Best Bar Juice 5000 Flavours
By: David PhillipsBar Juice 5000 is a 10ml nicotine salt e-liquid range made to replicate the flavour and hit of popular disposable vapes. It comes in multiple strengths (5mg, 10mg, 15mg and 20mg) and works best in low-wattage pod kits. If you want a disposable-style vape experience with better value per bottle, it’s a worthy pick.
Product Reviewed: Bar Juice 5000 Nic Salts
Product Review Date: 5th January 2026
Reviewer: David Phillips
Testing Method:
- Duration: 7 days continuous daily use
- Liquids: 60/40 nic salt (0.6Ω & 0.8Ω)
- Airflow: 50% open (0.8Ω), 75% open (0.6Ω)
- Nic Salt Strengths Used : 5mg→at work, 15mg→ socially
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Environment: Office desk (frequent short puffs), commute, and evening sofa/nights out use
Table of contents
- Why so many vapers are searching for Bar Juice 5000
- What is Bar Juice 5000?
- Product Specifications
- Key Highlights
- Nicotine Strength Guide
- A Review of Bar Juice 5000’s Best Sellers (Based on their data)
- Best Bar Juice 5000 flavours
- Fastest Growing Flavours
- How Bar Juice 5000 is Made
- Bar Juice 5000 vs Disposable Vapes
- FAQs
- Final Verdict
Bar Juice 5000 was an instant hit when it dropped in 2022, garnering acclaim for bringing disposable-style flavours to the refillable vape format. It quickly became one of the most searched for e-liquid ranges in the UK, especially among vapers moving away from disposable vapes in search of bold flavour at an affordable price. In this review, I’ve tested the Bar Juice 5000 range to find which flavours are the best and what their nic salt strengths are like.
This is an independent, hands-on review based on week-long testing, combined sales data, and my own tasting notes. Bar Juice has not sponsored this review.
Why so many vapers are searching for Bar Juice 5000 in 2026
Since the UK banned disposable vapes on 1st June 2025, more vapers are looking for refillable alternatives that don’t feel like a downgrade. While convenient refillable vape kits are one thing to look out for, the biggest issue is flavour. Many traditional e-liquids simply don’t deliver the same sweetness and intensity disposable users are used to.
Bar Juice 5000 exists to solve that exact problem.
The range is designed to replicate the flavour profiles of popular disposable vapes using high-quality ingredients at an affordable price. So whether you’re a former disposable user, ex-smoker looking for a strong nicotine hit or a veteran flavour-chaser, Bar Juice 5000 promises a bold experience for refillable vapes.
“Bar Juice grew from a desire to make purchasing affordable, high-quality e-liquid simple.” - Bar Juice
What is Bar Juice 5000?
Bar Juice 5000 is a UK-made nicotine salt e-liquid range supplied in standard 10ml bottles. The ‘5000’ name refers to the puff equivalence rather than the bottle size. In testing I’ve found that one 10ml bottle is roughly equivalent to around five standard 600 puff disposable vapes or about 3000 puffs. But this can vary based on your device and vaping habits.
You use Bar Juice 5000 with refillable pod vapes. It works out much cheaper than disposables, produces far less waste than prefilled vapes and gives you more control over your nicotine strength.
Plus, since launching in 2022, Bar Juice 5000 has expanded its range with a catalogue that now includes 52 flavours and up to four nicotine strengths. This gives your palate a lot more to choose from than most disposable or prefilled pod kit ranges, which are usually limited to 10-20 flavours, and only 20mg nicotine strength options.
Product Specifications
Brand: Bar Juice
Bottle size: 10ml
Nicotine type: Nicotine salts
Nicotine strengths: 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg
VG/PG ratio: 40VG / 60PG
Flavour range: 52 flavours
Bottle features: Childproof cap, tamper-evident seal
Compliance: TPD & MHRA compliant
Key Highlights
One standout feature here is the inclusion of a 15mg strength. Most nic salt ranges stop at 10mg and 20mg, but 15mg fills a genuine gap for vapers who want something stronger than 10mg without the intensity of 20mg. It’s also a great option for those wishing to gradually cut down on their nicotine intake.
Here are some other highlights of Bar Juice 5000 vape juice:
Flavour Variety & Quality
Bar Juice is not subtle and it’s not trying to be. These are bold, sweet, high-intensity flavours designed to mimic disposable vapes as closely as possible. Fruit blends dominate the range alongside ice, menthol, fizzy and sweetshop profiles. There are a small handful of creamy flavours and a tobacco option.
Value
At around £3.45 per bottle or 4 for £10, Bar Juice 5000 offers excellent value. Based on an average of around 600 puffs per 2ml of e-liquid, four bottles can deliver up to 12,000 puffs for £10. That would cost significantly more using single-use vapes.
Smoothness
Thanks to nicotine salts and the 40/60 VG/PG ratio, Bar Juice 5000 delivers a smooth inhale even at higher nicotine strengths. There’s no harsh throat hit, making it suitable for frequent vaping and new users alike. The higher PG content carries more flavour and delivers a satisfying throat feel that smokers will find easy and instantly familiar.
Performance in pod kits
Bar Juice 5000 works best in refillable MTL pod kits such as the Vaporesso XROS series and the OXVA Xlim range. During testing I found that the flavour was consistent across refills and coil life was respectable for a sweet nic salt range. The best experience for me was between the 0.6ohm and 0.8ohm coil range. But you can drop or increase this depending on how much cloud you want.
“We’ve bottled up the nation’s favourite disposable flavours giving customers more value for their money and meaning less disposable waste” - Bar Juice
What nicotine strength should I choose? (5mg to 20mg)
Quick decision guide Pick the closest match, then tweak from there.
Best if you:
- are switching from strong disposables (most UK disposables are 20mg)
- used to smoke regularly/heavily
- want the strongest craving relief in fewer puffs
Avoid if: you’re a light user or you tend to chain-vape, it can feel too much.
Best if you:
- want something close to disposable satisfaction, but a bit smoother
- find 20mg slightly too intense, but 10mg doesn’t quite hit the spot
- you want to gradually wean yourself off nicotine
Good middle ground for many switchers.
Best if you:
- are a moderate vaper/smoker
- vape fairly often but don’t want the strength of 20mg
- prefer a smoother, lighter nicotine feel
Great if you’re trying to step down from 15–20mg.
Best if you:
- are a light user or social vaper
- want flavour first, nicotine second
- are actively reducing nicotine
If you’re coming from 20mg disposables, 5mg may feel weak at first.
A Review of Bar Juice 5000’s Best Sellers (Based on real data)
To avoid guesswork, I combined Bar Juice’s own UK sales data with Vape Superstore sales data to identify the most popular flavours. I then spent a full week testing each one using a Vaporesso XROS 5 Mini and an OXVA Xlim Pro 2 DNA.
This is an independent test using our retail stock.
The combined top-selling Bar Juice 5000 flavours are:
Best Bar Juice 5000 flavours
| #1 | Strawberry Cherry Raspberry |
| #2 | Lemon & Lime |
| #3 | Strawberry Ice |
| #4 | Fresh Mint |
| #5 | Blueberry Sour Raspberry |
| #6 | Banana Ice |
| #7 | Blueberry Cherry Cranberry |
| #8 | Triple Mango |
| #9 | Gummy Bear |
| #10 | Cherry Cola |
Strawberry Cherry Raspberry
Flavour profile: Mixed berries with cherry
This is the flagship Bar Juice 5000 flavour and the top seller by a clear margin. Strawberry leads the inhale with a soft sweetness, cherry adds depth and richness, and raspberry delivers a sharp, slightly tangy finish.
Sweetness & Balance
High sweetness, but well layered. It doesn’t feel flat or one-dimensional.
Who would like this:
Fans of berry disposables and sweet fruit blends.
Don’t get this if:
You prefer low-sweetness or more natural fruit flavours.
Lemon & Lime
Flavour profile: Sharp citrus with a fizzy edge
Lemon & Lime is bright, punchy and refreshing. It livens up your palate better than almost any other flavour in the range. The tart lemon is present on the inhale with a slightly sweet, zesty lime chasing it.
Sweetness & Balance
Moderate sweetness with a sharp citrus bite.
Who would like this:
Any vapers who find berry flavours too sweet.
Don’t get this if:
You dislike citrus or sharp flavours.
Strawberry Ice
Flavour profile: Sweet strawberry with a cooling inhale
This flavour is a personal favourite. It delivers a disposable-style strawberry base with a crisp finish of bracing ice, which is noticeable but not uncomfortable. It's a reliable single note flavour that makes it a good place to start for beginners and an easy all-day option.
Sweetness & Balance
Sweet, clean and refreshing.
Who would like this:
Fans of classic Strawberry Ice disposables and beginners looking for a reliable place to start.
Don’t get this if:
You don’t like ice or want a bit more complexity.
Fresh Mint
Flavour profile: Clean peppermint
Fresh mint is straightforward and effective. It’s not candy-like or overly sweet and leans more towards a botanical peppermint/spearmint combo. It makes for a welcome break from all the sweet fruit flavours.
Sweetness & Balance
Low sweetness with a crisp herbal finish.
Who would like this:
This is a good one for ex-smokers and vapers who want something more neutral.
Don’t get this if:
You’re not sure about mint or like sweet flavours.
Blueberry Sour Raspberry
Flavour profile: Sweet blueberry with sour raspberry candy
This is a mouthwatering combination that perfectly balances sweet and sour. You can taste both berry flavours and there's a distinctive candy note that wraps things up beautifully. For me, this blend most epitomises the classic disposable-like flavour.
Sweetness & Balance
Very sweet, but tempered with a delicious sour note.
Who would like this:
Anyone who likes contrasting flavours will enjoy this.
Don’t get this if:
You don’t like very sweet flavours, sour or candy notes.
Banana Ice
Flavour profile: Ripe Banana with cooling ice
Banana Ice is one of the fruit flavours that could lean towards a dessert. It’s creamy and sweet with the flavour of soft bananas. The cooling finish is quite dominant, but keeps the flavour from becoming cloying.
Sweetness & Balance
Very sweet, lifted with the ice note.
Who would like this:
Fans of bananas and anyone looking for a creamy vape flavour.
Don’t get this if:
You don’t like very sweet fruit or ice notes.
Blueberry Cherry Cranberry
Flavour profile: Sweet and tangy dark berry mix
This flavour leans into darker and richer berry notes, with a dominant red cherry bringing the sweetness and a sharp cranberry providing a slightly dry edge. If you’re looking for something with a bit more complexity and depth, then give this one a try.
Sweetness & Balance
Good sweetness and great depth.
Who would like this:
Vapers looking for a less sugary option.
Don’t get this if:
You prefer simple, single note flavours.
Triple Mango
Flavour profile: Ripe mango
You’re in for a treat if you like tropical flavours, with this smooth rendition of mango. It expertly captures the thick, ripe mango flavour popularised by disposables. It produces a heady aroma with a juicy aftertaste, and while it’s very sweet, it is surprisingly very accurate as well.
Sweetness & Balance
High sweetness single note with a smooth finish.
Who would like this:
Tropical flavour aficionados and lovers of very sweet fruit.
Don’t get this if:
You prefer a more muted flavour or like a balance of tangy notes.
Gummy Bear
Flavour profile: Mixed fruit sweets
This flavour tastes exactly like gummy candy sweets rather than any specific fruit. Although I did taste hints of pineapple, sweet berry and possibly something tangy? The candy note is soft and sweet and very moreish.
Sweetness & Balance
Mixed fruit wrapped in gummy-candy sweetness.
Who would like this:
Fans of candy-style vapes that don't focus on a specific fruit.
Don’t get this if:
You’re looking for a real fruit flavour.
Cherry Cola
Flavour profile: Fizzy cola with cherry
The last flavour on the list, Cherry Cola delivers a convincing cola base that carries notes of caramel and citrus. There’s a sweet cherry top note and faint fizz that is instantly recognisable and refreshing.
Sweetness & Balance
Sweet but not syrupy, the cola and light fizz keep things fresh.
Who would like this:
Fans of fizzy drink and fruit combo flavours.
Don’t get this if:
You dislike cola flavour or fizz mouthfeel.
Fastest Growing Flavours
Among their newest editions, Blackberry Raspberry is a standout that is proving very popular with our customers and is also one of Bar Juice’s best sellers. Other fast growing flavours include: Strawberry Raspberry Blueberry, Grape Blueberry Ice, Cherry Berry and Double Apple.
How Bar Juice 5000 is Made
Bar Juice’s flavour development process starts with in-depth market research and demographic analysis. Once they know what people are looking for they get to work, formulating their new creations. Rigorous in-house and partner testing follows, where flavours are ranked and refined before the winners are launched.
According to Bar Juice, their ingredients are sourced through established manufacturing partners operating certified cleanroom environments, helping ensure consistency, safety and compliance. All Bar Juice 5000 products are fully MHRA and TPD compliant for the UK market.
“We believe that by using the finest ingredients, our e-liquid will, and does, taste the best.” - Bar Juice
Bar Juice 5000 vs Disposable Vapes
In terms of flavour intensity, Bar Juice 5000 comes remarkably close to disposables. In terms of cost, waste and flexibility, refillable e-liquid is the clear winner.
Bar Juice 5000 is designed specifically for vapers who want disposable-style flavour that’s affordable and well stocked with a variety of flavour and nicotine strength options.
FAQs
What nicotine strengths does Bar Juice 5000 come in?
Bar Juice 5000 is available in 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, and 20mg nicotine salt strengths.
What VG/PG ratio is Bar Juice 5000?
It uses a 40VG / 60PG ratio, ideal for refillable MTL pod kits. The best coil resistance range for this type of e-liquid is 0.6ohm to 1.2ohm.
Are Bar Juice 5000 flavours the same as Elf Bar?
Bar Juice 5000 replicates the same rich flavours popularised by disposable vapes like Elf Bar, but are not associated with Elf Bar.
How much does Bar Juice 5000 cost?
A 10ml bottle of Bar Juice 5000 retails for £3.45 or on a cheaper multi-buy 4 for £10 offer.
What are the new Bar Juice 5000 flavours for 2025?
The 5 latest flavours released in 2025 are Strawberry Raspberry Blueberry, Grape Blueberry Ice, Cherry Berry, Double Apple Shisha, Blackberry Raspberry.
Is Bar Juice 5000 good for beginners?
Yes. The smooth nic salt formulation and bold flavours make it suitable for new vapers and ex-smokers.
Is Bar Juice 5000 nic salt?
It is, Bar Juice 5000 is typically sold as nicotine salt e-liquid, available in multiple strengths such as 5mg, 10mg and 20mg.
What device is best for Bar Juice 5000?
Low-wattage MTL pod kits are best. They deliver the right tight draw and nicotine hit while keeping flavour strong and avoiding harshness.
Final Verdict
Bar Juice 5000 delivers exactly what it promises: bold, disposable-style flavour in a refillable, affordable format. With a huge flavour range, multiple nicotine strengths and consistent performance in the pod kits I tested, it’s one of the best nic salt ranges available in the UK right now.
If you’re switching from disposables or simply want a reliable, great tasting nic salt, Bar Juice 5000 is an easy recommendation.
What should I choose?
If you want the most 'disposable-like' Bar Juice 5000 flavours, go for fruit-ice blends like Blueberry Sour Raspberry, Pineapple Ice, or Strawberry Ice. For a cleaner all-day vape, Fresh Mint or a citrus blend like Lemon & Lime is usually the safest choice.
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