With TPD (Tobacco Products Directive) regulations stipulating that manufacturers can only produce e liquid containing nicotine in 10ml bottles, shortfill e liquids have become hugely popular.
As shortfill bottles are 60ml and contain 50ml of nicotine-free liquid, this leaves 10ml of space for vapers to add a nicotine shot of 3 milligrams (mg), should they wish. Hence the phrase, “short-fill”.
Pretty good deal, right? Well, that’s just one reason the market is growing.
These e liquids are also available in various fruit, dessert, and classic combinations, whatever kind of vape you’re looking for. The choices are endless.
But this means that picking the best options is no simple task. We think we’re up to the challenge, though.
Here’s our completely subjective (*/somewhat objective) list of the best shortfill e liquids available right now, ranked from #10 to #1.
Price: £9.99
Summary:
User review:
“I love lemon vapes, and this cloudy lemon vape is perfect for me. It’s great as an all-day vape and is one of the best flavours out there.”
Why you should buy it:
Globally recognised as a premium brand, Yorkshire-based Doozy Vape Co. has come up trumps again with Fantasia Lemon, which it recently released.
This shortfill e liquid gives you a zesty taste with every puff. It’s not overly sharp, though, as the lemon and lime come together to create a balanced vape.
It’s perfect for all-day vaping and is designed for sub-ohm tanks, with a 70% Vegetable Glycerin (VG) concentration.
As with all the shortfill e liquids in this article, this liquid should be paired with sub-ohm tanks and kits for increased cloud production due to its high VG ratio.
Price: £9.99
Summary:
User review:
“This is my favourite go-to flavour! I could vape this all day – it tastes so smooth, and it’s just like enjoying a coffee and doughnut, but without the calories.”
Why you should buy it:
Crispy Coffee is part of a diverse range of e liquids created by 50 Large and will take you on a trip back in time to 1950s America.
You’ll feel as though you’re sitting in one of its diners eating breakfast when you try this shortfill e liquid.
You’ll taste creamy coffee notes initially; the caramel glazed doughnut base then comes through on the exhale. This base adds an extra bit of sweetness and tops off this delicious vape.
If you want to broaden your horizons beyond this flavour, Large Juice's range also includes fruit and dessert blends.
Price: £11.65
Summary:
User review:
“It’s a lovely, full juice – you get a little bit of the lychee and a little bit of the mango. I’m a big fan of Twelve Monkeys, and this juice proves why the brand is so popular!”
Why you should buy it:
Jungle Secrets is the first shortfill e liquid in our article that’s produced outside of the UK. And although Twelve Monkeys is based in Canada, you wouldn’t know when you try this flavour.
There’s no maple syrup here — only exotic notes of mango and lychee, which combine to scintillating effect.
The icy mango notes and frozen, fragrant lychee are present on the inhale, and you’ll detect an icy menthol blast and sweet aftertaste on the exhale.
Mixed to a 65/35 VG-to-PG ratio, this shortfill e liquid delivers the perfect mix of flavour and cloud production.
Price: £9.99
Summary:
User review:
“Everyone should try this e liquid. It’s my absolute favourite juice, and I’ve tried many. The raspberry is prominent, the rhubarb is subtle but still detectable, and the orange gives it a refreshing taste. I’m very pleased with it and will be ordering it regularly.”
Why you should buy it:
Ohm Boy is another premium UK brand that features in many ‘best of’ articles due to its diverse range of amazing flavours.
One of these is Rhubarb, Raspberry & Orange Blossom, a creation from Ohm Boy’s Volume II range that tastes like summer in a bottle.
You may find this e liquid the perfect form of escapism, depending on the time of year in which you read this article!
The fact that this e liquid contains rhubarb makes it something of an anomaly — you won’t find many shortfill e liquids that include this.
The rhubarb is the overriding flavour of this shortfill e liquid; the raspberry and orange take more of a back seat, but they’re still detectable. The raspberry emerges on the inhale, and the floral orange blossom on the exhale. These notes become more prominent the more puffs you take.
If a fresh, flagrant, and quintessentially British vape appeals to you, then you need to get your hands on this flavour.
Price: £13.99
Summary:
User review:
“This is one of the best vape juices I’ve ever had. It delivers an amazing flavour — and it’s not a coil killer!”
Why you should buy it:
Two words will come to mind when you try this flavour — beer garden. And as anyone from the UK knows, we love a good beer garden.
The FRUKT Cyder e liquid range was released a few years ago by Juice Locker, from Shepherd’s Bush in London.
But although it’s manufactured in the UK, this range is inspired by classic Swedish fruit-based beverages (we’re not going to mention specific names, as we want to avoid getting into trouble, but you can imagine what we’re referring to!).
Mixed Berries is one of the range’s standout flavours, and is another summery flavour, which is a win-win either way. You either get to bask in the delightful weather, or you get to escape the cold temperatures and look ahead to the warmer months.
All of the fruits listed above are identifiable on both the inhale and exhale. However, the raspberry and strawberry notes are most dominant on the inhale. The fizzy cider then comes through as you exhale.
Crisp and sweet, Mixed Berries is made for all-day vaping. And you get 100ml of it, so you won’t run out any time soon.
What’s not to love?
Price: £9.99
Summary:
User review:
“This juice is great! It features a tangy raspberry flavour, and the sherbet adds a nice extra layer. I highly recommend it to other vapers.”
Why you should buy it:
Another leading brand based in England, Surrey’s Double Drip is well-known for its experimental, innovative flavours.
One of these is Raspberry Sherbet, which offers juiciness and fizziness in equal measure.
You’ll taste the sharp, juicy raspberry on the inhale and the fizzy sherbet on the exhale. Your tastebuds will be tingling with every puff.
This e liquid comes in an 80% VG concentration, ideal for creating big clouds. As such, it’s designed for use in a sub-ohm vape kit or tank.
Fruity and refreshing, Raspberry Sherbet is tailor-made for vapers with a sweet tooth – and will be hard to resist once you’ve tasted it for yourself.
Price: £9.99
Summary:
User review:
“Wow! It's like I'm eating a real lemon tart. You get a lovely lemon curd that’s sweet but not sour with hints of meringue that’s not too strong, followed by the biscuit base. I’ve only bought this once, and after trying it, I’m certainly going to order more.”
Why you should buy it:
Lancashire-based Dinner Lady is known (and has won many awards) for its fruity, dessert-based vapes, with Lemon Tart widely considered the pick of the bunch. Therefore, it’s a no-brainer to be in our top five.
You can get this flavour in several formats, but the shortfill version brings out the richness that little bit more.
The pastry base is present on the inhale, and the lemon on the exhale. There are also notes of meringue, cream, and cinnamon.
It’s like a dessert from the school canteen, only it’s much better for you and contains fewer calories!
Price: £9.99
Summary:
User review:
“This is hands down my favourite liquid to vape.”
Why you should buy it:
Anyone who’s familiar with Vampire Vape won’t be surprised to see this e liquid in our article.
The review above is shorter than the others we’ve featured in this article, but we think these few words say everything that needs to be said about Pinkman.
The only shortfill e liquid in our article to contain a secret ingredient, it comprises an irresistible mix of tropical fruits and citrus that vapers everywhere are raving about.
Grapefruit, lemon, and orange are the main flavours you’ll taste. As this reviewer says (skip to 8:20), no one fruit particularly stands out – they blend together nicely for a balanced vape. There’s also a sweet, tart-like element to it.
Pinkman contains the optimal 70% VG concentration and is available in both 50ml and 100ml formats. We’ve linked to the 50ml version above, but if you find you love this shortfill e liquid so much that you can’t get enough of it, you can buy the 100ml version here.
Whatever version you go for, one thing’s for sure – you won’t regret your purchase.
Price: £14.99
Summary:
User review:
“This juice provides a lovely, smooth tobacco hit. It’s strong enough for you to know it’s there, but not too strong. Great juice.”
Why you should buy it:
If you feel like you’ve tried a lot of UK e liquids and want to experiment with more international flavours, you need to check out Smooth Tobacco e liquid from Kilo.
Based in southern California, Kilo was established in 2014 to provide a safe alternative for smokers.
The brand has since won more than 15 industry awards, which tells you it makes some premium-quality juices — one of which is Smooth Tobacco.
This juice does what it says on the tin (or bottle). It’s a rich, smooth, and bold blend that’s not overpowering and guarantees a satisfying experience.
Put simply, it’s made for you if you’re trying to beat the cigarettes for good.
Price: £11.65
Summary:
User review:
“This is the best e liquids I’ve had in many years – I always worry about using it up too quickly! It’s light, balanced, and sweet without being overpowering, and it has a subtle coolness to it. It’s a great all-day vape and I can’t recommend it enough.”
Why you should buy it:
Well, here we have it – the pièce de résistance.
Taking top spot is a liquid made all the way in the Far East – Nasty Juice is based in Tampin, Malaysia. Slow Blow therefore holds the unique distinction of being the only shortfill e liquid in our article to be produced outside of Europe or North America.
If you ask most vapers what their favourite Nasty Juice e liquid is, most of them would say Slow Blow – and rightly so.
The brand’s exotic roots are epitomised by this invigorating e liquid, which contains an explosion of citrus fruits.
The first thing you’ll taste is the pineapple, which will certainly awaken your palate. It’s like pineapple as you know it, only much juicier and better. The pineapple base is then accompanied by a kick of zesty lime soda – think pineapple juice with a bit of extra fizz.
A cooling blast of menthol then comes through on the exhale to top off this amazing shortfill e liquid.
Slow Blow has a bit of everything. It’s very unpredictable and you never quite know what you’ll taste next.
Given how tropical it tastes, it’ll make you feel like you’re on a white sand beach in the height of summer (even if, in reality, you’re vaping it in your living room on a cold winter’s day in Britain).
Whilst the above liquids are what we consider the best, we sell hundreds of other shortfill e liquids on our website. So even if you’re not sure about any of our selections, you’ll almost certainly find a shortfill e liquid that you like within our range.
We sell shortfill e liquids from pretty much everything leading brand you can think of – and not just the brands we've featured in this article. We’ve also got e liquids from Element, Suicide Bunny, Riot Squad, The Yorkshire Vaper, and many more.
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