The Artificial Palate

The Cellar

2 entries with slightly bitter

Monster Energy

  1. 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

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

Red Bull

  1. 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

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