NastyLiq Nic Salts Review

Nasty Juice, one of the most popular e-liquid manufacturers in the world and popularisers of the ‘Malaysian method’ of super-sweet e-liquid production, released their NastyLiq range of nic salted e-liquids. Available as both 10ml bottles and NastyPod PX2 prefilled pods, the range promises intense fruity flavours with smooth inhales.

In this NastyLiq Nic Salts review, I will be trying five different flavours from the NastyLiq range and giving notes on the taste. I’ll be using a simple MTL pod kit with 0.6ohm pods that are well-suited to nicotine salt e-liquids so that I can get a clear taste of each e-juice.

Just a heads up, taste is totally personal when it comes to e-liquids! I’ll be sharing my own take and experiences with each one in this review, so take it with a grain of salt, and let’s dive in!

Review Disclosure: Nasty Juice have been kind enough to send MIST a selection of their new NastyLiq juices to get my feedback on the flavours. However, this review is unbiased and reflects my honest assessment of its flavour, vapour production, throat hit, and overall experience.

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Packaging and Labels

The packaging for the NastyLiq vape juices features comprehensive, easy-to-understand information.

One side of the box describes the flavour within the bottle, with ratings given for Throat Hit, Coolness, Sweetness, and Flavour Strength, while highlighting the intention to deliver a “disposable” style of vape flavour. The other side provides production and distribution addresses, along with a helpful Best Before date informing you when your vape juice will spoil.

At the back of the box lists the usual warnings against vaping while pregnant or underage, with a TPD-compliant warning about nicotine addiction. There is also an ingredient list, though it simply lists the VG and PG contents, a generic “flavourings” mention, and the nicotine benzoate contents.

One great label feature is the QR code sticker at the top of the box, which, if scanned, will confirm the authenticity of the vape juice.

As for the contents, there’s a leaflet with basic diagrams explaining how to refill a vape, and the bottle is sealed within a plastic sleeve similar to those used to store disposable vapes.

The bottle itself features a childproof lid and a nozzle that is thin enough to fit into any refill port. The plastic used for the bottle is a little tough to squeeze, but not uncomfortably so.

Flavour 

Score: 5

The NastyLic line consists of 20 flavours, but for this review, I will be trying five flavours, which according to Nasty Juice are their best-sellers.

1. Blue Bangs
2. Lemon Lime
3. Cherry Fizz
4. Blueberry Sour Raspberry
5. Mineral Water

The e-liquids I’ll be using are all in 10mg strength as this suits my nicotine preference, though 20mg units are also available for those who prefer a stronger hit.

Puffs were taken from a Vaporesso XROS 3 Mini Innovation Vape Kit using 0.6ohm XROS Pods.

As mentioned earlier, these e-liquids also come as prefilled pods for Nasty Juice’s PX2 prefilled vape pod kit. So, if you are moving away from disposables but don’t want the hassle of refilling the tank, check out the PX2 kit.

You can watch our short unboxing/review of the PX2 Kit here.

In general, I found the flavours of the NastyLiq vape juices carry that characteristic Malaysian sweetness that Nasty is renowned for. The tastes leaned very hard in a ‘tart fruit’ direction, with incredibly sour initial tongue hits followed by a more grounded sweetness on the subsequent lung inhale. 

The cooling ice found in many of them also helped in resetting my flavour palate between puffs, which is essential with juice this sweet.

Below you’ll find my in-depth review to the flavours I tried.

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Blue Bangs

Score: 8/10

I wasn’t sure what to expect from a juice named ‘Blue Bangs’ and took my first tentative puff with some nervousness. Lordy, what a first puff that was. Ordinarily blueberry is used as a gentle, subtly sweet fruit flavour in vaping. Not here, though.

The initial tongue-hit came screaming out of the pod mouthpiece with a sour shock; I felt like I’d never really ‘known’ blueberry before that moment. After the initial sour hit came an unfurling of rich blueberry-jam-like sweetness, accompanied by a cool exhale that removed any lingering sugars from my palate. A fantastic twist on the usually demure blueberry flavour that’s so popular in vaping.

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Lemon Lime

Score: 9/10

I was excited to try this classic citrus duo and see what Nasty’s take would be. The initial puff revealed an intention to make sure the lime flavour gets just as much love as the lemon. A green-tinted blast of scintillating and sour lime flavour was the first taste, followed by the lemon on the subsequent breath intake.

The lemon has an almost ‘Sicilian’ edge of intense viney-sweetness, straying almost into sorbet territory but not allowing any sherbert-like flavour to override the natural lemon tang. Just like with the Blue Bangs, Lemon Lime contains a healthy dollop of ice to cleanse your tongue between puffs, making sure you don’t get overwhelmed by the zesty tastes. A delicious and decadent take on a pairing that too many manufacturers see as a dull safe bet.

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Fizzy Cherry

Score: 7/10

Now this one surprised me! From the name, I was expecting either a cherry soda or an attempt to convey the taste of chewy sour gummy sweets. Instead, I got a far more nostalgic hit of flavour.

Unlike the previous two flavours, Fizzy Cherry takes it easy on the sour notes. The slight edge of zest present feels like a sherbert flavour, giving the juice the eponymous ‘fizzy’ quality.

The cherry flavour itself was interestingly reminiscent of a boiled-sweet hardy candy, with an almost ‘botanical’ note of eucalyptus or something similarly herbal at play. This is not a criticism, and I’m impressed by the overall ‘mature’ flavour on display with Cherry Fizz, which could have easily taken a less-inspired road. Instead, the ‘cherry drop’ flavour profile is very memorable and makes a stronger impression on me than any other cherry vape juice I’ve yet tried.

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Blueberry Sour Raspberry

Score: 9/10

I was hoping to see a return of the Blue Bangs variety of blueberry flavour in this one, and I wasn’t disappointed. This vape juice had more in common with Blue Bangs and Lemon Lime, focusing on a tart burst of sour fruity flavour. I found it distinctly more sour than the other juices mentioned, which I expected given the name.

The blueberry blossoms over the tongue with the same slightly jam-like taste as in Blue Bangs, but the raspberry lends a playfulness that keeps the flavour on its feet. Ordinarily, blueberry subtleness would defer to the dominance of raspberry, but Nasty have ensured that both fruits play equal parts in this stunningly tangy fruity juice.

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Mineral Water

Score: 10/10

It’s definitely the most interestingly named juice I’ve tried today. When filling the pod, I thought, “It can’t just be water flavour. It’s Nasty, after all.” I can tell you now that I was right to be sceptical.

The flavour I got from Mineral Water was extremely reminiscent of a particular and popular brand of American soda. It has a citrus profile which goes easy on the sour notes, allowing the juicy fruit beverage notes to come across with just the hint of gassy carbonation. A strong dose of ice elevates the taste and gives it that ‘straight out of the fridge’ feeling, resulting in a supremely refreshing fruity puff.

Mineral Water was my favourite of the NastyLiqs sent to us. It’s frustrating that I can’t comfortably say the name of the drink I liken it to, but one puff and you’ll know which one I mean.

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Throat Hit 

Score: 4 

The NastyLiq flavours I tried had very gentle throat hits that caused no irritation, even when vaped continuously over a longer period of time. The use of benzoic acid nicotine salts ensures a smooth inhale, though the frequent use of ‘ice’ flavouring did leave a frosty sensation in my throat.

This wasn’t unpleasant, and in fact, resulted in a lot of refreshment. I can, however, imagine it might be uncomfortable to use while out on a winter night.

The Mineral Water flavour had a noticeably gentler ice in the overall profile, which made it very easy to inhale, whereas Blue Bangs was exceptionally cold and might be too icy for some vapers.

It is also worth noting that all of the NastyLiq juices I tried had a nic salt strength of 10mg, so I can’t speak to whether the 20mg units are less gentle on the throat and chest.

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Vapour Production 

Score: 3

Being a 50 VG / 50 PG nicotine salt range, the NastyLiq juices produced a low degree of visible vapour, as anticipated. This means that you’re unlikely to cause any upset when vaping NastyLiq outside, though I did notice that the emitted cloud carried a very aromatic quality that smelled like a concentrated version of the flavour within.

So while you’re unlikely to cause any irritation to passersby, they’re likely to notice the very strong perfume of the vapour. It’s a great conversation starter!

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Summary

The NastyLiq range of nicotine salt e-liquids has given Nasty Juice a whole new platform on which to showcase its distinctive Malaysian sweetnesses. It’s a range that fruit vape fans will absolutely adore, though those who prefer more earthy or creamy flavours may not consider it their favourite.