Strawberry Laces: the sweet-shop classic reborn as a smooth nic salt
Close your eyes and think of a paper bag of pick-and-mix, and the strawberry lace is almost always in there. Long, chewy, dusted with a little sugar, sweeter than any real strawberry ever was. That is the exact memory the Hayati Pro Max Shisha Nic Salts set out to bottle with their Strawberry Laces flavour. This is a nic salt e-liquid, so it is designed to be used in a refillable pod or device, and the salt-based formulation gives it a notably smooth delivery even at higher strengths, up to the UK legal cap of 20mg per ml. What you get is a candy-shop flavour with the mellow, easygoing throat feel that makes nic salts so popular.
Unpacking the flavour, layer by layer
The inhale is unmistakably confectionery strawberry. This is not a fresh, garden-picked berry, and it is not trying to be. It is the bright, slightly artificial, gloriously sweet strawberry of the sweet counter, the kind that tastes red and sugary rather than green and tart. It hits the front of the palate immediately with a soft, rounded sweetness that anyone who grew up on strawberry sweets will recognise in a heartbeat.
As the vapour develops across the middle of the draw, that candied quality deepens and takes on the chewy, almost gelatine-like character that gives strawberry laces their name. There is a subtle note that mimics the sugar-dusted coating of the sweet, adding a little extra sparkle to the top of the flavour. It stays firmly in dessert-and-candy territory throughout, so there is no sourness creeping in, no citrus twist, just pure sugary strawberry with a confectionery softness to it.
On the exhale the sweetness lingers pleasantly, leaving a taste on the lips a bit like you have just finished a strawberry sweet. Being a shisha-style nic salt, the whole experience is smooth and rounded rather than sharp, and the exhale carries a satisfying, cushiony body. There is no cooling, so the finish stays warm and sweet, and the salt nicotine means even a strong hit goes down gently without scratching at the throat.
The vaper this flavour was made for
Strawberry Laces is a dream for anyone with a serious sweet tooth. If you gravitate toward dessert, candy, and confectionery vapes rather than crisp fruits or menthols, this will feel tailor-made. It also lands well with people who want a nostalgic, comforting flavour, something that tastes like a treat rather than a health drink.
The nic salt format widens its appeal further. Because salt nicotine is absorbed quickly and feels smooth even at 20mg, this flavour suits people who are moving away from smoking and want a stronger, more satisfying hit without the harshness a freebase liquid can bring at the same strength. It is a great all-day vape for those who like sweetness they never tire of, and it is especially enjoyable as an after-dinner or between-meals treat, when a dessert-style flavour scratches the itch for something sugary without the calories.
- Best for: sweet-tooth and candy-flavour fans, and nic salt users who want a smooth, satisfying hit.
- Format: a refillable nic salt liquid, ideal for pod systems, available up to the 20mg UK limit.
- Occasion: after meals, cosy evenings, or any time a nostalgic sweet-shop taste appeals.
How it compares to other sweet flavours
Against a fresh strawberry or a strawberry ice, Strawberry Laces is far more confectionery and far less realistic, and that is a feature, not a flaw. Where a fresh strawberry aims for the fruit, this one aims for the sweet, so it is sweeter, rounder, and more nostalgic. Set beside a strawberry gummy or a strawberry bubblegum, it is closer to the pure candy end than either, without the bubblegum's distinctive chew-note or the gummy's slightly firmer, jelly character.
If you have enjoyed other classic pick-and-mix vape flavours, this sits comfortably alongside them, and it tends to be a touch more focused, since it is built around one clear sweet-shop reference rather than a mixed bag. That single-minded sweetness is its strength for fans and its limit for anyone who wants more complexity.
Avoiding sugar fatigue with smart pairing
Intensely sweet flavours are the classic candidates for palate fatigue, because the very sweetness you love is also what dulls your taste buds over a long day. The remedy is contrast. Keep a sharper or cooler liquid on hand and alternate, so your palate resets between sessions and the strawberry sweetness lands fresh each time you return to it. A tart berry, a citrus, or a clean menthol all make excellent counterpoints. Some people like to run a fruity mixed berry alongside it, which stays in the sweet family while giving the tongue a different shape of flavour to read. The principle is simple: do not let one sugary note dominate every hour of your day, and it will keep tasting like a treat.
Getting the truest taste, and a note on strength
With a nic salt liquid, a couple of habits protect the flavour. When you fill or refill your pod, give the coil a few minutes to soak before your first draw, since a properly primed wick delivers the full sweetness from the outset and protects the coil from a dry, burnt taste. Sweet, sugary liquids tend to caramelise on coils a little faster than lighter flavours, so you may find you get the cleanest, brightest strawberry by changing or cleaning your coil a touch more often than you would with a plain menthol. Vape at a sensible power for a nic salt setup, since these liquids are designed for lower-wattage, mouth-to-lung style pods rather than big cloud-chasing hardware.
On strength, choose your nicotine level to match your needs. The smoothness of salt nicotine means 20mg feels far gentler than the same strength in a freebase liquid, which is why heavier ex-smokers often get on well with it, while lighter users may prefer a lower milligram option. Store the bottle upright, tightly capped, somewhere cool and out of direct sunlight, and keep it well away from children and pets, since heat and light degrade both flavour and nicotine over time.
Who should probably pass
If you dislike sweet or artificial flavours and prefer natural fruit, tobacco, or menthol, Strawberry Laces will almost certainly be too sugary for you. Anyone sensitive to very sweet vapes may find it a lot for all-day use without a contrasting flavour in rotation. And if you specifically want a cooling or icy hit, this warm, ice-free candy profile is not the one. Being a nicotine product, it is strictly for adults aged 18 and over, and the 20mg per ml maximum reflects UK law.
Flavour FAQ
Does it taste like real strawberries or the sweet?
Firmly like the sweet. This is a confectionery strawberry, bright and sugary and a little artificial in the best nostalgic way, rather than a fresh, tart garden berry. If you loved strawberry laces from the pick-and-mix, that is exactly the reference it is chasing.
Because it is a nic salt, will a strong strength feel harsh?
No, and that is the appeal of salt nicotine. Even at the UK maximum of 20mg per ml it goes down smoothly, without the throat rasp that the same strength would give in a freebase liquid. That smoothness is a big reason nic salts suit people making the switch from cigarettes.
Is there any menthol or cooling in it?
None at all. Strawberry Laces is a warm, sweet, ice-free flavour from start to finish, which is what lets the candy character shine. If you want a chilled version you would need to look at a separate iced strawberry liquid instead.
