Vlad's VG 10ml 3mg

Overview

The Vlad's VG 10ml 3mg by Vlad's at 20mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Overview of Vlad's VG 10ml 3mg

Vlad's VG 10ml 3mg is a 10ml bottle of nicotine e-liquid from the Vlad's range, supplied at a nicotine strength of 3mg/ml (0.3%). The VG in the name points to a vegetable glycerine-led formulation, which is the style of liquid generally chosen for refillable tanks, sub-ohm coils and mesh coils rather than tight, low-power pod systems. Check the label on the bottle you receive for the exact VG/PG split, because ratios can vary between flavour variants within one range and the printed label is the authoritative source.

The 10ml size is set by UK rules, which limit nicotine-containing e-liquid to bottles of 10ml or less. That makes this the largest ready-mixed nicotine bottle a UK retailer can sell. There is nothing to measure or shake together: the nicotine is already in the bottle at a stated strength, so you unscrew the cap, fill your tank and vape. The UK ceiling for nicotine strength in any e-liquid is 20mg/ml, which means 3mg sits at the gentle end of what is legally available.

Here is a quick reference for the product.

• Product type: ready-mixed nicotine e-liquid for refillable devices
• Bottle size: 10ml
• Nicotine strength: 3mg/ml, which works out to roughly 30mg of nicotine across the full bottle
• Base: VG-led (confirm the exact ratio on the label)
• Device pairing: sub-ohm tanks, mesh coil tanks and higher-wattage kits; some refillable pod kits with wide-bore coils can also cope with it
• Age restriction: sold to adults aged 18 and over only

This page is written to help you decide whether the strength, base and bottle size suit the way you actually vape. We say plainly where this product fits, where it does not, and where a different format would serve you better. If you are new to refillable vaping, read the sections on nicotine strength, coil pairing and troubleshooting before your first fill, because a few minutes of preparation prevents most of the common first-week problems.

Performance and vapour delivery

A VG-led liquid behaves differently from a thin, PG-heavy one, and most of what you notice in daily use comes down to that thickness. Vegetable glycerine produces dense, soft vapour and a smooth, slightly sweet inhale. At 3mg/ml the throat hit is mild, so the experience is dominated by vapour volume and flavour rather than by a sharp catch at the back of the throat. If you are used to tight mouth-to-lung pod vapes with high-strength nicotine, expect a very different sensation: bigger, cooler, softer draws with far less bite.

Because the liquid is thicker, it moves through cotton more slowly. That is not a flaw, but it does mean the device matters. A coil designed for thin liquid can starve and give a dry, burnt hit when fed a thick one at high power. A coil designed for VG-led liquid has larger wicking holes or a mesh surface that keeps up with demand. Match the coil rating to the liquid and the performance is steady from the first draw to the last.

Here is a practical way to think about how much vaping you get from the bottle. These are rough planning figures, not guarantees, because consumption depends on your wattage, puff length and habits.

• Consumption per millilitre: most sub-ohm users get somewhere between 100 and 300 draws from each millilitre, so a 10ml bottle covers roughly 1,000 to 3,000 draws
• Light use: around 1 to 2ml a day means the bottle lasts five to ten days
• Moderate use: around 3 to 5ml a day means the bottle lasts two to three days
• Heavy direct-to-lung use: 6ml or more a day can empty the bottle in under two days, in which case a larger short-fill format may suit you better

UK tank rules cap standard tanks at 2ml, so one bottle refills a typical tank about five times in theory, a little less once you account for liquid used to prime new coils. Lower wattage stretches the bottle further; higher wattage burns through it faster and delivers a warmer, denser vape. Start in the lower half of the wattage range printed on your coil and only move up if the flavour feels flat, because the liquid is happiest when the coil is not pushed to its ceiling.

Flavour profile and variants

Vlad's VG is sold in several flavour variants, and the flavour on this listing is the one named on the product page. We would rather not invent tasting notes that do not match what is in your bottle, so use the product title and variant selector as your guide to the specific profile, and treat this section as general guidance on how a VG-led, low-nicotine liquid carries flavour.

Vegetable glycerine has a mild natural sweetness, and it tends to round off sharp edges. Fruit liquids can come across softer and more blended than they would in a PG-heavy mix. Dessert, custard and creamy profiles usually suit a VG base well because the thick vapour feels full and smooth. Menthol and tobacco profiles also work, though crisp top notes can be slightly muted compared with a thin liquid at the same power.

A few habits make the flavour clearer.

• Tighten the airflow: a looser airflow dilutes the vapour with cool air and flattens flavour. Closing the airflow a little concentrates it.
• Keep the power moderate: very high wattage brings out sweetness and can push flavour towards a harsh, over-sweet finish. Moderate settings usually taste cleaner.
• Give new coils time: allow the cotton to saturate fully, then take a few gentle draws at low power before you ramp up.
• Change coils when flavour fades: sweet liquids leave residue on the coil, and a worn coil makes any flavour taste dull or slightly burnt.
• Rinse your palate: constant vaping of one flavour causes taste fatigue. A glass of water, or alternating between two variants, restores your sense of the flavour.

If you want to try a different variant, rinse the tank and fit a fresh coil before filling with the new flavour. Mixing a new liquid into old residue muddles both tastes, and a coil that has absorbed a strong flavour will carry traces of it into the next bottle. Keeping one coil per flavour is the cleanest approach if you rotate between a couple of favourites.

Bottle design and build quality

The liquid arrives in a 10ml plastic bottle with a narrow dropper-style nozzle. That nozzle is sized to slot into the fill port of most tanks, which keeps spills down when you top up. The cap is child-resistant and the bottle carries a tamper-evident ring, both of which are required for nicotine e-liquid sold in the UK. The plastic is soft enough to squeeze gently, which lets you control flow without glugging liquid across the threads of your tank.

The label shows the information UK rules require: the nicotine strength, the ingredient list, the health warning, a batch reference and the supplier contact details. Read the batch code and the best-before date when you open the box. If anything on the label is missing, smudged or inconsistent with the product page, contact the shop before you use the liquid.

Some practical points on the bottle itself.

• Squeeze, do not shake hard: a firm shake traps air bubbles in thick liquid, which can cause gurgling in the tank. A slow swirl before opening is enough.
• Store upright and cool: keep the bottle away from direct sunlight, radiators and hot cars. Heat and light degrade nicotine liquids and darken the colour over time.
• Keep it out of reach of children and pets: nicotine is toxic if swallowed or absorbed through the skin in quantity. The child-resistant cap helps, but it is not a substitute for storing it safely.
• Wipe the nozzle: a quick wipe after filling stops dried liquid building up and sticking the cap on.

When the bottle is empty, the plastic can usually be recycled with household plastic. Check your local council guidance first, because rules differ between areas, and remove any remaining liquid responsibly rather than pouring it down a drain in quantity. Used vape devices and batteries should never go in general rubbish or household recycling. Shops that sell vape hardware are expected to take back used devices, and you can find drop-off points through your local household waste recycling centre or the Recycle Your Electricals postcode finder.

Battery and charging: what your device needs

E-liquid does not contain a battery, so charging is about your device, not the bottle. We still cover it here because a VG-led liquid is typically used at higher power than a pod liquid, and that changes how you manage battery life. If you pair Vlad's VG with a sub-ohm kit, the battery is doing most of the work.

As a rough guide, here is what to expect from common battery set-ups.

• Built-in pen or pod-style kits (1,000 to 1,800mAh): suitable for lower-power vaping with wide-bore coils. Expect a few hours of moderate use per charge.
• Single 18650 box mod (typically 2,500 to 3,500mAh cell): a cell of about 3,000mAh stores roughly 11Wh. At 40W with three-second draws, that is on the order of 250 draws per charge once conversion losses are counted, so a normal day's use for many vapers.
• Dual-battery mods: built for higher wattage or heavy use, and they last noticeably longer between charges.

The higher the wattage, the quicker the battery drains, so a VG-led liquid vaped at 60W will empty a single cell far faster than the same liquid at 30W. If you find yourself charging twice a day, lower the wattage a few steps before you buy a bigger battery.

Charging safely matters more than charging quickly. Use the cable supplied with your device or a reputable USB-C charger from a known maker, and avoid cheap unbranded chargers. Do not leave devices charging unattended overnight on a soft surface. If you use removable 18650 cells, charge them in an external charger when you can, never mix old and new cells, and replace any cell with torn wrapping. Carry spare cells in a case, never loose in a pocket with keys or coins.

When a cell or device reaches the end of its life, take it to a battery or electricals recycling point. Many supermarkets and household waste recycling centres accept loose batteries, and shops that sell vape hardware should take back used devices. Never put a lithium cell in general waste, because damaged cells can start fires in bin lorries and sorting plants.

Coil and mesh technology: matching liquid to hardware

Coil choice is the most important hardware decision when you vape a VG-led liquid. The coil is the heating element, and the cotton wick around it has to draw liquid in as fast as the heat vaporises it. Thick liquid means slower wicking, so the coil needs enough wicking surface to keep up.

There are two main coil styles you will meet.

• Round-wire coils: a wire wrapped in cotton, usually with a resistance from 0.15 to 0.6 ohm for sub-ohm use. They are widely available and tend to produce warm vapour with a strong flavour.
• Mesh coils: a flat or cylindrical mesh screen pressed against a large cotton surface. They heat evenly, wick quickly and are usually the easiest match for a thick, VG-led liquid. Most are rated between about 0.12 and 0.3 ohm and run at higher wattage.

Higher-resistance coils of 0.8 ohm and above are designed for mouth-to-lung vaping with thinner liquid. They are not ideal for a thick, VG-led bottle because their wicking holes can be too small. If your device only takes tight-draw coils, you will probably be happier with a thinner liquid.

Every coil prints a recommended wattage range on its side or box. Treat that range as a guide to the safe window, not as a target to hit. For a VG-led liquid, start about a quarter of the way up the range, prime the coil properly and increase slowly.

• Priming: after fitting a new coil, drip a few drops directly onto the cotton through the wicking holes, fill the tank, then wait five to ten minutes before the first draw. Skipping this step is the usual reason a new coil burns out in a day.
• Coil life: expect around one to two weeks from a coil with regular use. Sweet or creamy liquids tend to shorten it, so you may find coil life at the shorter end.
• Signs of a worn coil: muted flavour, a faint burnt note, gurgling or a darker colour to the cotton you can see.

Match the coil to your device, check the resistance printed on it and replace it before it burns rather than after.

Nicotine strength guidance for 3mg/ml

Three milligrams per millilitre is a low strength, and it is chosen on purpose for direct-to-lung vaping. When you inhale a large volume of vapour from a sub-ohm tank, you take in far more liquid per puff than you would from a tight mouth-to-lung device. A higher strength in the same tank would deliver too much nicotine too quickly, causing nausea, dizziness or a headache. At 3mg, the dose per puff is gentler and most people can vape comfortably through a session.

These are general guide ranges, and they depend on how heavily you smoked and how you vape. They are not medical advice.

• 0mg: nicotine-free, for people who want the habit and flavour only
• 3mg: low strength for large sub-ohm draws, and for ex-smokers who have already stepped down
• 6mg: medium-low, common for people stepping down from a heavier smoking habit while vaping in a sub-ohm device
• 12mg: medium, often used in lower-power devices and tighter draws
• 18mg and 20mg: the top of the legal UK range, usually for tight mouth-to-lung devices and nicotine salts

The 20mg/ml cap applies across all nicotine e-liquids sold in the UK, including the pods fitted to refillable pod kits. It is also the ceiling that applied to single-use disposables before those were banned from sale in June 2025. If you used to buy 20mg disposables, do not move straight to a 20mg liquid in a sub-ohm tank, because the nicotine delivery is entirely different. Most people stepping from a disposable to a sub-ohm kit begin at 3mg to 6mg and adjust.

If you notice cravings returning within half an hour, or you are chain-vaping to feel satisfied, the strength may be too low for your device, and the next strength up might suit you. If you feel light-headed, sweaty or nauseous, the strength or wattage is too high. Drop it back. People who do not smoke or vape should not start using nicotine products. For help quitting smoking, NHS stop smoking services in England and equivalent services in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland offer free support.

Who Vlad's VG 10ml 3mg is for

This liquid suits a specific kind of vaper, and being honest about that is more useful than pretending it suits everyone.

It is a good fit if you:

• use a sub-ohm tank, mesh coil kit or higher-wattage box mod
• prefer large, smooth, warm draws over a tight cigarette-style hit
• have already moved away from cigarettes and want a gentle nicotine level
• like to keep a 10ml bottle in a bag and top up through the day
• want to try a flavour in a small bottle before committing to a larger short-fill

It is probably not the right choice if you:

• use a small, low-power pod system with fine wicking holes, which can struggle with thick liquid
• want a strong, throat-hit nicotine experience, which is better served by a nicotine salt at higher strength
• currently smoke heavily and need a high nicotine delivery to stay off cigarettes
• vape very heavily in a sub-ohm tank, where the cost of repeated 10ml bottles adds up faster than a short-fill

This product is only for adults. It is not intended for anyone under 18, for non-smokers, or for anyone pregnant or breastfeeding without medical advice. Nicotine is addictive. If you have a heart condition, high blood pressure or another medical issue, speak to a doctor or pharmacist before you use any nicotine product. If you are a smoker, vaping is considered less harmful than smoking, but it is not risk-free, and the aim for most people is to stop smoking first and reduce nicotine use over time.

Beginners with a sub-ohm kit often find 3mg a comfortable starting point. Experienced vapers who prefer a very light nicotine level may use it as an everyday liquid. Either way, if the first bottle suggests that you need more or less nicotine, the answer is to change strength rather than to change how hard you pull.

How to use: filling, priming and storage

Setting up a refillable tank is straightforward once you have done it a couple of times. Follow these steps with a new bottle and a new coil.

• 1. Prepare the tank. Make sure the tank is clean and dry. If you are changing flavour, rinse it in warm water and let it air-dry fully.
• 2. Fit the coil. Screw the new coil firmly into the base. Check the resistance on the coil against your device settings.
• 3. Prime the coil. Put a few drops of liquid directly on the cotton through the wicking holes. This is the step that stops a dry hit on the first draw.
• 4. Fill the tank. Open the fill port, tilt the tank slightly and run the liquid down the inside wall. Keep the liquid below the fill line, and avoid covering the central airflow tube.
• 5. Wait. Leave the filled tank to stand for five to ten minutes so the cotton saturates. Thick liquid needs this patience more than thin liquid does.
• 6. Start low. Set the device to the lower end of the coil's wattage range and take a few short draws to confirm everything is working. Then adjust.

Keep these habits in mind while you vape.

• Top up before the tank gets low. If the liquid drops below the wicking holes, the cotton dries out and the coil burns.
• Do not fill beyond the maximum line. Over-filling can cause leaks through the airflow.
• Never chain-vape at maximum power. Give the coil a few seconds to re-wet between draws.
• Check airflow, cap seals and O-rings now and then. A perished ring is a common source of leaks.

For storage, put the cap back on straight after each fill and store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place. Nicotine liquids are best used within their shelf life, which is printed on the label. A slight darkening of colour over time is normal for nicotine liquids and is not a sign the bottle has gone off, although a sour or chemical smell would be.

A note on steeping: many ready-mixed liquids are ready to vape straight from the bottle, but some flavours smooth out if you leave the cap on and let them rest in a cool cupboard for a day or two. If the first fill tastes slightly sharp, a short rest often rounds it off.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with a VG-led liquid trace back to the coil, the airflow or the power setting, rather than to the liquid itself. Work through these in order.

• Dry or burnt taste: the coil is not getting enough liquid. Check the tank level, then let the tank rest for a few minutes. If the taste stays harsh, replace the coil, because a burnt coil does not recover. Reduce wattage by a few steps on the replacement and prime it properly.
• Gurgling or spitting: usually condensation or excess liquid in the airflow. Wipe the drip tip, tilt the device to drain the airflow, and check you have not overfilled the tank.
• Leaking from the base or airflow: check that the coil is screwed in fully, the O-rings are intact and the tank is not overfilled. Warm hands or a hot car expand the air in the tank, so keep it away from heat.
• Weak flavour: tighten the airflow, drop the wattage slightly, or change the coil. If you have been vaping the same flavour all day, taste fatigue is a likely cause.
• Throat hit too harsh: lower the wattage or the nicotine strength. At 3mg a harsh hit usually suggests the power is too high or the coil is failing.
• Throat hit too light and cravings: your strength may be too low for how you vape. Try 6mg, or tighten the airflow slightly.
• Liquid hard to squeeze or slow to fill: thick liquid can sit sluggishly in a cold bottle. Leave it at room temperature for a while, but never warm it with a heater or microwave.
• Device will not fire: check that the coil is seated correctly, the battery is charged and the device has not locked itself. Unscrew and refit the tank to clean the contacts.

If you have tried these steps and a bottle still smells or tastes wrong, stop using it and contact the shop with the batch code from the label. Do not keep using a liquid that causes an allergic reaction, a rash or breathing problems, and seek medical help if you feel unwell after using a nicotine product.

Value for money

The simplest way to judge value is to work out cost per millilitre, then cost per day, rather than look at the shelf price alone. Divide the price on the listing by 10 to get the cost per ml of this bottle. Then multiply by your daily consumption to see what the habit costs you.

Here is how the maths looks for different habits, using the consumption ranges from earlier.

• 1ml a day: one bottle lasts around ten days
• 3ml a day: one bottle lasts a little over three days
• 5ml a day: one bottle lasts around two days

Add the cost of coils too, because they are a regular expense. A coil that lasts one to two weeks is a small additional cost compared with liquid, but it does count towards the total, and sweet liquids can shorten it.

The 10ml bottle makes sense when you want a small, portable, ready-to-use format, when you are trying a new flavour, or when you only vape lightly. It is less economical when you vape heavily in a sub-ohm tank, because short-fill bottles of 50ml or more generally cost less per ml. A short-fill needs a nicotine shot added to reach 3mg: a 60ml bottle containing 50ml of zero-nicotine liquid plus one 10ml 18mg nic shot gives 3mg/ml. That route is cheaper per ml but needs more handling, and the shots are sold separately. If you want a ready-to-vape bottle with no mixing, the 10ml size is the one that works.

There is also a convenience value that is easy to overlook. A pre-mixed 3mg bottle has no measuring errors, no waiting for shots to blend, and no risk of mixing the wrong strength. For a beginner, that reliability is worth something. For an experienced mixer who consumes several millilitres a day, the saving from a short-fill is likely to outweigh it.

Honest comparisons with other options

No single format suits everyone. Here is how Vlad's VG 10ml 3mg compares with the main alternatives, including where it falls short.

• Versus short-fill e-liquid (50ml and above): short-fills usually cost less per millilitre and suit heavy sub-ohm users. They require a nic shot to reach 3mg and a bit more handling. This 10ml bottle costs more per ml, but it is ready to use and easier to carry.
• Versus 10ml nicotine salt liquids: nicotine salts at 10mg to 20mg are made for low-power pod kits and give a sharper, quicker nicotine hit. They are a better match for tight draws and small devices. This liquid is for bigger, softer vapour at higher power. Using a salt in a sub-ohm tank, or this liquid in a small pod kit, will both disappoint.
• Versus other 10ml 3mg freebase liquids: many UK brands sell comparable products at similar strengths. Differences come down to flavour, VG/PG ratio, price and your own palate. If you have a favourite brand, there is no strong technical reason to switch, but trying a different flavour in a small bottle costs little.
• Versus prefilled pods and closed-pod kits: prefilled pods are convenient and need no filling, but you are limited to the flavours and strengths on offer, and the cost per ml is typically higher. Refillable systems give more control.
• Versus single-use disposables: single-use vapes are no longer sold in the UK as of June 2025, so this comparison is mostly historical. Refillable devices with a bottle like this one generally produce less waste, cost less per day and let you choose your own strength. Disposable-style rechargeable kits remain capped at 2ml tank size and 20mg/ml nicotine.

On balance, this liquid is a sensible, low-fuss option for sub-ohm users who want a mild strength in a small bottle. It is not the cheapest route per millilitre for heavy users, and it is not the right tool for tight pod kits. Choose it if the description above matches your device and habits, and look at short-fills or salts if it does not.