Time for some bar salts! No, no, put down the tequila and lime, those aren’t the ‘bar salts’ I mean. Bar salts are nicotine salt MTL e-liquids infused with more flavourings than usual to match the powerfully flavourful disposable vapes that are no longer available to UK vapers.
Sweets get sweeter, ice gets colder, and tanginess becomes a tongue-twist in the wake of bar-salt enhancements, and this week I want to highlight some of the best bar salts around right now. Whether you want vibrant berries, singing citrus, chewy candy or thigh-rolled tobacco tastes, there’s a bar salt for you here.
The Best Bar Salt is: Dinner Lady Dessert Bar Pistachio Gelato
It’s an unorthodox flavour, but where’s your sense of adventure? Dinner Lady’s Pistachio Gelato, part of their Dessert Bar range, combines salted nuts with fresh, thick ice cream. And even better, it’s available in three nicotine strengths, so it’s great for those aiming to quit.
The Best Bar Salts Are:
- Dinner Lady Dessert Bar Pistachio Gelato
- Wick Liq Boulevard
- Bar Juice 5000 Strawberry Sour Raspberry
- IVG Intense Salts Retro Orange
- Drifter Bar Salts Mad Blue
- Hayati Pro Max Banana Ice
- Bar Juice 5000 Grape Gummy Bear
- Dinner Lady Select Tobacco Cuban
Wick Liq Boulevard
A returning champion flavour with a rare triple-strength lineup
Why We Recommend It
- Offers a rare 5mg option alongside standard 10mg and 20mg for flexible nicotine control
- Complex loganberry-laced fruit punch delivers sophisticated depth beyond typical bar salts
- Established Wick Liq(uor) reputation ensures premium quality from a trusted manufacturer
Wick Liq(uor) ‘s triumphant return is heralded by a bar-salted version of one of their classic flavours; Boulevard delivers you to the dizzying excitement of the New Orleans Mardi Gras, conveying the taste of a riotously sweet fruit punch with additional loganberries for a tart twist.
And for those looking to reduce their nic intake over time, Wick Liq have cleverly chosen to be one of the few manufacturers offering not just 20mg and 10mg but also 5mg for those right on the cusp of finally quitting smoking.
Pros
- Three nicotine strengths, including hard-to-find 5mg
- Vibrant Mardi Gras punch flavour with tart loganberry complexity
- From the respected Wick Liq brand with a proven pedigree
Cons
- Higher price point than some competitors
- Bold fruit profile may overwhelm vapers preferring subtle tastes
Bar Juice 5000 Strawberry Sour Raspberry
Early bar-salt pioneers delivering disposable-faithful flavours at exceptional value.
Why We Recommend It
- Among the first brands to successfully replicate disposable vape flavours in a refillable format
- Perfectly balanced sweet-to-sour ratio prevents either element from dominating
- Proven 5000-puff equivalent offers substantial value over disposables
Bar Juice 5000 were one of the very first on the scene when disposables got raptured away, promising to fill tanks and pods alike with flavours we’d recognise from the Elf Era. And by Jove, they weren’t kidding!
Red fruits ahoy in Strawberry Sour Raspberry, which tastes exactly as it sounds on the label. Juicy, summery strawberries are given a hint of tangy sour fun from the raspberry addition, all laden with bar-style sweetness!
Pros
- Taste that disposable fans will instantly recognise
- Summary strawberry base with tangy raspberry kick
- Excellent price-to-puff ratio compared to disposables
Cons
- Sweetness level may be intense for all-day vaping
- Only available in 10mg and 20mg strengths
IVG Intense Salts Retro Orange
Shockingly powerful citrus with an unexpected fizzy drink twist that changes everything.
Why We Recommend It
- Uniquely carbonated sensation elevates basic orange into a complex, fizzy drink experience
- Natural fruit authenticity from IVG’s award-winning flavour expertise
- Intense concentration lives up to the ‘Intense Salts’ branding promise
Think you know citrus vapes? Well, you haven’t tried Retro Orange from the IVG Intense Salts range yet, I’ll bet. Never before has orange flavour hit my tongue with such power! It’s a really natural kind of fruity flavour, which is a testament to IVG’s understanding of taste.
But added to this is a really notable edge—what I can only describe as carbonation! There’s a ‘gassiness’ to the taste, which actually elevates the fruit into a straightforward, delicious ‘orange fizzy drink’ profile you won’t forget soon.
Pros
- Most powerful orange flavour available in bar salt format
- Genuine ‘gassiness’ creates a convincing orange soda profile
- Natural-tasting citrus without artificial chemical notes
Cons
- Intensity may overwhelm vapers preferring mellow citrus
- Fizzy element isn’t for everyone
Drifter Bar Salts Mad Blue
Explosive blue raspberry contrast meets gentle blueberry in Drifter’s masterclass of flavour balance.
Why We Recommend It
- Expertly balanced contrast prevents the mighty raspberry from overwhelming the subtle blueberry
- Also available as nicotine-free 50/50 shortfill for nicotine-free vapers
- Drifter’s understanding of flavour framing ensures neither fruit gets lost
Mad Blue from the popular Drifter Bar Salts range combines the gentle, soothing taste of blueberries with the powerful sour plunge of blue raspberry. The resulting contrast is explosive and precisely the kind of profile I’ve come to expect from Drifter.
Interestingly, the blueberries, though subtle, don’t get lost in the raspberry taste, showing that Drifter have a fundamental understanding of how to frame flavourings. And if salts aren’t necessarily your thing, you can get a nic-free 50/50 shortfill of the same flavour!
Pros
- Sour blue raspberry punch beautifully contrasted with soothing blueberry
- Demonstrates sophisticated flavour layering and balance
- Alternative nicotine-free version available for flexibility
Cons
- Sour intensity may be too sharp for sensitive palates
- Blue raspberry flavour is love-it-or-hate-it
Dinner Lady Dessert Bar Pistachio Gelato
Genuinely unique, nutty ice cream that stands entirely apart from fruit-dominated bar salts.
Why We Recommend It
- Rare authentic pistachio flavour in a bar salt format
- Rich ice cream base provides a luxurious mouthfeel alongside iciness
- Dinner Lady’s dessert expertise shines in complex layering
Now THIS is something pretty special! Pistachio Gelato from the Dinner Lady Dessert Bar range tastes precisely as it sounds —and it’s pretty unique! A lightly salted, nutty profile comes through first, the nuts giving a slight touch of cream, which is, of course, enhanced by the follow-up gelato flavour!
Rich, thick, and sumptuous ice cream notes with a heavy dose of iciness, resulting in an overall flavour profile of cool, salty, nutty creams you won’t forget anytime soon!
Pros
- Truly distinctive flavour profile, unlike anything else on the market
- Creamy, salty, icy, and nutty complexity hits multiple taste zones
- Perfect for vapers tired of endless fruit options
Cons
- An unconventional profile won’t appeal to fruit purists
- Rich dessert notes can become cloying during extended sessions
Hayati Pro Max Banana Ice
Effortlessly convincing banana ice cream achieved through clever menthol enhancement.
Why We Recommend It
- Gentle banana flavour suits vapers who find tropical fruits overwhelming
- The ice element genuinely transforms the profile into an ice cream experience
- Hayati’s disposable expertise translates beautifully to the bottled format
Hayati is one of many disposable manufacturers that shifted to e-liquid production as the UK ban began to loom. Banana Ice is one of their most popular flavours, and it’s not hard to see why. The soft-fruit taste of a gentle banana slice pleases the palate immediately.
And then the ice does a fantastic job of elevating the banana sweetness. In fact, if you close your eyes, it’s very easy to experience this as a banana ice cream flavour, and that’s definitely worth a puff!
Pros
- Soft-fruit sweetness provides a gentle, approachable flavour
- Menthol enhancement creates a genuine ice cream sensation
- Smooth profile works brilliantly for all-day vaping
Cons
- Simple banana profile lacks the complexity some vapers crave
- The ice element is essential; a banana alone would feel incomplete
Bar Juice 5000 Grape Gummy Bear
Playful candy shop nostalgia that proves Bar Juice masters more than just fruits.
Why We Recommend It
- Authentic pick & mix candy experience without actual sugar
- Natural grape juice base prevents artificial medicine-like taste
- Chewy candy element adds textural dimension to the flavour profile
Back to Bar Juice 5000 now, and if you thought fruits were the only game they knew, then BZZT, wrongo. Grape Gummy Bear has a fruity touch, of course, with the luscious taste of grape juice simmering with natural sugar.
But this is then enhanced with chewy gummy candy flavours, which blend in perfectly to create a delightful, playful pick & mix candy flavour that won’t rot your teeth!
Pros
- Convincing gummy candy taste with genuine chewiness sensation
- Luscious grape juice prevents synthetic flavour notes
- Fun, nostalgic profile perfect for sweet-toothed vapers
Cons
- Candy’s sweetness level is unsuitable for those reducing sugar cravings
- Grape flavour can be polarising
Dinner Lady Select Tobacco Cuban
Rich Cubano sophistication for vapers who refuse to compromise on tobacco authenticity.
Why We Recommend It
- Genuine cigar flavour depth rarely found in a nic salt format
- Toasted notes add complexity beyond basic tobacco profiles
- Dinner Lady’s tobacco expertise ensures authenticity
And finally, something a little more traditional, for the old-school vapers reading. Not all bar salts are about fruits, puds and candies; Dinner Lady’s Cuban, part of their Select Tobacco range, delivers a rich and unforgettable Cubano cigar flavour.
Thigh-rolled and carrying a gentle toasted flavour, Cuban is a highly moreish tobacco bar salt with a marvellously relaxing flavour profile.
Pros
- Authentic thigh-rolled cigar taste for traditional vapers
- Relaxing, sophisticated profile perfect for contemplative moments
- Toasted undertones add warmth and depth
Cons
- Won’t appeal to fruit or candy enthusiasts
- Cigar strength may overwhelm vapers expecting a mild cigarette taste
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Whether you’re chasing tropical fruits, sour candies, creamy puddings or classic tobacco, these bar salts prove there’s tasty sophistication available in the enhanced-flavour format. And remember, buy the best bar salt e-liquids from MIST to ensure you get authentic, high-quality products every time!
Got questions about finding your perfect bar salt match? Drop a comment below and I’ll help you navigate to your ideal flavour!