Ditching Disposables? Your Guide to Flavour-Packed Vape Liquids After the Ban!

The disposable vape ban is now officially in full swing across the UK (as of 1st June 2025!), and while it's a big step towards a more sustainable vaping future, we know many of you are feeling a bit lost without your favourite convenient, flavour-packed devices. Fear not, fellow vapers! At Oxford Vapours, we're here to help you navigate this transition seamlessly, ensuring you don't have to compromise on the intense, vibrant flavours you've come to love.

The good news is that many leading e-liquid brands have stepped up to the plate, creating "bar salt" ranges specifically designed to replicate the bold and sweet taste profiles of popular disposables like Elf Bar and Crystal Bar. These are generally nicotine salt (nic salt) e-liquids, which offer a smoother throat hit and faster nicotine absorption, mirroring the experience of disposables.

So, if you're looking to make the switch to a refillable pod kit or similar Mouth-to-Lung (MTL) device, here are some of the top e-liquid brands that will keep your taste buds happy:

1. Ohm Boy SLT

Ohm Boy SLT liquids are meticulously crafted using high-quality nicotine salts, ensuring a smooth throat hit and rapid nicotine delivery – just like your favourite disposable. What sets them apart, however, is the unique Ohm Boy touch. They've taken those popular, punchy flavour profiles and refined them, adding layers of complexity and balance that you won't find anywhere else. It's the familiar intensity you crave, but with a nuanced depth that truly sets it apart.

2. ELFLIQ by Elf Bar

Who better to replicate Elf Bar flavours than Elf Bar themselves? ELFLIQ is their official range of nicotine salt e-liquids, designed to deliver the exact same taste experience you're used to from their disposable counterparts. You'll find all the classic Elf Bar favourites here, from their iconic Blue Razz Lemonade and Blueberry Sour Raspberry to Kiwi Passionfruit Guava and Watermelon. These are available in 5mg, 10mg and 20mg nic salt strengths, perfect for former disposable users.

3. Bar Juice 5000

Bar Juice 5000 has quickly become a go-to for those seeking disposable-like flavours. This British brand has focused on creating incredibly accurate and intense fruity, menthol, and sweet blends that directly mimic the taste of leading disposables. Their wide selection includes popular flavours like Strawberry Cherry Raspberry, Fresh Mint, Blue Razz Lemonade, and Triple Mango. They offer 10mg and 20mg nic salt options, 5mg on selected flavours, making them ideal for a smooth transition.

4. Riot X

Riot X e-liquids are crafted with a "supercharged" flavour profile, meaning they've packed in even more concentrated taste to deliver an unbelievably potent and satisfying vape. You'll find all the classic combinations like Cherry Ice, Blueberry Sour Strawberry, and Orange & Raspberry Ice, but Riot X also throws in some exciting twists. Ever tried Morello Cherry & Banana? Or perhaps a zesty Sour Pineapple Razz? These are flavours designed to capture your attention and keep your taste buds intrigued, without straying too far from the intense sweetness and coolness that made disposables so popular. All flavours available in 5mg, 10mg and 20mg nic salt.

Making the Switch

Moving from disposables to a refillable device with these "bar salt" e-liquids is a smart choice for many reasons:

• Cost-Effective: Refilling your device is significantly cheaper in the long run than continually buying disposables.
• Environmentally Friendly: You'll be reducing your waste significantly by using a rechargeable device.
• More Control: You have more control over your nicotine strength and can even experiment with different flavours more easily.

At Oxford Vapours, we stock a comprehensive range of these fantastic e-liquid brands, along with a selection of user-friendly pod kits perfect for those transitioning from disposables.