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About this drink: I've had this one sitting on my shelf for some time. A few months ago, I was kindly sent a package of three energy drinks from the Netherlands. (Actually, I was sent four, but one of them sadly exploded in the mail, leaving only the remaining three. Which were quite sticky.) I've already sampled two of them, and found them to be average and disturbingly sugar-free. I've been told, however, that the subject of this review, Bullit, is a particularly awesome example of an energy drink. At the risk of jumping to conclusions, I can't help but think: a) it's got to be different to Red Bull. If this has been quantified as being better than other drinks, then I'm assuming it's not a Red Bull clone, which is a relief. I've sampled eleventy squillion drinks that are just Red Bull in a re-painted can, and I'm sick of it, already. b) it may not taste as great as I'm expecting. I returned the favour by sending a package of three energy drinks from Australia back to the Netherlands. The package contained Hype, V and Mother. You can read my opinions of those drinks on the reviews I've linked to, there. In short, I don't mind Hype and V, and I think Mother is the piss of Satan's ugliest aunt. Mark, who was kind enough to send me the four Dutch drinks, disliked both Hype and V. So you'll understand my hesitation in sampling Bullit. c) it's got the motherfucking Vetruvian Man on the can, which means it's awesome even if it tastes like brake fluid. This one gets bonus points all over for can art. Appearance, aroma, argh? To the eye: It's standard Energy Drink Yellow(tm). So far, so good. To the nose: Well, I'm slightly worried, because it smells basically like (wait for it), Red Bull. To the mouth: Okay, so it's not Red Bull. It's floral, it's slightly bile-flavoured, it's really well carbonated. It's kinda generic, but not at all unpleasant. (Or maybe I'm becoming seasoned.) And a little while after: Slightly oily aftertaste, check. When it gets warm: The vitamin-B masking flavour (which is the flavour that seems floral) doesn't work as well, and it begins to taste bitter and unpleasant. Like most energy drinks, when warm. Overall: Again, this one fits squarely into the category of "not bad". It also has a place on the end of the queue of Red Bull clones, alas, Vetrivuan Man on the can redeems it totally, though. Yay, Da Vinci.  Hello, yellow.  Hi, I'm an energy drink. |
 VETRUVIAN MAN AHOY. Tagline: I don't know if "With taurine & caffeine" counts, but it's all that's marked on the can. Manufacturer: Bullit Trading, The Netherlands. Website: http://www.bullit-energydrink.com - Well, it looks good. Unfortunately, it's in Dutch, which is Greek to me. It appears Bullit sponsors a darts tournament. Awesome! Daily dosage: It doesn't say. Volume: Can; 250ml. Ingredients: Nothing unusual here. Caffeine, taurine, etc. Energy: 46 calories/100ml. Caffeine: Doesn't say. I'd wager 32mg. Taurine: Also doesn't say. Hard to guess this one. |