IVG Bar Favourites Nic Salts – Blackcurrant Mango

IVG Bar Favourites Blackcurrant Mango Nic Salts: A Disposable Icon In A Refillable Bottle

Some flavour pairings just work, and blackcurrant with mango is one of them. The deep, tart punch of blackcurrant and the soft, golden sweetness of ripe mango were practically made to sit together, and this nic salt from the Bar Favourites range bottles that partnership for anyone who wants the taste of a beloved bar flavour in a refillable, better-value form. If you have loved this combination in disposable shape, this is the same idea, poured into a bottle for your own pod or mouth-to-lung kit.

The Bar Favourites concept is simple and clever. It takes the flavour profiles that made bar-style devices so popular and delivers them as nic salts, so you get the smooth throat hit and quick nicotine satisfaction of a salt without going through disposable after disposable. Blackcurrant Mango is one of the standout duos in that lineup, and it is easy to see why it earned a devoted following.

Tasting It Properly, Start To Finish

The inhale leads with blackcurrant, and it comes through bold. This is the dark, tart, slightly sherbet-like berry note that anchors so many favourite British vape flavours. It has a real depth to it, a jammy richness edged with a sharp, mouth-watering tang that immediately gets the saliva going. On its own that blackcurrant could feel intense, but it is not on its own for long.

As the draw develops, mango sweeps in underneath and changes the whole character of the flavour. Where the blackcurrant is sharp and dark, the mango is smooth, sunny and mellow, a soft tropical sweetness that rounds off the tartness and adds a lush, juicy body. The two fruits play off each other beautifully, the mango taming the blackcurrant's bite while the blackcurrant stops the mango from turning one-dimensional and syrupy. The mid-vape is where this blend really sings, sweet and tart in perfect conversation.

On the exhale the flavour settles into a smooth, ripe finish, with the mango lingering a touch longer than the blackcurrant and leaving a pleasant, fruity aftertaste. As a nic salt in a mouth-to-lung setup, the throat feel is smooth and satisfying rather than harsh, which lets the fruit stay clean and prominent. It is the kind of finish that makes it very easy to keep reaching for your device throughout the day.

Who It Is For And The Times It Fits

This one is tailor-made for ex-smokers and mouth-to-lung vapers who want quick, smooth nicotine satisfaction with a flavour that does not get boring. Nic salts deliver nicotine efficiently and gently, which makes Blackcurrant Mango a strong all-day companion for anyone using a compact pod or a refillable pen-style device. Fruit lovers who enjoy a sweet-and-tart balance, rather than a single flat note, will find plenty to like here.

Because it is neither too heavy nor too niche, it works across almost any time of day. It is bright enough for the morning, satisfying enough to carry you through a working afternoon, and mellow enough to enjoy in the evening. It is a particularly good choice for the times you would once have stepped out for a cigarette, since the smooth salt hit and the moreish flavour scratch that itch without the harshness. On a warm day the tropical mango feels especially refreshing, while the blackcurrant gives it enough depth to satisfy in colder months too.

• All-day vaping: balanced and easy-going, it rarely tires the palate.
• Craving moments: the smooth salt hit makes it a reliable stand-in for a cigarette.
• On the move: a natural fit for compact pods and mouth-to-lung pens.
• Switching from disposables: the same bar-style flavour, in a form that costs less over time.

How It Compares And What To Pair It With

Blackcurrant on its own is a classic, but it can be a little sharp and single-minded. Adding mango softens and enriches it, so if you have enjoyed a plain blackcurrant salt and found it slightly one-note, this blend gives you the same familiar tartness with more body and warmth. Against a straight mango, meanwhile, the blackcurrant adds an edge and stops the sweetness from becoming flat. It sits in a sweet spot between the two, which is a big part of its wide appeal.

To keep it feeling fresh, rotate it with flavours that offer contrast. A menthol or an iced fruit resets the palate, while a dessert or a tobacco-style salt provides a complete change of direction. If you want to stay in fruity territory, a berry mix or a different tropical blend gives variety without stepping on the same notes. The one thing to avoid is running it back to back with another dark-berry flavour, since they can blur together and dull the distinctive interplay that makes this blend special.

Practical Notes, Storage And A Fair Warning

For the truest taste, pair this salt with a well-wicked mouth-to-lung coil and give a fresh coil a minute to saturate before you start vaping in earnest. Salts shine at the lower wattages that mouth-to-lung setups use, so there is no need to crank the power. Keeping the device in a sensible range lets the blackcurrant and mango come through clean and bright rather than muddy or burnt.

Store the bottle upright, tightly capped and away from heat and direct sunlight. Fruity top notes are delicate, and a bottle left in a hot car will lose some of its sparkle. Kept cool and sealed, the flavour holds its character well. As a bottled salt, it also offers clear value against buying disposables one after another, since you are only replacing liquid and the occasional coil rather than a whole device.

A quick, honest caveat. This flavour is currently out of stock, so it is worth checking availability before you set your heart on it, or looking at the other pairings in the Bar Favourites range while you wait for it to return. And because it is a nic salt, it is best suited to lower-power mouth-to-lung devices. In a high-powered sub-ohm setup the nicotine hit can feel too intense, so match it to the right kit for a comfortable experience.

What is the difference between a nic salt and normal e-liquid?

Nic salts use a form of nicotine that feels smoother on the throat at higher strengths, and they are absorbed a little more quickly. That makes them well suited to lower-power pods and mouth-to-lung devices, and to ex-smokers who want fast, gentle satisfaction. All nic salt strengths in the UK sit within the 20mg/ml legal cap.

Which fruit is more dominant, the blackcurrant or the mango?

Blackcurrant leads on the inhale with its bold, tart punch, then mango rises through the mid and exhale to soften and sweeten it. They are fairly balanced overall, with blackcurrant providing the sharp edge and mango providing the smooth, juicy body.

Is this a good flavour for someone new to vaping?

Yes. The smooth throat feel of a nic salt and the crowd-pleasing sweet-and-tart profile make it an approachable choice, particularly for smokers switching over. Just pair it with a suitable low-power mouth-to-lung device rather than a high-wattage sub-ohm kit.