Bucked Up Blood Raz

Introduction

As one of Cameron's top rated energy drinks of all time, I couldn't let too much time go by without trying it for myself. The suspense built up even more because of the fact that it took almost 3 weeks to get the 12-pack delivered. But 3 weeks later, here we are. So without further ado.

Appearance

The can is cool because of the buck on the front, and I appreciate that it's not trying to do too much.

Taste

One of the worst first sips I've had; up there with Bang Birthday Cake Bash. The flavor is vaguely raspberry, but has this potent, syrupy, black licorice aftertaste that dominates the profile.

I let this one simmer for a while, drinking half before going on a run and finishing the rest about an hour later when I got back. And waiting that long probably increased the taste score by around 2 points, because it grew on me a bit.

And I know Cameron says that it tastes much better cold, but I'm actually on the complete opposite side. Letting the drink get closer to room temperature mellowed out the aftertaste and highlighted the raspberry flavor in a good way. The syrupy taste still lingers, but it's drinkable.

Kick

300mg of caffeine, not surprising from a preworkout company. Zero sugar with sucralose as the sweetener. Some of the classic preworkout-type additives like Beta-Alanine, Taurine, , and L-Theanine. It definitely gave me a boost for my run.

Conclusion

Once you get used to what I understand to be the sucralose-syrupy aftertaste, it's really an average energy drink. I don't know why you would go with this over a C4, Ghost, Alani Nu, or Adrenaline Shoc.

Introduction

Bucked Up Energy Blood Raz is a very solid energy drink. It has a unique red raspberry taste that is surprisingly flavorful and delicious. It does not taste as processed as most other carbonated drinks with the same flavor. It has zero Calories and 300mg caffeine per can (18.75mg/floz). Bucked Up Energy Blood Raz is on the same level with Raze, Reign, and Bang in terms of caffeine content as well as overall quality. I am surprised this brand is not more popular as I do find it superior to Bang Energy (it might have something to do with “#GETBUCKEDUP” on the side of the can, but I digress). Bucked Up was created to be a preworkout drink, but it can be so much more than that.

Upside

The main upside is the taste and caffeine content. In any energy drink, those are the main two components people care about. If it tastes delicious and gets you going, you will be happy. Now let’s get into the not as obvious upsides of Bucked Up Energy Blood Raz. This is a great chaser and party drink. The reason is that the taste is extremely bold and overpowering, but the carbonation is not very high so it will wash out any taste in your mouth and not be hard on the stomach. It also lacks the bitter aftertaste many other 300mg beverages possess, which is yet another upside to Bucked Up Blood Raz. If you are trying to wake up, once again, the kick is extremely high and will do the job. I would not use it to study per say, but it is very good for gaming. For studying, you want something with low carbonation, but also a less distracting flavor and a lower caffeine content. For gaming, you want something that will get you amped up, but still contain a lower level of carbonation so it will not be too distracting. I absolutely love Bucked Up Blood Raz, and I hope this brand becomes more popular one day. If they expand their target audience away from just workout fanatics, they will be very successful.

Downside

The mouth feel leaves something to be desired. I would be sold that this was a workout supplement if the carbonation was a bit higher. It almost tastes flat, but not to the point where I no longer find it delicious. It is much better when it is cold than when it is room temperature. Obviously this is the case with most energy drinks, but the difference in quality with Bucked Up Blood Raz cold vs. warm is much greater than others. The appearance is also very average. It is cool that the color of the liquid is clear, but the can is pretty boring. The dark black background gives it a more sleek look, but a bold energy drink of this nature deserves a busier can in my opinion.

Upshot

Bucked Up Energy Blood Raz is a great energy drink that could easily be a 10 out of 10 with a few small improvements. If they make a better can and increase the carbonation slightly, I would always be #BuckedUp. With a great caffeine content, flavor, and the right amount of sweetener, Bucked Up Energy Blood Raz is one of the most underrated drinks in the business.

Appearance

The can design is clean yet distinct. I really enjoy the contrasting colors, including the silver "Bucked Up" that pairs well with the aluminum can top. This is one of my favorite can designs. The only knock is that it has a clear seam where the label wraps around the can. The seam interrupts the smooth feel while holding the can.

Taste

There is a complex taste to this drink that evolves as you sip it. "Blood Raz" doesn't exactly give many hints towards the intention of the flavoring. Sure, there are some hints of raspberry, though it is more of an artificial raspberry flavoring than the fruit. The product is sweet, but avoids the classic pitfalls of a syrupy taste or being overly sweet. The biggest takeaway is that Blood Raz is a unique flavor that I haven't had elsewhere.

Kick

Bucked Up Blood Raz has 300mg of caffeine, approximately equivalent to 3 cups of coffee.

Overall

Blood Raz is the first Bucked Up that I've tried. Say what you want about the brand name, Bucked Up has a unique product. The unique flavor combines with a clean can design to create a worthy product. It is not the most delicious drink I've had, though it deserves praise.