I’ll throw out my quick review and preference on flavors:
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Redberry: Very sweet and it has the perfect sour contrast. Not what I was expecting, but this is one of the better tasting energy drinks I have had. MVP for Ghost’s first round of flavors.
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Citrus: Bob hit it when he said it is similar to Sprite. Not the “white monster” flavor I hoped for, but I love citrus soda, so this was an excellent flavor for me. No where near as sour as Watermelon.
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Tropical: Nothing wrong with this flavor - I really liked it. I wish there was a bit more sourness to it (C4 Tropical Punch is still one of my favorite flavors of RTD @stad0203 and @burntreality ). This isn’t as good as C4 but it’s still very refreshing. If you don’t like tropical flavor combos, steer clear of this, as there is a strong Mango after taste (which I love).
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Watermelon: This was a toss up for me. VERY sour. You definitely get an authentic Warheads experience. It tastes very refreshing and almost identical to the candy. Made my teeth very gritty due to the acidity, which is higher in this flavor than most energy drinks. Taste wise, it is awesome - but just a bit too sour for me to drink on the regular.
My two cents - these drinks need to be really cold to enjoy. Not “some-what cold,” but REALLY cold. I threw mine in the freezer for 15 minutes before drinking, even though they were in the fridge for a few days. IMO, it adds a crisp and refreshing kick to each flavor. I do this with all RTDs, but they become less enjoyable after I finish off half the can, and the remaining amount starts to hit room temp.
In terms of performance and effect - this RTD packs a punch. The label is walking an amazing tightrope in terms of energy and focus blend. This is very similar in terms of Nootropic effect, to that of C4 Smart Energy. I give the edge to Ghost, simply because of the L-Carnitine and Astragin. The Alpha GPC and Neurofactor come in at 250mg total, while C4 Smart Energy boosts Cognizin at 200mg. Depending on how you respond to these ingredients, you might prefer one product over the other, if “focus benefit” is what you are chasing.