Mineral Water Nasty Liq Nic Salts by Nasty Juice 10ml 20mg

Overview

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

Nasty Liq Mineral Water 10ml 20mg at a glance

Nasty Liq Nic Salts by Nasty Juice in Mineral Water is a 10ml bottle of nicotine salt e-liquid at 20mg/ml (2%), designed for pod kits and other low-powered refillable devices. Nasty Juice is a brand many UK vapers know from its shortfill range, and the Nasty Liq line takes that flavour-first approach into a small nicotine-containing bottle that slips into a pocket or a bag. The Mineral Water flavour is deliberately understated: a clean, cool, water-like profile rather than a dessert, fruit or sweet blend.

This guide covers what a UK buyer is likely to want to know before ordering: what the flavour tastes like, how a 20mg nic salt feels in the throat, which devices and coils suit it, how long a bottle lasts, and where it sits next to other 10ml nic salt ranges. We have tried to be straight about the limits as well as the strengths, because a subtle flavour is not for everyone and a 20mg salt is not for every vaper.

• Brand and range: Nasty Juice, Nasty Liq nic salt range
• Flavour: Mineral Water
• Bottle size: 10ml, which is the largest size UK rules allow for a nicotine e-liquid
• Nicotine strength: 20mg/ml (2%), which is the UK maximum for nicotine e-liquids
• Nicotine type: nicotine salt, built for smoother inhaling at higher strengths
• Total nicotine in the bottle: 200mg (10ml x 20mg/ml)
• Best suited to: pod kits and low-wattage mouth-to-lung devices, typically with 0.8 to 1.2 ohm coils running at roughly 8 to 15 watts
• Packaging: plastic bottle with a child-resistant cap, tamper-evident seal and narrow nozzle, as UK rules require
• Age restriction: 18+ only

Treat the figures above as a planning guide. The exact PG/VG ratio, ingredient list and batch details are printed on the bottle and carton, and those printed details always take priority over a general description on a web page. Nasty Liq salts are normally built on a balanced base that suits low-wattage pod devices, but check the label for the precise ratio before you fill.

Nicotine is addictive. This product is intended for adult smokers who want an alternative to cigarettes, and it is not intended for non-smokers or anyone under 18.

Flavour profile: what Mineral Water actually tastes like

Most e-liquid flavours try to impress you with sweetness, fruit or cream. Mineral Water goes the other way. The aim is a clean, crisp, slightly cool impression, closer to the freshness of a glass of chilled still water than to a candy or a menthol blast. If you have never tried a water-style flavour, think of it as a very light profile with almost no sweetness, a faint mineral edge on the inhale and a clean finish that does not linger on the tongue.

Because the flavour is subtle, it behaves differently from louder blends. A heavy dessert liquid can hide a harsh throat hit or a slightly overheated coil. A delicate profile cannot, so what you taste is tied closely to how your device is set up. Lower wattage and a cooler vape bring out the clean, refreshing side. Pushing the power up tends to flatten the flavour and make the nicotine feel sharper.

Here is how most people describe the experience across a typical draw:

• Inhale: light and cool, with a hint of that mineral, almost stony freshness that gives the flavour its name
• Exhale: very clean, with a gentle cooling sensation that some people notice more through the nose than on the tongue
• Aftertaste: short and neutral, with little sweetness left behind

Individual perception varies, and the cooling effect is subtle rather than icy. If you want a strong ice hit, a dedicated menthol or ice flavour will do that job better. Mineral Water is for people who want the opposite: a calm, low-key vape that does not tire the palate.

That low-key character is the main reason people reach for a flavour like this. Flavour fatigue is common among vapers who spend weeks on one sweet fruit or dessert liquid and then stop noticing it. A clean water-style profile works as a reset, and it pairs well with a rotation system: keep a bold flavour for the morning or after dinner and use Mineral Water through the working day when you want something unobtrusive.

One practical point about sweeteners. Many sweet e-liquids contain ingredients that can caramelise on a coil and shorten its life. A flavour with little or no sweetness generally leaves less residue behind, which is why clean profiles often keep pod coils tasting fresh for longer. That is a general tendency rather than a guarantee, so keep an eye on your own coil and swap it when the flavour starts to dull.

For the clearest read on the flavour, vape it on a clean palate. Strong coffee, mint or spicy food will mask a delicate profile, so take your first few draws before a drink or a meal instead of straight after one. Slow, gentle draws also show off a subtle flavour better than quick, hard pulls.

Throat hit, vapour and puff delivery

Nicotine salts were developed so that higher nicotine strengths could be inhaled without the harsh, scratchy throat hit that comes with the same strength of traditional freebase nicotine. At 20mg/ml, Nasty Liq Mineral Water gives a noticeable but controlled throat sensation. It is firmer than a 10mg salt, and it is usually much smoother than a 20mg freebase liquid would be in the same device. Combined with the light, cool flavour, the experience tends to feel crisp rather than rough.

Nicotine salts also reach the bloodstream quickly, which is why people who are stepping away from cigarettes often find them satisfying. A small number of draws can take the edge off a craving. That speed is useful for ex-smokers, and it is also the reason to take it slowly if you are new to salts, because it is easy to take more nicotine than you intended in a short space of time.

On vapour production, set realistic expectations. This liquid is built for low-powered devices, and those devices produce modest, tight clouds. You will see a thin, light vapour that disperses fast, which makes it discreet and easy on anyone nearby. If you want large clouds, you need a high-VG shortfill and a sub-ohm tank, not a 20mg nic salt. The two jobs are different, and a 20mg salt in a high-power setup would be harsh and a poor use of nicotine.

A planning estimate for puff delivery, based on typical pod-kit behaviour, looks like this:

• A standard refillable pod holds roughly 2ml, so one 10ml bottle fills a typical pod about five times
• Mouth-to-lung puffs on pod kits often use somewhere between 0.005ml and 0.01ml of liquid each, depending on draw length and device
• That works out at roughly 1,000 to 2,000 puffs per 10ml bottle as a reasonable planning range

These are estimates, not lab figures. A person who takes long, slow draws on a higher-wattage device will use liquid faster than someone taking short, light puffs on a small kit. Chain vaping consumes far more than occasional use, so your own pattern matters more than any number printed on a box.

Consistency is where a salt like this does well. Because the recommended power range is narrow, the vape feels similar from the first fill to the last. There is no need to keep adjusting settings to chase the flavour. Fill, prime, and vape at a steady low power, and the throat hit, vapour and flavour stay predictable until the coil reaches the end of its life.

Bottle design, packaging and build quality

A 10ml nicotine e-liquid in the UK has to follow rules on packaging, and the Nasty Liq bottle is built around them. The container is a squeezable plastic bottle with a long, narrow nozzle that fits the small fill ports on most pod kits. Squeezing gently releases the liquid one drop at a time, which matters when a pod fill port is only a few millimetres across.

The cap is child-resistant, and a tamper-evident seal sits under it, so you can see at a glance whether the bottle has been opened before. Both features are required by UK law for nicotine e-liquids, and both are sensible. A bottle holding 200mg of nicotine should not be easy for a small child to open, so keep the cap fully closed after each fill and store the bottle out of reach.

The label carries the information you need to use the product safely:

• The flavour name and nicotine strength, so you can tell similar bottles apart at a glance
• The ingredient list and the health warning for nicotine products
• Batch and best-before details, so you can check freshness and trace a bottle if there is ever a question
• Contact details for the responsible company

On build quality, the points that matter day to day are the nozzle, the cap thread and the plastic itself. A good nozzle gives a controlled flow without dribbling. A cap that clicks shut cleanly prevents the slow seep that leaves a sticky ring around the neck. The plastic needs to keep its shape when squeezed and spring back without cracking. Nasty Liq bottles follow the standard 10ml format, and it is worth checking each bottle as it arrives. If a seal is broken or the bottle looks damaged, do not use it, and contact the shop straight away.

Keep the bottle in an upright position with the cap tight. A small tray or a zip bag in your bag stops accidental leaks from marking clothing, and wiping the nozzle after each fill stops residue building up. Nicotine liquid can irritate skin, so if you do get any on your hands, wash it off with soap and water.

When the bottle is empty, rinse and recycle it if your local council accepts small plastic bottles. Rules differ between councils, so check your local guidance. Remove the cap and nozzle if they are made of a different plastic from the bottle, and let any residue dry first. Never pour leftover nicotine liquid down a drain. If you have an unwanted part-used bottle, take it to your local household waste recycling centre instead.

Coil and mesh technology: matching the liquid to your device

A nic salt at 20mg is not a universal liquid. It works best when the coil, the airflow and the power are all matched to it, and the coil is the part that decides how well that match goes. For Nasty Liq Mineral Water, the sensible target is a pod kit or small mouth-to-lung tank with a coil between about 0.8 and 1.2 ohms, running at around 8 to 15 watts.

The main coil types you will meet in pod devices behave quite differently:

• Mesh coils: a flat sheet of fine mesh heats across a large surface area, which gives even, fast heating and a rounded flavour. Mesh suits a delicate profile like Mineral Water because it avoids hot spots that can scorch a light liquid.
• Ceramic coils: the wire sits inside a porous ceramic body, so heating is gentle and flavour is slightly muted but very consistent. Ceramic also resists dry hits, which can help when you are new to pods.
• Round wire coils: traditional wrapped wire in cotton. These give sharper, more defined flavour and a slightly warmer vape, and they are found in many refillable pod systems.

There is no single right answer. If you want the cleanest read of a subtle flavour, mesh is a strong choice. If you want a gentle, forgiving vape, ceramic works. What matters more is staying inside the power range the coil is rated for. Most coils print a recommended wattage on the packaging, and a salt liquid should sit at the low end of that range.

Resistance and power work together. A higher resistance coil, around 1.0 to 1.2 ohms, draws less power and suits tight mouth-to-lung draws. A coil near 0.8 ohms allows a little more vapour but still needs gentle power. Fixed-output pod kits manage this for you, which is why they are the easiest match for a nic salt.

Avoid putting this liquid in a high-power sub-ohm tank. At 50 watts or more, the nicotine hit from a 20mg salt becomes harsh and unpleasant, the liquid is used up very quickly, and the flavour turns thin. If sub-ohm vaping is your preference, buy a shortfill and add nicotine shots at a low strength instead.

Coil life depends on your habits, but a coil used with a clean, low-sweetener liquid commonly lasts a couple of weeks of regular use. Replace it when you notice a dull taste, a burnt edge or reduced vapour, and always prime a new coil properly, as covered in the how-to-use section below.

Battery and charging: keeping your device ready

E-liquid does not have a battery, but the device you pour it into does, and the way you look after that battery has a direct effect on how this liquid tastes and performs. Most pod kits that suit a 10ml nic salt carry batteries somewhere between 400mAh and 1,000mAh, with a few larger compact mods going higher.

As a rough guide, a 1,000mAh battery stores about 3.7 watt-hours of energy. At a typical 12 watts, that is around 18 minutes of total firing time, which is a few hundred puffs of two to three seconds each. Real-world numbers vary with device efficiency, coil resistance and how long you hold the fire button, so treat this as a ballpark. Smaller 400 to 600mAh pod kits deliver proportionally fewer puffs per charge, which suits light users and makes the device pocket-friendly.

Charging habits that protect the battery and the device:

• Use the USB-C cable that came with the kit, or a good quality replacement, plugged into a standard 5V charger or a computer port
• Avoid leaving a device charging unattended for long periods, and never charge it under a pillow or on a soft surface
• Stop using any device that has a swollen casing, a cracked body or a cable that gets unusually hot
• Do not leave a device in a hot car or in direct sun, since heat damages cells and thins the liquid in the pod
• Charge before the battery is completely flat, because a low battery can cause weak, uneven heating and a poorer flavour

A weak battery is a common reason people think a liquid has lost its flavour. When the voltage drops, the coil heats less, and a subtle profile like Mineral Water suffers more than a bold one. If flavour seems thin, charge the device before assuming the liquid is the problem.

Many pod kits fire when you draw, so there is no button to hold, and the battery drains only while you vape. Others have a fire button and adjustable settings. Whichever style you use, keep the connection points clean and dry. A little residue around the pod contacts can interrupt the circuit and make a device seem faulty when it only needs wiping.

At the end of its life, a vape battery or device must never go in household bins or general recycling, because lithium cells can start fires in collection vehicles and waste sites. In the UK, you can take small electricals and vape devices to household waste recycling centres, and many retailers that sell vape devices run take-back schemes and drop-off points. Ask in store or check your council website for the nearest one.

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

Twenty milligrams per millilitre, or 2%, is the highest strength legally sold for nicotine e-liquids in the UK. The same ceiling applied to the single-use vapes that were common until disposable vapes were banned from sale across Great Britain in June 2025, so a refillable pod kit with a 10ml bottle is now the main route for people who liked that convenience. Because this is the top of the legal range, it is worth thinking about whether you actually need it.

As a general guide, many vapers choose by their previous smoking pattern:

• Heavy smokers, around 15 or more cigarettes a day: 20mg nic salt is a common starting point, because it delivers nicotine quickly and tends to curb strong cravings
• Moderate smokers, roughly 10 to 15 a day: 20mg may suit you, though some people prefer to start around 10 to 12mg
• Light or social smokers: a lower strength is usually more comfortable, and 20mg may feel too strong
• Former smokers who now vape regularly: many step down slowly over time, which works only if the lower strengths are available in the flavour you like

Signs that your strength is too high include dizziness, nausea, a pounding heart, headaches and a sore, tight throat. If that happens, stop vaping, drink some water and take some fresh air. Next time, choose a lower strength or take fewer and gentler puffs.

Signs that your strength is too low are less dramatic but just as real. If you find you are vaping constantly, still craving cigarettes, or going back to smoking, you may need a higher strength or a device that delivers more consistently. Nic salts are efficient, so many people end up vaping less liquid in total at 20mg than they would with a weaker freebase.

A few points are worth remembering. Nicotine salts absorb faster than freebase at the same strength, so 20mg salt can feel stronger than 20mg freebase. One 10ml bottle holds 200mg of nicotine, which is a significant amount, so store it safely. And if you are not already dependent on nicotine, do not start. This product is meant for adult smokers who want to switch.

Many people use a short trial period to get the strength right. Give a new strength a few days, notice how often you reach for the device, and adjust. The goal is the lowest strength that stops you going back to cigarettes, not the highest strength that is available.

Who Nasty Liq Mineral Water is for, and who should skip it

No e-liquid suits everyone, and a clean, subtle flavour at the maximum legal nicotine strength suits a fairly specific group of people. This section covers who tends to get the most from this bottle and who would be better off with something else.

This liquid is a good fit if you:

• Are an adult smoker moving to vaping and want a strength that matches a heavier cigarette habit
• Use a refillable pod kit or a small mouth-to-lung tank and want a 10ml bottle that lasts several refills
• Prefer light, refreshing flavours over sweet or heavily flavoured ones
• Have flavour fatigue and want a neutral option to rotate with a bolder liquid
• Want to move away from single-use vapes to something refillable that creates less plastic and battery waste
• Like a discreet vape with thin vapour that does not hang around in the air

You might want to look elsewhere if you:

• Have never smoked or used nicotine, since this product contains an addictive substance and is not for you
• Are under 18, which makes it illegal for you to buy or use
• Want dense clouds, which call for a high-VG shortfill and a sub-ohm device instead
• Prefer strong, sweet or dessert flavours, since this profile is deliberately subtle
• Smoke only occasionally, in which case 20mg is probably stronger than you need
• Own only a high-power sub-ohm tank with no low-wattage option

Anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding, has a heart condition, or has other medical concerns should talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using a nicotine product. The NHS also provides stop smoking services that can give free support and advice, including help to move off nicotine altogether when you are ready.

It is also worth being honest about taste preferences. Water-style flavours divide opinion. Some vapers love the neutral freshness and cannot go back to anything sweeter, while others find it too plain and prefer something with a clear fruit or menthol character. If you have never tried a flavour like this, buying one bottle before committing to a multi-buy is a sensible way to find out.

Finally, think about how it fits with your day. A subtle, low-key liquid works well for office use, long drives and quiet evenings. It does less for people who want a flavour that announces itself on every draw. Knowing which type you are saves money and avoids a half-used bottle left in a drawer.

How to fill, prime and vape it

Using a 10ml nic salt bottle is straightforward, but a few careful steps make the difference between a clean, good-tasting vape and a leaky, burnt-tasting one. Follow the steps below for a typical refillable pod kit, and always check your device manual for model-specific instructions.

• Step 1, prepare: wash and dry your hands, switch the device off if it has a power button, and remove the pod or tank from the battery section.
• Step 2, open the fill port: most pods have a silicone bung or a sliding cover. Open it fully and tilt the pod slightly so the liquid runs down the inside wall rather than straight onto the coil.
• Step 3, fill slowly: unscrew the bottle cap, then squeeze gently so the liquid goes in a steady line. Stop at the max line, or just below it, and leave a small air gap at the top. Overfilling is the most common cause of leaks.
• Step 4, close up: push the bung home or slide the cover shut, wipe any drips off the pod, and put the cap back on the bottle until it clicks shut.
• Step 5, wait: let a new fill or a new coil sit for five to ten minutes so the cotton or ceramic can soak fully. Skipping this step is the most common cause of a burnt first taste.
• Step 6, prime: reattach the pod and take two or three gentle draws without firing the device, if your device allows it, to pull the liquid into the coil.
• Step 7, vape: take slow, steady mouth-to-lung draws of two to four seconds, then inhale to the lungs. Wait a few seconds between puffs so the coil can re-wet.

A few habits are worth building. Refill when the pod is about one third full instead of waiting until it is empty, since a dry coil burns quickly and ruins the flavour. Keep the fill port clean and dry after each top-up. If you are switching from another flavour, replace the pod or coil, or rinse and dry the pod fully, so the old taste does not mix with the new one.

The nozzle on the bottle is narrow for a reason, so there is no need to force it. If liquid will not come out, check that the vent hole is clear and squeeze the bottle a little harder, while keeping the bottle upright to avoid a surge. Store the cap tightly, and always wipe up any spill straight away.

Finally, remember that a nic salt is designed to be inhaled with short, light puffs. If you find yourself pulling very hard to get any vapour, the airflow on your device is probably too tight, the coil is worn out, or the pod is running low on liquid. Take a moment to check each of those before adjusting anything else.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with a nic salt in a pod kit come down to the same handful of causes. Work through the list below before deciding the liquid or the device is at fault.

• Burnt or dry taste: the coil was not given time to soak, the pod ran low on liquid, or you are chain vaping. Refill, wait ten minutes, take a few priming draws, and space out your puffs. If the burnt taste persists on a fresh fill, the coil is spent and needs replacing.
• Weak or flat flavour: a subtle flavour like Mineral Water reveals problems quickly. Check the battery level, swap the coil if it is more than a couple of weeks old, and make sure you are vaping on a clean palate. Switching between very different flavours in the same pod without rinsing it can also dull a delicate profile.
• Leaking from the pod or the bottle: usually overfilling, a loose bung, or a pod left in a warm place. Fill only to the max line, press the bung firmly home, wipe the exterior and store the device upright.
• Gurgling or spitting: too much condensation or flooded airflow. Gently blow through the mouthpiece with the pod removed, wipe the airflow channels, and avoid tilting the pod when you vape.
• Harsh throat hit: the power may be too high for a 20mg salt, or the strength is simply stronger than you need. Lower the wattage if your device allows it, or try a lower strength next time.
• Dizziness, nausea or headache: you may be taking in more nicotine than your body is used to. Stop vaping, drink water, get fresh air and sit down. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice.
• No vapour, or the device will not fire: check the battery charge, make sure the pod is seated correctly, and wipe the contact points with a dry cotton bud. If the device still does not respond, try a new pod before suspecting the battery.
• Sticky residue around the pod or nozzle: wipe with a slightly damp cloth, dry thoroughly and review your filling technique. A little gunk around the mouthpiece is normal, but a lot suggests overfilling.

If you have tried these fixes and a problem continues, keep the bottle, take a clear photo of the batch code on the label and contact the shop. A genuine fault with a liquid is rare but worth reporting, and having the batch number to hand speeds up any investigation.

One last point: storage affects flavour more than people expect. A bottle left in a warm place or in direct sunlight will darken and can change in taste, so keep it somewhere cool and dark between uses. A darker colour on its own is usually harmless, since nicotine oxidises over time, but a changed smell or taste is a sign to replace the bottle.

Value for money and how long a bottle lasts

Value is not just the price on the label. It is the cost of the liquid, how long it lasts, and what else you need to buy to keep vaping. For a 10ml nic salt, the main comparison is against prefilled pods and against smoking.

Start with the volume. A 10ml bottle contains five times as much liquid as a typical 2ml prefilled pod. Prefilled pods charge for convenience and for the pod body, whereas a refill bottle puts almost all of your money into the liquid itself. For most regular vapers, refilling is cheaper per millilitre than buying prefilled pods, though you do need a refillable device and spare coils to make it work.

A worked example makes this concrete. A person who vapes about 2 to 3ml of liquid a day uses roughly 60 to 90ml in a month. That is around six to nine 10ml bottles, so buying in multi-buys or bundles brings the monthly cost down. Someone who vapes lightly, at 1ml a day, would get through about three bottles a month. Your own habits matter more than any general average, so track usage for a week or two to see where you land.

Costs to include in the calculation:

• The e-liquid itself: the main ongoing cost, which falls with multi-buy deals
• Coils or pods: replacement coils are a regular expense, usually needed every one to two weeks for a regular user
• The device: a one-off cost, spread over months or years of use
• Charging: negligible, since a small USB charge costs a few pence

Compared with single-use vapes, which are now banned from sale in Great Britain, a refillable pod kit with 10ml bottles produces far less plastic and electronic waste per puff. You keep one device for months and recycle only the empty bottles and used coils. Compared with smoking, many UK vapers report that vaping costs noticeably less over a month, though the saving depends on how much you smoked and how much you vape.

The honest value caveat is that Mineral Water is a niche flavour. If you buy several bottles and discover you do not enjoy the profile, the saving disappears. Buying a single bottle first, or sharing a multi-buy with a friend who tries different flavours, reduces that risk.

Finally, check freshness. Look at the best-before date when your order arrives and use older bottles first. A liquid stored well keeps its flavour comfortably until the printed date, so there is little reason to buy more than three or four months of supply in one go unless you find a clear saving.

How it compares, storage and recycling

Nasty Liq sits in a crowded part of the market, and a fair comparison helps you decide whether it is the right bottle for you. Here is how Mineral Water stacks up against the alternatives UK vapers typically weigh it against.

• Against other 10ml nic salt ranges: ranges such as Elf Liq and IVG Salts lean heavily on fruit, candy and ice blends, and they offer more flavour variety at a similar price point. Mineral Water is far more restrained, which is an advantage if you want a calm vape, and a drawback if you want bold flavour.
• Against menthol and ice liquids: a menthol or ice nic salt delivers a much stronger cooling sensation. If cooling is what you want, those are more direct. Mineral Water gives a gentler, cleaner freshness instead.
• Against prefilled pods: prefilled pods are tidy and convenient, with no filling and no mess. A bottle is cheaper per millilitre and gives you freedom to choose your flavour, but it needs a little more care and a refillable device.
• Against shortfills: shortfills such as the wider Nasty Juice range are made for sub-ohm tanks and bigger clouds, with nicotine added separately. They suit a different style of vaping. Nasty Liq is the choice for compact, low-power, nicotine-forward use.
• Against cigarettes: vaping is widely regarded as less harmful than smoking for adult smokers who switch completely, but it is not risk free and still contains nicotine.

In balance, Mineral Water is a good option for adult smokers who want a clean, low-key flavour at full strength, and a poor match for people who want variety and strong flavours. If you like to experiment, it works well as one flavour in a small rotation of two or three bottles.

Storage: keep the bottle upright, with the cap tightly closed, in a cool, dark place away from heat, direct sunlight and children and pets. Nicotine can be absorbed through skin and is dangerous if swallowed, so keep it well out of reach and wipe up spills straight away. If someone swallows the liquid or gets it in their eyes, seek medical help immediately.

Recycling and disposal: empty bottles can usually go into household plastic recycling if your council accepts small plastic bottles, so check local rules first. Used pods and coils should go to a drop-off point or a retailer take-back scheme where available, and any device with a battery should go to a household waste recycling centre or a small electricals collection point. Never put vape batteries in the bin.