How to Choose the Right Banana Vape Juice for You
Banana is one of the most adaptable flavour profiles in vaping, which means picking the right banana e-liquid comes down to the type of vape juice experience you are after rather than any single quality score.
For pure banana fans, look for a flavour where banana is the only listed note or is clearly the lead. Banana Ice by Bar Juice 5000 and Banana Ice by SKE Crystal Original are both strong picks: the banana sits front and centre with only a light cooling layer to keep things fresh. These work best in MTL pod kits paired with 10mg or 20mg nic salts.
For fruit blend fans, the layered options deliver more complexity without losing the banana identity. Strawberry Banana Crush, Strawberry Banana by Elux Firerose and Melon Banana by OXVA all pair banana with a secondary fruit that brings its own character to the mix. These are excellent all day vapes because the flavour has more dimension to explore across a long session.
For dessert lovers, the richest options on our list are the Banana Split nic salt, the Banana Custard shortfill by Drip and the Banana Caramel Waffle shortfill by Drifter. Each one brings a different dessert angle (ice cream, custard, caramelised waffle), so it is worth picking the one that matches your flavour preferences outside of vaping. The two shortfills are particularly good value if you vape regularly, as the 100ml format with nic shot added works out cheaper per millilitre than 10ml nic salts.
For something different, Peanut Butter Banana Granola by Pod Salt Yogi leans into a savoury-sweet breakfast profile that stands apart from every other banana e-liquid on this list. Strawberry Banana Marshmallow by Riot X combines candy, fruit and dessert notes into a blend that sits between categories. Both are worth trying if you find yourself bored of simple banana flavours.
Nic Salts vs Shortfills: Which Format Works Best for Banana
The banana vape juices on our list come in two main formats, and each suits a different kind of setup.The 10ml nic salts use a 50VG/50PG blend at 10mg or 20mg nicotine strength, designed to work in refillable MTL pod kits and starter vape kits. The nicotine hits smoothly and quickly, which makes nic salts the best choice for ex-smokers, new vapers and anyone coming from disposables.
The 100ml shortfills (Drip Banana Custard and Drifter Banana Caramel Waffle) are higher VG blends that come nicotine-free, with room in the bottle for two 10ml nic shots. Add the shots and you land on 120ml of 3mg vape liquid, which is ideal for sub ohm kits that produce bigger clouds. Shortfills give you more flexibility on nicotine strength and work out cheaper per millilitre over time, making them a better fit for vapers who already know their flavour preferences and go through more vape liquid. With the October 2026 UK Vaping Products Duty set to add £2.20 per 10ml to all vape liquid, including the liquid inside 10ml nic salt bottles and 100ml shortfills, pricing across the banana range will change later this year. Stocking up on your favourites before the duty comes into effect could be a useful way to manage costs.
The Most Popular Banana Flavour Profiles in UK Vaping
Banana appears in more vape liquid recipes than almost any other fruit apart from strawberry, and the blends fall into a small number of recognisable profiles. Pure banana ice and strawberry banana are the two most popular combinations in the UK market, followed by banana custard, banana milkshake and tropical banana blends like Melon Banana. Our top 10 deliberately covers all of the major profiles to give you a clear sense of what each type tastes like before you commit to a larger bottle.
If you want to explore beyond this top 10, we stock over 30 banana e-liquids across nic salts and shortfills from brands including Pod Salt, Drifter, Future Juice, Ohm Brew, Bar Juice 5000, Hayati Pro Max, Elfliq, Riot Squad and many more. The full range is available through our vape juice collection with next day UK delivery available on most orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best banana e-liquid flavour in 2026?
Based on our expert testing and UK sales data, Strawberry Banana Crush by Smash Salts 6500 takes the overall top spot in 2026 for its balanced banana and strawberry profile, strong flavour intensity and £1.50 price point. For pure banana fans, Banana Ice by Bar Juice 5000 is a close second. For dessert lovers, Banana Custard by Drip and Banana Caramel Waffle by Drifter are the strongest 100ml shortfill picks.
What is the difference between a banana nic salt and a banana shortfill?
A banana nic salt is a 10ml bottle at 10mg or 20mg nicotine strength, designed for MTL pod kits and starter vape kits. The nicotine hits smoothly and quickly. A banana shortfill is a larger 100ml bottle of nicotine-free vape liquid with room for nic shots, typically at higher VG for sub ohm devices. Shortfills work out cheaper per millilitre but require you to add your own nicotine.
Which banana vape juice tastes most like a real banana?
Banana Ice by Bar Juice 5000 and Banana Ice by SKE Crystal Original are the two picks on this list that taste closest to a fresh ripe banana, with minimal added flavours. Both keep the banana as the dominant note with only a light cooling finish, making them the best choices if you want an authentic fruit profile rather than a candy or dessert interpretation.
What is the strongest banana flavour e-liquid you sell?
Strawberry Banana Crush by Smash Salts 6500 and Banana Ice by Bar Juice 5000 both score 8 out of 10 on our flavour intensity scale, making them the most punchy banana vape juices in our top 10. Smash Salts uses a 6500-series concentrate that delivers noticeably more flavour than standard 10ml nic salts.
Can I vape banana e-liquid in a sub ohm kit?
Yes. Our two 100ml shortfills (Banana Custard by Drip and Banana Caramel Waffle by Drifter) are designed for sub ohm kits thanks to their higher VG content and larger vapour production. The 10ml nic salts on this list are better suited to lower-powered MTL pod kits and starter vape kits, as high-wattage devices can vaporise nic salts too quickly.
Are banana vape juices suitable for all day vaping?
Most banana e-liquids work well as an all day vape because the flavour is naturally mellow rather than sharp. Fruit blends like Strawberry Banana Crush, Melon Banana and Strawberry Banana by Elux are particularly good for all day use because the layered flavours stay interesting over a long session. Heavier dessert blends like Banana Caramel Waffle and Banana Split may feel richer over time and some vapers prefer to rotate them with a lighter flavour.
Will the 2026 vape tax affect banana e-liquid prices?
Yes. The UK Vaping Products Duty coming into effect in October 2026 applies a flat rate of £2.20 per 10ml to all vape liquid, including banana nic salts and the liquid inside 100ml shortfills. A standard 10ml nic salt will increase by £2.20 and a 100ml shortfill by £22.00 once the duty is applied at the retail level. Stocking up on your preferred banana vape juices before the duty comes into effect is a practical way to manage the cost increase.
Where can I buy banana e-liquid flavours in the UK?
All 10 banana flavours listed in this 2026 guide are available from E-liquids.com. Every product is TPD compliant, MHRA registered and dispatched on the same day from our UK warehouse when you order before the daily cut-off.
