Strawberry Kiwi Zeus Bolt Nic Salts 10ml 20mg

Overview

The Strawberry Kiwi Zeus Bolt Nic Salts 10ml 20mg by Zeus in Strawberry Kiwi at 20mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Zeus Bolt Strawberry Kiwi Nic Salt Overview

Zeus Bolt Nic Salts 10ml 20mg Strawberry Kiwi is a ready-to-vape nicotine salt e-liquid from the Zeus Bolt range, bottled in the 10ml size that UK rules set as the maximum for nicotine e-liquid and formulated at 20mg/ml (2%) nicotine strength. It is a fruit-led flavour built around two ingredients that anyone who has browsed a UK vape shop shelf will recognise: sweet, ripe strawberry and a slightly tart, green kiwi. The pairing is popular because it tastes lively without needing heavy menthol or cooling agents to hold your interest.

This listing is for a single 10ml bottle. Nic salt liquids are designed for low-power devices, so the bottle is intended for pod kits, pod mods and refillable pen-style devices rather than high-wattage sub-ohm tanks. If you are moving across from a disposable, this is the format most refillable pod users settle on, and 20mg/ml is the highest nicotine strength that can legally be sold in the United Kingdom.

Key specifications at a glance:

• Product: Zeus Bolt Nic Salts, Strawberry Kiwi
• Bottle size: 10ml, the legal maximum for nicotine e-liquid in the UK
• Nicotine strength: 20mg/ml nicotine salt (2%)
• Total nicotine in the bottle: 200mg (10ml multiplied by 20mg/ml)
• Liquid type: nicotine salt e-liquid, suited to mouth-to-lung and restricted direct-to-lung pod devices
• Flavour family: sweet and lightly tart fruit, no menthol or ice in the name
• Suggested devices: pod kits and pod mods with coils between roughly 0.6 and 1.2 ohm, running up to about 25W

Always check the label on your own bottle for the exact VG/PG ratio, ingredient list, batch number and the mandatory nicotine health warning. Those details are printed on every bottle sold legally in the UK and can differ slightly between production runs, so the label is the final word on anything this page describes in general terms. The rest of this guide covers flavour, performance, build quality, device pairing, nicotine strength, usage, troubleshooting, value and how this bottle compares with similar liquids.

Flavour Profile: Strawberry and Kiwi

Strawberry and kiwi is one of the longest-running fruit pairings in UK e-liquid. The two fruits sit on opposite sides of the sweet and sour scale, so each one stops the other from becoming dull. Strawberry supplies rounded sweetness and a soft, juicy aroma, while kiwi adds a green, slightly acidic edge that keeps the flavour from tipping into candy territory. Here is the flavour journey you should expect from this bottle.

• Inhale: a soft strawberry note arrives first, closer to a ripe summer berry than to jam or boiled sweets, with a faint tartness developing underneath.
• Mid-draw: the kiwi moves forward with its green, slightly seedy character, which stops the profile feeling cloying over a long session.
• Exhale: a clean fruit finish with a light sweetness left on the lips. Because no cooling agent is named in the product title, the finish stays warm and fruity rather than icy.

Nic salt liquids are usually mixed with a little more flavouring concentrate than freebase liquids, because the lower power of pod devices needs a stronger flavour base to come through clearly. That is why a fruit blend like this tends to taste vivid even at 10 to 15W. It also means the flavour can feel fuller on the first few puffs of a fresh coil than it does when the coil is two weeks old, which is normal and is covered in the troubleshooting section below.

If you like your fruit flavours sharp and sour, expect this to land in the middle of the range: sweeter than a straight kiwi or sour-candy liquid, but less sugary than the dessert-style strawberry liquids that lean on cream or custard. If you normally vape pure strawberry, the kiwi will read as a gentle tangy lift rather than a competing flavour. If you normally vape tobacco or menthol, a bottle like this is a noticeable change, so it is worth giving it a few days before deciding whether it suits you.

One practical point on flavour fatigue: people who vape the same sweet fruit liquid all day sometimes notice it tastes weaker after a while. This is often called vaper's tongue, and the usual fix is a break, a glass of water or a switch to a different flavour for a day. It is not a sign that the bottle is faulty.

Performance and Vapour Delivery

Performance with a nic salt is about three things: how the nicotine feels in the throat, how much vapour the device produces, and how many puffs a bottle gives you. Nicotine salts use a form of nicotine that is bound with an organic acid, which lets the liquid deliver 20mg/ml with a smoother throat feel than the same strength of freebase nicotine would produce. That is why nic salts became the standard liquid for pod systems.

Expect the following from this bottle in a typical pod device:

• Throat hit: a medium-firm hit at 20mg/ml. It is gentler than freebase liquid of the same strength but still noticeable, which is what many people moving from cigarettes or disposables are looking for.
• Vapour production: modest. Low-power pod devices produce a light, tidy cloud rather than the large plumes of sub-ohm vaping. Nic salt blends are often 50VG/50PG or PG-leaning, and the label will confirm the ratio for your bottle.
• Flavour delivery: clearest at 10 to 18W on a 0.8 to 1.0 ohm coil, where the liquid is warm enough to release flavour without scorching the sweeteners.
• Nicotine delivery: quick and consistent. A few puffs usually settle a craving, and many users find they take fewer, shorter puffs than they would with a lower-strength liquid.

As a rule of thumb, a 2ml pod or tank at low power gives somewhere around 500 to 700 puffs. On that basis a 10ml bottle is worth very roughly 2,500 to 3,500 puffs, which is five pods or tank fills. This is an estimate, not a guarantee. Real-world puff counts depend on how long each draw is, how warm the device runs, the coil resistance and how often you vape. Longer, stronger draws use liquid faster, while short sips use it slowly.

Because 20mg/ml is a high strength, you do not need to chain vape to feel satisfied. Many people who switch from a disposable to a refillable pod device find they settle into a pattern of a few well-spaced sessions through the day. If you find yourself vaping constantly to chase flavour rather than nicotine, a lower strength is worth considering, and the nicotine strength section below explains how to decide.

Bottle Design and Build Quality

UK rules on nicotine e-liquid are specific about packaging, and that shapes how a 10ml bottle like this one is built. Bottles of nicotine e-liquid sold in the UK must be no larger than 10ml, must be child-resistant and tamper-evident, and must carry a clear health warning that the product contains nicotine, which is highly addictive. They must also show the ingredients, the nicotine strength and a batch number. Before you open your bottle, check that the tamper-evident ring is intact and that the label is legible. If either is missing, contact the retailer rather than using the product.

What to expect from the packaging in practice:

• Plastic bottle: 10ml bottles are normally made from soft, squeezable plastic. The soft body lets you control how much liquid comes out and makes it easy to fill small pod ports.
• Narrow dropper tip: a fine tip is the right design for pod filling ports, which are often only a few millimetres wide. A wide nozzle would spill.
• Child-resistant cap: the cap usually needs to be pressed down and turned. It takes a moment to get used to, but it is a legal requirement and it matters if you share a home with children or pets.
• Printed label: contains the flavour name, strength, volume, ingredients, batch code and warnings. Keep the label intact so you can identify the bottle later.

Build quality in a 10ml e-liquid bottle comes down to how well the cap seals and how clean the tip is. A good seal keeps the liquid fresh and prevents leakage in a bag or pocket. After each fill, wipe the tip with a tissue and close the cap fully. Squeezing the bottle while closing it can force liquid up the neck and cause residue, so close it gently and keep it upright.

Storage matters more than most people realise. Nicotine and flavourings degrade with heat and light, which can darken the liquid and dull the flavour. Store the bottle upright, in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and radiators, and well out of reach of children and pets. A slightly darker colour over a few months is normal for nic salts and usually does not affect safety, but a sharp change in smell or taste is a reason to stop using the bottle.

Nic Salt Strength and 20mg Guidance

Choosing the right nicotine strength is the single biggest decision when buying an e-liquid, and it is the one people most often get wrong. This bottle is 20mg/ml, which is the maximum allowed for nicotine e-liquids sold in the UK. That same 20mg cap applies to disposable vapes, which is why most disposables sold in the UK before the single-use ban were also 20mg. If you used one of those, this strength will feel familiar.

As a general guide, many adult smokers moving to vaping start in these ranges:

• 20mg/ml: commonly chosen by people who smoked around 10 or more cigarettes a day, or who are leaving a 20mg disposable behind. It gives a firm throat hit and quick nicotine delivery in small pod devices.
• 10 to 12mg/ml: often a better fit for lighter smokers, people who already vape at lower strengths, or anyone who finds 20mg harsh or dizzying.
• 5 to 6mg/ml: typically used by people reducing their nicotine intake gradually, or by those who vape at higher power.

These bands are rough guidance, not medical advice. Everyone absorbs nicotine differently. If you are unsure, it is more sensible to begin at the lower end of the range you think you need and move up than to start at the maximum. Signs that a strength is too high include a harsh or scratchy throat, light-headedness, nausea, a racing heart or an urge to stop after a few puffs. If you notice these, put the device down, drink some water and consider a lower strength.

Nic salts and wattage interact. Because 20mg/ml salts are strong, they are intended for low-power use. Running this liquid at high wattage in a large sub-ohm tank would deliver a very large amount of nicotine per puff and is not recommended. Keep it in a pod or MTL device and run it at the low to moderate settings the device was designed for.

If you are looking to quit smoking, free NHS stop smoking services in England and equivalent services in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can offer advice and support on using vaping as part of a plan, and a pharmacist can talk through your options. If you do not currently smoke, you do not need nicotine, and this product is not intended for you.

Compatible Devices, Coils and Mesh Technology

The liquid is only half of the experience. The coil in your device determines how the liquid is heated and how that translates into flavour and vapour. Nic salts tend to work well with higher-resistance coils that run at low power. Here is how the common coil types handle a fruit-forward 20mg nic salt like this one.

• Standard resistance coils (1.0 to 1.2 ohm): the traditional choice for mouth-to-lung pods. They run cool at 8 to 12W, give a tight draw and use liquid slowly. The flavour is clear, though vapour volume is small.
• Mesh coils (0.6 to 0.8 ohm): a flat sheet of woven metal replaces the wound wire. Mesh has more surface area in contact with the wick, so it heats more evenly and tends to give a fuller flavour at 12 to 20W. It also uses a little more liquid.
• Ceramic coils: use a porous ceramic wick around the heating element. They give a clean, consistent flavour and are often used in closed pod systems, though they can feel slower to warm up.
• Sub-ohm coils (below 0.5 ohm): designed for high-power direct-to-lung vaping and large clouds. These are not suitable for a 20mg nic salt, which would be harsh and deliver too much nicotine.

What type of device should you choose? The most common pairing is a refillable pod kit with a top-fill port, a coil between 0.6 and 1.2 ohm and a battery of 400 to 1,000mAh. Refillable pen-style devices with a 2ml tank and adjustable airflow also suit this liquid well. Look for a tight to medium airflow setting. Opening the airflow fully cools the vapour and weakens both throat hit and flavour.

Wicking is worth a mention. Nic salt liquids that use a higher proportion of VG are thicker and can struggle to soak into the cotton on small coils, leading to a dry or burnt taste if you start vaping too soon after filling. If your bottle is a thicker blend, prime the coil properly and use a coil with larger wicking holes. If it is a PG-heavy blend, it will wick quickly and may leak slightly more in warm conditions, so keep the pod upright when not in use.

Coil life with a sweet fruit liquid is typically one to two weeks of regular use. Sweeteners in the flavouring can caramelise on the coil surface and gradually darken it, dulling flavour. Replacing the coil or pod when the taste goes flat or slightly burnt is the simplest way to bring the flavour back. A 10ml bottle is often enough to run through one or two coils.

Battery, Charging and Power Settings

Because this is an e-liquid, the battery belongs to your device rather than to the bottle. The battery you use still shapes the experience, so it is worth understanding what suits a 20mg nic salt. Most refillable pod kits for nic salts have batteries between 400mAh and 1,000mAh, which is enough for a day of light to moderate use. Pen-style devices and pod mods often go up to 1,500mAh or more and can run adjustable wattage.

Practical charging guidance for typical pod devices:

• Charging port: most current devices use USB-C. Use the cable supplied, or a reputable replacement, and a standard 5V wall adapter or a computer USB port.
• Charge time: small pod batteries usually take one to two hours to reach a full charge. A light on the device normally changes colour or switches off when charging is complete.
• Charging current: a 5V 1A source is typically enough. Fast chargers are not needed and offer no benefit for small batteries.
• Supervision: do not leave a charging device unattended or overnight, and do not charge it on a bed, sofa or other soft surface.

Wattage settings for this liquid: if your device is adjustable, start low. A good starting point is 10 to 12W on a 0.8 to 1.0 ohm coil, then increase in small steps until the flavour and warmth are comfortable. Going higher will not necessarily make the flavour better. It will tend to make the vapour hotter, increase the harshness at 20mg and shorten the life of the coil. For a fixed-power pod device the manufacturer has already set a sensible output, so no adjustment is needed.

Battery safety is straightforward but important. Never use a damaged device or a battery that is swollen, hot or leaking. Keep the device out of pockets with coins or keys, and do not leave it in a hot car. If the device has a replaceable battery, use only batteries recommended by the maker.

When a device reaches the end of its life, do not put it in household rubbish or general recycling. Lithium batteries can cause fires in bin lorries and recycling plants. Retailers that sell vapes in the UK are required to take back waste vapes, so you can usually drop old devices off at the shop you bought from or at another vape retailer, and many local council recycling centres also have a small electricals container. You can find your nearest drop-off point through the Recycle Your Electricals search tool or your local council website. Empty e-liquid bottles can usually go in the plastic recycling once they are fully empty, but check your local authority guidance because rules vary by area.

Who Zeus Bolt Strawberry Kiwi Is For

This product is intended for adult smokers and existing vapers aged 18 or over. Nicotine is addictive, and e-liquid should not be bought by or for anyone under 18, and should not be used by people who have never smoked or vaped. With that said, here are the kinds of adult vapers who often find a bottle like this useful.

• Former disposable users: since single-use vapes were banned from sale in Great Britain in June 2025, many people have moved to refillable pod kits. A 20mg nic salt in a familiar fruit flavour is a straightforward way to keep the same strength and a similar throat feel.
• Smokers looking to switch: adults who smoke regularly and want an alternative often find a 20mg salt in a pleasant fruit flavour easier to stick with than a tobacco-style liquid they dislike.
• Flavour-led vapers: people who prefer fruit to tobacco or menthol and want a profile that is not too sweet or too sour.
• Pod kit owners: anyone who already owns a compatible low-power refillable device and wants a simple 10ml bottle to run in it.

It is probably not the right choice in these situations:

• You do not currently use nicotine. You should not start.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding, or you have a heart condition or other health concern. Speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist before using nicotine products.
• You are under 18. It is illegal to sell nicotine vaping products to anyone under 18 in the UK.
• You use a high-power sub-ohm tank and want a low-nicotine liquid for big clouds. A nic salt at 20mg is the wrong product for that device. A 50ml shortfill with a lower nicotine shot would be a better match.
• You find sweet flavours tiresome. A fruit liquid with a sweet strawberry base may not hold your interest across a whole bottle, and a tobacco, menthol or mint flavour may suit you better.

Think carefully about whether the strength matches your habits. If you have been vaping a 5mg or 10mg freebase liquid in a larger device, switching straight to 20mg nic salt would be a big step up. If you are unsure, start with a lower strength if one is offered in the range, and increase only if you need to.

How to Use and Fill Your Device

Filling a pod or tank is simple, but a careful routine prevents most of the problems people run into. Follow these steps with your own device's instruction booklet as the guide for details, since fill ports differ.

• Step 1, prepare: wash and dry your hands. Turn the device off or remove the pod. Check that the coil is new or still in good condition.
• Step 2, open the fill port: most pods have a small silicone bung on the side or the top. Pull it back or slide it open. Keep the pod upright so liquid does not run into the airflow channel.
• Step 3, fill gently: open the bottle, insert the tip into the port and squeeze slowly. Stop at the fill line or just below it. Overfilling is the most common cause of leaking and gurgling.
• Step 4, seal: close the fill port fully and wipe any drips from the outside of the pod. Close the bottle and put it away.
• Step 5, prime the coil: let the filled pod stand upright for five to ten minutes. This gives the cotton time to soak up liquid. Skipping this step is the main reason a fresh coil tastes burnt.
• Step 6, take gentle first puffs: take two or three short, gentle draws without pressing the button too long. This confirms that liquid has reached the coil before you start vaping normally.

Technique is simple. For mouth-to-lung devices, draw into your mouth first, hold the vapour for a moment, then inhale it into your lungs. Slow, steady draws of two to four seconds give clearer flavour and use less liquid. Avoid long, hard pulls and avoid pressing the button for more than the device limit, which is usually around 8 to 10 seconds.

A few simple habits help you get more from each bottle:

• Keep your device upright when you are not using it.
• Do not mix other liquids into the same pod. Different bases and flavourings can behave unpredictably, and mixing can make wicking worse.
• Top up when the pod is about a third full rather than waiting until the coil runs dry.
• Rinse and dry the pod when you change flavour, and do not use washing-up liquid on the coil.
• Check the bottle and pod for leaks before putting them in a bag.

Keep a spare coil or pod at home. Running a coil past its useful life is a common reason people think a liquid has gone off when it is actually the coil that needs replacing.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Most problems people attribute to an e-liquid are actually caused by the coil, the fill technique or the power setting. Work through the following list before concluding that the bottle is at fault.

• Burnt or dry taste: usually a coil that has not been primed, a pod that has run low, or a coil at the end of its life. Refill, wait ten minutes, take gentle puffs and replace the coil if the taste persists.
• Weak or flat flavour: often vaper's tongue or a tired coil. Take a day off the flavour, drink water and try a fresh coil. Also check that the airflow is not fully open.
• Leaking from the pod: overfilling, a loose bung or a worn seal are the usual causes. Fill to just below the line, push the bung fully shut and wipe the pod clean. Keep the device upright, and avoid leaving it in a hot car or on a radiator.
• Gurgling or spitting: condensation or too much liquid in the airflow channel. Blow gently through the mouthpiece to clear it, and shake out any excess onto a tissue.
• Harsh throat hit: the strength may be too high for you, or the power may be too high for the coil. Reduce the wattage and take shorter puffs. If it persists, a lower nicotine strength is the better fix.
• Dizziness or nausea: a sign of taking in more nicotine than you are used to. Stop vaping, sit down and drink water. If symptoms are severe or do not pass, seek medical advice.
• Device does not fire: check the battery charge, make sure the pod is seated properly, and clean the contact points with a dry cotton bud. If it still does not work, consult the device manual or manufacturer.
• Sticky residue on the bottle tip: wipe with a dry tissue after each fill and close the cap fully to stop residue building up.

If you suspect a problem with the e-liquid itself, such as an unusual smell, separation, cloudiness, a broken tamper-evident seal or a leaking bottle straight out of the box, stop using it and contact the retailer. Do not try to decant or mix the liquid. Suspected adverse reactions to a vaping product can be reported through the UK's Yellow Card scheme run by the MHRA.

Value for Money and How Long a Bottle Lasts

Value in vaping is about cost per day rather than cost per bottle. A 10ml bottle at 20mg/ml contains enough liquid to fill an average 2ml pod five times, and the length of time that lasts depends on how heavily you vape. As a rough guide, a light user may use 0.5 to 1ml a day, a moderate user 1 to 2ml and a heavy user 3ml or more.

• Light use (about 0.5 to 1ml a day): a bottle can last one to two weeks.
• Moderate use (about 1 to 2ml a day): a bottle typically lasts five to ten days.
• Heavy use (3ml or more a day): a bottle may be gone in three to four days, and a larger-bottle option or a lower strength may be worth considering.

These figures are estimates and will move up or down with your device, coil and habits. If you buy multiple bottles at once, many UK retailers offer multi-buy pricing that lowers the cost per ml, which can make a noticeable difference over a month. Check the current price and any multi-buy offers on the product page.

How does refilling compare with the alternatives? Single-use vapes were banned from sale in Great Britain in June 2025, so the choice for most adults is now between refillable pod systems and pre-filled pod kits. A refillable pod kit has an up-front cost for the device, but each 10ml bottle of nic salt generally costs a few pounds, and a bottle lasts for several days. That tends to work out cheaper over time than buying pre-filled pods, and it produces much less waste than throwaway devices. You also keep the freedom to switch flavours whenever you like.

There are also running costs to bear in mind: replacement coils or pods, and eventually the device itself. Budget for a coil every one to two weeks if you vape a sweet fruit flavour regularly. A coil costs far less than a new bottle, and replacing it on schedule is the most effective way to keep a flavour tasting the way it should.

On the question of whether this bottle is good value, the honest answer is that it depends on the price you see today and on whether you like the flavour. A fruit nic salt in a 10ml bottle is a standard product, so the right comparison is price per ml, strength, ingredient quality and customer reviews against other bottles of the same size, rather than brand name alone.

How It Compares with Similar Strawberry Kiwi Liquids

Strawberry Kiwi is a crowded category. Nearly every UK nic salt range includes a version, and well-known names such as Elfliq, IVG, Pod Salt, Nasty Salt, Hayati and Dinner Lady have all sold fruit salts at 10ml and 20mg. Rather than claiming one liquid beats another, it is more useful to describe the practical differences you will notice when comparing this bottle with its neighbours.

• Sweetness level: some strawberry kiwi liquids are noticeably sweeter, with a candy-like finish. Others are drier and sharper. This bottle is aimed at the balanced middle, but sweetness is subjective, so if you prefer a very sweet or very sour profile, read the flavour notes on competing products before you choose.
• Cooling: many brands offer an iced version of the same flavour. This bottle is listed without ice, so expect no cooling effect. If you want a chilled finish, look for a version with ice in the name.
• VG/PG blend: some salts use a 50/50 mix, while others use a higher PG proportion for sharper throat hit and quicker wicking. The blend affects vapour volume and feel, so check the label.
• Strength range: larger brands often sell the same flavour in 5mg, 10mg and 20mg. If you want to step down in future, check whether this flavour is available in a lower strength.
• Price per ml: 10ml nic salts across the UK market tend to cluster in a similar price band. Multi-buy deals and promotions can shift the balance, so compare the effective price per bottle.

Some fair limits to be aware of. A single 10ml bottle is small, so heavy users will be refilling often, and a 50ml shortfill with nicotine shots can work out cheaper per ml for people who run larger devices, though that setup is for different, higher-power hardware and not for pod kits. Strawberry kiwi is also a familiar flavour, so if you are hunting for something novel, this will not be it. Finally, as with any sweet liquid, flavour fatigue can set in over several days of exclusive use, so many vapers keep a second flavour on hand to rotate.

What this bottle does offer is a straightforward, recognisable fruit flavour at the highest strength allowed in the UK, in the legal 10ml size, for low-power devices. If that matches what you want, it is a reasonable choice. If you are not sure, a lower nicotine strength or a different flavour from the same range may suit you better, and it is worth reading customer reviews of the specific batch you are considering.