Banana Caramel Waffle Ohm Brew Nic Salts 10ml 18mg

Overview

The Banana Caramel Waffle Ohm Brew Nic Salts 10ml 18mg by Ohm in Banana Caramel Waffle at 20mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Ohm Brew Banana Caramel Waffle 10ml Nic Salt at a Glance

Ohm Brew Banana Caramel Waffle is a 10ml nicotine salt e-liquid sold at 18mg/ml, which is 1.8% nicotine by volume. It sits in the dessert corner of the Ohm Brew Nic Salts range and is built around three familiar ideas: ripe banana, soft caramel and a baked waffle base. Nicotine salt liquids use a different form of nicotine from traditional freebase liquids. That form is gentler on the throat at higher strengths and is absorbed quickly, which is why nic salts are the usual choice for pod kits and small mouth-to-lung devices.

This page walks through what to expect from the flavour, which devices pair sensibly with it, how long a bottle tends to last, how it compares with the alternatives and what to do when something goes wrong. It is written for UK vapers, so it assumes UK rules: nicotine e-liquid is capped at 20mg/ml, refill bottles are limited to 10ml, packaging has to carry health warnings and a child-resistant, tamper-evident closure, and you must be 18 or over to buy.

• Product: Ohm Brew Nic Salts, Banana Caramel Waffle
• Bottle size: 10ml
• Nicotine strength: 18mg/ml (1.8%) nicotine salt
• Product type: e-liquid only. It is not a device and needs a compatible refillable pod or tank
• Flavour family: dessert and bakery with fruit
• Suited to: pod kits, mouth-to-lung (MTL) and restricted direct-to-lung (RDL) setups at low power
• Check the label: the exact VG/PG ratio, batch code and ingredient list are printed on the bottle and box

One point on terminology before we go further. Because this is a liquid, figures such as puff count and battery capacity do not belong to the bottle itself. Where this page discusses them, it means the device you put the liquid into. Throughout, we have tried to stick to what can reasonably be said about a 10ml, 18mg nic salt dessert liquid rather than inventing precise claims the label does not make. If anything on this page differs from the information printed on your bottle, trust the bottle.

If you are new to vaping, treat this as a product for people who already smoke and want a less harmful alternative. Nicotine is addictive, and vaping is not recommended for non-smokers or anyone under 18.

Flavour Profile: Banana, Caramel and Waffle Layers

The name describes the structure, and the liquid broadly follows it in order. On the inhale, banana leads. Banana flavourings in e-liquids tend to land on the ripe, slightly candied side rather than the fresh, tart side, and that is what you should expect here: a rounded, sweet banana rather than a sharp or green one. Because it is a nic salt, the flavour arrives quickly and sits towards the front of the mouth.

Caramel is the middle layer. It reads as a warm, buttery sweetness that softens the edges of the banana and gives the vapour some body. Think of toffee sauce rather than burnt sugar. On the exhale the waffle note comes through: a baked, lightly toasted, slightly doughy flavour that suggests batter and golden crust rather than a glazed pastry. It is the element that stops the profile being simply banana toffee, although it is also the subtlest of the three, and how clearly you notice it depends on your device and your own palate.

• Inhale: ripe banana, fairly sweet
• Mid-draw: caramel, buttery and rounded
• Exhale: waffle batter with a light toasted finish
• Aftertaste: soft sweetness with a mild bakery note that fades after a short while
• Cooling: none. This is not a menthol or ice liquid

This is a sweet liquid. If your usual choices are tobacco, menthol or sharp fruit-and-ice blends, give yourself a few days to adjust, because dessert flavours behave differently. Sweetness is more noticeable on a long, slow draw than a quick one, and some vapers find sweet liquids become less interesting over a long session. If that sounds like you, keep a second, lighter flavour on hand and alternate between them. Many people find that swapping flavours every few days also helps avoid vaper's tongue, the temporary dulling of taste that can follow vaping a single sweet profile for hours.

Device settings change the picture. At lower power the banana and caramel tend to dominate and the profile stays smooth. Warmer settings bring out more of the toasted, baked character, but push too far and the sweetness can turn cloying, and the caramel can take on a slightly burnt edge. With a salt liquid, the lower end of your device's range is usually where the flavour is most balanced.

Flavour is subjective and descriptions only go so far. A 10ml bottle is a modest outlay, which makes it a reasonable way to find out whether banana, caramel and waffle work for you before committing to a larger stock of the same flavour.

Performance, Throat Hit and Vapour Production

With a nic salt at 18mg/ml, the main performance question is not vapour volume but how the nicotine feels. Salts are designed to deliver nicotine with less harshness than the same strength of freebase would. Even so, 18mg is a firm strength. Expect a noticeable but smooth throat hit, and expect the nicotine to register quickly, often within the first few puffs.

Vapour production depends far more on the device than on the bottle. Nic salt liquids are normally made with a relatively thin consistency suited to small pod systems and higher-resistance coils, and they are intended for low-power use. In a typical pod kit or MTL tank you will see modest clouds and a tight draw, which is the whole point: the setup is meant to resemble the draw of a cigarette more than the large clouds of sub-ohm vaping.

• Throat hit: moderate to firm at 18mg, softened by the salt formulation
• Vapour volume: modest in MTL pods, a little more in RDL pods and tanks
• Draw style: best with a tight to slightly airy mouth-to-lung inhale
• Flavour delivery: quick and clear at low wattage, flatter if the coil is old
• Nicotine delivery: fast, so smaller and fewer puffs go a long way

Consistency from puff to puff is where the liquid's formulation shows. A well-mixed salt should taste similar on the first and fiftieth puff of a fill, and the flavour should not fade noticeably between the top and bottom of a tank. If you do notice a fade, it is usually the coil rather than the liquid. Sweet, sugary liquids leave residue on a coil, and that residue dulls flavour well before the coil physically fails.

It also helps to understand what not to expect. This is not a liquid for high-power, direct-to-lung vaping on a sub-ohm tank. Nicotine at 18mg/ml pushed through a large, high-wattage setup would deliver far more nicotine per puff than most people can comfortably take, producing nausea, dizziness and a harsh hit. Salts are made for gentle devices. If you prefer big clouds, a lower-strength freebase shortfill will serve you better, and we cover that in the comparison section below.

Finally, pace yourself. Because nic salts hit quickly, the common mistake with a new bottle is to vape at the rate you would on a lower-strength freebase and end up with too much nicotine. Take a few puffs, wait, and judge how you feel before carrying on.

Bottle Design, Packaging and Build Quality

A 10ml e-liquid bottle is a simple object, but the details matter for convenience and safety. Ohm Brew Nic Salts come in the standard small plastic dropper format used across the UK market: a squeezable bottle with a narrow nozzle designed to fit the fill ports of pod kits and small tanks, and a child-resistant, tamper-evident cap. The label carries the flavour name, nicotine strength, volume, ingredients, batch information and the required health warning.

The 10ml limit is a UK rule rather than a brand choice. Refillable nicotine e-liquid cannot be sold in containers larger than 10ml, which is why larger volumes are sold as shortfills with no nicotine, or as multipacks of 10ml bottles. If you want to stock up, you can buy several 10ml bottles of the same flavour rather than one large bottle.

• Cap: child-resistant and tamper-evident. Check the seal is intact when it arrives
• Nozzle: narrow tip for precise filling. Hold the bottle upright and squeeze gently to avoid overfilling
• Label: shows strength, size, ingredients, warnings and batch code
• Material: plastic, so it is light and shatter-resistant in a bag or pocket
• Storage: keep it upright, capped and away from heat and direct sunlight

Build quality in this context mostly means leak resistance and clean pouring. Look for a nozzle that is firmly seated and a cap that closes with a clear click or stop. If a bottle arrives with a loose nozzle, a cracked cap or a broken seal, do not use it, and contact the shop with your order number and a photo.

Disposal and recycling deserve a mention. Never pour leftover liquid down the sink. Let any remaining drops drain into a used pod or tank, then check your local council's guidance on whether small plastic bottles can go in household recycling. Rules differ between areas. Devices, pods with batteries and any battery-powered vape item should never go in a household bin or kerbside recycling, because lithium cells can start fires in collection vehicles and sorting plants. Take them to a household waste recycling centre, a recycling drop-off point or a retailer take-back scheme. Shops that sell vapes are generally expected to accept returns of used devices, so ask when you buy.

Finally, keep every bottle out of reach of children and pets. Nicotine liquid is poisonous if swallowed or spilled on skin, and a child-resistant cap is a deterrent, not a guarantee.

Devices, Battery Life and Charging for This Nic Salt

The bottle has no battery, so the battery question here is really about the device you pair it with. Nic salts at 18mg/ml are normally used in compact refillable pod kits, and the battery in those devices is a major part of day-to-day convenience. Most refillable pod kits sold in the UK carry a built-in battery somewhere between roughly 400mAh and 1000mAh, and charge through a USB-C port. Some use a removable pod with a fixed battery, others take a standard 18650 or 21700 cell in a slightly larger body.

As a rough guide, a 600 to 800mAh pod kit used with a salt liquid at modest power will often last a full day for a light to moderate vaper and may need a top-up by evening for a heavier user. Higher power drains the battery faster and, with a nic salt, does not improve the experience anyway. Lower power also tends to give better flavour from a sweet liquid like banana caramel waffle, so there is no benefit in chasing wattage.

• Typical device type: refillable pod kit with a 400 to 1000mAh built-in battery
• Charging: USB-C is now standard. Use a reputable charger and cable
• Charge time: usually 30 to 90 minutes from low, depending on battery size and charger
• Power range: low wattage or auto-draw devices suit salt liquids
• Puff count: depends on device and pod size, not on the bottle

Charging habits protect your device. Charge on a hard, flat surface away from anything flammable, do not leave a vape charging overnight unattended, and unplug it once it is full. Avoid cheap, uncertified chargers that can supply the wrong voltage. If a device gets hot while charging, becomes swollen, smells of burning or has a visibly damaged casing, stop using it and take it to a recycling or take-back point.

Auto-draw devices, which fire when you inhale, are the simplest to pair with this liquid. Button-activated devices give more control and are less prone to firing in a pocket if they have a lock. For a salt liquid, either works. What matters is that the device is designed for nic salts and the pod or tank has a coil in the right resistance range, which we cover in the next section.

Remember that a refillable device only needs the liquid between refills. A 10ml bottle will fill a typical 2ml pod around five times, so build refilling into your routine and carry the bottle if you are away from home for the day.

Coil and Mesh Compatibility

The coil is where the liquid becomes vapour, and the right coil makes the difference between a smooth, flavourful draw and a harsh or muted one. For a 10ml, 18mg nic salt like Banana Caramel Waffle, you want a coil designed for low-power use. That generally means a resistance from about 0.8 to 1.2 ohms for MTL setups, or around 0.6 to 0.8 ohms for restricted direct-to-lung pods, run at modest wattage.

Coils come in a few constructions. Traditional wire coils, usually kanthal, are common and inexpensive. Mesh coils spread heating across a flat screen and tend to give even flavour and good vapour for their size. Ceramic coils use a porous ceramic wick and are valued for clean flavour and long life, though they can be slow to prime. All three can work with this liquid, provided the resistance and wattage match your device's recommendation.

• Best resistance range: roughly 0.8 to 1.2 ohms for MTL, 0.6 to 0.8 ohms for RDL pods
• Wire coils: affordable, widely available, flavour is good when fresh
• Mesh coils: even heating, steady flavour, good with sweet liquids
• Ceramic coils: clean taste and long life, need patient priming
• Avoid: sub-ohm coils run at high wattage with 18mg salts

Priming matters more than most people realise. Before the first puff on a new coil or pod, let the liquid soak into the cotton or ceramic for five to ten minutes. Then take a few short, gentle puffs without pressing the fire button for long. A dry-primed coil burns, and a burnt coil spoils the flavour of everything you put through it afterwards.

Sweet, caramel-heavy liquids leave more residue than clear fruit or tobacco flavours. That residue builds up as dark crust on the coil and reduces flavour quality over time. Expect to replace a coil or pod somewhat more often than you would with a low-sugar profile, often every one to two weeks of regular use. Signs it is time: flavour that thins out even on fresh liquid, a slightly burnt or scorched taste, gurgling, or weak vapour with the correct fill level.

You can extend coil life by not chain vaping, keeping the tank above a quarter full, and not turning the power up to compensate for flavour that has faded. When in doubt, change the coil rather than the liquid. It is the cheaper fix and usually the right one.

Nicotine Strength Guidance: Is 18mg Right for You?

Nicotine strength is the single most important choice you make with an e-liquid. This bottle is 18mg/ml of nicotine salt. UK law caps nicotine e-liquid at 20mg/ml, so 18mg sits near the top of what is legally sold. Nic salts are commonly offered at strengths such as 5mg, 10mg, 18mg and 20mg, and 18mg is aimed at people who need a strong, cigarette-like nicotine delivery.

As a broad guide, many vapers move to salts when they are leaving heavier smoking. The following ranges are common rules of thumb rather than medical advice, and everyone responds differently.

• Around 20 or more cigarettes a day: 18 to 20mg salt is often where people start
• Around 10 to 20 cigarettes a day: 12 to 18mg may suit, and 18mg is reasonable if you find lower strengths leave you craving
• Fewer than 10 cigarettes a day: 6 to 12mg is usually enough, and 18mg is likely to be too strong
• Occasional or social smokers: 3 to 6mg is more appropriate

Salts feel stronger than their number suggests because the nicotine is absorbed quickly. An 18mg salt can feel more intense than an 18mg freebase, although the throat feels smoother. If you are used to freebase liquid at 6mg or 12mg and are trying a salt for the first time, consider starting with a lower salt strength than your instincts suggest. You can always step up, whereas an uncomfortable first experience can put you off.

Signs your strength is too high include nausea, light-headedness, a racing pulse, a headache, a sore throat or constantly feeling you have had enough after a few puffs. If you notice any of these, stop, drink water, and move to a lower strength. Signs it is too low include persistent cravings, chain vaping and returning to cigarettes. Adjust gradually and track what you use so you can see patterns.

Nicotine is addictive and this product is not suitable for non-smokers, young people, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or people with certain heart conditions without advice from a clinician. If you are trying to stop smoking, local NHS stop smoking services offer free, evidence-based support, and many combine behavioural help with vaping or other nicotine replacement. Nothing on this page replaces advice from a healthcare professional.

Who Ohm Brew Banana Caramel Waffle Is For

This liquid suits a fairly specific person: an adult smoker or recent ex-smoker who vapes with a low-power pod or MTL device, needs a decent nicotine hit and enjoys sweet, dessert-style flavours. If that describes you, the profile and strength fit together sensibly. The banana and caramel give an immediately pleasant flavour, which helps people who are moving away from tobacco taste, while the 18mg salt provides enough nicotine to keep cravings in check.

It also suits people who value simplicity. A 10ml salt bottle in a pod kit is about as straightforward as vaping gets. There is no mixing, no steeping and no fiddling with wattage or airflow beyond basic settings.

• Good fit: smokers of around 15 or more cigarettes a day who want a firm nicotine hit
• Good fit: pod kit and MTL vapers who like dessert and bakery flavours
• Good fit: people who want compact, pocketable devices and low maintenance
• Consider something else: light smokers, who will probably find 18mg too strong
• Consider something else: sub-ohm or direct-to-lung vapers who want large clouds and low nicotine
• Consider something else: anyone who dislikes sweet flavours or finds banana artificial

It is worth being explicit about who should not buy it. If you do not currently smoke or use nicotine, do not start with this. Nicotine in any form is addictive, and a strong salt is an easy way to become dependent. It is also not intended for under 18s, and age checks apply when you order. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a heart condition, speak to a doctor or pharmacist before using any nicotine product.

Flavour matters too. Banana is polarising. Some people enjoy the smooth, sweet character, while others find banana flavourings synthetic. If you already dislike banana sweets or banana milkshake syrup, this liquid probably will not change your mind, even with the caramel and waffle softening it. A better starting point might be a less divisive flavour from the same range.

Finally, consider how you vape through the day. If you vape in short, frequent bursts between tasks, a salt at 18mg suits that pattern. If you prefer long, relaxed sessions, a lower strength is usually more comfortable, because you will get a similar total nicotine dose with fewer side effects.

How to Fill, Prime and Use Your Device

Using this liquid is straightforward, but doing the small things properly protects your coil, your flavour and your hands. These steps apply to most refillable pod kits and small tanks. Always check your device's own manual for specifics, because designs vary.

• Step 1: Switch the device off, or lock it if it has a lock, before you start.
• Step 2: Remove the pod or open the tank. Many pods have a rubber bung or a top-fill slot, so check where the fill port is.
• Step 3: Wash and dry your hands. Nicotine liquid on skin is an irritant and is absorbed through the skin.
• Step 4: Hold the bottle upright, place the nozzle in the fill port and squeeze gently. Avoid covering any central airflow tube, and stop below the maximum fill line.
• Step 5: Wipe away spills, reseat the pod or close the tank and wait five to ten minutes for the cotton or ceramic to soak.
• Step 6: Take a few short, gentle puffs without holding the button, then settle into your normal rhythm.
• Step 7: Recap the bottle firmly and return it to a safe, upright place.

Take small, slow puffs. A salt liquid at 18mg delivers nicotine efficiently, so there is no need for long, forceful draws. A gentle three to four second inhale held in the mouth before drawing into the lungs is common for MTL vaping. If you cough or feel your throat tighten, shorten the puff or reduce the power.

Keep track of the liquid level. Running a pod or tank close to empty exposes the wick to heat without enough liquid to cool it, which burns the coil and tastes terrible. Refill when the level drops to about a quarter, rather than waiting until you can see the bottom.

For storage, keep the bottle in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, heat sources and car dashboards. Heat and light break down e-liquid, darkening the colour and slowly changing the flavour. Most nic salt liquids keep well for around a year or more when stored properly, but check the best-before date on the packaging. Never mix different nicotine strengths inside one bottle or tank unless you know exactly what you are doing and have calculated the resulting strength. Never transfer liquid into unlabelled containers.

Do not use the liquid in devices designed for something other than e-liquid, and do not use it in heated tobacco devices. If a device is not rated for nic salt or has unknown specifications, choose a different device.

Troubleshooting: Weak Flavour, Burnt Taste, Leaks and Gurgling

Most problems with e-liquid are caused by the device, the coil or user technique rather than the liquid itself. Work through the checklist below before assuming there is a fault with the bottle.

• Flat or weak flavour: The coil is probably worn. Sweet liquids leave residue, so replace the coil or pod. Also check the liquid level and that the pod is seated firmly.
• Burnt or scorched taste: You may have dry-hit the coil by firing before it was primed, or let the liquid run too low. Replace the coil, prime for longer and refill earlier.
• Leaking from the pod or tank: Check for overfilling, a loose pod, a worn seal or a cracked tank. Fill to just below the maximum line and wipe the base after filling.
• Gurgling or spitting: Excess condensation or flooded airflow. Blow gently through the mouthpiece, wipe the device and reduce power slightly.
• Harsh throat hit: The nicotine strength may be too high for you, or the power setting may be too high. Lower the power or move to a lower-strength salt.
• Nausea or dizziness: You are taking in too much nicotine. Stop, sit down, drink water and consider a lower strength.
• Dark, thick liquid after storage: Heat and light can darken e-liquid. Mild darkening is common, but if the smell or taste is off, stop using it.

Flavour fade deserves its own note. Some vapers report that a favourite flavour seems to stop tasting like itself after several days. That can be coil residue, vaper's tongue or simple habituation. Try a fresh coil first, then a different flavour for a couple of days, and then return to the original. If the taste returns, the liquid was never the problem.

If the device does not fire, check the battery level, the pod connection and whether the device is locked. If it fires but produces no vapour, the pod might be empty or poorly primed. If the device shows a short-circuit warning, remove the pod and clean the contacts with a dry cloth.

When none of this solves it and you suspect a genuine fault with the liquid, such as an unusual smell, particles floating in the bottle, a broken seal or a clearly different colour from a previous bottle, stop using it. Keep the bottle, take photos including the batch code on the label, and contact the shop quickly. In the UK, goods that are faulty or not as described are covered by consumer law, and a prompt report makes the process much simpler.

How Long 10ml Lasts and Value for Money

The honest answer to how long a bottle lasts is that it depends on you. Consumption varies enormously, and anyone who gives a single figure is guessing. We can offer a reasonable range based on how salt liquids are typically used.

A moderate user in a pod kit commonly goes through between 1.5ml and 3ml of liquid a day. At those rates, a 10ml bottle gives roughly three to six days of use. A lighter user who vapes occasionally through the day might stretch a bottle to a week or more. A heavy user or someone chain vaping may finish it in two days. Nicotine strength also affects it: higher-strength salts are satisfying in smaller amounts, so people often use less liquid than they would at a lower strength.

• Total nicotine in the bottle: 10ml at 18mg/ml contains 180mg of nicotine
• Light use: around 1ml a day, so 10 days or more
• Moderate use: around 2ml a day, so about 5 days
• Heavy use: 3ml or more a day, so 3 days or fewer
• Pod refills: a 10ml bottle fills a typical 2ml pod around five times

On value, 10ml nic salt bottles are all in a similar bracket across UK retailers because of the volume limit, so comparing the price per ml is the sensible way to assess it. Check the price on the product page and divide by ten. Multibuy offers and bundles can lower the effective cost, and buying several bottles at once also reduces delivery costs per bottle. Compare against other 10ml salts in the same strength, not against shortfills, because shortfills do not contain nicotine and need a separate shot.

It is also worth setting vaping cost against smoking cost. For many smokers a pod kit and a few 10ml bottles a month cost noticeably less than a pack-a-day habit, though the amount you save depends on your usage and the price you pay. Counting the cost of coils and pods is part of the honest calculation: a coil every one to two weeks, plus a charging cable and the occasional replacement device, adds to the monthly total.

Value is not only price. A liquid that tastes consistent, performs predictably and does not make you feel unwell is worth more than a cheaper one you stop vaping after two days. The flavour either suits you or it does not, and a 10ml bottle is a small enough commitment to find out.

How It Compares With Other Options

It helps to know where a 10ml nic salt dessert liquid fits against the other ways to vape, because the right choice depends on your device and your habits. The comparisons below are general rather than brand-by-brand, because the right answer is more about format than label.

• Versus freebase nicotine e-liquid: Freebase is the older style and is usually sold at lower strengths such as 3mg to 12mg. It suits larger, higher-power devices and gives bigger clouds. At the same number, a salt feels smoother in the throat and is absorbed faster, but a salt should be kept to low-power devices.
• Versus shortfills with nicotine shots: Shortfills are larger bottles with room for shots, giving more millilitres for the money and bigger vapour. They need mixing, and the finished strength is much lower. Convenience is lower, and they are aimed at sub-ohm setups.
• Versus prefilled pods: Prefilled pods are quick and tidy but limit your flavour choice and cost more per ml. Refillable pods with a bottle like this give more choice and usually lower running costs, with a little more effort.
• Versus single-use disposables: Single-use vapes have been banned in Great Britain since June 2025, and they were always wasteful. A refillable kit plus a bottle gives a similar experience with far less waste.
• Versus other dessert or bakery salts: Many brands make banana custard, caramel, waffle or pancake salts. Which one tastes right is personal. This one combines three notes in a single bottle, which some people like and others find too busy compared with a single-note flavour.
• Versus fruit-and-ice salts: Fruit and ice flavours are lighter and refreshing, and they rarely fatigue the palate. Dessert flavours are heavier and sweeter, and better in shorter, more indulgent sessions.

Where this liquid is weaker is easy to identify. It is sweet, so it leaves residue on coils sooner. It is high in nicotine, so it is unsuitable for lighter smokers. It is a three-part flavour, so the waffle note may not stand out the way the name suggests. And at 10ml, it needs refilling more often than a larger bottle would.

Where it is stronger: it is simple to use, widely compatible with pod kits, gentle on the throat for its strength and offers a flavour that many people who are trying to move off tobacco find easy to enjoy. If those points match what you need, it is a sound option. If you need big clouds, lower nicotine or lighter flavours, one of the alternatives above will probably serve you better.