It is October, and thus the start of the spooky season, so what better way to celebrate then with Ghost. I mean, that is scary right? It is even based on the trick or treat favorite Warheads!
I have gone on record expressing my displeasure with energy drinks using candy licenses, but it does suck that just because children exist that us adults cannot enjoy such juvenile pleasures. The can is your typical shrink-wrapped thing, plasticky in your palm but at least looking the part, with aggressive looking text.Ghost goes straight for the candy store here, achieving a level of sweetness without actual sugar that it feels almost illegal, though I am sure it is the extreme sourness that helps mask any plausible aftertaste. Sucralose, working alone in a rare solo gig, only lacks the mouthfeel of its caloric cousin, crafting a cocktail that would make green apple vodka blush in its confection. There is zero nuance here, the fruit tasting identical from sip one to the final few ounces that drip from the can, but that simplicity feels almost an obligation of its inspiration; Warheads are not exactly known for their complexity. They are known for their acidity, and boy did they ever figure out a way to bottle that. Er, well, can it, I suppose.
The most notable thing this has going for it, aside from potential child consumption confusion, is the 200 milligrams of caffeine. The buzz is pretty grand, lasting a good three hours and ending without a crash. Overall, Ghost Warheads Sour Green Apple will not convert those who gasp in disgust at such fruity flavors, but adults looking for a nostalgic beverage should enjoy themselves.
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