REVIEW: Red Bull Winter Edition Fig Apple Energy Drink

Marvo 4 Comments

Red Bull Winter Edition Fig Apple Energy Drink Can

My experience with figs is limited to one product — Fig Newtons. I’ve never taken a bite from the fruit, seen one in real life, or earned one as an ancient Olympian, but I know they can be purple.

However, if you showed me a purple onion but told me it was a fig, I’d believe you. And if you put a Purple Vienna kohlrabi in front of me and told me it’s a fig, I know you’re telling a fib. But now my exposure to the fruit has expanded beyond moist cookies thanks to Red Bull’s new Winter Edition Fig Apple Energy Drink.

The aroma from the spout smells like apple hard candy, but at times, my nose thinks it’s watermelon candy. Maybe that’s the fig? Whatever it is, it’s not repulsive unless you dislike the smell of Jolly Rancher.

Red Bull Winter Edition Fig Apple Energy Drink Glass

What I think is the fig is present immediately after taking a sip, and I’m going to describe it poorly as what I imagine artificial raisin flavor is like. It’s a weird introduction, but a familiar apple taste follows it, along with a noticeable sourness. After the initial burst, the fig fades, and it’s all apple, even throughout the aftertaste. And that apple makes this Red Bull a worthwhile, decent tasting energy drink that I’d sip again.

I also want to add that while I was drinking this, my taste buds had flashbacks to when it seemed like everyone, including your grandma, had their own energy drink that was a Red Bull knockoff. Maybe it’s the fig or the sourness, but that Red Bull knockoff-ness isn’t bad. It’s just something I noticed.

I’m too lazy to spend five minutes looking this up, but I think Red Bull’s Winter Edition Fig Apple is the first fig-flavored energy drink ever. (Internet, prove me wrong.) I wouldn’t place it among my Red Bull favorites, but I found it enjoyable. Although, if it was a straight-up apple-flavored Red Bull, I’d like it more.

Purchased Price: More than one should pay on eBay
Size: 12 oz can
Purchased at: eBay
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1 can) 160 calories, 0 grams of fat, 130 milligrams of sodium, 40 grams of carbohydrates, 38 grams of sugar (including 38 grams of added sugar), 0 grams of protein, and 114 milligrams of caffeine.

SPOTTED: 10/11/2022

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Here are some interesting new products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts in the comments.

Chex Mix Bagel Chip is Back
Chex Mix the Bagel Chip is Back

(Spotted by Robbie at Stripes.)

Member s Mark Bang Bang Sweet and Spicy Seasoning Sauce Mix
Member’s Mark Bang Bang Sweet and Spicy Seasoning & Sauce Mix

(Spotted by Robbie at Sam’s Club.)

Kroger Chicken Tinga Crispy Crunchy Flautas
Kroger Chicken Tinga Crispy & Crunchy Flautas
Kroger Carne Guisada Crispy Crunchy Flautas
Kroger Carne Guisada Crispy & Crunchy Flautas

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

Fillo s Walking Tamales Mexican Chocolate Almond Peanut Butter Piloncillo and Strawberry Coconut
Fillo’s Walking Tamales (Mexican Chocolate Almond, Peanut Butter Piloncillo, and Strawberry Coconut)
Fillo s Walking Tamales Bean Salsa Verde Bean Salsa Habanero and Bean Salsa Roja
Fillo’s Walking Tamales (Bean Salsa Verde, Bean Salsa Habanero, and Bean Salsa Roja)

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Sprouts.)

Kroger Bakery Fresh Goodness Vanilla Iced S mores Loaf Cake
Kroger Bakery Fresh Goodness Vanilla Iced S’mores Loaf Cake

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)

ZOA Black Adam Energy Drink
ZOA Black Adam Energy Drink
ZOA Black Adam Tropical Punch
ZOA Black Adam Tropical Punch
ZOA Black Adam Pineapple Coconut
ZOA Black Adam Pineapple Coconut
ZOA Black Adam Wild Orange
ZOA Black Adam Wild Orange

Not new, but we finally have Dwayne Johnson on the can of his energy drink. (Individual cans spotted by Rachel J at Safeway and multipacks spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

REVIEW: Hot Honey Pringles

Brandon 4 Comments

Hot Honey Pringles Can

What is it?

America’s preferred cylindrically containered potato crisp (fight me, Stax) unleashes what probably has to be its 900th variety, Hot Honey. The flavor, if you’re unfamiliar, is sweet like honey but is also spicy (hence the “hot”). It has recently been involving itself in things ranging from fast food chicken sandwiches to ice cream to frozen pizza from a rap-maker named Lil’ Yachty.

How is it?

Hot Honey Pringles Closeup

It’s fine. That’s all — fine. You’ve got your regular Pringles salty crispness, but you get an immediate mild undertone of honey. And it is very honey-esque, don’t get me wrong. (And not just, you know, artificial sugar dust, I mean.) It takes a few crisps before the heat begins to build, and it eventually does, but it is manageable and mild.

Anything else you need to know?

This is a Walmart exclusive flavor (along with a re-release of the Philly Cheesesteak variety), so if you don’t have a Walmart near you, (a) how is it possible to not live near a Walmart; (b) that’s honestly pretty cool; (c) you’re not missing much unless you’re a Pringles completist; and (d) okay, but seriously, doesn’t EVERYWHERE have a Walmart?

Conclusion:

Hot Honey Pringles Cluster

On our “Spotted” post regarding the Hot Honey Pringles, the caption said something to the effect of “I’m surprised they didn’t add chicken to this,” and that is 100% spot-on and likely would have transformed an extremely one-note chip into something much more fun to eat. As it is, I won’t exactly miss this when it’s gone.

Purchased Price: $1.98
Size: 5.5 oz can
Purchased at: Walmart
Rating: 6 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (1 oz) 150 calories, 9 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 105 milligrams of sodium, 17 grams of total carbohydrates, 2 grams of total sugars, less than 1 gram of fiber, and 1 gram of protein.