Original Yeti Blizzard 100ml

Overview

The Original Yeti Blizzard 100ml by Yeti in Original at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Yeti Blizzard 100ml Original: overview

Yeti Blizzard 100ml Original is a nicotine-free shortfill e-liquid made for refillable vape kits. The name carries most of the information you need. Yeti is the brand, Blizzard is the chilled line within it, Original is the plain core variant of that line, and 100ml is the bottle size. It belongs to the large-bottle, high-VG category that UK vapers use in sub-ohm tanks and in pod-mod kits that accept sub-ohm coils.

A shortfill is sold with less liquid than the bottle can hold, which leaves headroom for nicotine shots. That design exists because of UK rules. Nicotine-containing e-liquid may only be sold in bottles of 10ml or smaller and at a maximum strength of 20mg/ml, so a 100ml bottle has to ship at 0mg/ml. If you want nicotine, you add one or more 10ml shots yourself and shake the bottle. If you vape at 0mg, you open the bottle and fill your tank.

The key facts at a glance:

• Bottle size: 100ml bottle, with the liquid volume sitting below the full 100ml to leave room for shots (check the label for the exact fill on your batch)
• Nicotine as supplied: 0mg/ml
• Base: a high-VG blend, usually 70VG/30PG for shortfills of this type; confirm the ratio on the bottle label
• Flavour direction: chilled, with a straightforward core profile in the Original variant
• Suits: sub-ohm tanks and pod-mod kits running mesh or low-resistance coils
• Does not suit: tight mouth-to-lung pod kits, closed pods and any coil built for nicotine salts
• Age: 18+ only, in line with UK law

We have written this guide from the information on the product listing, the way the Yeti Blizzard range is positioned, and how high-VG shortfills behave in typical UK hardware. Where a number depends on the batch or on your device, we say so rather than guess. Taste is personal, so treat the flavour notes as a guide rather than a promise, and always read the label on the bottle in your hand because formulations and fill volumes can be updated by the manufacturer.

The rest of this page walks through flavour, vapour production, the bottle itself, the hardware you need, nicotine mixing, who the liquid suits, how to use it, what to do when something goes wrong, value for money, and how it compares with the alternatives you are probably also looking at.

Flavour profile: what to expect from the Original variant

The Blizzard range is built around a cooling character, and the Original variant is the simplest expression of it. Rather than layering several fruits, desserts or sweets on top of the chill, Original keeps the recipe focused so the cooling sensation is the main thing you notice. If you have tried Yeti's other lines and liked the way they handle a cold finish, this is the baseline version of that idea.

Breaking the experience down by stage of the puff:

• Inhale: a clean, cool entry with a light sweetness that stops the liquid tasting thin or sharp. High-VG liquids carry a naturally smooth, slightly sweet body, and that helps here.
• Middle of the draw: the cooling effect settles across the tongue and the back of the throat. At sub-ohm wattage, the chill reads as steady rather than harsh.
• Exhale: a lingering cool aftertaste that fades over a few seconds, with very little residue. Chilled liquids tend to leave the palate feeling fresh rather than coated.

Cooling agents behave differently depending on how you vape. At lower wattage the cool effect is milder and the sweetness is easier to pick out. Push the power up and the chill sharpens while the sweet notes thin out, so if you find a particular setting a bit icy, drop the wattage by five or ten watts before assuming the liquid is the problem. Equally, a very high setting can make any menthol-style liquid feel scratchy on the throat, which is a hardware issue rather than a flaw in the juice.

One honest caveat: a chilled liquid is not for everybody. Some vapers love the crispness and use it all day. Others find a constant cooling hit tiring after a tank or two and prefer to alternate with a warmer dessert or tobacco flavour. If you are unsure, it is worth ordering this alongside one non-chilled bottle so you can switch when your palate needs a break.

Vapers also tend to notice a small change in taste as a new coil beds in. The first two or three tanks on a fresh coil often taste a little muted, and flavour then settles. Judge Original after a few days rather than after a single tank, and it will give you a fairer picture of what the recipe is doing.

Finally, flavour intensity is affected by nicotine. Adding shots brings a slightly sharper throat feel, which can make the chill seem stronger. At 0mg the liquid is at its smoothest.

Performance and vapour production

Because this is a liquid and not a device, there is no puff count printed on the box the way there is on a pod kit. What you can reason about is how much vapour it produces and how long a bottle lasts. A high-VG blend (usually 70VG/30PG on shortfills like this) is designed for dense, smooth vapour in sub-ohm hardware, and that is the main performance trait to expect.

Realistic ranges for typical setups:

• Sub-ohm tank, 0.15 to 0.3 ohm mesh coil, around 50 to 80W: thick vapour, noticeable warmth, and a cooling hit that is strongest at the lower end of the coil's rated wattage range.
• Pod-mod kit with a 0.4 to 0.6 ohm coil, around 25 to 40W: moderate vapour, softer flavour delivery, and better efficiency than a full sub-ohm tank.
• Restricted-lung or mouth-to-lung coils (above roughly 0.8 ohm): not recommended. High-VG liquid is too thick to wick quickly enough through these small coils, and you will probably see dry hits and poor flavour.

On longevity, a standard sub-ohm tank holds 2ml to 5ml. As a rough guide, a daily vaper using a 0.2 ohm coil will go through between 3ml and 6ml a day, though people vary a great deal. A 100ml bottle with roughly 70ml to 80ml of liquid in it, plus any nicotine shots, will generally last that kind of vaper anywhere from two to four weeks. Lower-wattage pod-mod users who consume closer to 2ml to 3ml per day can stretch a bottle a good deal further. These are estimates, not guarantees, and your own usage will move the numbers.

A few practical points affect performance more than any other factor:

• Coil condition. A coil that has been in use for a week or two will lose flavour sharpness. Replace it when the taste gets flat or burnt rather than blaming the liquid.
• Priming. A dry-primed coil gives poor first puffs. Let the liquid soak into the cotton before firing.
• Airflow. Opening the airflow cools the vapour and softens the chill. Closing it slightly intensifies flavour.

In short, you should see thick, smooth vapour from compatible hardware, with performance that depends far more on your coil and settings than on tweaks to the recipe.

Design and build quality of the bottle

Shortfills of this size almost always come in a soft plastic bottle with a narrow nozzle, often described as a chubby-style bottle. Plastic is chosen deliberately: it lets you squeeze the liquid out in a controlled way, it is light enough to carry in a bag, and it is far less likely to shatter than glass. The nozzle is designed to fit into most sub-ohm tank fill ports, though very narrow fill holes on some compact pod kits can still be fiddly.

What to check when your bottle arrives:

• Tamper seal. The cap should have an intact ring or a sealed membrane. If it looks opened, do not use it and contact the retailer.
• Child-resistant closure. Nicotine-free or not, the cap on a UK e-liquid bottle should be difficult for small children to open. Keep the bottle out of reach regardless.
• Label information. You should see the brand, flavour name, VG/PG ratio, batch number, bottle capacity, the instruction on how many shots to add, and the usual health and age warnings.
• Bottle headroom. There should be visible empty space in the bottle for nicotine shots. If you plan to add shots, never overfill beyond the bottle's labelled capacity.

On build quality, the quality markers worth paying attention to are the fit of the cap threads, whether the nozzle tip is cleanly cut, and whether the label stays attached. A well-made bottle does not leak from the threads when squeezed gently. If you do get a weeping cap, wipe it clean and keep the bottle upright until you open a dispute with the shop.

Storage is part of build quality too. Keep the bottle in a cool, dark place. Heat and direct sunlight break down flavour compounds and can darken the liquid over time. A darkening liquid is not necessarily unsafe, but it often means the flavour has shifted, so use older bottles first and avoid leaving a bottle on a car dashboard or a sunny windowsill.

Environmentally, the empty bottle is plastic and is usually recyclable once rinsed and dry, though recycling rules differ by council, so check your local scheme. Nicotine shot bottles are small, so check with your local authority before putting them in household recycling. Many council household waste recycling centres accept vape-related waste, and a lot of vape shops operate take-back points for devices and batteries.

Battery and charging: what your device needs

A liquid has no battery of its own, so the battery and charging question is really about the device you put it in. A high-VG shortfill like Yeti Blizzard Original needs a device that can supply enough power to heat a sub-ohm coil properly, and that comes down to battery size and output.

Typical battery set-ups and what to expect:

• Built-in battery pod-mod kits, roughly 1,000mAh to 2,000mAh: suit 0.4 to 0.8 ohm coils at around 20 to 35W. Expect a full day or close to it with moderate use.
• Built-in battery sub-ohm kits, roughly 2,500mAh to 3,000mAh: suit 0.2 to 0.3 ohm coils at 40 to 60W. Plan to charge daily.
• Removable-cell box mods using 18650 or 21700 cells: a 3,000mAh cell with a high continuous discharge rating gives the most headroom for 60 to 80W vaping. Run on cells with a continuous current rating that comfortably covers the device's maximum output.

Charging guidelines that apply to any of them:

• Use the cable supplied with the device or a reputable USB-C cable. Cheap unbranded cables can limit charging current or fail early.
• Charge on a hard, non-flammable surface, in view, and never overnight or under a pillow.
• Do not carry loose lithium cells in a pocket with coins or keys. Use a plastic cell case.
• Stop using any cell with torn wrap, dents, swelling or heat during charging.

Lower battery levels can make a high-VG liquid feel weaker because the device can no longer deliver the set wattage. If the vapour dies away and the flavour turns flat around the last 20 percent of charge, it is a battery sag effect, not a problem with the juice.

At end of life, lithium batteries and vape devices must not go in the general bin. In the UK, retailers that sell vapes have to take back old devices, and most council recycling centres have a battery and small electricals bin. Check recycle-more or your local council website for the nearest vape recycling drop-off point. The disposable vapes that used to be sold in huge numbers have been banned from sale across the UK since June 2025, so a refillable set-up with a shortfill is also the more sustainable route for most vapers.

Coil and mesh technology: matching the liquid to your hardware

Coil choice does more to shape the experience of a shortfill than almost anything else. High-VG liquids are thick, and they need coils with enough wicking surface and enough power to turn that liquid into vapour without scorching the cotton.

Good matches for a 70VG-type liquid:

• Mesh coils, 0.15 to 0.3 ohm: a flat sheet of mesh gives a large heating surface, quick ramp-up and even flavour. This is the standard choice for sub-ohm tanks and tends to suit chilled liquids because the even heating keeps the cooling effect consistent from the first puff to the last.
• Mesh coils, 0.4 to 0.6 ohm: found in many pod-mod kits. Lower power draw, quieter vapour and a good compromise between flavour and battery life.
• Round-wire sub-ohm coils, 0.3 to 0.5 ohm: work fine at modest wattage, but the contact area is smaller than mesh, so flavour can feel slightly less rounded.

Poor matches:

• Coils above about 0.8 ohm designed for nicotine salts. The wicking ports are too small for thick liquid.
• Ceramic coils intended for thin 50/50 salts. They often run too hot or too slowly for high-VG juice.

When fitting a new coil, follow the manufacturer's priming instructions. A good routine is to put a few drops directly onto the cotton through the wicking holes, fill the tank, then wait five to ten minutes before the first puff. Take a few gentle pulls without firing, then start at the lower end of the coil's wattage range and move upward.

Wattage should stay within the range printed on the coil. Chilled liquids sometimes tempt people to push the power because the cool hit softens the heat, but you can easily overdrive a coil, burn the cotton and leave a taste that never quite clears. If the vapour starts to taste slightly toasted, the coil is finished and no setting will bring it back.

Coil life with a sweetened high-VG liquid typically runs from one to three weeks of daily use. Sweeteners and heavy flavour concentrates caramelise onto the coil over time, so a darkening coil is a sign that replacement is close. Rinse the tank thoroughly when you change coils to clear residue that could shorten the next one.

Nicotine strength guidance and the UK 20mg limit

Yeti Blizzard 100ml Original is supplied at 0mg/ml. To add nicotine you buy separate nicotine shots, which are 10ml bottles of nicotine-containing base usually sold at 18mg/ml or 20mg/ml. Under UK rules the highest legal strength for nicotine-containing e-liquid is 20mg/ml, and nicotine bottles cannot exceed 10ml, which is the reason shortfills and shots are sold separately.

The final strength depends on the liquid volume in the bottle and the number of shots. As a worked example using a bottle holding 70ml of liquid and 20mg/ml shots:

• One 10ml shot: 80ml total at roughly 2.5mg/ml
• Two 10ml shots: 90ml total at roughly 4.4mg/ml
• Three 10ml shots: 100ml total at roughly 6mg/ml, if the bottle has room for three

Using the same maths with a bottle that holds 80ml, a single 20mg shot gives roughly 2.2mg/ml and two shots give 4mg/ml. Check the label on your bottle for the exact fill so you can work out your own number. The simple formula is (shot strength multiplied by shot volume) divided by total volume.

Choosing a strength in practice:

• 0mg: for vapers who want the flavour with no nicotine, or who have already stopped needing it. Smoothest throat feel.
• Around 3mg: a common starting point for ex-smokers who used a light cigarette and vape in a sub-ohm tank. Noticeable but gentle.
• Around 6mg: suits people who smoked more heavily and want a throat hit with sub-ohm vapour. Be aware that 6mg at high power can be strong.

A general rule is that the more power and airflow you vape at, the lower the strength you need, because you take in more liquid per puff. If you find that you feel light-headed, nauseous or jittery, you have too much nicotine and should lower the strength or take fewer puffs.

Nicotine is addictive. Vaping is for adult smokers looking to switch and is not recommended for people who have never smoked. Always keep nicotine shots away from children and pets, and wash your hands if you spill any.

Remember that high-strength nicotine salts (up to 20mg/ml) are designed for low-power pod devices. Do not add salt shots to a bottle and then use it in a high-wattage sub-ohm tank at full strength, because the nicotine delivery will be much harsher and larger than you expect.

Who Yeti Blizzard Original is for, and who should look elsewhere

Every liquid suits some people better than others. Here is an honest picture of who is likely to get along with this one.

Likely to suit:

• Adult smokers moving to vaping who already own, or are buying, a sub-ohm tank or a pod-mod kit with a low-resistance coil.
• Existing vapers who like a chilled finish and want a simpler profile than the dessert and candy mixes that fill many shop shelves.
• People who go through a lot of liquid and want a bigger bottle at a lower cost per millilitre than 10ml bottles.
• Vapers who like to control their own nicotine level by adding shots to taste.

May not suit:

• Anyone using a small mouth-to-lung pod kit with a coil above 0.8 ohm. The liquid is too thick, and you will likely struggle with dry hits.
• People who dislike a cooling sensation. A chilled liquid will not become less cold with practice.
• Vapers who only want to use a ready-mixed nicotine strength out of the box with no mixing. You will need to add shots, or choose a 10ml nicotine salt or a pre-mixed liquid instead.
• Anyone who has never smoked or vaped. Vaping is for adult smokers, and non-smokers should not start.

Lifestyle also plays a part. If you vape mostly at your desk or at home, a bigger bottle with a sub-ohm tank is convenient. If you vape on the move and want the lightest possible kit, a small pod device with 10ml nicotine salts may fit better, and a 100ml shortfill is less of a natural match. Heavy daily users commonly refill a tank several times per day, and for them the economics of a 100ml bottle are hard to beat.

If you are a new vaper, speak to a vape shop or a stop-smoking service. In the UK, local stop-smoking services and the NHS can offer support alongside vaping, and a short conversation with a trained adviser is often the most reliable way to choose a kit and a strength that match your smoking history.

Finally, keep in mind that no flavour can promise a result for every palate. If you are curious but unsure, a smaller bottle in the same range is a cheaper way to test the flavour before you commit to 100ml.

How to use it: filling, mixing and steeping

Using a shortfill is straightforward once you have done it once. Follow these steps in order.

• 1. Wash and dry your hands. This keeps oils and dirt out of the liquid and the tank.
• 2. Decide on your strength. If you are staying at 0mg, skip to step 6. If you want nicotine, work out how many shots you need using the label fill volume.
• 3. Open the bottle and add the shot or shots. Unscrew the nozzle cap from the 100ml bottle, then pour in the nicotine shot or shots. Do not exceed the labelled capacity of the bottle.
• 4. Close and shake. Replace the nozzle and cap tightly, then shake for about thirty seconds so the nicotine is evenly spread.
• 5. Let it rest. Leave the bottle for several hours or overnight if you can. The mixture settles and the nicotine integrates more smoothly. Many people do the mixing the day before they need it.
• 6. Fill the tank. Switch off or lock the device. Open the fill port, aim the nozzle at the side of the opening and fill slowly. Stay below the maximum fill line and keep liquid out of the central airflow tube.
• 7. Prime and wait. Allow five to ten minutes for the cotton to soak, then take a few unpowered pulls before firing.
• 8. Start low. Begin at the lower end of your coil's wattage range and increase in small steps until you reach the flavour and vapour you like.

Steeping is optional with a mostly sweetened or chilled liquid. Many shortfills taste right straight out of the bottle. If your liquid has been stored for a long time or shipped in cold weather, a gentle shake and a few hours at room temperature can help.

Safe use reminders:

• Do not heat the bottle in hot water or a microwave. Let it come to room temperature on its own.
• Store upright, capped, and away from children and pets.
• Label any bottle you decant into another container, and avoid using drinks bottles or anything that could be mistaken for food or drink.
• If liquid gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water. If any is swallowed or gets into the eyes, seek medical advice straight away.

Disposal is simple: rinse empty bottles and check your local council's guidance on plastic recycling, and take used coils and batteries to a vape recycling drop-off point, a council recycling centre or a participating retailer.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with shortfills come down to the coil, the settings or the way the tank was filled. Here are the usual culprits and how to deal with them.

• Dry or burnt taste. Usually a coil that was not primed or has reached the end of its life. Replace the coil, prime it properly and lower the wattage slightly. Avoid chain vaping, which does not allow the cotton to re-wet.
• Weak flavour. Check the battery level, because sag reduces power. Then check the coil age, the airflow setting and whether the tank is nearly empty. If everything is fine, a new coil often restores flavour sharply.
• Leaking from the tank. Overfilling, a loose seal, or a cracked O-ring are the common causes. Re-seat the base, check the O-rings and keep the tank below the fill line. Store the tank upright.
• Gurgling or spitting. Condensation in the airflow or too much liquid in the chimney. Wipe out the drip tip, blow gently through the tank to clear the airflow and lower the fill level a little.
• Throat too harsh. Lower the nicotine strength, reduce the wattage, or open the airflow. Chilled liquids with added nicotine can feel sharper in the throat than a warmer flavour at the same strength.
• Cooling too strong. Drop the wattage, open the airflow, or alternate with a warmer flavour. Diluting the bottle with a non-chilled shortfill is possible but changes the recipe, so do it in small test batches.
• Coil gunk. A dark, sticky coil suggests the sweeteners have built up. Replace the coil and rinse the tank with warm water, then dry it fully before refilling.
• Bottle leaks. If the cap is weeping, check the threads and nozzle are seated. If it is damaged on arrival, take photos and contact the retailer promptly.
• Device will not fire. Check for a locked state, a loose coil or a connection fault. Clean the contacts with a dry cotton bud, and try another battery if your device takes removable cells.

If you have tried these steps and the issue continues, the problem may be with the hardware and not the liquid. Test the same liquid in a different tank or kit to isolate it.

If you suspect a defect with the liquid itself, such as an unusual smell, a separated appearance that does not mix after shaking, or a missing label, stop using it and contact the shop with your order number and the batch number printed on the bottle. Keep the bottle until the issue is resolved.

Value for money

Value in vaping is mostly about cost per millilitre, how long the bottle lasts, and how many coils you burn through. A 100ml shortfill is one of the more economical formats for a vaper who uses a sub-ohm tank, because you get a large volume of liquid for a price that is typically lower per millilitre than buying several 10ml bottles.

A rough comparison to illustrate the idea, using round numbers only so you can plug in your own prices:

• A 10ml nicotine salt bottle holds ten millilitres. Ten of them together make 100ml, and the combined cost is usually higher than a single shortfill.
• A shortfill holds around 70ml to 80ml of liquid plus room for shots. You pay for the nicotine shots separately, so add their cost to get the true price per millilitre of the finished mix.
• A single-use vape is no longer a comparison, because their sale has been banned in the UK since June 2025.

Things that raise or lower the true cost:

• Nicotine shots. They add to the price. Two shots per bottle is common among smokers moving to vaping.
• Coils. Sub-ohm coils cost a few pounds each and may last one to three weeks. A sweetened or chilled high-VG liquid tends to be kind to coils compared with very heavily sweetened dessert flavours, though results vary.
• Waste. Overfilling and leaking waste liquid. Careful filling saves money.
• Hardware. If you do not already own a sub-ohm kit, factor in the one-off cost of a device and tank.

On balance, Yeti Blizzard 100ml Original is a reasonable value choice if you are already running sub-ohm hardware, you like chilled flavours, and you go through enough liquid to justify buying in volume. It is less obviously good value if you only vape occasionally, because a large bottle can sit unused for months and the flavour may fade as it ages. In that case a smaller bottle makes more sense.

Check the product page for the current price, any multi-buy options, and whether the shop offers discounts on bundles that include nicotine shots. Prices change, so compare the cost per millilitre against equivalent sized bottles from other brands rather than judging on the headline price alone.

Honest comparisons with the alternatives

Yeti Blizzard Original is one of many 100ml shortfills on the UK market, and it is worth being clear about where it fits. Rather than ranking brands, here is how it compares with the main alternatives a buyer is likely to consider.

Against other chilled shortfills from mainstream UK brands. Mainstream 100ml ranges from the likes of IVG, Elf Liq, Dinner Lady and Doozy offer their own take on cooling flavours. The fundamentals are similar: 70VG-style base, 0mg as supplied, room for shots. The difference comes down to flavour recipe and how strong the cooling effect is. If you already know you like one brand's chill, there is no strong reason to switch for performance alone. If you want something simple and chilled, Original is a sensible one to try.

Against fruit or dessert shortfills. A chilled flavour is lighter on sweetness and generally gentler on coils than a rich dessert. Flavour variety is lower, though. If you want complexity, a fruit blend or a dessert will give you more to taste.

Against 10ml nicotine salts. Salts are better for compact pod kits, offer smoother throat hit at higher strength, and are easier to carry. They are not made for large sub-ohm tanks. A 100ml shortfill will usually be cheaper for a heavy user and give more vapour, but it needs more equipment and a bit of mixing.

Against 50/50 ready-mixed 10ml liquids. Ready-mixed bottles save you the maths and the shots. They are thinner, they are better for mouth-to-lung coils, and the flavour tends to be stronger per puff. They produce less vapour and cost more per millilitre.

Against disposables. Single-use vapes have been banned in the UK since June 2025, so they are not an alternative any more. A refillable kit with a shortfill is also kinder to the environment and to your wallet over time.

Where Original is weaker: if you want a bold, layered flavour, it may feel plain. If you need a pre-mixed nicotine strength, you have to add your own. Where it is stronger: simplicity, a large bottle, flexibility in nicotine strength, and good compatibility with mesh coils.

If you want a second opinion before ordering, read reviews from independent UK vape reviewers and compare with other flavours in the Blizzard range.