Gold Bar Apollo Prefilled Pod Kit – Watermelon Ice

Watermelon Ice: summer, chilled to perfection

Watermelon Ice is a classic for a reason, and the version in the Gold Bar Apollo prefilled pod kit hits the brief cleanly. It pairs sweet, watery, ripe watermelon with a proper cooling menthol kick, so every puff feels like biting into a slice of chilled melon straight from the fridge on a hot day. The Apollo kit runs a prefilled pod rated for up to around 4000 puffs, which gives you plenty of that fresh, icy melon before it is time for a new pod.

Being a prefilled pod kit, it is refreshingly simple. There is no bottle, no coil swap and no mixing to get the sweet-and-cool balance right. It arrives dialled in, so the watermelon and the ice are already tuned to work together, which is exactly what you want from a flavour that lives on that balance.

How it plays out on the draw

The first inhale is sweet, juicy watermelon, that soft, watery, summer-fruit taste that is instantly recognisable. It is not a sharp or artificial melon; it leans ripe and mellow, the sugary heart of the fruit rather than the rind. Straight away it tastes like the real thing on a warm afternoon.

Through the mid-vape, the ice steps forward. The menthol builds gently rather than slapping you at once, weaving through the fruit and adding a crisp, cooling layer that makes the watermelon taste even more refreshing. This is the sweet spot of the flavour, where the sugary melon and the cool ice sit in balance, neither one bullying the other. It is smooth and clean throughout, with the fruit staying present rather than being buried under menthol.

The exhale is where the ice really lands. A brisk, cooling rush finishes the puff, leaving your mouth and throat feeling fresh and clean, with a lingering hint of sweet watermelon underneath. The aftertaste is crisp and cool rather than sugary, so it never feels heavy, and that clean finish is a big part of why iced fruit flavours make such easy all-day vapes.

Who it suits and the perfect moment

Watermelon Ice is tailor-made for anyone who loves a cooling flavour. If you are an ice or menthol fan, or you find plain fruit pods a little flat without a chill, this delivers the best of both, sweet fruit with a genuine cold kick. It is also a great gateway for people easing into menthol, because the watermelon softens the ice and keeps it approachable rather than harsh.

It is at its absolute best on a hot day, where a cold, sweet melon vape is enormously refreshing, almost thirst-quenching in feel. It works beautifully after food, cleaning the palate the way a mint would, and it is a good post-meal or post-coffee choice for that reason. It suits daytime and evening alike, and plenty of people find the cooling effect makes it a nice all-day companion. It is less ideal for anyone who wants a warm, cosy, dessert-style vape, since its whole character is crisp and cold.

How it compares and what to rotate with

Against a plain watermelon pod with no ice, this version is fresher, crisper and more thirst-quenching, with the menthol lifting the sweetness. Compared with a straight menthol or mint flavour, it is fruitier and more approachable, giving you a sweet melon body rather than just cold air. If you have tried other iced fruits, like strawberry ice or mango ice, you will know the format; watermelon is one of the friendliest fruits for it, since its natural juiciness pairs so well with cool.

Iced flavours can gradually numb your sense of cool if you vape nothing else, and the menthol can start to feel less intense over time as your palate adapts. To keep Watermelon Ice tasting sharp and cold, rotate it with a flavour that works a different angle. A sweet, non-iced fruit pod gives your cool receptors a rest so the ice hits fresh again when you return. A dessert or creamy flavour offers strong contrast to the crisp melon. If you want to stay in fruit territory, a warm tropical or berry blend without ice varies things nicely. Try not to pair it with another heavy menthol flavour back to back, since stacking cool on cool is the quickest way to stop feeling either.

Getting the truest taste from it

For the best flavour, let a fresh pod soak in fully after you fit it, so the wick is saturated before you draw hard. That protects the melon from tasting thin early on and stops any dry, harsh first puffs. A short wait makes a real difference to those opening draws.

Vape at a steady, unhurried pace rather than chain-pulling, which lets the sweet watermelon and the menthol stay in balance instead of the fruit dropping out and leaving just cold. The flavour is most vivid when the pod is fresh; towards the end of a pod you may notice the sweetness ease off while the ice hangs on a little longer, which is a normal sign it is nearly time for a replacement. Keeping the device out of extreme heat also helps preserve that crisp melon note.

Storage, pod life and value

Store spare pods and the kit somewhere cool and shaded, away from radiators, sunny windowsills and hot cars. Ironically, an iced flavour still suffers from heat exposure, which dulls the sweet watermelon top note and leaves the profile feeling flatter. A cool drawer or cupboard keeps it tasting fresh until you need it.

On value, a prefilled pod rated for up to around 4000 puffs offers a solid, no-fuss lifespan that spreads its cost sensibly. You are paying for convenience, a ready-balanced sweet-and-cool flavour and a complete kit that needs nothing more than charging and pod swaps. For a flavour where the fruit-to-ice ratio really matters, having it pre-tuned at the factory means you get that satisfying balance every single time, with none of the guesswork of mixing your own.

Who should give it a miss

If you dislike menthol or cooling sensations, Watermelon Ice will not be for you, because the ice is a defining feature rather than a background note. It is also not the best choice for anyone after a warm, sweet, dessert-like vape, since it is crisp and cold by design. Fans of pure, un-iced fruit may prefer a plain watermelon pod instead. But for anyone who loves that sweet-meets-frosty combination, this is a dependable, refreshing go-to.

Watermelon Ice FAQ

How strong is the ice?

It is a noticeable, refreshing cool rather than an extreme freeze. The menthol builds through the puff and finishes crisp on the exhale, but the sweet watermelon stays present throughout, so it feels balanced rather than overwhelmingly cold.

Is the watermelon sweet or realistic?

Both, in a nice way. It leans towards ripe, juicy, sweet watermelon rather than a sharp or artificial melon, and the ice keeps that sweetness feeling clean and fresh instead of sugary.

What should I rotate it with to keep the cool intense?

Pair it with a non-iced fruit, dessert or creamy pod so your palate gets a break from menthol. That way the ice hits fresh and cold again each time you come back to Watermelon Ice. This kit is intended for adults aged 18 and over only, and nicotine salt strengths are limited to 20mg/ml under UK law.