Blue Bangs Nasty Liq Nic Salts by Nasty Juice 10ml 20mg

Overview

The Blue Bangs Nasty Liq Nic Salts by Nasty Juice 10ml 20mg by Nasty in Blue Bangs at 20mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Nasty Liq Nic Salts Blue Bangs 10ml 20mg at a glance

This page covers Nasty Liq Nic Salts by Nasty Juice in the Blue Bangs flavour, supplied as a 10ml bottle of 20mg/ml nicotine salt e-liquid. It is a refill product rather than a device. You pour it into a compatible pod, refillable cartridge or low-power tank, and what you actually experience depends on both the liquid and the hardware you pair it with. That is why this guide spends as much time on devices, coils and filling technique as it does on flavour.

Nasty Juice is a Malaysian e-liquid house that has been sold in the UK for years, and the Nasty Liq nic salt range is its answer to the shift from large shortfill bottles to small, high-nicotine, pod-friendly liquids. The 10ml bottle size is not a marketing choice. It is the maximum container size UK rules allow for nicotine-containing e-liquid, so every nic salt on the market comes in this format.

Here is the short version of what you are buying.

• Product type: nicotine salt e-liquid, ready to use with no mixing or steeping needed.
• Bottle size: 10ml, the legal maximum for nicotine e-liquid in the UK.
• Nicotine strength: 20mg/ml (2%), the highest strength permitted in the UK.
• Total nicotine in the bottle: 200mg (20mg x 10ml).
• Flavour: Blue Bangs, a sweet, cool blue-fruit style profile.
• Best suited to: pod kits, refillable pod systems and restricted-lung (MTL) tanks running roughly 0.6 to 1.2 ohm coils.
• Not suited to: sub-ohm tanks run at high wattage, which are built for much lower nicotine strengths.
• Age restriction: 18+ only. You must be a legal adult to buy, hold and use nicotine products in the UK.

If you are brand new to vaping, read the nicotine strength and troubleshooting sections before you order. If you already use nic salts and simply want to know how Blue Bangs compares with what is in your current rotation, jump to the flavour profile and comparison sections further down.

What Nasty Liq nic salts actually are

Nicotine salt e-liquid is not simply 'stronger' e-liquid. It uses a different form of nicotine. Traditional freebase nicotine, the type used in most 3mg, 6mg and 12mg shortfill-style liquids, is quite alkaline, and at higher strengths it is harsh. It scratches the throat and makes a 20mg freebase liquid unpleasant to vape at anything but very low power. Nicotine salts are made by combining nicotine with an organic acid, commonly benzoic acid. This lowers the pH, which takes the edge off the throat hit and lets you vape a 20mg liquid comfortably without sweating through it.

The practical effects are worth understanding because they shape every other decision on this page.

• Smoother at high strength. A 20mg nic salt feels noticeably gentler than a 20mg freebase would.
• Faster absorption. Salts are generally reported to deliver nicotine to the bloodstream more quickly than freebase, which is why many people leaving cigarettes find them easier to switch with.
• Works at low power. You do not need big clouds or high wattage. Most nic salt devices run between roughly 8 and 20 watts, and the liquid is formulated for that.
• Smaller puffs, more often. Because the nicotine is stronger, users tend to take shorter, lighter draws.

Nasty Liq is built for this style. It is designed for mouth-to-lung inhalation, the draw you would use on a cigarette: pull into the mouth first, then inhale. That is a different style from the big direct-to-lung (DTL) clouds associated with sub-ohm vaping, and mixing the two up is the most common reason people think a nic salt is 'too harsh' or 'too strong'. Used in the right device at the right power, a 20mg nic salt should feel controlled, not aggressive.

One more point worth stating clearly: the legal ceiling in the UK is 20mg/ml for all nicotine e-liquid and nicotine vape products. That cap applied to disposable vapes while they were still on sale and it applies to every refill liquid today. A 20mg bottle is therefore as strong as UK law allows, so choose it deliberately rather than by default.

Flavour profile: what to expect from Blue Bangs

The name tells you where this flavour sits. 'Blue' in the e-liquid world points to the blue-fruit family: sweet blue raspberry and berry candy notes, typically with a cooling edge, as opposed to the tart red-fruit or dessert families. Blue Bangs follows that lane. It is a bright, sweet, candy-leaning profile rather than a realistic fruit or a tobacco.

A fair way to think about the flavour is in layers, from first draw to exhale.

• Inhale: a sweet, slightly sharp berry-candy note arrives first. This is the part that registers as 'blue'.
• Mid-draw: the sweetness rounds out. On blue-fruit nic salts this is usually where a soft, lightly tangy fruit body sits.
• Exhale: a gentle cooling sensation, more like a mint-adjacent freshness than a menthol blast, finishing on a clean sweet aftertaste.

A caution on honesty: flavour descriptions for e-liquids are subjective, and recipes are the manufacturer's to define. Treat the notes above as a guide to the style rather than a laboratory breakdown, and check the label and the manufacturer's description on the product listing for the specific wording. If you have vaped other blue raspberry or blue slush style nic salts, you already have a good reference point.

How sweet is it? Sweet, but not syrupy. Nic salt flavours are formulated with a higher flavour concentration than shortfills because the liquid is vaped at low power and has to carry its character through a small coil. That means the taste is punchy from the first puff, but it also means the sweetness can build up in a pod. If you vape it continuously for a long session you may find the flavour fades towards the end of a tank as the coil gets sugar-coated, which is normal for any sweet liquid and is fixed by swapping the coil or pod.

Does the flavour change with power? Yes. At the lower end of your device's range the flavour is cooler and lighter. Turn the wattage up and it warms, sweetens and gets a heavier, more caramelised edge. For a blue-fruit profile the lower and middle part of the range usually tastes cleanest.

Throat hit and nicotine delivery at 20mg

At 20mg/ml you are vaping the strongest legal nic salt. What does that actually feel like? For most ex-smokers who smoked a pack a day, 20mg is the closest match to the nicotine satisfaction they are used to. For lighter smokers, occasional social smokers and anyone who has never smoked, it is likely to be more than they need.

Throat hit describes the 'kick' at the back of the throat when you inhale. With nic salts it is deliberately smoother than freebase, but a 20mg salt still delivers a noticeable, firm hit. Here is how to read the sensation.

• A firm but comfortable hit: you are in the right range. This is what 20mg is designed to give a regular smoker.
• A sharp, scratchy hit that makes you cough: the strength is too high for your habit, your power is too high, or you are inhaling too hard or too long. Drop to 10mg or 12mg, lower the wattage or take shorter draws.
• No noticeable hit and constant cravings: either the strength is too low or the device is delivering too little vapour. Check the coil and the airflow.

Nicotine delivery is also about volume. Each puff on a pod system delivers a small quantity of vapour, so the total nicotine you take in across a day is a function of both strength and how often you puff. A 10ml bottle at 20mg holds 200mg of nicotine in total. Since not every drop is vaporised or absorbed, that figure is a ceiling, not an intake figure, but it is a useful way to compare strengths. A 10ml bottle at 10mg holds 100mg, so you would need to vape roughly twice as much liquid to get a similar nicotine total.

That last point matters. People sometimes drop to a lower strength to 'cut down', then discover they are vaping much more often and burning through liquid, which erodes both savings and the intended benefit. The aim of picking the correct strength is to feel satisfied with the fewest puffs, not to feel nothing at all.

If you are using vaping to stop smoking, the NHS recommends using a nicotine strength that keeps you off cigarettes, and then gradually stepping down only when you feel ready. A local stop smoking service can help you choose.

Choosing your nicotine strength: 20mg or something lower

Picking the right strength is the single most important decision when you buy nic salts. Get it right and the liquid is smooth and satisfying. Get it wrong and you either vape constantly or feel unwell. Use the guide below as a starting point, then adjust after a few days.

• 20mg/ml (this product): suited to heavy and long-term smokers, typically people who smoked around 15 or more cigarettes a day or who smoke first thing in the morning. Also common among people who have tried lower strengths and kept drifting back to cigarettes.
• 10mg to 12mg/ml: suited to moderate smokers (roughly 10 to 15 a day), people who find 20mg too harsh, and anyone stepping down after a few weeks of vaping.
• 5mg to 6mg/ml: suited to light or occasional smokers and those close to quitting nicotine altogether.
• 0mg: for people who vape purely for flavour or have finished stepping down.

Signs 20mg is too strong: dizziness, a racing heart, nausea, a headache after vaping, a sore throat that does not ease, or feeling jittery. If this happens, stop, drink some water and sit down. Next time go down a strength. These are signs of too much nicotine, not a faulty product.

Signs 20mg is too weak: you finish the pod in a few hours and still feel craving, or you keep returning to cigarettes. In that case the cap means you cannot go higher with e-liquid, so look at your hardware instead. A device with a slightly higher power setting or a tighter draw, or a larger-capacity pod, can help. Do not try to compensate by buying anything that exceeds the legal limit.

Non-smokers should avoid this product. Nicotine is addictive. If you have never smoked, you do not need a 20mg liquid and you do not need to start. Anyone who is pregnant, has a heart condition or is on medication should speak to a pharmacist or GP before using nicotine products.

Mixing strengths. Some people buy 20mg and a 0mg bottle of the same flavour and blend them in a larger refillable pod to land at 10mg. This works but only when both bottles share the same VG/PG ratio and you measure carefully. If you are unsure, buy the right strength to start with rather than experimenting with blends.

Which devices suit this e-liquid: coil and mesh guidance

Nic salts are designed for small, low-power devices. Matching Blue Bangs to the correct hardware is the difference between a smooth, flavourful puff and a burnt, harsh one. These are the common categories.

Refillable pod kits. This is the natural home for a 20mg salt. Closed-pod systems with replaceable cartridges (the type you refill yourself) and open-pod systems with a fill port both work well. Look for coil resistance in the 0.8 to 1.2 ohm range, which gives a cigarette-like draw and good flavour at roughly 8 to 15 watts.

Mesh vs. traditional wire coils. A mesh coil has a wider heating surface than a round-wire coil. On a nic salt that means quicker, more even heating and fuller flavour, with less chance of dry spots. A 0.8 to 1.0 ohm mesh coil is a very good match for a sweet, blue-fruit profile. Traditional cotton-and-wire coils also work and tend to be cheaper, though they can feel a touch warmer on the draw.

Ceramic coils. Some pod systems use ceramic heating elements. They are consistent and last well but can mute some of the sharper top notes in a fruity salt. If you find flavour a little flat on a ceramic coil, a mesh replacement often fixes it.

MTL tanks. A small restricted-lung tank with a 1.0 to 1.2 ohm coil, run at 10 to 18 watts, suits nic salts. The tank capacity in the UK is capped at 2ml, so you will refill often.

What to avoid.

• Sub-ohm tanks at high wattage. Coils below about 0.5 ohm are built for 3mg to 6mg shortfills at 40 watts or more. Putting a 20mg salt through one produces a huge amount of nicotine per puff and will make you feel ill.
• Very low-resistance coils in a pod. If the coil is 0.6 ohm or lower, drop the power and confirm the coil is rated for salt strength nicotine before using 20mg.

New coil priming. Always let a freshly fitted coil soak for 5 to 10 minutes after filling. Cotton that is not saturated will burn on the first puffs, and a burnt coil will ruin the taste of any flavour you put through it afterward.

Battery and charging: what your device needs

A bottle of e-liquid has no battery, so there is nothing in the box to charge. But battery performance matters to how you experience this liquid, because the power your device delivers sets the vapour temperature and the flavour. These are the practical points.

Battery capacity. Most refillable pod kits that suit nic salts carry a battery of roughly 400mAh to 1,000mAh. A 400 to 600mAh battery is enough for a day of light to moderate use. Heavier users generally want 800mAh and above, or a spare pod kit to rotate. Because nic salts are vaped at low wattage, the battery drains more slowly than it would on a high-power sub-ohm setup.

Charging habits. A few simple rules extend battery life and reduce risk.

• Use the cable supplied with the device, or a good-quality USB-C cable. Most modern pod kits charge at 5V and 0.5 to 1A.
• Charge on a hard, non-flammable surface and not under a pillow or on a sofa.
• Do not leave a device charging overnight or unattended for long periods.
• Unplug when the indicator shows full. Most pod kits take 45 to 90 minutes to charge.
• Stop using the device if it swells, leaks, becomes hot or smells of burning.

Does low battery change the flavour? Yes. Once the battery is low, a pod kit may deliver less power and the vapour feels cooler, thinner and less flavourful. If Blue Bangs seems washed out late in the day, it may simply be a low battery rather than a problem with the liquid.

Recycling batteries and bottles. UK law requires retailers that sell vapes and batteries to offer take-back for waste electrical equipment. You can also use household waste recycling centres and many supermarkets that provide battery and small electricals drop-off points. Never put a vape or battery in your household bin or ordinary recycling because lithium cells can start fires in collection lorries and waste sites. The empty 10ml plastic bottle can usually be recycled with other plastics once it has been rinsed, but check your local council's guidance as bottles with small nozzle caps are sometimes handled differently.

Who this e-liquid is for, and who should skip it

Nasty Liq Blue Bangs at 20mg is aimed at a specific kind of buyer. Being honest about that saves you money and avoids a poor first experience.

Good fit:

• Adult smokers moving to vaping. If you smoke 15 or more cigarettes a day and want an option that gives similar nicotine satisfaction without tobacco combustion, a 20mg salt in a pod kit is the usual starting point.
• Existing nic salt users who like blue flavours. If you already vape blue raspberry, blue slush or blueberry candy salts, Blue Bangs gives you another option in a similar family.
• MTL vapers who prefer small, discreet devices. Low-power pod kits are compact and quiet, and the liquid suits that format.
• People who want a sweet, cool flavour rather than tobacco or menthol. Some ex-smokers prefer a clear break from tobacco flavours, and fruit profiles help with that.

Probably not a fit:

• Non-smokers and under-18s. Nicotine products are strictly for adults who already use nicotine. It is illegal to sell them to anyone under 18.
• Light or occasional smokers. 20mg is likely to be too strong. Look at 10mg or lower.
• Cloud-chasers using sub-ohm kits. Pair a low-nicotine shortfill with your sub-ohm tank instead.
• People who dislike sweet vapes. If you want tobacco, mint or unflavoured liquids, a different flavour will suit better.
• Anyone with a medical condition affected by nicotine. Pregnant users and people with heart or blood pressure problems should take medical advice before using any nicotine product.

It is also worth being clear about the role of vaping. It is a tool for adult smokers who want to move away from cigarettes. It is not a harmless lifestyle accessory, and nobody who does not currently use nicotine should start because of a flavour.

How to fill, use and store Blue Bangs, plus the UK rules

Using a 10ml nic salt bottle is straightforward, but a few steps make a visible difference to taste, leaking and coil life.

Follow this process every time you refill.

• 1. Wash and dry your hands, then switch the device off or remove the pod entirely. Never fill a device while it is on or charging.
• 2. Shake the bottle gently for a few seconds to mix the contents. Nic salts are premixed, so a gentle shake is all that is needed.
• 3. Open the pod's fill port, usually a silicone bung on the side or bottom. Do not fill through the airflow hole or the mouthpiece.
• 4. Fill slowly to just below the maximum line. Leave a small air gap. Overfilling is the main cause of leaks and gurgling.
• 5. Close the port firmly and wipe off any spillage with a tissue.
• 6. Wait 5 to 10 minutes so the cotton can saturate fully. Dry-burning a fresh coil is the quickest way to ruin a flavour.
• 7. Take two or three gentle priming puffs without pressing fire for long, then begin vaping normally.

Draw technique. Draw slowly for two to three seconds into the mouth, pause for a moment and then inhale. Do not drag deeply and fast as you would on a sub-ohm kit. Slow draws give the best flavour and the smoothest throat hit.

Pacing. Nicotine salts are easy to over-vape because they are smooth. Pause between puffs and do not chain-vape. If you feel lightheaded, stop and wait.

Storage. Keep the bottle upright, in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight, which can degrade nicotine and change the colour of the liquid over time. The cap on a nicotine e-liquid bottle is child-resistant by design. Keep the bottle out of reach of children and pets at all times. Nicotine e-liquid can be harmful if swallowed or if it touches the skin, so wash any contact off immediately and seek medical advice if a child or pet swallows any.

E-liquids that contain nicotine are regulated in the UK, and knowing the main rules helps you spot a reliable product and a reliable seller.

• Maximum strength: 20mg/ml of nicotine.
• Maximum bottle size: 10ml for nicotine-containing e-liquid.
• Tank capacity: 2ml maximum for refillable tanks and pods.
• Packaging: bottles must be child-resistant and tamper-evident, and carry health warnings and an ingredients list on the label.
• Age: it is illegal to sell nicotine vapes to anyone under 18, and an adult buying them for a minor is also committing an offence.
• Notification: products sold in the UK are notified to the regulator, the MHRA, before going on sale.

What to check on the bottle. Look for the nicotine warning, the ingredients list, the batch code and the supplier's contact details. If any of these are missing, or the packaging appears to have been opened, do not use it and contact the seller.

Safe storage at home. Treat a nicotine bottle the way you would treat household chemicals. Keep it high up, in its original packaging and away from children and pets. Do not decant nicotine liquid into drinks bottles or unlabelled containers.

Disposal and recycling. Empty bottles can often go in plastic recycling once rinsed, but check local guidance. Used pods, coils and batteries should be taken to a drop-off point or returned to a retailer that offers WEEE take-back. Do not put batteries in the household bin.

A final word. If you smoke, switching completely to vaping is generally regarded by UK public health bodies as far less harmful than continuing to smoke, but it is not risk-free and the long-term effects are still being studied. If you do not smoke, do not start. If you want help quitting nicotine altogether, free local stop smoking services can support you.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most complaints about nic salts are not caused by the liquid at all. They come from the coil, the filling or the device settings. Work through the list below before assuming something is wrong with the bottle.

• Burnt or acrid taste. The coil is dry or worn out. Let the pod soak for longer, check the liquid level and replace the coil if it has been in use for two weeks or more. Sweet flavours shorten coil life.
• Flavour fading after a few days. This is often 'vaper's tongue' (temporary flavour fatigue), or a gunked coil. Swap to a different flavour for a day and replace the coil if it persists.
• Leaking from the pod. Usually caused by overfilling, a poorly seated pod or a cracked cartridge. Fill lower, check the seals and wipe the contacts.
• Gurgling or spitting. Too much condensation or a flooded coil. Blow gently back through the mouthpiece to clear it, and fill slightly less next time.
• Throat is harsh or you are coughing. Strength is too high for you, the power is too high or you are inhaling too fast. Lower the strength or the wattage.
• Little or no vapour. The liquid might not have reached the coil. Prime it, check that the airflow is not blocked and make sure the battery has charge.
• Device not firing. Clean the contacts between pod and battery with a dry cotton bud. If the device shows an error light, check the manual.
• Dizziness or nausea. Stop vaping. This is nicotine overload. Drink water and try a lower strength.
• Liquid has darkened in the bottle. Nicotine naturally oxidises and darkens over time, particularly when exposed to light and air. A pale amber colour is normal, but if the liquid smells or tastes odd, replace it.

If you have worked through these steps and still have a problem, contact us with the details of your device and the problem. We can usually help narrow it down quickly.

Value for money and how long a 10ml bottle lasts

Nic salt bottles are small by design, so judging value takes a little arithmetic. The usual instinct is to compare price per bottle, but a better measure is price per day of use.

How long will 10ml last? It varies widely with your style and device. As rough guidance:

• Light use: around 0.5ml to 1ml a day, so a bottle lasts 10 to 20 days.
• Moderate use: around 1.5ml to 2.5ml a day, which gives roughly 4 to 7 days.
• Heavy use or frequent chain-vaping: 3ml or more a day, giving 3 days or less.

A typical 2ml pod holds the equivalent of about five fills in one 10ml bottle. Because each pod lasts around a day for a moderate user, a 10ml bottle often works out to a working week.

Cost compared with smoking. A regular smoker spending a significant amount each week on cigarettes will usually find that a refillable nic salt setup costs a fraction of that, even after buying a device and replacement coils. The real running costs are the liquid, which is a few pounds per bottle, and coils or pods, which are replaced every one to two weeks.

How to stretch your money.

• Buy multi-packs where they are offered, since most retailers discount bundles of several 10ml bottles.
• Replace coils on time. A worn coil wastes liquid because it vaporises poorly and encourages you to take more puffs.
• Do not overfill. Spillage and leaks mean waste.
• Match your strength to your need. If 20mg satisfies you in fewer puffs, you use less liquid overall.

Compared with disposables. A refillable setup normally works out cheaper than buying single-use devices, and it creates far less waste. With the sale of single-use vapes now banned in the UK, refillable pods and bottled liquids like this one are the standard route for adult vapers who want a small, portable device. You will buy the pod kit once, then pay only for refills and coils.

Honest comparisons with similar nic salts

No one liquid suits everyone, and Blue Bangs is one of many blue-fruit nic salts. Here is a fair comparison with the categories you are likely to be weighing it against.

Against other Nasty Juice flavours. The Nasty Liq nic salt range spans fruit, ice and candy styles. If you like the Nasty house approach, which is bold flavour with a noticeable sweetness, Blue Bangs sits alongside those. If you prefer a lighter, more subtle taste, other flavours in the range may suit you better.

Against other blue raspberry and blue slush nic salts. This is a crowded category. Many brands have a blue raspberry or blue razz salt, and the differences are in sweetness, tartness and how strong the cooling is. Blue Bangs leans sweet with a mild chill. If you want a sharper, sour-edged blue raspberry or a heavy menthol finish, you may prefer a different bottle. If you want something sweet and easy to vape all day, this is a reasonable choice.

Against bottled nic salts from larger UK brands. Several UK-based brands produce 10ml salts at 20mg with similar pricing. The main differentiators are flavour accuracy, how well the flavour holds up over a full pod and consistency between batches. We would suggest trying a single bottle before committing to a multipack.

Against shortfills. A shortfill is a bigger 50ml or 100ml bottle of 0mg liquid, to which you add nicotine shots. Shortfills suit sub-ohm tanks and large clouds. They are cheaper per millilitre but they are the wrong tool for low-power pod kits, and they cannot reach 20mg strengths in the same simple way. If you use a pod kit, nic salts are the better match.

Against disposable vapes. Disposables are convenient but they are no longer legally sold in the UK, they generate waste and their flavours are fixed. A refillable kit with a bottle of nic salt costs less over time and lets you switch flavours.

Where Blue Bangs is less strong. If you want a realistic fruit flavour, a dessert or a tobacco profile, a blue candy flavour is not the right pick. Sweet liquids also gunk coils faster than non-sweet ones, so budget for slightly more frequent coil changes.