Nicotine Salt E-Liquids and the Pod Mod

After vaping more than 45 different Nicotine Salt E-liquids, a fraction of what’s available today, in various Pod Mods, we were able to finally narrow the count of the Best Nicotine Salt E-Liquids for Pod Mods to 17 (seventeen!). You’ll see one or two flavors are represented by more than one brand, like Mango, but is one thing is certain, Nicotine Salt E-Liquids have improved 1000-fold since the first time we tried them. From fruits to vanilla to milk t0 tobacco, these Nic-salt e-liquids are out of this world. With Pod Mod systems as inexpensive as they are, and the length of time it takes to actually vape your way through a 30mL bottle of Nic-salts, the cost of vaping is going down like never before. If you own a Pod Mod, otherwise known as an Ultra-Portable, these 17 Nicotine Salts E-Liquids are flavors you simply must try.

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We would never attempt to declare these particular Nic-salt flavors are the best of the best, there are simply too many different brands and flavors to know that. What we can say is that after spending a month trying several flavors every day, the flavors and brand below stood out well enough to recommend to vapers that are looking for somewhere to start, a way of vaping delicious Nic-salts without wasting money trying everything out there. Consider this more a cheat-sheet, a list of flavors we loved. Flavors that satisfied more than the others, though clearly there must be many, many others out there that deserve to be mentioned as well. We plan to do just that, so stay tuned. For now, these wonderful blends will get you started.

While Nicotine Salt E-Liquids are available in different, though still high, nicotine strengths, if you’re new to this type of vaping, you should begin with lower nicotine strengths, and build up if you need to. These 17 flavors are between 30mg and 50mg of nicotine salt. Go slow….

(Each of the Nicotine Salt E-Liquids in this Best Of list are available now at Element Vape)

Best Nicotine Salt Eliquids for Pod Systems

What are Nicotine Salt E-Liquids?

Nicotine Salt, generally known as Nic Salt these days, is a type of processed nicotine used in modern, high-nicotine vape juice. Nicotine salt e-liquid can be more satisfying than regular “freebase” nicotine to hardcore smokers coming over to vaping, and even some experienced vapers looking for a smooth, yet more satisfying nicotine kick.

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Nicotine salt e-liquid is easier to inhale than regular freebase eliquid. Its biocompatibility means that the hit from your mod is less harsh on the throat and allows vapers to use higher nicotine e-liquids. Being able to inhale more nicotine with every pull of the mod is what makes nicotine salts more satisfying to some users.

Nicotine salt e-liquid best in low-power, ultra-portable, or pod mod devices, of which there are now hundreds of choices on the market.

Although smoother to inhale and potentially more satisfying, it is important that Nic-salt vapers be careful when vaping strong nicotine salt e-liquid, and to avoid any type of sub-ohm atomizer or high-wattage mod. It’s very easy to take in more nicotine then you should when using Nic-salt e-liquid, so take it slow when you start out, and begin with the lowest level of Nic-salt e-liquid.

Nic salt e-liquid is  similar to freebase e-liquid and comes in a variety of flavors from several brands. The assortment below are by far the best tasting, highest quality Nic-salt e-liquid we’ve used to date. And imagine; this whole pod mod and Nic-salt market is so young the possibilities in the future are limitless.

Nicotine Salt – What it is

Nicotine Salts is the crystallized form of, and when used to create an e-liquid, these salts are dissolved in various VG/PG solutions, depending on the brand, flavor, and preference.

The Nicotine Salts are a ‘more complete’ nicotine molecule and as such is still bound to other organic compounds that are naturally found in tobacco leaves. This forms a substance that is a more stable than freebase nicotine. Freebase nicotine is otherwise known as common nicotine used in e-liquid for years.

Despite the fact that nicotine salts require more heat than freebase nicotine to transform it into inhalable vapor, it is much more concentrated, so low heat devices should be the only way to use nic-salt e-juice.

Our human bodies absorb nicotine salts less efficiently than it does freebase (regular) nicotine, but since the salts are a more concentrated form of nicotine, the tradeoff is negligible. So why use them then? Are there any benefits to nicotine salts over freebase nicotine? Yes, and no. Below are a few of the advantages, or disadvantages, of using nicotine salt e-liquid.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Nicotine Salt E-Liquids

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Fast Absorption: Nicotine salts produced with the correct acids and then vaped in a proper device will deliver nicotine into the bloodstream faster than freebase nicotine. So, for people craving a nicotine fix, this could get them sated faster.

Usage is much lower: We know first-hand that nicotine salt E-liquids, with their higher concentration of nicotine, people do not need to vape as much to get the same nicotine satisfaction. For some people that is a major advantage, to others, less so. I love to vape, and I vape heavily, so nicotine salt eliquid, while satisfying, is much less fun for me.

Longer Lasting E-Liquid: It is the stability of nicotine salts that the vital ingredients for the e-juice to retain its potency far longer than juice made with freebase nicotine. Longer shelf life means you can stock up when nic-salt e-juice goes on sale.

No need to high-wattage mods – A small, ultra-portable, or Pod Mod device will deliver satisfying nicotine results. You won’t get the huge clouds, but the flavor is intense, as is the nicotine satisfaction.

The Worst Thing About Nicotine Salt E-Liquids

Without a doubt, nicotine salt e-liquid is a lot more expensive then freebase nicotine e-juice. That will change as the popularity increases, but for now, we’re back to 30mL bottles for nearly $20. Yes, they will last longer, no doubt, but milliliter for millileter, the cost is much higher.

Why Vape Nicotine Salt E-Liquid?

Why indeed. Honestly, we recommend nic-salts to two types of people; smokers addicted to nicotine, that want the best chance to quit smoking is the foremost type. The other are those that are vaping now, but still find the need to a tobacco cigarette once or more times a day. For most Vapers, we’ve been doing just fine with freebase e-juice and sub-ohm tanks.

Below are some of the very best nicotine-salt e-liquids the staff of Spinfuel VAPE has been using in the many, many, pod mod systems we’re currently reviewing. This new pod mod and nic-salt segment of the vape industry is here to stay, as evidenced by the great pod mods, and now, the awesome tasting nic-salt flavors we were concerned would never arrive.

If nicotine salt e-liquid is something you want to try, if you need that heavy hit of nicotine along with a still-smooth throat hit, this is way to do that. The brands and flavors below are wonderful entries in the nic-salt vape world.

Best Nic-Salts for Pod Mods

Spinfuel VAPE has curated the top 17 Nic-salt flavors from more than 45 contenders. These 17 are simply amazing e-liquids.

Where to Buy

All 17 Nic-Salts in this Best Of list, and many dozen more, are available at Element Vape. All Pod Mod Systems used in this extensive search are also available at Element Vape.

VANILLA BEAN - SOLACE SALTS

Vanilla Bean SALTS by SOLACE Vapor is an ode to the classic Vanilla Bean Ice cream. It is an ideal flavor for these upcoming hot summer days where you want some to refresh and stimulate the senses.

Team Verdict: Probably our favorite flavor ever for a Nic-salt. The flavor, although doused with tons of vanilla, gives the vaper at first hit flavor of movie butter popcorn, but just briefly. After that, pure deep vanilla bean.

Compatible Devices:
Vape Pod Systems

SOLACE SALTS – Vanilla Bean Features:

  • Manufactured by SOLACE Vapor
  • 30mL Squeeze Bottle
  • Nicotine Salts Formulation
  • 50% VG
  • 50% PG
  • Crafted For Ultra-Low Wattage & Pod-Based System
  • Available Nicotine: 50mg
  • Made in USA

BUTTERSCOTCH - SOLACE SALTS

Butterscotch by SOLACE SALTS is filled with a rich and creamy flavor that tastes just like Butterscotch pudding. Sometimes butterscotch can be created as an e-liquid as something truly delicious or horribly awful, depending on the flavoring used and the mixologist talent and knowledge of the butterscotch flavor. Solace seems to have no trouble at all inn recreating the best of the flavor intended. If you enjoy butterscotch you’ll love this Nic-salt blend.

Team Verdict: A marvelous butterscotch flavor for any e-liquid, nicotine salt or freebase.

Compatible Devices:
Vape Pod Systems

SOLACE SALTS – Butterscotch Features:

  • Manufactured by SOLACE Vapor
  • 30mL Squeeze Bottle
  • Nicotine Salts Formulation
  • 50% VG
  • 50% PG
  • Crafted For Ultra-Low Wattage & Pod-Based System
  • Available Nicotine: 50mg
  • Made in USA

Latte by SOLACE Vapor

Latte by SOLACE Vapor is just like your morning cup of coffee with a blend of sweetness and cream, so says Element Vape’s Product Page anyway. For us, Latte is a sweet coffee and froshy milk delight that reminds us more of a Dunkin Donuts Latte than a StarBucks. Mild, thick is flavor, and very, very satisfying. A true winner.

Team Verdict: Solace should definitely deliver their e-liquids for the freebase vapers. Latte would be a huge seller in 3mg or 6mg blends.

Compatible Devices:
Vape Pod Systems

SOLACE SALTS – Latte Features:

  • Manufactured by SOLACE Vapor
  • 30mL Squeeze Bottle
  • Nicotine Salts Formulation
  • 50% VG
  • 50% PG
  • Crafted For Ultra-Low Wattage & Pod-Based System
  • Available Nicotine: 50mg
  • Made in USA

STRAWBERRY by SUPER SALT E-LIQUID

One of the best strawberry flavors out there!

Strawberry by Super Salt E-Liquid delivers a rich and flavorful essence of strawberry beautifully infused in one sensational nicotine-salt profile. Over the years Strawberry has been a mainstay flavor used by nearly all e-liquid brands, and there are hundreds of variations with flavor fidelity. Super Salt has found a flavoring that not only lives up to its namesake, but does so in a richness rarely seen in any e-liquid. A favorite of the staff, in a pod mod of course.

Team Verdict: Rich, satisfying, and wonderful!

Super Salt E-Liquid – Strawberry Features:

  • Manufactured by SUA Vapors
  • 30mL Squeeze Bottle
  • Nicotine Salts Formulation
  • Crafted For Ultra-Low Wattage & Pod-Based System
  • Available Nicotine: 30mg, 50mg
  • Made in USA

BLUE RASPBERRY - SUPER SALT E-LIQUID - 30ML

BLUE RASPBERRY – SUPER SALT E-LIQUID – 30ML

Blue Raspberry by Super Salt E-Liquid presents a refreshing infusion of blueberry and raspberry bursting with bright and fruity flavors. A tart exhale that gets sweeter on the tail end. Blue Raspberry is usually not a favorite for the team, but in a Nic-salt blend, with a pod mod, this one is a favorite.

Team Verdict: This Blue Raspberry seems to shine with a Nic-salt formula. For the fruity vaper looking for a satisfying high-mic pod mod experience, this one needs to be on the short list.

Super Salt E-Liquid – Blue Raspberry Features:

  • Manufactured by SUA Vapors
  • 30mL Squeeze Bottle
  • Nicotine Salts Formulation
  • Crafted For Ultra-Low Wattage & Pod-Based System
  • Available Nicotine: 30mg, 50mg
  • Made in USA

MANGO by SUPER SALT E-LIQUID

Mango by Super Salt E-Liquid starts with a tropical base of mango, then bursts with refreshing and sweet breeze of sunny goodness. Okay, that’s the Element Vape description, and it’s almost perfect. We would add that this particular Mango flavor is slightly sweeter than a real, fresh mango, and that’s for the better in this Nic-salt blend. Exotic fruity goodness for the pod mod user.

Team Verdict: Only for those that enjoy Mango flavors, and if you do, this will be a constant. Marvelous Mango flavor,  a tad sweeter than the real thing.

Super Salt E-Liquid – Mango Features:

  • Manufactured by SUA Vapors
  • 30mL Squeeze Bottle
  • Nicotine Salts Formulation
  • Crafted For Ultra-Low Wattage & Pod-Based System
  • Available Nicotine: 30mg, 50mg
  • Made in USA

PINEAPPLE by SUPER SALT E-LIQUID

“Pineapple by Super Salt E-Liquid is the ultimate island fruity treat, an amalgamation of pineapple bits perfected blended with a rich profile.” – This Pineapple Nic-salt blend was surprising. We’re not usually loving a pineapple flavor unless the blend was trying for some kind of exotic pineapple and coconut blend, but here the pineapple flavor stood on its own as a tart fruity treat.

Team Verdict: Vibrant and satisfying, a delightfully fruity blend that serves a wake call up that pineapple can satisfy without blending other flavors into it.

Super Salt E-Liquid – Pineapple Features:

  • Manufactured by SUA Vapors
  • 30mL Squeeze Bottle
  • Nicotine Salts Formulation
  • Crafted For Ultra-Low Wattage & Pod-Based System
  • Available Nicotine: 30mg, 50mg
  • Made in USA

MILKMAN - THE MILKMAN SALT

The Milkman Salt - Gold

Gold by The Milkman SALT is a classic full-bodied tobacco flavor complemented with rich honey and decadent cream.

Team Verdict: We’re not going to lie; we’re not big fans of tobacco flavors these days, but we still know a good one when we vape it. Gold by the Milkman is a tobacco Nic-salt blend that every current smoker looking for the right tobacco flavor along with the satisfaction of intense nicotine craving, should most definitely try. You’ll see many tobacco flavors coming to market, by Naked100, Milkman, and others, so far they are all doing a fabulous job with bringing solid tobacco flavors to the nic-salt roster.

Compatible Pod Systems

The Milkman Salt – Gold Features:

  • 30mL Unicorn Bottle
  • 60% VG
  • 40% PG
  • Nicotine Salts Formulation
  • Crafted For Ultra-Low Wattage & Pod-Based System
  • Made in USA
  • Available nicotine: 40mg

The Milkman Salt - Strudelhaus

Strudelhaus by The Milkman SALT is a warm and flaky strudel loaded with sweet blueberries, filled with cream, and topped with powdered sugar—it’s a divine pastry experience!

Team Verdict: Voted by all as a 5-Star Nic-Salt e-liquids, Strudelhaus is sweet, delicious, and out of this world. Word of advice, as a nicotine salt e-liquid, (40mg)  you’ll need to be careful not to overdo it with this one.

Vape Pod Systems

The Milkman Salt – Strudelhaus Features:

  • 30mL Unicorn Bottle
  • 60% VG
  • 40% PG
  • Nicotine Salts Formulation
  • Crafted For Ultra-Low Wattage & Pod-Based System
  • Made in USA
  • Available nicotine: 40mg

The Milkman SALT - Churrios

Team Favorite!

Churrios by The Milkman SALT is a warm, fluffy churros sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon, covered in that signature fresh milk you’ve come to know and love.

Team Verdict: Churro blends from various brands are huge right now in the offices of Spinfuel VAPE. We wondered about the viability of creating a delicious Churro kited e-liquid with nicotine salts, and we’re delighted to taste this scrumptious and satisfying blend by The Milkman. One of the best Churro blends we’ve tasted.

Compatible Vape Pod Systems

The Milkman Salt – Churrios Features:

  • 30mL Unicorn Bottle
  • 60% VG
  • 40% PG
  • Nicotine Salts Formulation
  • Crafted For Ultra-Low Wattage & Pod-Based System
  • Made in USA
  • Available nicotine: 40mg

AMERICAN PATRIOTS - NKD 100 SALT E-LIQUID

American Patriots by NKD 100 Salt E-Liquid is a special nicotine salt formulation of featuring a full bodied rich tobacco blend with firm, full rounded, and distinct notes that pay homage to the most legendary of tobacco flavors.

Team Verdict: Our first exposure to Naked100, or NKD 100, was their tobacco blends, and they were delightfully rich and satisfying.

Compatible Devices:
Ultra Portable Systems

NKD 100 Salt E-Liquid – American Patriots Features:

  • 30mL Glass Bottle
  • Dropper In Bottle
  • Nicotine Salts Formulation
  • Crafted For Ultra-Low Wattage & Pod-Based System
  • Made in USA
  • Available nicotine: 35mg, 50mg

Amazing Mango by NKD 100 Salt

Amazing Mango by NKD 100 Salt E-Liquid is a special nicotine salt formulation of the wildly popular Amazing Mango, presents a sensational composition of juicy tropical mango intermixing with a luscious Peach infused cream.

Team Verdict: An original take on the authentic mango made richer and sweeter with just a touch of creamy peach flavoring. What a truly great flavor for Nic-Salt vapers. Don’t miss out on this one.

NKD 100 Salt E-Liquid – Amazing Mango Features:

  • 30mL Unicorn Bottle
  • Nicotine Salts Formulation
  • Crafted For Ultra-Low Wattage & Pod-Based System
  • Made in USA
  • Available nicotine: 35mg, 50mg

Strawberry Candy by I Love Salts

I Love Salts – Strawberry Candy is part of the nic salt collection by Mad Hatter Juice, delivering a sweet-tooth fruity experience with vibrant strawberry notes in a perfect candy form for the ultimate treat.

Team Verdict:  Okay, so Mad Hatter doesn’t always hit it out of the park, but more times than not, they make e-liquids that Vapers love. Now in the Nic-Salt market as well, this Strawberry Candy blend will be a favorite to nic-salt vapers looking for a candy flavored strawberry blend. Putting ourselves outside the “sweet candy e-juice segment” we had to come to the conclusion that perhaps Mad Hatter’s new brand, I Love Salts, is creating some of the best.

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Ultra Portable Systems

I Love Salts – Strawberry Candy Features:

 

  • 30mL Glass Bottle
  • Dropper In Bottle
  • 50% VG
  • 50% PG
  • Nicotine Salts Formulation
  • Crafted For Ultra-Low Wattage & Pod-Based System
  • Available nicotine: 25mg, 50mg
  • Made in USA
  • Manufactured by Mad Hatter Juice

FRUIT CEREAL - I LOVE SALTS - MAD HATTER JUICE

I Love Salts – Fruit Cereal is part of the nic salt collection by Mad Hatter Juice, featuring a yummy experience of a classic fruity cereal blend dipped in a bowl of cool and sweet milk for a vintage profile.

 Team Verdict: Foot Loops, Fruity Peebles, and other fruity cereal flavors make up the overall flavor profile for this exceptional Nicotine Salt e-liquid. This all-day-vape should be a staple in any nic-salt vapers collection. Mad Hatter has a lot of experience in this flavor profile and has created a faithful rendition for their I Love Salts line.

Compatible Devices:
Ultra Portable Systems

I Love Salts – Fruit Cereal Features:

  • 30mL Glass Bottle
  • Dropper In Bottle
  • 50% VG
  • 50% PG
  • Nicotine Salts Formulation
  • Crafted For Ultra-Low Wattage & Pod-Based System
  • Available nicotine: 25mg, 50mg
  • Made in USA
  • Manufactured by Mad Hatter Juice

Really Berry by NKD 100 Salt

Really Berry by NKD 100 Salt E-Liquid is a special nicotine salt formulation of the cool Very Berry flavor, the ultimate refreshers with an exhilarating fusion of sweet blueberries combined with the sophistication of blackberries and fresh hints of lemon.

Team Verdict:

 Compatible Devices:
Ultra Portable Systems

NKD 100 Salt E-Liquid – Really Berry Features:

  • 30mL Glass Bottle
  • Dropper In Bottle
  • Nicotine Salts Formulation
  • Crafted For Ultra-Low Wattage & Pod-Based System
  • Made in USA
  • Available nicotine: 35mg, 50mg

NIC SALT - LEMON CREAM - GOST VAPOR

Lemon Cream by GOST Vapor is an infusion of sweet and sour lemon topped with a luscious dreamy cream that will surely satisfy any citrus lover’s cravings.

Team Verdict: Out of several nic-salt blends with a lemon base, Lemon Cream was, hands down, the team’s favorite blend. This is not a hard hitting tart lemon, but rather a sweeter, creamier lemon delight that vaped great, and left us all satisfied like a creamy lemon dessert vape should. A perfect lemon vape for any good Pod Mod.

Compatible Devices:
Portable Pod Systems 

GOST Vapor – Nic Salt – Lemon Cream Features:

  • 30mL Glass Bottle
  • Dropper In Bottle
  • Nicotine Salts Formulation
  • Crafted For Ultra-Low Wattage & Pod-Based System
  • Available Nicotine: 59mg
  • Made in USA

Favorite Nicotine Salts for Pod Mods - Conclusion

Please remember that if you’re new to Nicotine Salt E-Liquids, these blends are NOT made to use in Sub-Ohm Tanks. All the above fantastic blends must be vaped in devices made for high-nicotine blends. Nicotine overuse can lead to nausea, headaches, and light-headedness, all lousy things to experience, especially when you expect the opposite.

 

These choices made by our Spinfuel E-Liquid Review Team are not meant to tell you what you should vape, only that of the more than 45 nic-salt flavors we spend a month with, these were by far our favorites. But, there are many more, and many more to come in the future.

 

The Nicotine Salt E-Liquid market is only now taking off, you can expect to see hundreds more in the months to come. We will revisit the Nic-Salt revolution from time to time, and we’ll let you know when we’ve collected a dozen or so great nic-salt creations.

 

Ultra-Portable, or Pod Mod systems are not for everybody, and in fact, the Review Team are fervent supporters or freebase, or regular, e-liquids. Our love for huge clouds, moderate to heavy vaping, means that high-nicotine blends and pod mods will never be our go-to vape gear and e-juice, but for those that need the intense nicotine you get from nic-salts, we’re ready to help guide your journey to the good stuff.