Vampire Vape E-Liquid

The brand: twelve years of Lancashire manufacturing

Vampire Vape was founded in 2012 by Nathan Walton and Philip Boyle in Blackburn, Lancashire. What started with 12 flavours has grown to 54 across 20 ranges, all produced in a 125,000 square foot facility in Darwen under parent company Flavour Warehouse Ltd. The facility operates to ISO 9001 standards with UKAS-accredited cleanroom production, pharmaceutical-grade nicotine, and full batch traceability.

The brand's trajectory changed at Vapefest 2014, when Heisenberg debuted as a limited-edition flavour. Within months it had become the most-requested product the brand made, and it never went back to limited status. The reason Heisenberg stands out from other berry-menthol e-liquids is the third note: a subtle aniseed undertone that sits underneath the fruit and menthol without announcing itself loudly. It is that complexity that keeps long-term vapers coming back to it rather than switching to cheaper alternatives.

The awards history reflects sustained community respect rather than single-year recognition. Best Mint/Menthol at the Vapouround Awards in 2016 and 2018, Best Mint E-Liquid at VapExpo 2019, Hall of Fame at Vapouround 2022, Best UK Brand at the vaper-voted industry awards in both 2023 and 2024. The consecutive years matter: it is straightforward to win an award once on momentum; maintaining the recognition for a decade requires the product to stay consistent.

Vampire Vape also runs one of the most active educational vape channels in the UK, with 15,000+ subscribers and more than 400 guide videos on YouTube, covering everything from beginner kit setup to flavour guides.

Vampire Vape ranges at VapeCity

Two main formats in the VapeCity catalogue, covering freebase for moderate-strength MTL vapers and nic salts for higher-strength pod use.

The 60/40 range at a glance

All Vampire Vape 60/40 freebase 10ml at VapeCity. 10 for £19.99, 60PG/40VG, 6mg and 12mg.

Heisenberg: what it actually tastes like

Heisenberg is worth discussing separately because the flavour generates more confusion than any other in the range. The name gives nothing away intentionally. The official description is "mixed red berries with an ice cool crystal menthol finish." The reality is more layered: berry-dominant on the inhale, cooling menthol on the exhale, with a subtle aniseed note underneath that does not announce itself loudly but is what makes the profile complex rather than straightforward.

Whether you detect the aniseed depends on the device and coil you use. In a clearomiser at lower wattage, the aniseed sits in the background. In a sub-ohm tank at higher temperatures, it comes forward more. This is why Heisenberg tastes noticeably different in different setups, and why vapers who switch kit sometimes feel like the flavour has changed. It has not; the ratio of detected notes has shifted.

The award history is a good indicator of how the industry regards it: Best Mint/Menthol in the Vapouround Awards in 2016 and 2018, Best Mint E-Liquid at VapExpo 2019, and consistent recognition in vaper-voted community awards. Heisenberg has been reformulated from its original 2014 Vapefest version to comply with UK TPD regulations, but the core profile has been maintained across each adjustment.

If you like Heisenberg: try Pinkman if you want the same complexity with citrus rather than berry, or Berry Menthol if you want the fruit-menthol combination without the aniseed layer.

Choosing between 60/40 freebase and 50/50 nic salts

The VG/PG ratio is the first consideration. The 60/40 (60PG) produces a sharper throat hit and clear flavour at lower wattage; it is the traditional MTL format for clearomisers and starter kits. The 50/50 nic salt produces a smoother throat hit at higher nicotine strengths, which is why it works at 20mg without discomfort.

Nicotine strength is the second consideration. The 60/40 range is available in 6mg and 12mg, which suit vapers who have already stepped down from higher strengths or those who vape frequently throughout the day. The nic salts go to 20mg, which suits heavier smokers in transition and vapers who need the higher hit from infrequent use.

If you are switching from cigarettes: 20mg nic salt in a pod kit is the most effective format. The smooth delivery of nic salt at that strength is the closest behavioural match to a cigarette: a reasonably short draw, a noticeable nicotine hit, and a clean exhale. The 60/40 at 12mg in a starter kit is the second option, but many switchers find 12mg freebase too thin at first.

Running cost: at 10 for £19.99 for the 60/40 range, a typical MTL user gets three to five days per bottle, putting the daily cost at £0.40 to £0.67. The nic salt at 10 for £22.99 runs slightly higher per day, though the more efficient nicotine delivery of nic salts means some vapers vape less frequently, which partially offsets the difference.