E-Liquids
We know that finding the best e-liquid is at the heart of having a great vaping experience. As a leading Ireland vape shop, we stock one of the country’s largest selections of premium vape juice from top local and global brands. Our range features the most popular vape choices in Ireland, such as Elfliq, Maryliq, and eSmoke, alongside timeless favourites like Liqua and Hale Vaping e-liquids.
No matter what style of vape setup you prefer, we have the perfect juice guaranteed to deliver the best flavours and performance. Whether you order online or drop by any of the 17 eSmokeStore shops across Cork and Kerry Counties, you will find a broad collection of 10ml e-liquids, shortfills, 50/50 juices, and Nicotine Salts.
What is E-Liquid?
E-Liquid, which is also commonly known as vape juice or vape liquid, is the flavoured liquid used in every modern vape device. As a premier vape shop in Ireland, we ensure our curated collection meets the highest quality and safety standards for our customers. It is heated up in the tank or pod of the vape device, which turns the liquid to a vapour and this is what you inhale when vaping.
What’s inside Vape Juice?
At eSmokeStore Ireland, vape safety and ingredient transparency are our top priorities. Standard vape juice or vape liquids are made up of four primary ingredients: Propylene glycol (PG), Vegetable glycerin (VG), food-grade flavourings, and nicotine. Nicotine can be optional, with some people reducing their nicotine intake to the point where they do not have any nicotine at all in their vape juice.
What is PG and VG?
PG and VG or Propylene glycol and Vegetable glycerin are two key ingredients in vape juice. They carry the flavour and nicotine and create the vapour you inhale.
Propylene glycol (PG) is a thin flavourless liquid which carries flavour and also delivers a stronger throat hit when vaped.
Vegetable glycerine (VG) is a thicker, sweet tasting liquid that also carries flavour, although less well than Propylene glycol. It creates more vapour than Propylene glycol, so a liquid that is high in VG will create larger vapour clouds.
The majority of e-liquids will use both PG and VG and vary the amount of each depending on the desired vaping experience and the type of device the liquid is designed for. This combination of PG and VG is known as the PG/VG ratio.
Understanding PG & VG in Vape E-Liquid
How do they work together?
Most vape E-Liquids combine both PG and VG in varying ratios to balance flavour, throat hit, and vapour production to suit different devices and vaping preferences.
What is the best PG/VG ratio?
The best PG/VG ratio depends on the type of vape kit that the vape juice is going to be used in.
MTL: Mouth to Lung (MTL) vape kits are best suited to 50/50 vape juices. This will deliver an experience that is similar to smoking, with a noticeable throat hit and a tighter draw, making this a good option for anyone who looking to make the switch.
DTL: Direct to Lung (DTL) vape kits, which are also known as sub-ohm vape kits work best with high VG vape juices, with 70VG / 30PG or 80VG / 20PG the most common ratios. This combination will deliver more vapour and thicker clouds, with the amount of vapour increasing as the VG amount increases
Nicotine Salt
- 10ml Bottles
- Smooth Throat Hit
- Absorbed quickly
- For MTL Vape Kits
Freebase E-Liquids
- 10ml Bottles
- Strong Throat Hit
- Absorbed slowly
- For MTL Vape Kits
Shortfills
- 30ml, 50ml, 100ml or 150ml Bottles
- Does NOT contain nicotine or PG/VG
- Space is left to add your own nicotine
- Designed for mixing your own E-Liquid
What are the different types of e-liquid?
Nicotine Salts
Nicotine Salts or nic-salts as they are commonly known deliver a smoother experience so are perfect for anyone looking for a less harsh throat hit. They are also absorbed quickly by the body, so cravings will be satisfied quicker. Nic salts are designed to be used in MTL kits such as vape pens and pods kits.
Freebase E-liquids
Freebase e-liquids contain freebase nicotine which delivers a harsher throat hit when compared to salt nicotine. The degree of harshness increases as the amount of nicotine increases. With freebase nicotine the rate of absorption is lower than nic salts, so it may take longer to satisfy cravings, however the cravings are likely to be satisfied for longer. Freebase e-liquids are also designed to be used in MTL kits such as vape pens and pods kits and will deliver an experience that is the most similar to smoking.
Shortfills
Shortfill vape juices come in larger bottles which are only filled to 80% full, hence the name. Shortfills do not contain any nicotine and the additional space that is left in the bottle is so that you can add the nicotine yourself. This allows you to add either nic salt or freebase nicotine based on your preference and allows you to mix it to your desired nicotine strength. Typically shortfills have a higher VG amount, with 70VG being the most common. This makes sub-ohm kits the perfect choice to pair with shortfill e-liquids.
Nicotine Strengths
Choosing the correct nicotine strength if you are new to vaping can seem confusing especially when you consider there are different types of vape device and different types of nicotine to consider. A good starting point when choosing your nicotine strength is to first consider your device type, then the number of cigarettes you currently smoke daily. Our tables below will then give you a good starting point
Recommended Nicotine Strengths for MTL Kits
| Number of Cigarettes | Recommended Nicotine Strength |
|---|---|
| 1 - 5 Daily | 3mg Freebase or 5mg Nic Salts |
| 5 - 10 Daily | 6mg Freebase or 10mg Nic Salts |
| 10 - 20 Daily | 12mg Freebase or 20mg Nic Salts |
| More than 20 Daily | 18mg Freebase |
Recommended Nicotine Strengths for Sub-Ohm Kits
| Number of Cigarettes | Recommended Nicotine Strength |
|---|---|
| 1 - 20 Daily | 3mg Freebase or 5mg Nic Salts |
| More than 20 Daily | 6mg Freebase or 10mg Nic Salts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes vape juice does expire. Usually this will be 2 years from the date it was manufactured if it remains sealed. You will be able to find the expiry date printed on the bottle. Once your e-liquid bottle is opened then it will usually last up to a year. After the expiry date there may be a decrease in flavour and nicotine strength.
Yes you can take vape juice on a plane, but it will be subject to the same restrictions as other liquids. This means that you cannot take a container with more than 100ml into the cabin and this must be inside a sealed plastic bag. You will also not be able to vape on the plane. It is also important that you check the local laws of where you are flying to, as vaping and e-liquid use are not legal in all countries.
E-liquid containing nicotine that is sold in Ireland is subject to regulations known as the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). These regulations set certain limits on the ingredients inside e-liquids and limit the size of bottles within which they can be sold. Currently, a maximum nicotine strength of 20mg/ml in a maximum bottle size of 10ml can be sold once it has passed approval.
The TPD also sets out the testing and safety requirements of vape liquid for the Irish market. This includes strict regulations for the physical bottle itself, specifying the precise nozzle size, child-resistant safety features, and the mandatory health warning messaging displayed on both the bottle and the box.
You can expect to get between 3000 and 5000 puffs from a 10ml bottle. This amount will vary based on the type of vape kit you are using, the power setting of the vape kit and the coil or pod resistance.
Vape juice bottles are fitted with child safe caps. To open the child safe cap, hold the bottle firmly in one hand and then with the other hand push down on the cap. Then turn the cap anti-clockwise to open
The best vape juice brand depends on whether you use a sub-ohm or MTL kit and your individual flavour preferences. Right now, the most popular brand with our pod kit customers is Elfliq, with eSmoke Smooth Vapor e-liquids and Maryliq e-liquids also very popular. All 3 of these brands have a great selection of flavours and a large number of 5 star reviews. For sub-ohm users, Hale Vaping have several flavour-packed ranges and continue to innovate regularly.
The average price for a 10ml bottle is between €8 and €12. For shortfills prices generally start from €25 for a 50ml bottle, whereas 100ml bottles are priced at €40.
You can mix 2 or more vape juice flavours to create a new flavour. For best results you should mix liquids that have the same type and strength. For example you could mix 2 nic salts which were both 50vg and 20mg strength.