Vim Tru on Elux Firerose 5000 Nic Salts: the mixed-berry cordial in vape form
There is a whole generation in the UK raised on a certain purple mixed-fruit cordial, the sort that came out at parties and got watered down in a big jug on hot days. Vim Tru chases exactly that memory. As a nic salt e-liquid for the Elux Firerose 5000 range, it takes the blackcurrant, raspberry and grape signature of that classic drink and rebuilds it as something you can vape all day. If you know the reference, the first puff will make you smile. If you do not, you are simply getting one of the most moreish dark-berry blends around.
Breaking down the flavour, layer by layer
On the inhale, blackcurrant leads the charge. It is deep, jammy and a touch tart, the kind of berry note that feels rich rather than sharp. Riding just behind it is raspberry, softer and rounder, which fills in the gaps and gives the whole thing a plush, syrupy body. This opening is unmistakably a berry cordial rather than a fresh-picked fruit, and that is the point. It tastes concentrated, sweet and a little indulgent.
Through the middle of each draw the grape quietly takes over. This is where Vim Tru separates itself from a straightforward berry mix. The grape adds a darker, almost wine-like depth and a hint of that unmistakable cordial character, the flavour your brain files under nostalgia rather than fruit bowl. It rounds the sweetness and gives the blend its signature moody colour, so to speak. There is enough tartness woven through to stop it collapsing into pure sugar, and the nic salt base keeps the delivery smooth so none of that richness turns harsh.
The exhale is long and cordial-sweet, leaving a gentle blackcurrant tang on the lips and a lingering berry warmth at the back of the throat. It is the sort of aftertaste that makes a cup of tea taste slightly odd straight after, so most people happily let the flavour sit for a while before reaching for anything else. Nothing about the finish is chemical or thin. It closes the way the drink it references closes, sweet, dark and comforting.
The mood and moment it suits
Vim Tru is a cosy flavour more than a refreshing one. It suits grey afternoons, evenings in, and the colder months far more than it suits a blazing beach day. If mango is a summer holiday, this is a blanket and a boxset. It is an ideal all-day vape for people who love dark berries and want something with a bit of sweetness and comfort to it, and it pairs beautifully with the moments when you want your vape to feel like a small treat rather than a palate cleanser.
It also lands well with vapers who are trying to move away from very sweet confectionery flavours but are not ready for anything sharp or icy. The berry-cordial profile scratches the sweet-tooth itch while still tasting like fruit. People who grew up in the UK tend to have an immediate emotional hook with this one, which makes it a reliable comfort choice on a rough day.
How it stacks up, and what to keep alongside it
Compared with a single blackcurrant liquid, Vim Tru is far more rounded and complex, since the raspberry and grape stop the blackcurrant from feeling one-note and slightly medicinal. Set against a generic mixed berry, it is darker, richer and more distinctly cordial, less about bright red summer fruits and more about deep purple ones. If you have vaped a grape flavour and found it too candied, this softens the grape into a supporting role, which many people find far easier to live with.
Because it is a sweeter, heavier profile, rotation is your friend. Keep a crisp menthol or a citrus liquid on hand for a mid-day reset, since bouncing to something bright resets your palate and makes the next Vim Tru session taste as full as the first. A cool watermelon or a plain mint also works as a contrast partner. Vaping only rich berry cordial for hours will eventually dull your perception of its sweetness, so alternating is the trick to keeping it vivid.
Value and everyday versatility
One of the quiet advantages of Vim Tru arriving as a bottled nic salt is control. You decide how much to use, which pod or device to pair it with, and how often to refill, and a bottle of e-liquid generally works out more economical over time than a run of single-use devices. That makes a rich, moreish flavour like this an easy one to keep as a mainstay, since topping up costs little and takes seconds. It is also forgiving across different setups, holding its cordial character whether you run it in a small mouth-to-lung pod for a tighter, more concentrated berry hit or something slightly airier for a softer, rounder version of the same blend.
Practical notes for the truest taste
As a nic salt e-liquid you refill yourself, a little care goes a long way. When you fill a fresh pod or coil, let it stand for a few minutes so the wick soaks properly before you take the first draw, which prevents a dry, muted opening puff. Dark berry blends like this one also benefit from a short settle after opening the bottle, so if it tastes very slightly flat on day one, give it a day and it often deepens.
Store the bottle upright somewhere cool and dark, away from sunlight and radiators, because heat and light are the enemies of a fruit liquid and can dull its top notes over time. Keep the cap on tight between fills. On nicotine strength, nic salts in the UK are capped at 20mg per ml, which is 2 percent, and Vim Tru is typically offered at that level and often a lower 10mg option too. Heavier smokers reaching for a satisfying throat hit tend to prefer the higher strength, while lighter or social vapers usually find the lower one more comfortable. This liquid is strictly for adults over 18.
Who should probably look elsewhere
If your taste runs to fresh, light and icy, Vim Tru will feel too heavy and sweet for you, and a menthol or a crisp melon would serve you better. Anyone who dislikes blackcurrant or finds grape flavours artificial should steer clear, since both are central here and cannot be missed. It is also not the flavour for someone hunting a subtle, low-sweetness all-day vape, because the whole appeal is that generous cordial richness.
Vim Tru FAQ
What exactly does Vim Tru taste of?
It is a mixed dark-berry cordial, led by jammy blackcurrant and soft raspberry with a grape depth underneath. The overall effect is sweet, rich and nostalgic, close to a classic British fruit cordial rather than any single fresh berry.
Is it too sweet for an all-day vape?
Most berry lovers happily run it all day, but it is undeniably on the sweeter, richer side. If you are sensitive to sweetness, keeping a menthol or citrus flavour in rotation stops your palate tiring of it.
What nicotine strength should I choose?
Nic salts are capped at 20mg per ml in the UK. If you are a heavier smoker wanting a firm throat hit, the 20mg version suits best, while lighter or social vapers usually find a 10mg option smoother and more comfortable.
Is Vim Tru better for a certain time of year?
It leans cosy rather than refreshing, so many people find it comes into its own in autumn and winter and on quieter evenings in. It still vapes perfectly well in summer, but its deep, warming berry-cordial character tends to feel most at home when the weather turns cooler.
