Shortfill e-liquids are perhaps the most popular type of vape e-liquid in the UK. They provide vapers with an underfilled bottle of e-liquid that a nicotine booster shot can be added to. For example, a 60ml shortfill e-liquid would contain 50ml of 0mg e-liquid, to which you could add a 10ml, 18mg nicotine shot. When mixed you would have 60ml of 3mg e-liquid.
When the TPD (Tobacco Products Directive) came into effect on May 2017, among other things such as capping tank sizes, it regulated the sale of e-liquids containing nicotine in bottles larger than 10ml in size. This in turn bore the birth of the shortfill e-liquid, which have risen exponentially in sales over the last few years, causing the vast majority of e-liquid manufacturers, both in the UK and abroad, to release their ranges in this particular format. For a comprehensive breakdown on shortfill e-liquids and how to use them correctly, take a look at our detailed shortfill guide for more information.
The majority of these e-liquids, unless otherwise stated, feature a 70% VG ratio which perform best in sub ohm vape devices and tanks and are available as either 50ml or 100ml variants.
Flavour: 5/5
Smoothness: 5/5
Cost-Effectiveness: 5/5
We're not easily pleased here at Vape Club, but we have to admit that The Boring Vape Co. range of shortfills took our breath away. Combining unique tropical fruit blends never seen in e-liquid form, the smooth yet sharp Purple Mangosteen was the stand out performer in an already flawless range. A sweet pairing of peach cream and mango complement throughout for one hell of a shortfill!
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Flavour: 5/5
Smoothness: 5/5
Cost-Effectiveness: 5/5
Who doesn’t love a good old pun? Especially when coupled with the splendid flavour of sugary doughnut, ripe-tasting strawberry jam and creamy vanilla. Donut Worry by the fantastic mixologists over at Large Juice has been a huge hit since infiltrating the market and offers a rich dessert flavour with the addition of 2 x 10ml 18mg nicotine shots as well as a branded drip cloth. This allows users to have all of the components to be able to create 120ml of 3mg e-liquid.
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Flavour: 5/5
Smoothness: 4/5
Cost-Effectiveness: 5/5
An absolute stone cold classic on the e-liquid scene, Mother’s Milk has remained a bestseller throughout the years. Combining the sweet and ripe taste of strawberries with a creamy custard base, it guarantees a rich yet smooth flavour upon every vape. This one has many imitators but nothing can compare to the real original McCoy.
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Flavour: 5/5
Smoothness: 4/5
Cost-Effectiveness: 5/5
Soda blends remain a staple in most vaper’s cabinet, with Grape Drank representing a rich flavour mimicking the popular American grape soda drink. A bittersweet grape is ever-present throughout, combined with a sweet yet fizzy soda for an authentic taste. What’s more, this shortfill is available in a 50ml bottle or a 100ml bottle so you can decide what works best.
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Flavour: 5/5
Smoothness: 5/5
Cost-Effectiveness: 4/5
Udderly Amazing is a collection focussing on creamy milkshake blends crafted with skill and dedication. Their Vanilla Milkshake flavour is ‘udderly’ perfect (like what we did there!) for those dessert-loving vapers, delivering hints of sweet vanilla with a smooth milk for a simple yet subtly balanced vape. With an added touch of class in their bottle artwork, these shortfills deliver quality until the cows come home!
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Flavour: 5/5
Smoothness: 4/5
Cost-Effectiveness: 4/5
The Beard Vape Co.’s overtly hipster aesthetic has as many admirers as haters, but it can’t be argued their attention to detail when crafting flavours. Their No.32 blend from the X-Series takes inspiration from the sweet yet spiced delight of cinnamon funnel cake, with a combination of decadent tastes colliding throughout. This particular shortfill has continuously flew off the shelves since first being unearthed back in 2017, so it must be doing something right!
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Flavour: 4/5
Smoothness: 5/5
Cost-Effectiveness: 4/5
Pastry blends hold a specific place in a vaper’s heart, yet more often than not they can grow to be rather sickly and heavy to be considered as a solid all day vape. This is where Banana Cream Pie differs, producing a sweet, creamy base with the light smoothness of banana for an incredibly well-balanced yet bold flavour. With a 10ml, 18mg nic shot included, you have everything to create a suitable nicotine-containing e-liquid.
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Flavour: 5/5
Smoothness: 5/5
Cost-Effectiveness: 3/5
Five Pawns are known throughout the vaping world as some of the most premium quality, decadent flavours known to man. Their penchant to go the extra mile with exotic and often unusual flavours (Lasker’s Rule anyone?) sees them stand out from the crowd. One of their bestsellers is the complex Castle Long which incorporates bourbon, almond, coconut, vanilla bean and brown sugar notes which, whilst not cheap, offers vapers a bespoke blend created with finesse. This e-liquid features a 50% VG ratio, suited towards pod devices and starter kits.
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Flavour: 4/5
Smoothness: 4/5
Cost-Effectiveness: 4/5
With Dinner Lady’s vast array of e-liquid ranges, it’s only fitting one of their flavours makes our top 10, and it could only be the delectable Strawberry Macaroon. A creamy meringue base containing hints of almond and coconut is fused with a ripe-tasting strawberry for a shortfill which doesn’t get old.
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Flavour: 4/5
Smoothness: 4/5
Cost-Effectiveness: 4/5
Only e-liquids are a relatively new brand on the scene, but they’ve made a splash with their eye-catching bottle artwork and layered blends of all varieties. Their sweet yet fruity White Gummy is perhaps the most memorable, mimicking the sugary taste of gummy bears with distinction. These are expected to be big sellers in 2020, so stay ahead of the curve and see what all the fuss is about.
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We hope you’ve enjoyed our recommendations, once again if you want to read up further on shortfill e-liquids check out our guide on e-liquids here. You can check it out or other best of e-liquid guides here or for any other enquiries concerning shortfills or in general, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
