NOCCO BCAA – Hallon (Raspberry)

April 2nd, 2016

Purchased in a 7Eleven mini-supermarket in Gothenburg, I had to Google Translate the flavor: Hallon means Raspberry. It tasted a bit like the Monster ‘Tea’-based energy drinks, which is to say, not that nice! It’s not fizzy, and quite watery tasting, but it does pack one ‘eck of a caffeine punch and is sugar free. It also includes BCAAs, which once again Google tells me is a protein supplement often associated with a weight-lifter’s post workout diet. It scores top marks for originality, but fails the taste test. Note: NOCCO = No Carbs Company.

Overall Rating:
(3.3/5)
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Caffeine: 55mg/100ml Tags:
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Calories: 5kCal/100ml
Size: 330ml
Sold By: 7Eleven
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Red Bull – The Orange Edition (2016)

March 26th, 2016

It’s certainly a different take on orange flavoured energy drinks. It’s sweet but not strong or sickly. The taste is quite definitely orange, but not watered down either. I think they’ve struck a good balance of flavour. When compared to something like Lucozade, it’s not as sharp, fizzy, or sickly. When compared to one of the other ‘own-brand’ orange energy drinks, it’s much smoother and refined. You can’t taste that it’s a Red Bull product, but you can certainly tell that it’s a premium product.

Overall Rating:
(3.5/5)
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Caffeine: 32mg/100ml Tags:
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Calories: 45kCal/100ml
Size: 250ml
Sold By: Premier Stores
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OMG!

March 19th, 2016

I’m loathed to call this drink a ‘clone’ because although it is completely recognisable as an energy drink style of flavour, it’s not like your normal clones. It’s quite nice, not too bitter or sour, and very drinkable. I enjoyed it a lot, mainly because it wasn’t what I had expected. And did I mention it promises Supernatural Performance? Doesn’t specify what in though.

Overall Rating:
(3.1/5)
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Caffeine: 30mg/100ml Tags:
Calories: 44kCal/100ml
Size: 250ml
Sold By: Parliament News, Westminster
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Monster Energy Ultra

March 12th, 2016

This is a strange one, it’s citrusy and smooth, yet quite sickly. But, it was low calorie so that’s a bonus. I did really enjoy it overall and would have it again if I ever see it. Definitely not like the usual Monster drinks.

Overall Rating:
(3.5/5)
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Caffeine: 30mg/100ml Tags:
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Calories: 2kCal/100ml
Size: 500ml
Sold By: Shell
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E-ON – Citrus Punch

March 5th, 2016

I expected a lemon flavour, but it’s actually a tropical drink. High in caffeine and calorie content, it was disappointing.

Overall Rating:
(2.2/5)
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Caffeine: 40mg/100ml Tags:
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Calories: 43kCal/100ml
Size: 250ml
Sold By: One Stop
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E-ON – Pomegranate Blast

February 20th, 2016

Nah, pomegranate doesn’t work in an energy drink

Overall Rating:
(2.6/5)
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Caffeine: 40mg/100ml Tags:
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Calories: 44kCal/100ml
Size: 250ml
Sold By: One Stop
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Rush

February 13th, 2016

Apparently this can design is the winner of the can design awards. It’s okay I guess, but I wish they’d spent a little more effort on the contents. It’s nice, but just another sweet clone.

Overall Rating:
(2.1/5)
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Caffeine: 32mg/100ml Tags:
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Calories: 46kCal/100ml
Size: 250ml
Sold By: Forest of Arden Hotel
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Rockstar Freeze – Frozen Lime

February 6th, 2016

A really nice and smooth lime flavoured drink. I’m a big fan of lemon and lime energy drinks, and this one doesn’t disappoint. I can’t detect the ‘cooling’ effect that you are supposed to experience, which is where the ‘frozen’ aspect of the drink branding comes in, but it’s nice regardless.

Overall Rating:
(3.9/5)
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Caffeine: 32mg/100ml Tags:
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Calories: 59kCal/100ml
Size: 500ml
Sold By: Lifestyle Express
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Rockstar Freeze – Frozen Watermelon

January 30th, 2016

Not just watermelon, but FROZEN watermelon. Nope, you don’t freeze the can, it’s fridge cold only, and nope there’s no obvious connection to the ice-based headache-inducing-for-all-parents film either. It’s a nice and sweet watermelon flavoured drink in a large can. Quite calorie intensive but very refreshing in warm weather. I hope I find a few other frozen-style flavours soon…

Overall Rating:
(3.9/5)
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Caffeine: 32mg/100ml Tags:
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Calories: 55kCal/100ml
Size: 500ml
Sold By: Lifestyle Express
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