Jolt Ultra Energy Drink Review

Cost: $2.49
Cost Per Ounce:$0.11
Active Ingredients:Caffeine
Taste Rating:7.2
Kick Rating:9.0
Final Judgment Rating:8.5
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Jolt Ultra Energy Drink Review
Well it has been almost a year since I reviewed a Jolt Energy Drink, so it is about time that I do another one. If you are not familiar with Jolt, than all I have to say is where were you in the 90's? Jolt was probably one of the first highly caffeinated beverages on the market and they have since entered the Energy Drinks foray with a line of 23.5 ounce battery shaped beverages. That's right 23.5 ounces and a cool can that can be picked up on one of five flavors. The one I am reviewing today is Jolt Ultra which has no calories, no carbs and no sugar.

Jolt Ultra Energy Drink Review: Taste
Alright it has no calories no carbs and no sugar, so how does it taste? Well it has a bland citrus like taste, I think. The reason I say that is because there is really not that much flavor present in Jolt Ultra. There is no medicinal aftertaste, but there is also not really any flavor either. They need to add more artificial sweetener. I am really sad to actually be saying this as Jolt has been a staple in the caffeinated world for such a long time. But with any luck their other flavors will have more of a taste. Nonetheless, it didn't have any calories, so at least that was a plus. Taste Rating - 7.2

Jolt Ultra Energy Drink Review: Kick
Not really a strong performer in the taste category, but Jolt Ultra does have 280 milligrams of caffeine, 56 milligrams of Guarana and a bunch of B-Vitamins (per 23.5 ounces) which is above average and higher than your Monster Energy Drinks. However, in order to get all the caffeine you have to consume the entire 23.5 ounces. Normally I am a fan of energy drinks that give you "more for your money" but 23.5 ounces of this drink was way too much for this guy to drink in one sitting. If it tasted better I don't think I would have had a problem, but hey it is sugar free! At least it is resealable. Above average kick if you manage to finish all 23.5 ounces. Kick Rating - 9.0

Jolt Ultra Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
Not the best from Jolt, but I will not give up on them. There are 3 other flavors that I have not tried. The can is definitely cool and the price tag of about $2.49 for 23.5 ounce is very competitive. Maybe next time I will try the Cherry Bomb flavor. Final Judgment - 8.5