Grape Berry Burst Nexus 100ml Shortfill

Overview

The Grape Berry Burst Nexus 100ml Shortfill by Nexus in Grape Berry Burst at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Nexus 100ml Shortfill Grape Berry Burst at a glance

Nexus 100ml Shortfill Grape Berry Burst is a nicotine-free fruit e-liquid made for sub-ohm vaping. The 100ml format means you buy once and vape for a few weeks rather than reordering small bottles every few days. The flavour is a grape-led berry blend, and the liquid is intended for refillable tanks run at higher wattage, where a thick, VG-heavy base gives dense vapour and a smooth draw.

If you have not bought a shortfill before, the term is simple. A shortfill is a bottle of e-liquid that contains no nicotine and is sold in a size larger than UK rules allow for nicotine-containing liquid. In the UK, bottles of e-liquid that contain nicotine are limited to 10ml, and nicotine strength is capped at 20mg/ml. Shortfill brands stay within those rules by selling the flavour at 0mg in a big bottle with spare headroom, and by selling nicotine separately as 10ml nic shots. You then decide whether to add nicotine at all and, if so, how much.

The essentials in one place:

• Format: 100ml shortfill sold at 0mg nicotine, with headroom in the bottle for nic shots. Check the label on your bottle for the exact fill volume and the number of shots it will take.
• Flavour: grape with mixed berry notes and a juicy, slightly tart finish.
• Best used in: sub-ohm tanks and kits with mesh or low-resistance coils, typically somewhere between 40W and 80W.
• Less suited to: low-power pod kits and mouth-to-lung devices with coils above roughly 0.8 ohm, because liquids in this style are usually thick and can struggle to wick through small coil inlets.
• Age restriction: 18+ only. It is illegal to sell vaping products to anyone under 18 in the UK.

Everything below is written from a practical point of view: what the liquid is likely to taste and feel like, which hardware suits it, how to mix nicotine safely, what goes wrong and how to fix it, and whether the price makes sense against the alternatives. Where we do not hold a number for certain, such as an exact VG/PG split, we say so and point you to the bottle label rather than guessing. The label on the bottle in your hand is always the final authority.

Flavour profile: grape, berries and the burst

Grape Berry Burst sits in the sweet fruit family. The name describes the structure: grape first, a spread of berries behind it, and a burst of juiciness on the exhale. The exact recipe belongs to the manufacturer, so what follows is a guide to how blends in this style typically behave in a vape rather than a note-by-note breakdown.

• Inhale: sweet, rounded grape with a soft juice character, closer to purple grape juice or grape soda than to a sharp, green grape.
• Mid-draw: berry notes layer in. Expect the dark-fruit, slightly jammy side of berries rather than a sour, acidic edge.
• Exhale: a juicy, slightly cooling finish with a gentle tartness that stops the sweetness feeling heavy. The name does not mention menthol or ice, so treat this as a non-menthol fruit flavour.
• Aftertaste: lingering sweet grape that fades fairly quickly between draws, which helps if you vape through the day.

Flavour intensity depends heavily on how you vape. At lower wattage, for example 40W to 50W on a 0.3 ohm mesh coil, flavour tends to be fuller and juicier because the coil runs cooler and the liquid is not scorched. Push toward the top of the coil's rated range and the vapour gets warmer and bigger, but nuance fades and sweet fruit can read as flat or slightly cooked. If a flavour feels muted, drop the wattage by 5W to 10W before you blame the liquid.

Sweet fruit blends also coat coils with caramelised residue faster than unsweetened flavours do, so the first few days of a fresh coil usually taste the clearest. If the grape note starts to taste dull or toasted after a week or two, a new coil usually restores it. A clean palate helps as well: coffee, mint and cigarettes before a draw will all dull sweetness.

Some vapers find that a single fruit flavour seems to fade after a few hours, an effect often called vaper's tongue. If that happens to you, keep a second, contrasting flavour on hand, such as a menthol or a different fruit, and rotate between them. A 100ml bottle is generous enough that most people will want a second flavour in the drawer anyway, and the grape and berry profile pairs naturally with an icy or citrus alternative if you want a change of pace.

Performance and vapour delivery

A bottle of e-liquid does not come with a fixed puff count the way a disposable does. A disposable has a set tank and a preset coil, so the manufacturer can print a puff number. With a shortfill, the number of draws depends on your device, wattage, draw length and habits. As a rough planning figure only, a three to four second draw on a sub-ohm kit at 50W to 70W uses somewhere around 0.05ml to 0.1ml of liquid. On that basis a 100ml bottle represents roughly 1,000 to 2,000 draws. Treat that as an estimate, not a guarantee.

What that means in days depends on how much you use:

• Light use (2ml to 3ml a day): roughly five to seven weeks per bottle.
• Moderate use (4ml to 6ml a day): roughly two and a half to three and a half weeks.
• Heavy use (8ml to 10ml a day): roughly ten to twelve days.

Remember that some liquid is lost to priming new coils, to tank cleaning and to the small amount left in the tank when you swap flavours, so real-world figures run a little shorter than the arithmetic suggests.

Vapour production is the main reason people choose this style of liquid. Used in a mesh coil at the recommended wattage, a VG-heavy fruit blend produces dense, soft vapour with a cool, smooth feel on the throat. At 0mg the throat hit is very light. Adding a nic shot increases throat hit noticeably, and the stronger the final nicotine level, the more you feel it. That is covered in detail in the nicotine section below.

The natural draw style is direct-to-lung, meaning a slow, steady inhale straight into the lungs with the airflow open wide. A draw of three to four seconds at moderate wattage tends to give the best balance of flavour and vapour volume without overheating the coil. Very long draws and chain vaping do not give the wicking time to keep up, which is the most common reason a good liquid suddenly tastes harsh or dry.

Consistency from the first draw to the last depends on wicking. Thick liquids need coils with generous wicking ports and a tank with enough airflow, and they need priming. Fill the tank, give the coil five to ten minutes to soak, and start at the low end of the wattage range. Those two habits alone prevent most dry hits and burnt-cotton tastes before they start.

Bottle design and build quality

Shortfills come in soft-sided plastic bottles with a narrow refill nozzle, which is exactly what you need for filling small tank ports without drips. The bottle is larger than the liquid volume on purpose. That empty headroom is what lets you add nic shots without the bottle overflowing, so do not be surprised when a 100ml shortfill looks only partly full on arrival. The fill volume on the label is what counts.

When your bottle arrives, run through a thirty-second quality check:

• Seal and cap: the tamper-evident ring should be intact. Most shortfill bottles use a child-resistant cap, so push and turn as instructed on the cap.
• Leaks: look around the neck and the base of the nozzle for oily residue. A tiny amount of liquid on the outside of a freshly shipped bottle is not unusual, but a bottle sitting in a pool of liquid is a reason to contact us.
• Label: it should list the product name, volume, nicotine content (0mg), ingredients, the VG/PG ratio, the batch code and the date marking. The exact VG/PG split is not something we will guess at, so read it off the label.
• Warnings: shortfill labels carry the usual warnings. Keep the bottle out of reach of children and pets, and do not drink or swallow the liquid.

Fruit liquids can carry a slight tint, and spills can stain white plastics, fabrics and worktops. Keep a tissue handy when refilling, and wipe the bottle neck before replacing the cap so it does not become sticky. A sticky neck is one of the commonest reasons caps feel hard to turn and bottles seem to leak.

Storage matters more than most people expect. Keep the bottle upright, capped tightly, in a cool, dark place away from radiators, windowsills and cars. Heat and light degrade flavour and darken the liquid over time. Check the date marking on the label before you buy a second bottle to stock up. Once opened, aim to use the liquid within a few months so the flavour stays fresh, and shake the bottle gently before each refill if you have added nicotine, because the mixture can settle slightly.

The soft plastic also makes it easy to squeeze out a little more than you intended. Squeeze gently and stop before the tank reaches the fill line. Overfilling pushes liquid into the airflow and is the usual cause of gurgling and leaking.

Battery and charging: matching your device to the liquid

E-liquid has no battery of its own, but the device you use it with does, and sub-ohm vaping is more demanding on batteries than low-power pod vaping. Understanding the numbers helps you choose a kit that will last through the day and run safely.

Here is a rough guide. A 3.7V cell with 1,500mAh holds about 5.5Wh of energy. At 40W, a four second draw uses around 0.044Wh, so a 1,500mAh integrated battery gives somewhere around 100 draws per charge after allowing for losses. A 3,000mAh battery at 60W gives roughly 140 draws. In practice that means a small integrated kit may need charging once or twice a day at moderate use, while a 3,000mAh kit or a dual-cell device is much easier to live with.

• Integrated battery kits (1,500mAh to 3,000mAh): convenient, charged by USB-C. Aim for at least 2,000mAh if you plan to run mesh coils above 50W.
• Single 21700 or 18650 devices: the cell must be able to supply the current. At 60W on a single cell, expect a draw of roughly 16A to 18A at the cell, which needs a high-drain battery rated for at least 20A continuous, ideally 30A.
• Dual 18650 devices: two cells in series run at a nominal 7.4V, so the same 60W draws roughly 8A to 9A from each cell, which is easier on the batteries and gives longer run time.

Charging safely is straightforward if you stick to the basics. Use the cable supplied with the device or a reputable USB charger, charge on a hard, non-flammable surface, and do not leave devices charging unattended or overnight. Stop using any device whose casing is hot to touch while charging, swollen, or damaged. Never use cells with torn wraps, and carry spare cells in a case, not loose in a pocket with keys or coins.

Battery life also depends on the liquid indirectly. A sticky, gunked coil takes more power to heat evenly, so a fresh coil tends to give better battery performance than an old one. If your device suddenly seems to drain faster than usual, a coil change is worth trying before you assume the battery is failing.

When batteries or devices reach the end of their life, do not put them in your household bin or recycling bin, where they can cause fires in collection vehicles and sorting plants. UK retailers that sell batteries and vape devices are required to take them back, and many supermarkets and household waste recycling centres have dedicated drop-off points. Check your local council website for the nearest one.

Coils, mesh and hardware compatibility

The coil you choose does more to shape your experience with this liquid than any other piece of hardware. High-VG fruit liquids are designed for low-resistance coils that run at higher power, and mesh coils in particular spread heat across a larger surface, which usually gives fuller flavour and fewer hot spots than older round-wire coils.

• 0.15 to 0.3 ohm mesh coils: the natural match. Typical operating range is 50W to 80W, with many vapers settling around 55W to 65W for a balance of flavour and coil life.
• 0.4 to 0.6 ohm wire or mesh coils: a good choice for cooler, more flavour-focused vaping at roughly 30W to 50W. Draw style is usually a little tighter.
• 0.8 to 1.0 ohm and above (mouth-to-lung): usually not recommended for a thick, VG-heavy liquid. The small wicking holes can starve and the coil can burn. If you use a restricted-draw tank, choose a coil with large wicking ports and keep the wattage low.

You can sanity-check the numbers with basic electrical maths. Power equals voltage squared divided by resistance. A 0.2 ohm coil at 60W needs about 3.5V and draws about 17A through the coil, which is why higher-power vaping needs a battery or device built for it. Always stay within the wattage range printed on the coil, and never fire a coil in air.

Priming a new coil is not optional. Before you screw the coil in, drip a few drops of liquid directly onto the cotton through the wicking holes, fit the coil, fill the tank, and wait five to ten minutes. When you start vaping, use the bottom of the coil's range for the first few draws and work upward. A rushed first draw on a dry coil is the quickest way to burn it.

Expect a coil life of roughly one to three weeks with a sweet fruit liquid like this one, depending on wattage and how much you vape. Sweetener in the liquid caramelises on the cotton and the mesh, and the flavour gradually dulls. Replace the coil when the taste turns flat, burnt or muddy. If a new coil still tastes poor, check the tank for leaks and airflow rather than blaming the liquid.

For beginners, regulated devices with built-in short-circuit, low-resistance and overheat protection are strongly recommended. Mechanical mods have no protection circuits and are not suitable unless you understand battery safety thoroughly.

Nicotine strength guidance and adding nic shots

Grape Berry Burst is sold at 0mg. If you want nicotine, you add 10ml nic shots. The final strength depends on the shot strength, the number of shots and the total bottle volume. The formula is simple: nicotine in the final mix equals shots multiplied by shot size multiplied by shot strength, divided by the total volume of the mixed liquid.

As a worked example, assume your bottle holds 100ml of liquid and has room for two 10ml shots, giving a 120ml total. Check your label, because fill volumes and headroom vary between products. With that assumption:

• No shot: 0mg/ml, a pure flavour hit with a very light throat feel.
• One 18mg shot (110ml total): about 1.6mg/ml.
• Two 18mg shots (120ml total): about 3mg/ml.
• Two 20mg shots (120ml total): about 3.3mg/ml.

Which strength you need depends on your smoking history and your device. Light-to-moderate smokers moving onto a sub-ohm kit often settle at 3mg/ml or below, because the large vapour volume delivers nicotine quickly and higher strengths feel harsh at sub-ohm power. Vapers who have been at 0mg for a long time may prefer to stay there. If you are still smoking more than 15 cigarettes a day and need more than about 3mg/ml, a shortfill probably limits you. Nic salt liquids in 10ml bottles at 10mg to 20mg in a pod kit usually satisfy that level of craving more efficiently, and a stop-smoking service can offer free support.

Adding shots safely:

• Wash your hands and work on a surface you can wipe clean, away from children and pets.
• Use only the number of shots the label says the bottle can take. Do not pour liquid out to make room for extra shots, because the maths no longer works.
• Shake the bottle for around thirty seconds after adding shots, then let it sit for a few hours before using. A day is better, as the nicotine blends through the liquid fully.
• Note the nicotine strength on the bottle with a marker so you do not lose track.

Remember that nicotine is addictive. UK public health bodies describe vaping as far less harmful than smoking but not risk-free, and they recommend it for adult smokers who want to quit or cut down. If you have never smoked, you do not need to start, and a 0mg liquid is the sensible choice. Keep nic shots locked away from children, as undiluted nicotine is dangerous if swallowed or spilled on skin.

Who this shortfill is for, and who should skip it

Choosing the right product is mostly about matching the liquid to the person and the device. Here is a straight view of where Nexus Grape Berry Burst fits.

It is a good match if you:

• Already use a sub-ohm kit or intend to buy one, and want a sweet fruit flavour that is not menthol or dessert-heavy.
• Vape at 0mg, or want to control nicotine yourself at around 3mg/ml or lower.
• Go through several millilitres a day and want to lower your cost per ml compared with 10ml bottles.
• Like having a single flavour that lasts a few weeks without reordering.
• Are an adult smoker moving to vaping and have already tried a lighter fruit flavour, so you know that you enjoy sweet, juicy profiles.

You may want to look elsewhere if you:

• Use a low-power pod kit or a mouth-to-lung device. Thick shortfill liquid can clog small coils. Look for a nic salt liquid designed for pods instead.
• Need high nicotine strength. A shortfill typically tops out around 3mg/ml with nic shots, which is too low for heavy smokers.
• Prefer menthol, tobacco or dessert flavours. This is a fruit blend, and there is no cooling agent in the name.
• Have never smoked or vaped. Vaping is not intended for non-smokers, and anyone under 18 must not buy or use it.
• Want a one-step, no-refill solution. Single-use disposable vapes were banned from sale in Great Britain from June 2025, so the convenient alternative to refilling is now a prefilled pod system or a refillable kit, and neither is the same as pouring from a 100ml bottle.
• Are pregnant or have a medical condition. Speak to a health professional about nicotine before you start.

If you have sensitive reactions to propylene glycol or flavourings, read the ingredient list on the bottle before using it and stop if you notice a rash, sore throat or breathing difficulty. If you are not sure whether sub-ohm vaping suits you, start with a smaller bottle and one coil before committing to a large volume.

How to use it: from bottle to tank

Using a shortfill is easy once you have done it once. Follow these steps in order the first time, then it becomes second nature.

• Step 1, check the bottle: confirm the seal is intact, the label is readable and the date marking is in the future. Shake the bottle gently so the liquid is evenly mixed.
• Step 2, decide on nicotine: if you want 0mg, skip to step 4. If you want nicotine, work out the number of shots using the formula in the nicotine section above.
• Step 3, add the shots: remove the cap and the nozzle if it comes out, pour in the nic shot or shots, replace the nozzle and cap, and shake for thirty seconds. Leave it to rest for at least a few hours before use, and ideally overnight.
• Step 4, prepare the coil: prime the cotton with a few drops of liquid and fit the coil into the tank. Make sure the tank is clean and dry if you are changing from another flavour.
• Step 5, fill the tank: open the fill port, tilt the tank, and fill along the inside wall rather than directly onto the centre post, which stops air getting trapped. Stop below the maximum line. Close the port and leave the tank to stand for five to ten minutes.
• Step 6, set the power: begin at the low end of the coil's range and increase in small steps of 2W to 5W until the flavour is full without tasting hot. Open the airflow for a smooth direct-to-lung draw.
• Step 7, vape: take slow, steady draws of three to four seconds. Pause for around twenty seconds between draws if you are taking several in a row so the cotton can re-wet.

Keep the tank at least a third full at all times. Running low is a common cause of dry hits, because the wicking ports start to uncover. When you switch flavours, empty the tank, rinse the parts in warm water, let them dry completely, and fit a fresh coil. A leftover trace of an old flavour can taint the new one for days.

Do not mix this liquid with other brands' liquids in the same bottle unless you understand how nicotine ratios and VG levels combine. If you want to blend flavours, mix them in the tank in small quantities rather than in the original bottle, and label anything you blend. When you have finished with a bottle, cap it tightly and store it upright until you are ready to use it again.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with high-VG liquid come down to coil condition, airflow or wattage rather than a faulty bottle. Work through the checks below before deciding something is wrong with the liquid.

• Burnt or toasted taste: usually a dry coil or one near the end of its life. Check the tank has enough liquid, prime a new coil properly, drop the wattage by 5W to 10W and replace the coil if the taste persists. Chain vaping can also scorch cotton.
• Muted flavour: try lowering the wattage, cleaning the tank, and replacing the coil. Also consider vaper's tongue and switch to a different flavour for a day.
• Gurgling or spitting: the tank is overfilled, the airflow is blocked with liquid, or the coil is flooded. Take the tank off the battery, blow gently through the drip tip, wipe up any liquid and refill slightly lower.
• Leaking from the tank: check the coil is screwed in fully, the O-rings are seated and the fill port is closed. Tanks stored on their side leak more often, so store them upright.
• Harsh throat hit: if you added nicotine, the strength may be too high for sub-ohm power. Dilute by finishing the bottle with a lower strength next time. Also check you are not vaping too hot.
• Headache, dizziness or nausea: these can be signs of too much nicotine. Stop vaping, get fresh air and drink water. Next time use a lower strength or fewer shots.
• Dry hits just after refilling: the coil has not soaked yet. Wait longer, prime with a few drops and start at a lower wattage.
• Sticky bottle or cap: wipe the neck clean after each use. If the cap is hard to turn, soak it briefly in warm water and dry fully.
• Cloudy or darker liquid: some darkening over time is normal with fruit blends. If the liquid smells off, looks separated after shaking, or has particles, do not use it. Contact us with your order number and batch code.
• Coil keeps failing early: check your battery or device settings, avoid running above the rated wattage, and keep the tank topped up. Sweet liquids shorten coil life, so a one to two week lifespan is not unusual.

If none of this solves the problem, tell us what device and coil you use, the wattage and how long the issue has been going on. That information makes it much quicker to work out whether the cause is the hardware or the liquid, and we can advise on the next step.

Value for money

The main financial argument for a 100ml shortfill is cost per millilitre. A single 10ml bottle of nic salt or freebase liquid is typically priced at a noticeably higher rate per ml than a large shortfill, because you are paying for packaging and compliance costs on every small bottle. Dividing the price on this page by 100 gives you the cost per ml for Nexus Grape Berry Burst, and it is worth doing that sum for any product you compare.

Here is a simple way to think about running costs. As an illustration only, if a 100ml bottle cost £15, that works out at 15p per ml. A moderate vaper using 4ml a day would spend around 60p a day on liquid. A 10ml bottle at £3.50, by contrast, costs 35p per ml, so the same 4ml a day would cost £1.40. Your own numbers will differ, but the gap between the two formats is usually where the saving appears.

Remember the extras when you do the sums:

• Nic shots: if you add nicotine, factor in the cost of one or two shots per bottle, typically a pound or so each.
• Coils: sweet liquids shorten coil life. Budget for one coil every one to three weeks. Coils usually come in packs of three to five, which brings the cost per coil down.
• Hardware: a sub-ohm kit is a one-off cost, but it is a cost, and you should spread it over the months you expect to use it.
• Waste: priming and cleaning use a small amount of liquid each time. This is minor but real.

Value also depends on whether you actually finish the bottle. A 100ml bottle only makes sense if you will use it within a few months, since flavour fades once the bottle is opened. If you are still trying out flavours, one large bottle that you tire of in a week is poorer value than two smaller ones. If you already know you like grape and berry blends, though, a big bottle removes the need to reorder and cuts delivery costs.

Compared with ready-made alternatives, a refillable kit with a shortfill generally costs less to run than prefilled pods over the long term, although prefilled pods are simpler and need no mixing. If simplicity matters more to you than running cost, pods might be the better fit. If cost per ml and control over nicotine matter more, a shortfill wins on both counts.

How it compares, and UK buying notes

It is not possible or fair to claim that one shortfill beats every rival, because taste is personal and we have not tested every competing product side by side. What we can do is explain where Nexus Grape Berry Burst fits against the main alternatives so you can decide for yourself.

• Against other 100ml shortfills: the formats are alike, so the choice comes down to flavour, VG/PG ratio and price per ml. Grape and berry blends are widely available, and a fruit liquid is a matter of personal preference. Compare the flavour description, the price per ml and the headroom for nic shots, and note that some competing shortfills use a higher VG ratio or add a cooling agent.
• Against 50ml shortfills: a 50ml bottle is easier to try if you are unsure of the flavour and takes less space, but costs more per ml. The 100ml size is better for people who already know they like the flavour.
• Against nic salt 10ml bottles: nic salts suit low-power pod kits and give a stronger, smoother nicotine hit at small volumes. They are more expensive per ml, and nic salts are generally a poor fit for high-wattage sub-ohm tanks.
• Against prefilled pods: pods are simpler and cleaner, with no mixing. They cost more to run and give less control over flavour and nicotine strength.
• Against single-use disposables: these are no longer sold in Great Britain, having been prohibited from June 2025. Where disposables were once an option, a refillable kit with a shortfill is the cheaper and more sustainable route.

Some UK points to keep in mind. You must be 18 or over to buy and use vaping products, and a courier may ask for proof of age on delivery. Nicotine shots are limited to 10ml bottles with a maximum strength of 20mg/ml, which is why the shot sizes you see are what they are. The same 20mg/ml cap applies to ready-made nicotine liquids and pods.

When you finish a bottle, check the packaging for recycling symbols. Rinse empty shortfill bottles, remove caps and nozzles and follow your local council guidance on plastics. Bottles that held nicotine should be completely empty and capped before disposal, and local rules differ, so check your council website. Devices and batteries should go to a retailer take-back scheme or household waste recycling centre drop-off point and never into household bins.

Finally, order enough to avoid a gap. If you run out mid-week, you may be tempted to substitute a different liquid in a coil that has already absorbed this flavour, which can make both taste off. A little forward planning avoids it.