Grape Ice (New) Pod Salt Core 10ml 20mg

Overview

The Grape Ice (New) Pod Salt Core 10ml 20mg by Pod in Grape Ice (New) at 20mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Overview: Pod Salt Core Grape Ice 10ml 20mg

Pod Salt Core Grape Ice is a nicotine salt e-liquid sold in a 10ml bottle at 20mg/ml, which is 2% nicotine by volume and the highest strength that can legally be sold in the UK. It is made for refillable pod kits and other low-power mouth-to-lung devices rather than for high-wattage sub-ohm tanks, and it pairs a sweet grape flavour with a cooling finish. The (New) marker in the product name points to the current listing and packaging of this flavour, so always read the label on the bottle you receive for the exact ingredient list, VG/PG ratio and batch details.

This page is a detailed guide to what you are actually buying. It covers what the flavour is likely to taste like, how 20mg nic salt behaves in a small pod device, which coils and kits suit it, how to fill a pod without leaking, what to do when something goes wrong, and how this bottle compares with other 10ml nic salts on the UK market. It is written for adult smokers and existing vapers who want to make an informed choice rather than rely on a one-line description.

Key specifications at a glance

• Product type: nicotine salt e-liquid, ready to use straight from the bottle (no mixing or nic shot needed)
• Bottle size: 10ml, the maximum bottle size permitted for nicotine e-liquid in the UK
• Nicotine strength: 20mg/ml (2%), which means roughly 200mg of nicotine in the whole bottle
• Flavour: Grape Ice, a sweet grape taste with a cooling note on the exhale
• Suited to: refillable pod kits and low-power mouth-to-lung systems
• Typical coil resistance for this type of liquid: about 0.6 ohm to 1.2 ohm
• Pod capacity it is normally used with: 2ml to 4ml, so one bottle usually fills a pod several times

The context matters here. Single-use vapes were removed from sale in the UK from 1 June 2025, and the 20mg/ml nicotine cap applies to every nicotine vape sold in the country, whether it is a refill bottle like this one or the old disposable format. That means you will not find a stronger legal option than this bottle, and it also means refillable pods with a 10ml nic salt have become the usual route for adults who liked the simple, low-effort feel of a disposable but want a device they can use again. A 10ml bottle is a small, easy-to-store way to do that, and one bottle goes a lot further than a single disposable ever did.

Everything below is based on how this type of product works in practice. Where we give figures such as puff estimates or battery runtimes, they are reasoned ballparks rather than lab results, and we say so. Your own results will vary with your device, your coil, your puff length and how often you vape.

Flavour profile: sweet grape with an icy finish

Grape Ice follows a familiar pattern in vape flavours. A sweet, juicy grape top note comes first, then a cooling sensation builds on the exhale. It helps to think of the grape side as closer to a purple grape soft drink or a grape sweet than to fresh table grapes. The fruit is rounded and candy-like, with little of the tart, skin-on bite you get from a real green grape. The ice component is a menthol-style cooling agent rather than a mint flavour, so expect a clean chill rather than a peppermint taste.

Individual perception of flavour varies a lot, so here is a practical way to picture it:

• Inhale: sweet grape, moderately juicy, with some cooling noticeable at the back of the throat from the first draw.
• Exhale: the cooling builds, the grape softens slightly and the vapour feels fresh rather than heavy.
• Aftertaste: a light sweetness that lingers for a few seconds, with a faint cool tingle on the lips and tongue.

If you want a grape flavour with no cooling at all, this is not the one to buy, because the ice is part of the design. If you find strong menthol harsh, bear in mind that cooling agents are felt in the throat as well as on the tongue, and the effect can seem stronger at 20mg because the nicotine adds its own throat impact on top.

Several things change how the flavour comes across, and it is worth knowing them before you decide the bottle is too sweet, too weak or too cold:

• Device power: at lower power the grape stays warm and sweet. At higher power the sweetness thins out and the cooling sharpens, which can make the whole thing feel more menthol-led.
• Coil age: a fresh coil gives the clearest flavour. Sweet fruit flavours tend to leave residue on cotton, so a coil that has gone flat or slightly burnt will make any grape liquid taste dull or papery.
• Vaper's tongue: if you vape the same sweet flavour all day, your taste buds can stop registering it. A glass of water, a break of an hour or a different flavour for a day usually brings it back.
• Temperature: cold liquid is thicker and tastes slightly more muted for the first few puffs. Letting a bottle sit at room temperature for ten minutes before filling helps.

One honest note on sweetness. Fruit-ice flavours of this style are normally sweetened, and sweeteners caramelise on a hot coil. That is not a fault, but it is the reason sweet liquids shorten coil life compared with a tobacco or plain menthol flavour. Budget for a coil change every week or two if you vape this daily, and never top up a pod that tastes burnt in the hope that more liquid will fix it. It will not. Swap the coil instead.

Nicotine strength: understanding 20mg/ml nic salt

This bottle contains nicotine salt at 20mg/ml. A nic salt is nicotine bound to an acid, commonly benzoic acid, which lowers the pH of the liquid and makes the vapour feel smoother at high strengths than the same dose of freebase nicotine would. That smoothness is the main reason nic salts dominate pod kits, and it is also the reason to be careful. A 20mg salt can deliver nicotine quickly, and because the throat hit is gentler than you might expect, it is easy to take more than you realise.

The UK limit of 20mg/ml is a legal ceiling, not a recommendation. It exists for every nicotine vape sold here, so you will see 20mg on refill bottles, closed pods and the older disposables alike. Many nic salt ranges also sell a 10mg version of the same flavour, and if a 10mg bottle of this flavour is listed in our range, it is worth considering whether you need the full 20mg at all.

A rough guide to choosing a strength

• Heavier smokers (around ten or more cigarettes a day, or a first cigarette within half an hour of waking): 20mg is the usual starting point, because lower strengths often leave cravings unsatisfied and push people back to smoking.
• Moderate smokers (roughly five to ten a day): 20mg may be more than you need. If a 10mg version is available, try that first and move up only if you are still craving.
• Light or social smokers: 20mg is very likely too strong. A lower strength, or not vaping nicotine at all, makes more sense.
• Stepping down over time: many adults start on 20mg to stop smoking completely, then move to 10mg once they have been off cigarettes for a while.

Signs the strength is too high: dizziness, nausea, headache, a racing heart, sweating or feeling jittery shortly after vaping. If this happens, stop, drink water, get some fresh air and choose a lower strength next time.

Signs the strength is too low: constant cravings, vaping far more often than you planned, or finding yourself reaching for cigarettes. That is a reason to review your strength with a stop smoking adviser, not to push beyond sensible limits.

If you want support, free local stop smoking services are available across the UK, and the evidence from them is that combining vaping with behavioural support improves the chances of quitting compared with going it alone. Anyone who is pregnant, has a heart condition or takes regular medication should speak to a GP or pharmacist before using any nicotine product. Nicotine is addictive, and this product is only for adults who already smoke or vape.

Performance: throat hit, vapour and puff delivery

An e-liquid does not come with a puff count in the way a disposable device does, so it is worth working out what to expect. The honest answer is that it depends on your device and how you draw on it, but there are some sensible numbers to reason from.

A 10ml bottle will fill a typical 2ml pod around four to five times once you allow for the small amount of liquid that stays in the pod and the fill line you should not exceed. If your kit has a 3ml or 4ml pod, expect two to three fills. As a very rough working figure, a pod kit running around 10W to 15W uses somewhere between 50 and 100 puffs per millilitre, so a full 10ml bottle could stretch to roughly 500 to 1,000 puffs of normal length. Short, gentle puffs push that number up and long, hard draws bring it down. Treat these as ballpark figures, because no two vapers draw the same way.

Throat hit. At 20mg, nic salt gives a medium-to-firm throat hit that is smoother than a 20mg freebase liquid would be. The cooling agent in Grape Ice adds a second layer, so the overall feel is closer to a crisp, fresh draw than a warm, sweet one. Some vapers who are used to cigarettes find that the firmer hit is the thing that makes a 20mg salt satisfying. Others find it more than they want, which is a good reason to consider 10mg.

Vapour production. Pod kits that suit this liquid are low-power devices, so vapour volume is modest compared with a sub-ohm tank. The liquid is not designed for huge clouds. It is designed for a quick, discreet draw that delivers nicotine and flavour efficiently.

Nicotine delivery. Nic salts are absorbed quickly, which is why many adults find they need fewer puffs per session than with a lower-strength freebase liquid. If you find yourself chain vaping on a 20mg salt, slow down. Taking a few puffs and waiting five minutes is usually enough, and it makes the bottle last longer as well.

Consistency through a pod. A well-primed coil should give steady flavour from the first puff to the last one before a refill. If flavour fades early in the pod, the usual culprits are a tired coil, a pod that has been left too empty (leading to dry hits) or overfilling that has flooded the airflow. Section nine covers these fixes in detail.

Why not use it in a sub-ohm tank? Sub-ohm devices run at much higher power and draw large amounts of liquid per puff. At 20mg that would mean far more nicotine than most people want, and a harsh, overpowering experience. Keep this bottle for pod kits and mouth-to-lung devices with resistances above about 0.6 ohm.

Coils, mesh and device compatibility

The coil is where your e-liquid turns into vapour, and matching it to the liquid is the single biggest factor in how this bottle will taste. Nic salts such as Pod Salt Core are designed for low-wattage, higher-resistance coils, normally in the 0.6 ohm to 1.2 ohm range, which suit tight mouth-to-lung draws.

You will come across three main coil styles in refillable pod kits:

• Standard cotton coils: a wire wrapped around cotton wicking. They heat quickly and are inexpensive, but the heat sits in a small area, so flavour can be a little less even and sweet liquids can burn out the cotton sooner.
• Mesh coils: a flat or curved mesh screen that spreads heat across a bigger surface. Mesh usually gives more consistent flavour, faster ramp-up and slightly more vapour, and it handles sweet liquids a little better. Many current pod kits use mesh at 0.6 ohm to 1.0 ohm.
• Ceramic coils: a porous ceramic wick holding the heating element. They tend to give clean flavour and good longevity, but they can take longer to wet properly and are more sensitive to being run dry.

Which resistance should you use? Lower resistances, such as 0.6 ohm, make more vapour and a warmer draw, but they use more liquid and more battery. Higher resistances, such as 1.0 ohm to 1.2 ohm, give a tighter draw that feels closer to a cigarette, and they use less liquid. If you are switching from smoking and have chosen 20mg, a 0.8 ohm to 1.0 ohm coil is a sensible middle ground.

Popular refillable pod kits that use coils in this range include models from Vaporesso, Uwell, SMOK, OXVA and Geekvape. We list these only as examples of the style of device, and you should always check the manufacturer's pod and coil specifications for your exact model before buying, because compatibility differs even within one brand.

Coil life. With a sweet grape and ice liquid used daily, plan to replace the coil or pod about every one to two weeks. Signs it is time: muted flavour, a burnt or acrid edge, crackling, a dark brown colour on the wick, or leaking that was not there before.

Priming a new coil. Fill the pod, then wait around five to ten minutes so the cotton or mesh wick saturates fully. Take a few short, gentle puffs without pressing the button for long. Skipping the wait is the most common way to ruin a new coil, because dry cotton burns in seconds.

Battery, charging and keeping your device running

The e-liquid itself has no battery, of course, but the device you put it in does, and your battery habits affect how this bottle performs. Most refillable pod kits use an internal battery somewhere between 500mAh and 1,000mAh, charged by USB-C, with some larger kits going further.

You can reason about runtime with simple arithmetic. A 1,000mAh battery at a nominal 3.7V stores about 3.7Wh of energy. At a typical pod power of around 12W, that is roughly 18 minutes of total firing time, which works out as a few hundred puffs of a few seconds each once you allow for losses. A 500mAh battery gives roughly half that. In practice many pod kits run for a day or so of moderate vaping per charge, and a small battery may suit one pod fill per charge.

Because 20mg nic salt delivers nicotine efficiently, most people take fewer puffs than they would on a low-strength freebase liquid, which stretches the battery. Lower resistance coils draw more power per puff and drain the battery faster.

Charging safely

• Use the cable supplied with the device, or a reputable USB-C cable from a known brand, and a normal phone-style wall adaptor.
• Do not charge on a bed, sofa or other soft furnishings, and do not leave a device charging unattended overnight.
• Do not charge a device that is damaged, swollen, hot to the touch or smells odd, and do not carry loose devices in a pocket with keys or coins.
• Keep the charging port clean and dry. If liquid has leaked into the port, wipe it dry and let it air for a few hours before charging.

Keeping flavour consistent. A very low battery can cause weak, flat vapour, which some people mistake for a problem with the e-liquid. If the first puffs of the day taste thin, check the charge before you blame the bottle.

Recycling devices and batteries. Vape devices contain lithium batteries and must never go in household rubbish or normal recycling. In the UK, shops that sell vapes are expected to take back waste devices, and many household waste recycling centres also have a dedicated drop-off point for small electricals and batteries. Hand in the whole device rather than trying to remove the battery yourself. Empty pods and used coils can usually go with the device or be dealt with according to your local council's rules.

Bottle, packaging and UK rules

Pod Salt Core is supplied in a 10ml plastic bottle with a narrow nozzle designed to fit the fill ports on most refillable pods, and a cap that is child-resistant and tamper-evident, which UK rules require for nicotine e-liquid. Always check the seal when it arrives. If a bottle is already open, leaking or has a broken tamper seal, do not use it and contact us.

A few points are worth understanding about the rules that shape what you are buying:

• 10ml maximum. Nicotine-containing e-liquid in the UK cannot be sold in bottles larger than 10ml. That is why nic salt ranges come in 10ml, and why larger 50ml or 100ml bottles are nicotine-free shortfills.
• 20mg/ml maximum. No nicotine e-liquid sold in the UK can exceed 20mg/ml, and this applies equally to refill bottles and to the disposable or closed-pod format.
• Labelling. The bottle should carry a health warning, an ingredients list, nicotine content, and batch information. If any of these are missing, treat it with caution.
• Age restriction. It is illegal to sell nicotine vape products to anyone under 18, and we require adult confirmation when you order.

Reading the label. Because the (New) marker in the product name relates to the current version of this line, take a moment to read the label on delivery, especially the VG/PG ratio and the nicotine strength. Nic salt liquids in this style are often formulated with a balanced or PG-leaning base, but you should rely on the printed label rather than assumptions.

Storage. Keep the bottle upright, capped, in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep it well out of reach of children and pets, because nicotine liquid is poisonous if swallowed or if it gets on the skin or in the eyes in quantity. If you spill some on your skin, wash it off with soap and water straight away.

Disposing of empty bottles. Let the bottle drain and dry, then check your local council's rules for plastic recycling, because some authorities accept clean empty bottles and others treat nicotine residues differently. Never pour leftover liquid down a drain or into a watercourse. If you have an old part-used bottle you do not want, take it to your household waste recycling centre and ask where nicotine liquid should go.

How to fill your pod and use Grape Ice

Filling a refillable pod is simple, but a careless fill is the cause of most leaks and gurgling. Follow these steps every time.

• 1. Turn the device off or remove the pod. Take the pod out of the device, so you do not fire it accidentally while handling it.
• 2. Open the fill port. Most pods have a rubber bung or sliding cover. Open it fully, and check that the port is clean and dry.
• 3. Fill slowly. Tilt the pod slightly and place the bottle nozzle against the side of the port. Squeeze gently and let the liquid run down the inside wall, rather than dropping it straight onto the airflow tube.
• 4. Stop below the max line. Do not fill to the very top. Leave a small gap, because overfilling floods the airflow and causes leaks.
• 5. Close the port. Push the bung firmly into place and wipe away any liquid from the pod and the metal connectors.
• 6. Wait five to ten minutes. This lets the wick soak. It matters most with a brand-new coil.
• 7. Refit the pod and take a few gentle draws. Start with short puffs, and build up once the flavour is steady.

Using it day to day. Draw slowly and steadily for two to three seconds, which is the mouth-to-lung style these liquids are designed for. Do not hold the button down for long puffs, as that overheats the coil and shortens its life. Pause between puffs so the wick has time to re-saturate. With a firm 20mg strength, many people find a few puffs at a time is enough.

Do not mix. Do not add other flavours, nicotine shots, cooling additives or any home-made ingredients to this bottle, and do not top up a pod containing a different flavour. Mixing liquids changes the nicotine strength in ways that are hard to predict and can create an unpleasant taste. If you want to change flavour, empty the pod, rinse it with warm water, let it dry fully and fit a fresh coil.

Carrying a filled pod. Pressure changes can push liquid out of a pod, so be careful when travelling by air or driving through high altitude. Keep the device upright where possible, and avoid leaving it in a hot car, because heat thins the liquid and promotes leaks. Wipe the mouthpiece before use if liquid has pooled there.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with nic salt e-liquid are device or technique issues rather than a bad bottle. Work through these before deciding something is wrong.

• Leaking from the pod: usually caused by overfilling, a loose bung, a worn coil or a pod that has not been seated properly. Empty it, wipe it dry, refill below the max line and check that the pod clicks fully into the device.
• Gurgling or spitting: condensation or excess liquid in the airflow. Tilt the pod, give it a gentle blow through the mouthpiece to clear the air channel, wipe the connectors and take shorter, softer draws.
• Burnt or acrid taste: the coil is worn, was not primed, or was run when the pod was nearly empty. Replace the coil, wait longer after filling, and do not chain vape.
• Weak or no flavour: check the charge, check the pod is not empty, rule out vaper's tongue by switching flavour for a day, and consider a new coil. If you are using a very low-power setting, try a slightly higher setting within the coil's recommended range.
• Harsh throat hit: the strength or power may be too high for you. Lower the device power if it is adjustable, take gentler draws, and think about a 10mg version if one is available.
• Dizziness or nausea: you have probably taken too much nicotine too quickly. Stop vaping, rest, drink water and eat something. Reduce your puffs or choose a lower strength next time.
• Dry hits (hot, scratchy puffs): the wick is not getting enough liquid. Refill the pod, let it soak, and check that the fill port or airflow is not blocked.
• Device will not fire: make sure it is charged, the pod is seated properly, and the contacts are clean. Wipe the metal connectors with a dry cotton bud. If the problem remains, try another pod to see whether it is the pod or the device.
• Sticky bottle or cap: sweet liquids can crystallise around the nozzle. Wipe with a damp cloth, dry thoroughly and keep the cap tight.

When to stop and ask for help. If a device becomes unusually hot, smells of burning, swells or sparks, stop using it immediately, move it somewhere safe away from flammable material and do not charge it. If liquid contacts your eyes, rinse with plenty of water and seek medical advice. If a child or pet swallows nicotine liquid, seek urgent medical help straight away and keep the bottle to show what was swallowed.

Who Grape Ice 20mg is for, and who should skip it

This bottle is aimed at a specific group, and being clear about it is more useful than pretending it suits everybody.

It is a good fit if you:

• are an adult UK smoker looking to move away from cigarettes and need a firm nicotine strength to stay off them;
• already use a refillable pod kit with a 0.6 ohm to 1.2 ohm coil and want a fruit-and-cool flavour;
• liked the simplicity of disposable vapes but want a refillable setup now that single-use devices are no longer sold;
• prefer a smoother, nic salt style of nicotine delivery to harsh freebase liquid;
• want a compact 10ml bottle that is easy to carry and replace.

It is probably not for you if you:

• do not currently smoke or vape. Nicotine is addictive, and there is no reason to start;
• are under 18, which makes it illegal for you to buy or use;
• are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a heart condition or take medication that may interact with nicotine, unless a clinician has advised you otherwise;
• smoke only occasionally, in which case 20mg is likely to be far stronger than you need;
• use a sub-ohm tank at high power, which is a mismatch for this strength and style;
• dislike cooling or menthol sensations, because the ice is built into this flavour.

A note on switching. Many adults find the first few days of moving from cigarettes to vaping awkward. The hand-to-mouth habit is similar, but the draw is different and the flavour is an adjustment. Give yourself a week with a consistent setup before judging whether a 20mg nic salt works for you. If you are still smoking alongside vaping after a couple of weeks, review your device, your coil, your strength and your flavour, as one of those is probably off. A stop smoking adviser can help you work out which.

Vaping carries risks, and it is not risk-free. It is considered substantially less harmful than smoking for adults who switch completely, but the long-term picture is still emerging, and the aim should be to use nicotine only as long as you need to.

Value for money and how long a bottle lasts

Value is easier to judge once you know how long a bottle lasts and what the other running costs are. Here is a way to work it out for yourself.

How long will 10ml last? Daily consumption varies widely with device power, puff length and how often you vape. As a rough guide:

• Light use (around 1ml per day): a bottle can last about ten days.
• Moderate use (around 2ml per day): a bottle lasts roughly five days, which matches about one 2ml pod a day.
• Heavy use (3ml or more per day): a bottle lasts three days or less. If you are using that much at 20mg, it is worth checking whether your device or strength is wrong for you.

Cost per ml. Divide the bottle price by ten to see the price per ml, then multiply by your daily millilitres to find your daily cost. Add the cost of coils or pods, which for most pod kits is a few pounds every one to two weeks, plus the occasional replacement device. For most adults who switch fully, the total weekly cost of vaping comes in well below the cost of smoking at current UK cigarette prices, though the exact saving depends on your habit.

Compared with disposables. Disposable vapes were sold as cheap, but they bundled a battery, coil and a small amount of liquid into a single item that was thrown away after a few days. A refillable pod kit costs more up front, but once you own the device, each 10ml bottle gives you a long stretch of use for much less waste. Because single-use devices can no longer be sold in the UK, the comparison is now mostly a choice between different kinds of refillable or closed-pod systems.

Compared with closed-pod systems. Pre-filled pods are convenient, but you pay for the packaging and the pod each time, and you are tied to one brand. A 10ml bottle gives more flexibility on flavour and usually works out cheaper per ml, though you need to be comfortable filling pods and replacing coils.

Where you can save. Buy a bottle at a time until you have settled on a flavour you like, then consider multi-buys. Look after your coils by priming them well, and avoid chain vaping, which burns through both liquid and coil life. Store spare bottles properly, and you will not lose any to heat or sunlight.

How Pod Salt Core compares with other 10ml nic salts

Pod Salt Core sits among a crowded field of 10ml nicotine salt ranges, so here is a fair, practical comparison. These notes are meant to help you choose, not to rank brands, and individual tastes differ.

Against other nic salt ranges. Ranges such as Elfliq, IVG Salt, Nasty Salt, Dinner Lady and Hayati Pro Max Salts all offer 10ml nic salts at up to 20mg/ml with a similar basic proposition. The differences tend to be in four places:

• Flavour style: some ranges lean towards recreations of popular disposable flavours, others towards dessert or drink profiles. Grape Ice sits in the fruit-and-cool family that is common across the market.
• Ice intensity: the strength of cooling varies a lot between brands that use the word ice. If you are particular, buy a single bottle first.
• Sweetness: more heavily sweetened liquids taste richer but gum up coils faster.
• Price per ml and range size: bigger ranges give you more flavours to try, while smaller ranges are simpler to navigate.

Against freebase e-liquid. Freebase liquids typically top out around 18mg/ml for 10ml bottles and feel noticeably harsher at that level. Most adults choose freebase at lower strengths, such as 3mg to 12mg, and use it in sub-ohm or higher-wattage devices. If you want a tight, cigarette-like draw from a pod, nic salt is usually the more comfortable choice.

Against shortfills. Shortfills are 50ml or 100ml bottles of nicotine-free liquid with room for a nic shot, designed for higher-power devices and larger clouds. They are a different category of product, and they do not suit the small pod kits this bottle is made for.

Against pre-filled closed pods. Closed pods are simple and clean, and they are usually matched to one device. Refillable pods with a 10ml nic salt cost less per ml, let you change flavour whenever you want, and do not tie you to a single brand, but they need a little practice.

What we would suggest. If you like fruit-and-cool flavours and want a firm 20mg strength for a pod kit, Pod Salt Core Grape Ice is a reasonable option to try. If you are unsure about 20mg, look for a 10mg version first. If you already have a favourite nic salt brand and are looking for a change, order one bottle and use it for a few days before buying more.