Quick answer: The President signed the bill restricting e-liquid flavours to tobacco only into law on 27 October 2026 (source: RTÉ). It is not in force yet: the Minister for Health will set the start date, with a 12-month transition after that. Tobacco e-liquids stay on sale, so now is a good time to find one you like.
What's actually happening?
Two separate changes are going on:
- Disposable vapes: single-use vapes are being banned in Ireland, with a transition period expected to end around early 2027. Refillable and reusable kits are not part of that ban.
- Flavours: a separate law, signed by the President on 27 October 2026, will restrict e-liquid flavours to tobacco and restrict colours and imagery on packaging. It is not in force yet: the Minister for Health will set the start date, with a 12-month transition after that.
We'll update this page as things change. Until then, all flavours on our site remain on sale.
Why try tobacco now?
If you've only ever vaped fruit or menthol, switching overnight can be tough. Trying a few tobacco flavours now, while you still have a choice, means you'll already know what you like if the rules change.
Best tobacco e-liquids for fruit and menthol vapers
If you're used to sweeter flavours, start with these smoother or sweeter tobaccos rather than a strong, dry one.
Platinum Tobacco – Hale · €8.50
Smooth and gentle. The easiest first tobacco for most people.
Snoow Tobacco – Elfliq nic salt · €6.50
Tobacco softened with cream. A good bridge if you currently vape Elfliq or Maryliq salts.
Creamy and dessert tobaccos (shortfills)
IMP JAR Cream Tobacco (50ml · €24.50), then in 100ml · €35: Bar Vape Creamy Tobacco, Just Juice Vanilla Toffee and Nutty Caramel. Sweeter tobaccos in big, cheaper bottles. How shortfills work.
Best tobacco e-liquids for classic tobacco fans
- Tobacco – OB 50/50 · €6.50 (also in 50ml · €24.50)
- Sapphire Tobacco – Hale · €8.50
- Rolling Blend Tobacco – Hale · €8.50
- Straight Tobacco – Elux Legend · €6.50
- British Tobacco – Vapecom · €8.50
FAQs
Will my fruit e-liquids become illegal to use?
The law is about what shops can sell, not what you already own. Check official Government updates for the final wording.
Will 0mg flavoured e-liquids be affected?
The law covers nicotine inhaling products generally, so assume nicotine-free flavours may be included until the commencement rules are published.
Is menthol classed as tobacco?
No. Under the new law as reported, menthol is restricted along with other non-tobacco flavours.
This guide reflects the law as signed by the President on 27 October 2026, not yet in force (updated 6 November 2026) and is not legal advice. For adults 18+ who already use nicotine. Nicotine is addictive. Keep products away from children and pets.
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