out
• want a cooling menthol or ice effect, which this is not designed to provide
• prefer the convenience of a device that is ready to use out of the box

For former smokers who are making the switch, the biggest decision is not the flavour but whether the kit and nicotine strength actually replace the cigarettes you were smoking. If you find yourself smoking again as well as vaping, move to a stronger nicotine option in a format that suits your draw style, or speak to a stop smoking service about other support. Free local services in the UK can provide advice and, in some cases, a free starter vape kit.

If you are buying for someone else, please do not. It is illegal to sell vape products to under 18s and illegal for an adult to buy them on behalf of someone under 18 (proxy purchasing).

Finally, grape is a popular flavour in a lot of vapers' rotations, particularly people who started on disposables with fruit flavours. This liquid is a natural next step if you want to move to a refillable kit without leaving fruit flavours behind.

How to mix and use it

If you are using the bottle at 0mg, simply fill your tank or pod and vape. If you are adding nicotine, follow the steps below. Do this in a clean, well-lit space, away from children, and wipe up any spills straight away.

• Step 1, check the seal. Make sure the tamper-evident ring on the cap is unbroken and the bottle has not been damaged.
• Step 2, unscrew the shortfill cap. Push down and turn the child-resistant cap. Keep it somewhere clean.
• Step 3, open the nicotine shot. Remove the cap and, if the shot bottle has a nozzle, check it fits the neck of the shortfill bottle.
• Step 4, add the shot. Squeeze all of the nicotine shot into the shortfill bottle. If you want a lower strength, you can add only part of the shot, but you must work out the strength carefully first. Do not overfill the bottle.
• Step 5, close and shake. Put the cap back on tightly and shake for at least 30 seconds. Uneven mixing is the most common cause of inconsistent strength.
• Step 6, rest the bottle. Leave the mixed bottle to stand for a few hours, ideally overnight, then shake again before the first fill.
• Step 7, fill your tank. Fill below the maximum line, never over the top of the airflow tube, and leave the airflow open as the manufacturer recommends.
• Step 8, prime the coil. Wait five to ten minutes, then take a couple of gentle draws without firing before you start vaping normally.

Label the bottle once you have added nicotine, so you know the strength and the date it was mixed. Write the strength on a sticker or a piece of tape. This matters if more than one person lives in your home.

When it comes to everyday use, start at a lower wattage and increase gradually. Take slow, steady draws of two to four seconds, with a pause of 20 to 30 seconds between draws, to avoid overheating the coil. Chain vaping, taking draw after draw without a break, causes the coil to run dry and is the quickest way to get a burnt taste.

Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place at room temperature. Mixed shortfills with nicotine should be kept away from the reach of children and pets. Most liquids are best used within a few months of mixing, and not left in a warm car or in direct sunlight.

If nicotine liquid gets on your skin, wash with soap and water. If it gets into the eyes, rinse with clean water for several minutes and seek medical advice. If swallowed, or if a child or pet has accessed it, contact NHS 111 or call 999 in an emergency.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with a shortfill are caused by the coil, the power setting or the way the bottle was mixed, rather than the liquid itself. Run through these common issues before deciding something is wrong with the bottle.

• Burnt or scorched taste. The coil is probably dry or worn. Replace it, make sure you primed the new one, check the tank is not nearly empty and lower the wattage by a few watts. Chain vaping is the usual culprit.
• Weak or muted flavour. A tired coil is the most likely reason. Replace it. If the coil is fresh, you may be at too low a wattage, or your palate may be fatigued, so try a different flavour for a day or two.
• Gurgling or spitting. Condensation or too much liquid around the coil. Blow gently through the tank mouthpiece without firing, wipe the drip tip and check the tank is not overfilled.
• Leaking tank. Check the seals and the O-rings are seated, the tank is not overfilled and that the thread connection is tight. Thin liquid leaks more than thick, but a 70VG blend can still leak if a seal is damaged.
• Dry hits. The cotton is not getting enough liquid. Check the fill level, wait longer after filling, lower the wattage and ensure the coil is rated for high VG.
• Throat hit too harsh. Strength may be too high for your power setting, or you may have used a nic salt shot. Reduce the power or dilute with more 0mg liquid.
• Throat hit too weak. If you want more, a slightly stronger blend is an option, but go up gradually. Never add more than a single shot to the 60ml bottle.
• Inconsistent strength. The shot was not fully mixed. Shake for a full minute and let it rest.
• Overly sweet or sticky taste. Lower the wattage, shorten your draws, and consider cleaning the tank thoroughly with warm water, then drying it completely before refilling.
• Bottle leaking or damaged on arrival. Photograph it and contact the retailer promptly.

If you work through that list and the liquid still tastes off, check the batch number on the bottle, note when you opened it and get in touch with the retailer. Mention the kit and coil you are using, as that helps narrow down whether the issue is the liquid or the hardware.

Do not attempt to repair or modify a damaged battery, and stop using any device that gets abnormally hot, smells strange or swells. Take it to a recycling point, as described above.

Value for money and how it compares

Value in the shortfill market comes down to cost per millilitre and how much of that liquid you actually enjoy vaping. A 50ml shortfill typically costs a fraction of what you would pay for five separate 10ml bottles, and compared with the running cost of buying disposables, a refillable kit with shortfills is considerably cheaper over a few months. Check the current price on this page, as shortfill pricing moves with promotions and multi-buy offers. Nasty Juice sits in the mid-price band, and multi-bottle deals can bring the effective price down further.

You need to remember the extra cost of the nicotine shot if you want nicotine, plus the cost of replacement coils, which with a sweet fruit liquid you will go through regularly. Include those in your thinking when you work out how much it really costs per week.

Here is how Cushman Grape compares in fairness to other options:

• Against other grape shortfills: established UK brands such as Ruthless offer grape profiles of their own, some with a more candy-like or drink-style character. Cushman Grape is a simpler, fruit-led take. If you prefer your grape on the sweeter, bolder side, others may suit you better, and if you like it clean and uncomplicated, this is a reasonable pick.
• Against dessert and custard shortfills: brands that specialise in bakery or custard blends offer more depth and complexity, but they also tend to coat coils faster. A single-fruit liquid like this is lighter and easier on the hardware.
• Against nic salt 10ml bottles: salts work better in small pod kits at 10mg to 20mg. They cost more per millilitre but suit tight-draw devices. Shortfills are better value for large tanks.
• Against disposables: disposable vapes have been banned from sale in the UK since June 2025, and in any case a refillable kit with a shortfill costs less per month and creates far less waste, although it requires you to buy a kit, learn to fill it and keep spare coils.
• Against cheaper no-name shortfills: a well-known brand gives you consistent batches, clear labelling and a recognisable flavour, which is worth paying a little extra for. Be wary of any shortfill that is priced far below the market, as these may not be genuine.

Overall, Nasty Juice 50ml Cushman Grape is a sound, mid-priced choice for adult vapers who want a simple grape flavour in a large bottle. It will not suit everyone, and its sweetness is the main thing to consider, but the format, the base ratio and the flavour are all competently done. If you have not tried it, a single bottle will tell you more than any review, and if you find the sweetness too much, you can always cut it with a drier flavour in your rotation.

Buying from a UK retailer that checks age at purchase and delivery, and that stocks genuine, correctly labelled products, is the best protection against counterfeit liquid, which has been reported in the UK market. Always check the label, the batch information and the tamper seal when your order arrives.