E-Liquids Key Highlights
- 869 products across 33 brands, in 50ml and 100ml shortfill bottles
- Sold at 0mg nicotine, ready to mix with a nicotine shot to your preferred strength
- Higher VG ratios (typically 70/30 or 80/20) built for sub-ohm and higher-wattage devices
- Prices from £3.79 to £16.99, with free UK delivery on orders over £50
- Fruity, dessert, sour, menthol and tobacco flavour profiles across the range
- Fully UK TPD compliant, sold to over 18s only
About Shortfill E-Liquid Brands
The brands we stock span some of the longest-established names in UK vape juice alongside newer, bolder flavour houses. Kingston, Ultimate Puff and Doozy Vape Co are among the most recognised shortfill brands in the country, each running large flavour ranges across dozens of profiles. Tasty Fruity, Horny Flava and Fizzy Juice by Mohawk & Co have built strong followings around specific flavour styles, while Donut King and Zombie Blood focus on bold dessert and sour profiles that stand apart from straightforward fruit blends.
A shortfill is a large bottle, usually 50ml or 100ml, filled short of its full capacity and sold at 0mg nicotine, leaving room to add a 10ml nicotine shot. This is different from nic salts, which arrive ready-mixed in 10ml bottles at a fixed strength. Shortfills are typically mixed at a higher VG (vegetable glycerin) ratio, often 70/30 or 80/20 VG/PG, which produces thicker vapour and denser clouds, making them best suited to sub-ohm tanks and higher-wattage box mods rather than simple MTL pod kits.
The range runs from budget-friendly 100ml bottles like Poison at £9.95 through to smaller premium 50ml bottles from boutique brands, so there's genuine choice whether you're buying in bulk or trying a new flavour house for the first time. Unlike the bar-inspired branding common in nic salts, most shortfill brands lean into more traditional, flavour-first naming and packaging, reflecting a customer base that has typically been vaping for longer and cares more about nuanced flavour notes than replicating a specific disposable's taste.
How to Choose Your E-Liquid Flavours
Fruit Flavours
Best for: an all-day vape with bright, familiar flavour.
Fruit blends dominate the shortfill market, from Tasty Fruity's straightforward single and mixed fruit profiles to more complex blends across Kingston and Ultimate Puff. Browse the full range in Tasty Fruity.
Dessert & Sweet
Best for: an indulgent, all-day-vapeable treat without the calories.
Donut King's 100ml range and Doozy Vape Co's dessert lines lean into custards, bakes and sweet profiles, popular with vapers who prefer something richer than straight fruit. Browse Donut King.
Sour & Bold
Best for: vapers wanting a sharper, more intense hit of flavour.
Zombie Blood and Horny Flava both build ranges around bold, sometimes sour profiles that stand out from milder fruit blends, often blending fruit with a tart or fizzy edge.
Menthol & Ice
Best for: a cooling finish, often layered on top of a fruit base.
Most brands in this category, including Kingston and Ultimate Puff, offer iced versions of their core flavours alongside dedicated menthol lines, giving a cooling exhale without switching brands entirely.
Whichever family you choose, remember that shortfills need a nicotine shot added before they contain any nicotine at all. See the mixing guide below before your first vape.
Which E-Liquid Range Is Right for You?
Here are the 8 largest shortfill ranges stocked at Hulme Vapes, based on current range size.
Beyond these 8, a further 25 brands are stocked within this category, including Amazonia, Ruthless, Pukka Juice, Zeus Juice, Bad Drip Labs and more. Use the brand filter on this category page to browse the full list.
How to Mix a Shortfill with a Nicotine Shot
Step 1: Check the Bottle Size
A 50ml shortfill is sold in a 60ml bottle, leaving room for 1 nicotine shot. A 100ml shortfill is sold in a 120ml bottle, leaving room for 2 shots.
Step 2: Add the Nicotine Shot(s)
Add one 10ml 18mg nicotine shot per 50ml of shortfill, or two shots per 100ml, directly into the bottle.
Step 3: Shake Well
Replace the cap and shake the bottle firmly for around 30 seconds to fully combine the nicotine shot with the e-liquid.
Step 4: Leave to Settle
Leave the mixed bottle for 5 to 10 minutes before use, allowing the flavour and nicotine to settle fully.
Step 5: Fill Your Device
Fill your tank or pod as normal. The finished mix will sit at 3mg nicotine strength using the standard one or two shot ratio.
Adding one shot to a 50ml or two shots to a 100ml shortfill always produces a 3mg finished strength. Browse our nicotine shots to mix your own.
Shortfills vs Nicotine Salts: Key Differences Explained
Both are e-liquid, but they're built for different devices and different vaping styles.
| Feature | Shortfill E-Liquid | Nicotine Salt E-Liquid |
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| Bottle size | 50ml or 100ml, sold at 0mg | 10ml, sold ready-mixed |
| Nicotine strength | Added yourself via nic shot, typically 3mg or 6mg | Fixed at 5mg, 10mg or 20mg |
| VG/PG ratio | Higher VG, typically 70/30 or 80/20 | Usually 50/50 |
| Best device type | Sub-ohm tanks, higher-wattage mods | Low-wattage MTL pod kits |
| Throat hit | Milder at low strength | Smooth even at high strength |
| Cost per ml | Lower, especially in 100ml bottles | Higher per ml, but simpler dosing |
| Best suited for | Experienced vapers wanting big clouds at low nicotine | Beginners and smokers wanting a strong, fast hit |
If you're using a low-wattage pod kit, nic salts are almost always the better fit: shortfills are built for sub-ohm hardware and won't perform as well on a simple MTL device.
Who Should Buy Shortfill E-Liquid?
Sub-Ohm and Cloud-Chasing Vapers
The higher VG ratio is built specifically for sub-ohm tanks and produces the dense vapour cloud-chasers want, alongside noticeably smoother flavour at higher wattage.
Vapers Wanting Lower Nicotine
Mixing to 3mg or 6mg suits vapers who no longer need a strong hit but still enjoy the ritual and flavour of vaping, often as a step down from higher-strength nic salts.
Bulk Buyers
100ml bottles work out far cheaper per ml than buying the equivalent volume in 10ml bottles, making shortfills the natural choice for anyone vaping through liquid quickly.
Flavour Explorers
With 33 brands and hundreds of profiles in this category, shortfills are also the cheapest way to try a wide variety of flavours without committing to a full 10ml bottle of each.
Why Buy E-Liquid from Hulme Vapes?
With 33 brands and hundreds of flavours in this category, range and genuine stock matter. Here is what you get buying from us.
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Authorised Stockist
We source Kingston, Ultimate Puff, Doozy Vape Co and every other brand in this range through authorised channels.
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33 Brands in Stock
One of the UK's largest shortfill selections, held in stock and ready to ship.
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UK-Based Support
Our UK team can help with flavour recommendations or nic shot mixing questions.
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Fast, Tracked UK Delivery
Orders are dispatched quickly with tracked 24-hour UK delivery available at checkout.
How Long Does a Shortfill Bottle Last?
A 100ml shortfill delivers roughly 4 to 6 times the volume of a single 10ml bottle, so it typically lasts a moderate sub-ohm vaper 2 to 4 weeks, depending on wattage and how often the device is used. Heavier cloud-chasers using higher wattage settings will work through a bottle faster, often in 1 to 2 weeks, since sub-ohm devices consume noticeably more e-liquid per puff than a low-wattage pod kit. A 50ml bottle typically lasts around half as long as the equivalent 100ml under the same usage. These figures are approximate and based on average usage conditions: device wattage, coil resistance and puff frequency all affect real-world bottle life.
Once mixed with a nicotine shot, a shortfill's flavour and nicotine content stays stable for several months if stored correctly, so there's no need to mix a fresh bottle more often than you actually vape through one. Buying an unmixed shortfill and adding the nic shot only when you're ready to start using it is a reasonable way to keep a small backup stock without worrying about a mixed bottle sitting unused for too long.
Buying E-Liquid in the UK
Shortfill e-liquid is fully regulated under UK TPD rules: nicotine-free e-liquid bottles are not capped in size, which is exactly why shortfills can be sold in 50ml and 100ml formats, but once nicotine is added the finished mix must not exceed 20mg/ml (2%). Every nicotine shot sold to mix with these shortfills is itself capped at 10ml and 18mg or 20mg. This size distinction, nicotine-free liquid unrestricted, nicotine-containing liquid capped at 10ml, is the same regulatory principle that separates shortfills from nic salts and is why the two formats are packaged so differently despite both ending up as nicotine e-liquid once mixed. Store bottles upright, away from direct sunlight and heat, and keep both the shortfill and any nicotine shots out of reach of children and pets.
Safety & Age Restriction
As sold, these shortfills contain no nicotine. Once mixed with a nicotine shot, they carry the same risk of nicotine dependency as any other nicotine-containing product, and may cause irritation for some users. Vaping products are intended for existing adult smokers and vapers and should be used responsibly.
- Always follow the correct nic shot ratio: 1 shot per 50ml, 2 shots per 100ml, for a 3mg finished strength.
- Keep all e-liquid and nicotine shots, mixed and unmixed, out of reach of children and pets.
- Store bottles upright away from heat and direct sunlight.
- 18+ only. All Hulme Vapes orders are age verified at checkout, and we do not sell any products to anyone under 18.
Multi-Buy and Shortfill Guidance
Shortfills are the most cost-effective way to buy e-liquid by volume: a 100ml bottle plus two nicotine shots gives 120ml of finished e-liquid for a fraction of what the equivalent volume would cost in 10ml bottles. If you vape through a bottle in under 2 weeks, buying 2 or 3 bottles at once, ideally across a couple of different flavours, avoids running out mid-week and works out cheaper than repeat single-bottle orders. Keep a spare nicotine shot or two on hand as well, since running out of shots while you still have unmixed shortfill left is a common and easily avoided inconvenience.
E-Liquids: Frequently Asked Questions
What is a shortfill e-liquid?
A shortfill is a large e-liquid bottle, usually 50ml or 100ml, sold at 0mg nicotine and filled short of capacity to leave room for a nicotine shot. Once mixed, it becomes a standard nicotine-containing e-liquid.
How do I mix a shortfill with a nicotine shot?
Add one 10ml 18mg nicotine shot to a 50ml shortfill, or two shots to a 100ml shortfill, then shake well and leave to settle for 5 to 10 minutes. This standard ratio produces a 3mg finished strength.
What's the difference between shortfills and nicotine salts?
Shortfills are large, 0mg bottles you add nicotine to yourself, built at a higher VG ratio for sub-ohm devices. Nic salts arrive ready-mixed in 10ml bottles at fixed strengths, built for low-wattage MTL pod kits.
How much do shortfill e-liquids cost?
In this range, prices run from £3.79 to £16.99 depending on bottle size and brand. A 100ml bottle works out significantly cheaper per ml than buying the equivalent in 10ml bottles. Orders over £50 qualify for free UK delivery.
Are shortfill e-liquids safe?
As sold, shortfills contain no nicotine. Once mixed with a nicotine shot, they carry the same risk of nicotine dependency as any other nicotine-containing product and should be used responsibly by existing adult smokers and vapers.
Are shortfills legal in the UK?
Yes. Nicotine-free e-liquid is not subject to the same bottle-size cap as nicotine-containing liquid, which is why shortfills can be sold in 50ml and 100ml formats. Once nicotine is added, the finished strength must stay within the 20mg/ml (2%) UK limit.
Can I use a shortfill in a pod kit?
You can, but shortfills are formulated at a higher VG ratio for sub-ohm devices, so they may wick and perform less well in a low-wattage MTL pod kit than a dedicated nic salt would.
What does VG and PG mean?
VG (vegetable glycerin) produces thicker vapour and smoother throat feel, while PG (propylene glycol) carries flavour more strongly and produces a sharper throat hit. Shortfills lean high-VG for clouds; nic salts are usually 50/50 for balance.
Need Help Getting Started with Vaping in the UK?
If you are new to shortfills and unsure whether they're right for your device, the simplest check is your device type: shortfills are built for sub-ohm tanks and higher-wattage mods, while low-wattage MTL pod kits are better served by our nicotine salts range instead. If you would rather talk it through, our UK-based support team can recommend a flavour, strength and mixing ratio before you spend anything: get in touch with Hulme Vapes here.
Browse Related Vape Collections
Shortfills are one part of a wider e-liquid and hardware range. These collections cover what pairs with them.
100ml0mg70/30 VG/PGPastry / Strawberry
100ml0mg70/30 VG/PGCherries / Grape +2
100ml0mg70/30 VG/PGGrape / Menthol
100ml0mg70/30 VG/PGFruit / Mixed Fruit / Sweet
100ml0mg70/30 VG/PGCaramel / Toffee
100ml0mg70/30 VG/PGApple / Bubblegum
100ml0mg70/30 VG/PGBubblegum
100ml0mg70/30 VG/PGBubblegum / Strawberry
100ml0mg70/30 VG/PGBlackcurrant / Menthol
100ml0mg70/30 VG/PGMenthol
100ml0mg70/30 VG/PGCherry / Menthol
100ml0mg70/30 VG/PGLiquorish / Sweet
100ml0mg70/30 VG/PGCustard / Fizzy +2
