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You may remember back to Summer 2008, in CaffeineGuru.com’s early days, when Mountain Dew had their promotional election (the DEWmocracy campaign) of a new flavor. We gave each a review: SuperNova, Revolution, and Voltage, and Dew fans around the world voted their favorite of these three flavors to the top. Well, Voltage won, and Mountain Dew has just finalized it as a new addition to the lineup! That’s right, Mountain Dew Voltage has hit the stores, and will stay around with the rest of its kin. While we already gave Voltage a review, we figured that in honor of its new status as a full time flavor (and the fact that we haven’t had any in a few months), that it deserves attention again.
Voltage arrives in an all-new bottle, with a bright, electric logo. The packaging proudly proclaims it as the winner and mentions that Voltage contains ginseng and it has a bright blue color to it. Upon opening this new Dew specimen, I was overcome with an aroma of raspberry; this stuff really smells fantastic! The raspberry smell has a hint of other citrusy fruits in it too, so it’s an interestingly good smell. The taste too is amazing, I can see why this won the competition, and I am no longer bitter about SuperNova losing to it. MD Voltage has a taste that’s as good as its smell, it’s rich taste is smooth, goes down well, and is consistent. While some drinks only give you a lingering moment of flavor after you drink it, Voltage provides a constant source of flavor. I’m really impressed with what Mountain Dew came up with, and I thank all of you that voted for this specific drink last summer.
This drink contains the same amount of caffeine as the rest of the Dews do (try saying “Dews do” ten times fast). The 20 oz bottle contains 91mg of caffeine, which amounts to 36mg per 8oz. Voltage contains 290 calories and 76g of sugar (wow), and a diet version should come out down the road. The bottle doesn’t say how much ginseng there is in it though.
Overall, Voltage definitely takes one of the top spots of drinks I’ve covered. I’d recommend everyone trying this at least once, whether you’re a Dew fan or now, it’s the only drink I’ve come across with this unique of a flavor, you won’t find anything else like it.
If you want more info (and prizes) relating to Voltage, then head on over to DEWmocracyVoltage.com
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I really liked this. Good flavor with a good kick!
The first time I had it, I loved it. The second time I did not like it, but I think it was the hot peppers on my hot dog that did it. Or maybe it was because I was hung over. Either way I am drinking my third and enjoying it. What would this be good to mix with it? Can it replace Red Bull in drinks? I bet Vodka would work, but Jager and voltage? Maybe not. If you know a good mixed drink with it, please submit it to http://www.bevmenu.com
I just found an article that talks about a tax could possibly affect all sugary drinks, and since this one is loaded with sugar I thought I would share it.. ”
Senate Drafts Solution to Increasing Obesity and Healthcare Cost – Taxing Sodas and Sugary Energy Drinks”
you can read the artcile at :http://www.5hourenergy.com/blog/2009/05/senate-drafts-solution-to-increasing.html
What is the prize for the winner and i will ove to no