The Artificial Palate

The Cellar

10 entries in Energy drinks

Battery

  1. Battery Fresh Exotic Fruit can with an orange-to-red gradient, a large black battery symbol, vertical black BATTERY lettering, and white FRESH lettering.

    Fresh Exotic Fruit 8 out of 10

    Energy drinks by Kristofers Solo

    An unexpected but thoroughly enjoyable composition. The promised exotic getaway never quite materialises, yet the caramel character more than compensates for its absence. Sometimes…

  2. A bright pink Battery Sugar Free Raspberry Pomegranate energy drink can stands beside a stemmed glass containing a translucent pink-red drink on a wooden table.

    Raspberry Pomegranate Sugar Free 5.5 out of 10

    Energy drinks by Kristofers Solo

    Perfectly drinkable, but ultimately unremarkable. The label promises a harmonious fruit blend, yet the execution leaves much to be desired. Nowhere near the elegance of my beloved…

Monster Energy

  1. Turquoise-blue Monster Energy Ultra Blue Hawaiian can with tropical line drawings, a silver claw logo, and Zero Sugar around the rim.

    Ultra Blue Hawaiian 6 out of 10

    Energy drinks by Kristofers Solo

    An ambitious tropical composition that struggles to find its identity. Not necessarily unpleasant, but certainly lacking refinement. Less exotic island getaway, more fruit cocktail…

  2. Deep purple Monster Energy Ultra Violet can with fine silver decorative patterns, a silver claw logo, and Zero Sugar around the rim.

    Ultra Violet 10 out of 10

    Energy drinks by Kristofers Solo

    The undisputed king of energy drinks. A remarkably distinctive grape creation, presented in an equally magnificent deep purple can. No other energy drink has managed to dethrone…

  3. Front view of a blue Monster Energy VR46 Zero Sugar can, featuring a large yellow Monster claw, yellow VR46 lettering near the rim and a bright yellow number 46 at the bottom.

    VR46 Zero Sugar 8.5 out of 10

    Energy drinks by Kristofers Solo

    A surprisingly enjoyable citrus composition that balances sweetness and acidity with considerable confidence. The original, sugar-containing VR46 remains superior in my memory, but…

Pulse

  1. Deep blue PULSE Blueberry can with large vertical white lettering, fine white wave lines, and Blueberry Limited Edition text around the rim.

    Blueberry Limited Edition 5 out of 10

    Energy drinks by Kristofers Solo

    A limited edition with little reason to celebrate. Neither offensively bad nor particularly memorable, just thoroughly mediocre. Red Bull's Blueberry Edition has already…

Red Bull

  1. Pink Red Bull Pink Edition can labelled Forest Fruit, with silver bulls, blue Sugarfree bands, and droplets on the can.

    Pink Edition Sugarfree 4 out of 10

    Energy drinks by Kristofers Solo

    An ambitious crossover between energy drinks and personal hygiene products. Unfortunately, the result tastes less like a berry harvest and more like a particularly expensive bar of…

  2. A silver-white Red Bull White Edition can featuring the Red Bull logo and turquoise accents, labelled Coconut & Açaí

    White Edition 6.5 out of 10

    Energy drinks by Kristofers Solo

    A peculiar tropical composition that seems unsure of its own identity. The opening lacks definition, while the coconut makes a rather dramatic late entrance. Certainly distinctive…

  3. Pistachio-green Red Bull Winter Edition can labelled Pistachio & Berries, surrounded by pistachios against a turquoise-to-pink background.

    Winter Edition 6 out of 10

    Energy drinks by Kristofers Solo

    An unconventional composition that somehow works better than expected. The pistachio is subtle, the berries elusive, and the apple entirely uninvited. Nevertheless, a surprisingly…

REV UP

  1. A tall green REV UP Mojito Taste energy drink can with bold silver lettering, angular lime-green accents and 250 ml printed near the bottom.

    Mojito 7 out of 10

    Energy drinks by Kristofers Solo

    An eccentric interpretation of the classic mojito. The refreshing mint aroma makes a promising first impression, but the excessive sweetness and peculiar grassy finish create a…