Java Monster - Russian Energy Drink Review

Cost: $2.00
Cost Per Ounce:$0.13
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, Guarana, Ginseng, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:7.8
Kick Rating:8.9
Final Judgment Rating:8.5
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Energy Drink Review:
Well it has been awhile since I reviewed a Monster Energy Drink... Don't get me wrong I have nothing against Monster, I have just been busy reviewing less main stream Energy Drinks. Well today I just so happened to be in my local c-store, when I walked over to the ED section, which I do way too often. There stood a Java Monster - Russian Energy Drink. Now I knew it existed, but for some reason I had not seen the Russian Java Monster out an about yet. Being the fanatic that I am I bought one. The can was pretty cool, has kind of a Soviet cold war theme with a the sickle and hammer, red star and Russian style lettering (gold Monster logo is a nice touch as well). So let's see how the new Java Monster performs in the taste and kick categories.

Energy Drink Review: Taste
Well I have noted several times throughout my reviews, that I am not a huge coffee drinker. However, I will occasionaly drink one now and again (just saying this because it might have an affect on my taste judgment of Java Russian). The good thing about Java Russian is that it is supposed to taste like a White Russian (alcoholic beverage). Not my drink of choice, but I have had my fair share. So what does it taste like? Well it does have a strong coffee taste, with a hint of Kahlua and dairy so the Russian name seems quite fitting, eh comrade.... Taste Rating - 7.8 (again not a huge coffee fan)

Energy Drink Review: Kick
So the flavor was not too bad for a strong coffee energy drink, but will the kick pick me up? Well the energy ingredients include and energy blend that contains 2,600 milligrams of the following; Glucose, L-Carnitine, Caffeine, Guarana, Inosistol and Maltrodextrin coupled with 2000 milligrams of taurine, 400 milligrams of Panax Ginseng and some b-vitamins. Not too shabby, it was quite strong actually for a 16 ounce coffee flavored energy drink. There was really no crash present either as there is only 32 grams of sugar in the entire 16 ounce can. I know some of you are saying "only 32 grams of sugar"... Well compare that to other ED's and you will see what I mean. Kick Rating - 8.9

Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
Decent taste for a coffee flavored ED (remember I am not a huge fan of coffee) and a fairly strong kick. They along with other Java Monster are available everywhere but you can get them in bulk Here at Amazon. So if you like coffee, but need a cool drink, try one of the new Java Monsters the taste and kick are not too bad. Final Judgment - 8.5