Playboy Sugar Free Energy Drink Review
Cost: $2.00
Cost Per Ounce:$0.13
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, Guarana Extract, B-Vitamins, Horny Goat Weed
Taste Rating:8.6
Kick Rating:8.6
Final Judgment Rating:8.6
Energy Drink Ratings Explained
Playboy Sugar Free Energy Drink Review:
So it has been several month's since I reviewed the original Playboy Energy Drink, so it is about time I reviewed the Playboy Sugar Free Energy Drink as well. I can't believe it has taken me this long to review it in the first place, I mean this line up of Energy Drinks actually had me quite intrigued...I mean I am male, so the Playboy brand name is pretty well known to me. That and I am still hoping that my review of the Playboy drinks lands me at the Mansion. Long shot, I know, but I might as well throw that out there. Alright, enough fluff and onto the review.
Energy Drink Review: Taste
To be honest, this pretty much tastes exactly like the original Playboy Energy Drink... It is actually very similar to Red Bull with the exception that instead of the medicinal after taste you get with a Red Bull, you have more of a fruity bubble gum aftertaste. Combine that with the fact that I would rather drink a sugar free energy drink, I mean come on, got to keep the body up for the ladies... right? And with only 5 calories, 2 carbs and no sugar, I definitely can do this (at least combined with eating right and religiously going to the gym 4-5 times a week)... Anyways, glad this tasted like the original; even though it is not the most innovative flavor combination, it is hands down better than the aforementioned market leader as it has no medicinal aftertaste. Taste Rating - 8.6
Playboy Sugar Free Energy Drink Review: Kick
Not to hinder my opportunity for an invite to the mansion, but I would love to see this offered in a 16 ounce version as well. Don't get me wrong, you get a better kick than you would with most 8.4 ounce drinks, but after consuming ED's for years I would like something a little stronger. But with energy ingredients that include; 1.6 grams of the following - caffeine, horny goat weed, taurine, Panax Ginseng Extract, Guarana Extract (which is natural caffeine), Damiana Leaf Extract and some other stuff that I really don't care to type out, the kick is not too shabby. Besides, the horny goat weed is a nice ingredient, especially considering the brand name of the drink. It probably adds a little more excitement to those mansion parties, if that's possible. Anyways, I would love to be a test subject on the effects of horny goat weed at the mansion!!! Kick Rating - 8.6
Playboy Sugar Free Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
The brand name should definitely help out this drink, I mean all you need to do is post some contest on Myspace that would get the winner an invite to the mansion and you would see tons of sales (Im in - I mean 50,000 monthly visitors should hold some sway!!!). Im just happy they made this in a sugar free version. Besides, why party like a rockstar, or get wings, when you can party like a playboy bunny :) Final Judgment - 8.6
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2 Comments:
Well, I can't offer a visit to the Mansion, but I can tell you we're pleased that you liked it!
Elizabeth Austin
Playboy Enterprises Inc
I would like to thank you for your honest and descriptive blog posts reviewing the many energy drinks on the market today. As evidenced by your consistent posts, it is clear that you are an energy drink fan and are dedicated to providing the best information for your peers. As a student, I am familiar with the need for an energy boost while studying for an exam, so I can see how the details you provide are beneficial to energy drink consumers. Truthfully, I did not know until recently that there were entire blogs dedicated to reviewing the hundreds of energy drinks being sold, so my enthusiasm for your blog is new. Viewing this from a business angle, the mere fact that your blog exists and is being sponsored by different energy drink companies emphasizes the relevance of energy drinks to our culture. While I enjoyed your playful approach to the marketing advantage that Playboy has in attracting consumers, I wonder what your thoughts are on how energy drinks may be targeting certain groups by making their products trendy, but failing to mention the health risks associated them. I am not sure if you have heard about the recent study done by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, which came to the conclusion that caffeinated drinks, such as the energy drinks reviewed in your blog, should sport warning labels that include caffeine doses and alert consumers of potential health risks. I see that in your review you included the ingredients of the Playboy Sugar Free Energy Drink and their respective amounts, but there is no mention of the drink's actual health risks. I am interested to hear your opinion on whether you think a section for health risks on your blog or warning labels on these drinks might make an impact on the sales of energy drinks. Are sales high because people are not aware of the risks? If this is true, labels would be of value to the public's health. Or, with the habits of today's youth, will these warnings be ignored and serve useless except to annoy energy drink manufacturers?
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