Rhubarb & Custard Ohm Brew Nic Salts 10ml 18mg

Overview

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

Ohm Brew Rhubarb and Custard 10ml 18mg: Overview

Ohm Brew Nic Salts Rhubarb and Custard is a 10ml bottle of nicotine salt e-liquid at 18mg/ml, built around a classic British dessert pairing: tart rhubarb folded into a smooth, vanilla-leaning custard. If you grew up with rhubarb and custard sweets, or a bowl of crumble with a ladle of warm custard over the top, the flavour idea will be familiar straight away. This page covers what the product is, how it performs, which devices suit it, and where it sits among other dessert e-liquids, so you can decide before you order.

The key specifications at a glance:

• Brand: Ohm Brew
• Product type: nicotine salt e-liquid. It is not a disposable and not a complete kit, so you need a refillable device to use it.
• Bottle size: 10ml, the maximum bottle size allowed for nicotine e-liquid in the UK
• Nicotine strength: 18mg/ml (1.8%), which sits inside the UK legal limit of 20mg/ml
• Total nicotine in the bottle: 180mg (10ml multiplied by 18mg/ml)
• Flavour family: fruit and dessert, tart rhubarb with custard cream
• Best suited to: low-wattage pod systems, refillable pod kits and mouth-to-lung tanks

Because this is an e-liquid rather than a self-contained device, some of the sections below, such as battery and coil, are written about the hardware you will pair it with. That is deliberate. The same bottle can taste quite different in a 12W pod and a 25W tank, and most disappointments with a good liquid come from a mismatch between liquid and device rather than a fault in the liquid itself.

Nic salts were designed for people who want a smoother hit at higher nicotine strengths and who use compact, low-power devices. If you are moving away from cigarettes, or from a disposable now that single-use vapes can no longer be sold in the UK, a 10ml nic salt in a refillable pod kit is one of the most common routes. It costs less per millilitre over time, produces far less waste than throwing away a whole device every few days, and lets you change flavour whenever you like.

Everything here is written for adult UK smokers and vapers. If you do not currently smoke or vape, nicotine products are not for you, and you must be 18 or over to buy this item.

Flavour Profile: Tart Rhubarb Meets Custard

Rhubarb and custard is a flavour pairing that works because the two halves pull in opposite directions. Rhubarb is sharp, slightly sour and faintly earthy. Custard is round, sweet and creamy with a vanilla edge. When a liquid maker balances them well, each softens the other, and you get something closer to a bowl of dessert than a boiled sweet.

Here is how this profile typically unfolds on the inhale and exhale:

• Inhale: a bright, tangy rhubarb note arrives first. It is closer to stewed rhubarb with sugar than to raw stalk, so the sourness is present but rounded rather than sharp enough to make your cheeks tingle.
• Mid-draw: the custard layer starts to build. Expect a soft vanilla and cream impression rather than a thick, eggy flavour.
• Exhale: the two blend into a sweet, lightly tart finish with a creamy coating that lingers briefly on the palate.

The profile reads as a dessert, not a sweet-shop candy. If you prefer the sharper, fizzier end of the fruit range, you may find the custard element softens the tartness more than you want. If you find pure fruit liquids thin or one-dimensional, the cream element gives the flavour more body.

A few honest caveats worth knowing before you buy:

• Flavour perception varies from person to person. Rhubarb is a divisive flavour, and some people read it as pleasantly tart while others find it slightly metallic.
• Creamy e-liquids can leave a faint film on a coil over time. That is normal and is covered in the coil and troubleshooting sections.
• This is not a cooling or menthol product. Nothing in the name suggests an ice component, so do not expect a chilled finish.
• Sweetness is moderate to high, as you would expect from a dessert profile. Anyone who dislikes sweeter liquids should look at tobacco or lightly flavoured fruit instead.

Flavour also changes with temperature. At lower wattages the custard tends to come through more clearly and the rhubarb stays rounded. At higher power the tartness sharpens and the cream can get a little lost. For most nic salt devices, the lower end of the range is where this style of liquid makes the most sense.

Finally, give any new bottle a day or two. Freshly opened dessert liquids sometimes taste slightly flat or sharp, and a short rest in a cool, dark cupboard lets the flavour settle.

Performance and Puff Delivery

Because Ohm Brew Rhubarb and Custard is sold as a liquid, the number of puffs you get depends on your device, your wattage and how you draw. There is no fixed puff count printed on a bottle the way there is on a disposable, so it is worth setting realistic expectations.

A useful rule of thumb for low-power nic salt devices is somewhere between 200 and 300 puffs per millilitre. On that basis a 10ml bottle gives a rough working range of 2,000 to 3,000 puffs. Treat that as a loose guide and not a promise. Long, slow draws on a higher-wattage tank will use liquid faster than short, gentle draws on a small pod.

Things that change how quickly you get through a bottle:

• Wattage: higher power vaporises more liquid per second, so a 10ml bottle disappears faster.
• Coil resistance: lower-resistance coils use more liquid than higher-resistance ones.
• Draw length: a three-second pull uses far more than a one-second pull.
• Frequency of use: someone replacing cigarettes may vape all day, while an occasional user might make a bottle last a month or more.

In terms of delivery, 18mg nic salt gives a quick, smooth nicotine hit without the harshness you would get from the same strength in a freebase liquid. That is the main reason salts are popular with people who want to stop smoking: the nicotine lands quickly enough to take the edge off a craving. Vapour production is modest, as with any mouth-to-lung setup. Expect a small, dense cloud and not the large plumes associated with sub-ohm tanks.

A practical way to think about it: one 10ml bottle at 18mg is a similar amount of liquid to roughly five 2ml disposable vapes, but without five batteries, five plastic shells and five sets of waste. That comparison is only a volume comparison, and the disposables that used to dominate this market are now banned from sale in the UK, so it mainly helps if you are working out how much to buy.

If you find a bottle runs out faster than expected, the usual culprits are a very low-resistance coil, a wattage set too high for a salt, or a pod that is leaking slightly. Troubleshooting covers each of these.

Bottle Design and Build Quality

Nicotine e-liquid sold in the UK has to meet packaging rules, and the 10ml format reflects that. Bottles of nicotine e-liquid cannot exceed 10ml, must carry a child-resistant, tamper-evident cap, and must show the nicotine strength, ingredients and health warning on the label. Checking those features is a quick way to confirm you have a genuine, correctly labelled product.

What to look for when your bottle arrives:

• Tamper-evident ring or seal: the cap should have an intact ring that breaks when first opened. If the ring is already broken, do not use the bottle.
• Child-resistant cap: the cap usually needs to be pressed down and turned. It will feel slightly stiff, and that is intended.
• Fine-tip nozzle: a narrow, long tip is standard and helps when filling small pod ports without spilling.
• Soft, squeezable plastic: this lets you control how much comes out when you fill a pod.
• Clear labelling: the label should state 18mg/ml, 10ml and a batch or date code, along with the required warnings.

Nic salt bottles are usually made from a translucent or opaque plastic that offers some protection against light. You should still store your bottle out of direct sunlight, because UV exposure and heat can darken the liquid and dull the flavour over time. A kitchen drawer or bedroom cupboard is a better place than a windowsill or a car glovebox.

On build quality in the wider sense, the main things you control are how well the cap seals and how the nozzle drips. A slightly overfilled nozzle can leave a small bead of liquid on the tip. Wipe it before capping to keep the threads clean, because residue on the thread is the most common reason a cap feels sticky after a few weeks.

Because this is a nicotine product, always keep it away from children and pets. Even a small spill can be harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin. If you do get liquid on your hands, wash it off with soap and water. If a child or pet swallows any, seek medical advice straight away.

One honest note on packaging: the 10ml bottle is a single-use plastic item, so the sustainability gain from refilling comes mainly from not throwing away an entire device. The recycling section at the end of this page explains how to handle the empty bottle responsibly.

Battery and Charging: Pairing the Liquid With Your Device

This product is a liquid and has no battery of its own, so there is nothing to charge in the bottle. The battery that matters is the one in the pod kit or tank device you use it with. Choosing the right battery size helps the liquid taste as intended and keeps your day running without constant recharging.

As a general guide, here is how common device battery sizes line up with a nic salt like this:

• Around 400 to 600mAh (compact pen-style pod kits): suits light use and a modest nicotine habit. Expect a full day for occasional vapers and a recharge before the evening for heavier users.
• Around 800 to 1,000mAh (mid-size pod kits): a good fit for people who vape throughout the day, with enough capacity to avoid mid-afternoon top-ups.
• Around 1,000 to 1,500mAh or larger (variable wattage pod mods): useful if you want to tune the wattage and need the runtime to support it.

Most modern pod devices charge by USB-C. A few practical charging habits will protect the battery and keep it safe:

• Use the cable supplied with the device, or a reputable replacement, and a standard phone-style wall adapter.
• Do not charge overnight on a soft surface such as a bed or sofa. Put it on a hard, non-flammable surface where you can see it.
• Unplug when the indicator shows it is full.
• Do not use a device with a damaged casing, swollen battery or exposed wiring.
• Never carry a loose spare battery in a pocket with keys or coins.

Battery life and flavour are connected. If a device is running low, output voltage can drop and the vapour may taste thinner and less sweet. When your rhubarb and custard suddenly seems weaker than yesterday, a low battery is worth checking before you blame the liquid.

Variable-wattage devices let you match the power to a salt more accurately. For 18mg nic salt, setting the device somewhere in the low-to-moderate range generally gives a smoother hit and longer coil life than running it hot. If your device has fixed output, it was probably designed with salts in mind already.

At end of life, vape batteries must not go in household bins. Take dead devices and loose batteries to a recycling drop-off point, covered in the final section.

Coil and Mesh Technology: What Works Best With This Liquid

The coil is where the liquid is turned into vapour, so the coil type has a direct effect on flavour and on how long the liquid and the coil last. Understanding the basics helps you get consistent results from a dessert profile like rhubarb and custard.

The common coil types you will meet in pod and tank hardware are:

• Standard round-wire coils: a wire wrapped around a cotton wick. Typical resistances for nic salt use range from about 0.8 to 1.2 ohms. Flavour is clear, and these are widely available and inexpensive.
• Mesh coils: a flat sheet of fine metal mesh in contact with the wick. The larger surface area heats evenly, which tends to give a smoother, more consistent flavour and a fuller vapour, though mesh coils often cost a little more.
• Ceramic coils: found in some closed pod systems. They are known for even heating and a clean taste, but are less common in refillable salt devices.

For 18mg salt, a higher resistance coil, roughly 0.8 to 1.4 ohms, generally suits a mouth-to-lung draw and a low wattage. Lower-resistance coils, below about 0.6 ohm, are designed for sub-ohm tanks and higher power, and they will burn through a salt faster while producing a hotter, harsher hit.

Dessert and custard liquids contain more sweeteners and creamy components than simple fruit liquids. That has two consequences for coil life:

• Sweeteners can caramelise on the coil, which builds a dark film and can make the liquid taste burnt or muted.
• Heavier flavourings can clog the wick faster than lighter fruit profiles.

A realistic expectation for coil life with a sweet liquid is somewhere between one and two weeks of regular use, though that varies widely. Signs a coil is ready for replacement include a burnt taste even with a fresh fill, a noticeable drop in flavour, gurgling, and a weaker hit.

You can extend coil life by keeping wattage conservative, taking short, gentle draws, not chain vaping, and always priming a new coil. To prime, put a few drops of liquid directly onto the exposed cotton, fill the pod and wait five to ten minutes before the first draw. Skipping this step is the single most common cause of a burnt first taste.

If you change flavours often, rinse the pod or tank with warm water and let it dry fully before refilling, so old flavour does not carry across.

Nicotine Strength Guidance: Is 18mg Right for You?

Nicotine strength is the most important choice you will make with any e-liquid, and the options can be confusing. This product is 18mg/ml, which is 1.8% nicotine by volume. UK law caps nicotine e-liquid at 20mg/ml, and 18mg is near the upper end of what is sold.

Nic salts use a different form of nicotine from freebase liquids. The salt form is absorbed more smoothly, which is why a salt at 18mg feels far gentler on the throat than a freebase at the same strength would. It also means the nicotine reaches your system a bit more quickly, which is why many people use salts when moving off cigarettes.

Here is a rough guide to matching strength to smoking habit. It is a general starting point, not medical advice:

• 10 or more cigarettes a day, or the first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking: 18mg to 20mg is the range most people start in.
• 5 to 10 cigarettes a day, or lighter smoking: 10mg to 12mg salt is often enough.
• Social or occasional smoking: 5mg to 6mg, or lower, is usually sufficient.
• Existing vapers who already use 18mg salt: staying at 18mg is straightforward, though you may find you can step down over time.

Signs that 18mg is too strong for you include nausea, dizziness, headaches, a racing heart, sweating or a persistent harsh throat hit. If you notice these, stop vaping, take a break and consider a lower strength.

Signs you may need more nicotine, rather than less, include constant cravings, vaping much more frequently than you expected, or finding that you want to go back to cigarettes. If that is happening on a lower strength, moving up to 18mg can help you stay off smoking.

Nicotine is addictive and is not risk-free. Vaping is widely regarded in UK public health guidance as far less harmful than smoking for adults who switch completely, but it is not harmless. It is intended for adult smokers and is not recommended for non-smokers, young people, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or anyone with certain heart conditions without speaking to a doctor.

If your goal is to stop altogether, local stop smoking services across the UK offer free support and can discuss how vaping might fit into a plan to reduce nicotine over time.

Who Ohm Brew Rhubarb and Custard Is For

No single liquid suits everyone, so it helps to be clear about who gets the most from this one and who is better served elsewhere.

This product is a good match for:

• Adult smokers switching to vaping who want a sweeter, more comforting flavour than tobacco and need a strength that can cover a daily cigarette habit.
• Former disposable users who want to move to a refillable pod kit now that single-use vapes are off the UK market. A 10ml salt bottle gives a similar low-power, mouth-to-lung experience at a lower running cost.
• Dessert-flavour fans who like custard, bakery and cream profiles and want a fruit element to stop the sweetness becoming heavy.
• People who like a tart-sweet balance, for instance those who enjoy sherbet, rhubarb crumble or fruit pastilles.
• Low-wattage pod users with a refillable device that supports nic salts.

It is probably not the right choice for:

• Non-smokers and anyone under 18. Nicotine products are not for you, and it is illegal to sell them to under-18s in the UK.
• Cloud chasers and sub-ohm vapers. Salts at this strength are designed for low-power devices. Used in a high-wattage sub-ohm tank, 18mg would be harsh and wasteful.
• People who dislike sweet liquids. Dessert profiles carry noticeable sweetness.
• Anyone who wants an icy finish. The flavour is warm and creamy, not cooling.
• Vapers who need a very low nicotine strength. Lighter smokers should consider the lower strengths in the range, if available, instead of 18mg.

A final point on lifestyle fit. A refillable setup asks a little more of you than a disposable did. You need to fill the pod, keep the device charged, and replace the coil from time to time. Most people find this becomes routine within a week or two, but if you want zero maintenance, you should be honest about whether a refillable system will suit you before you commit.

If you are unsure which device works with a nic salt, the product pages for compatible kits on this site list coil resistance and recommended wattage, and our team can point you towards a suitable starter kit.

How to Use: Filling, Priming and Vaping

Using a refillable device with a nic salt is simple once you have done it a couple of times. Follow these steps for a clean, leak-free fill and consistent flavour.

• Check your device first. Make sure it is switched off or locked, the coil is installed and the pod or tank is clean and dry.
• Prime a new coil. Add a few drops of liquid directly onto the exposed cotton in the coil, and let it soak for a minute.
• Open the fill port. Most pods have a small silicone bung or sliding cover. Lift or slide it clear.
• Fill slowly. Press the nozzle gently into the port and squeeze the bottle in small, steady pulses. Stop at the fill line, and do not overfill, because that is the main cause of leaks and flooded coils.
• Close the port. Make sure the bung is fully seated.
• Wait five to ten minutes. This gives the wick time to saturate. Taking a draw on dry cotton burns it.
• Start gently. Take a few short, soft draws before settling into your normal rhythm.

Tips for the best experience with this particular profile:

• Draw slowly, two to three seconds, to let the custard come through.
• Use a lower wattage if your device allows it. Too much heat flattens the creamy notes.
• Do not chain vape. Pausing gives the wick time to re-saturate and protects the coil.
• Top up before the pod is completely empty, since a dry wick burns quickly.
• Keep the device upright when not in use, which helps prevent leaking.

For a closed-system pod, check the manufacturer's instructions before use. Some pre-filled pod systems are designed for their own proprietary pods and cannot be refilled, so make sure your device is a refillable type.

Do not mix liquids in the same pod without cleaning it first. Mixed flavours produce unpredictable results, and some combinations can create an unpleasant aftertaste.

Finally, never use e-liquid in anything other than a device designed for vaping, never ingest it, and never heat it in any way other than through the device's coil. Keep bottles capped when not in use and store them upright.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Even a well-chosen liquid and device can give you trouble now and then. These are the problems UK vapers report most often with nic salt dessert liquids, along with the usual causes and fixes.

• Burnt taste straight after a new coil: the coil was not primed. Remove the pod, drip liquid onto the cotton, refill, wait ten minutes and start with very short draws. If the taste persists, the coil may be faulty and needs replacing.
• Weak or muted flavour: the coil is likely coated with sweetener residue. Replace the coil. Also check that the battery is charged, because low voltage thins out flavour.
• Gurgling noise or spitting: the pod is overfilled or there is condensation in the airflow channel. Tip the device and blow gently through the mouthpiece to clear it, then wipe the area dry.
• Leaking from the pod or mouthpiece: check that the bung is fully seated, the pod is not cracked and the coil is firmly screwed in. Avoid filling above the line and avoid leaving the device on its side.
• Harsh throat hit: the wattage may be set too high, or 18mg may simply be too strong for you. Reduce power, or consider a lower strength.
• Liquid disappears too quickly: a low-resistance coil, high wattage or long draws are the usual causes. Move to a higher-resistance coil and shorten your pulls.
• Dry hit even though the pod has liquid: the wick is not saturating. Wait longer after filling, take shorter draws and avoid chain vaping.
• Liquid has darkened: some darkening over time is normal, especially with creamy flavours. If it smells off or tastes sharp, retire the bottle.
• Device will not fire: check the battery, ensure the pod is seated properly, and clean the contacts with a dry cotton bud.

If you have tried these steps and the problem continues, contact us with your order number, the device you are using and a description of the problem, so we can help work out whether it is the liquid, the hardware or the setup.

It is also worth saying that every device, coil and set of lungs is different. If a flavour seems off for a day, try a fresh coil and a clean pod before concluding the liquid is at fault. In many cases the change makes all the difference.

Value for Money and How Long a Bottle Lasts

Judging value on an e-liquid means looking at cost per millilitre, how long the bottle lasts, and what else you have to buy to use it. A 10ml nic salt is the standard retail size in the UK because of the legal cap on nicotine bottles, so comparing prices fairly means comparing across similar volumes.

The main costs of a refillable setup look like this:

• Upfront: a refillable pod kit, if you do not already own one.
• Ongoing, liquid: bottles such as this one at 18mg.
• Ongoing, hardware: replacement coils or pods every one to two weeks, depending on use.
• Occasional: a USB-C cable or a spare pod.

Here is a simple way to estimate how long a 10ml bottle will last you. If you take about 150 to 250 puffs a day, which is typical for someone replacing a pack of cigarettes with a salt, then using the earlier rough range of 200 to 300 puffs per millilitre, you would use somewhere around 0.5 to 1.25ml a day. At that rate a 10ml bottle lasts roughly eight to twenty days. Lighter users can double that, and heavy users may finish a bottle in under a week.

On the question of whether that is good value, the honest answer is that it depends on what you are replacing:

• Against smoking: vaping with a refillable salt is typically much cheaper than daily cigarettes, even after allowing for coils.
• Against disposables: disposable vapes have been banned from sale in the UK, but where they were sold, a 10ml bottle gave far more liquid per pound and generated far less waste.
• Against pre-filled pod systems: a bottle is generally cheaper per millilitre but asks for a bit more handling.
• Against 50ml or 100ml shortfills: shortfills are cheaper per millilitre, but they are zero-nicotine liquids meant for larger tanks and need nicotine shots added, so they suit a different kind of vaper.

Buying multiple bottles at once often reduces the cost per bottle and saves on delivery. Check the product page for any current multibuy options. And remember that coils wear out faster with sweet liquids, so budget for coil replacement as part of the real running cost.

The best way to protect value is simple: store the liquid properly, prime new coils, keep the wattage sensible and top up before the pod runs dry. These habits cut waste and extend both the liquid and the hardware.

Comparisons, UK Rules and Responsible Disposal

Choosing a custard e-liquid in the UK means weighing a handful of alternatives. Here is a fair comparison across the options you are likely to consider, without claims about any particular rival brand.

• Other custard and bakery nic salts: many brands offer vanilla custard, caramel custard or biscuit-and-custard liquids. These are usually richer and sweeter, with no fruit element. Rhubarb and custard stands apart through its tart edge, which stops the profile feeling heavy on a long session.
• Plain fruit nic salts: berry, mango or apple salts are lighter, brighter and generally easier on the coil. They lack the creamy body, so they suit people who find dessert flavours cloying.
• Tobacco and menthol nic salts: these are more familiar to people moving straight off cigarettes. They do not offer the same comfort-dessert appeal.
• Ice and cooling liquids: if you want a chilled finish, rhubarb and custard will not deliver it.
• Freebase e-liquids: freebase liquids at lower strengths suit higher-power tanks and bigger clouds. For a pod kit, a salt is the more natural choice.

Several UK rules affect what you buy:

• Nicotine e-liquid is limited to 20mg/ml, and this 18mg bottle is inside that limit. The 20mg cap applies to all nicotine e-liquid and to nicotine pods, not just to devices.
• Nicotine e-liquid bottles cannot exceed 10ml.
• Refillable tanks and pods cannot exceed 2ml capacity.
• You must be 18 or over to buy, and age checks are applied at checkout and on delivery.
• Single-use disposable vapes can no longer be sold in the UK, which is why refillable systems like this one have grown in popularity.

Storage and disposal. Keep the bottle cool, dark, upright and out of reach of children. Empty bottles should be rinsed and handled in line with your local council guidance, since rules on small plastic items vary by area. Never put vape batteries, pods with batteries or electronic devices in household bins or general recycling. Take them to a retailer recycling point or your local household waste recycling centre. Many UK vape shops and supermarkets accept used vape devices for recycling under the waste electricals scheme, and they will take a dead pod kit without asking you to buy anything.

Treat any leftover liquid as hazardous waste. Do not pour it down the drain. Take it to a household waste centre or ask your council about collection.