FLYING POWER ORIGINAL

Posted on August 7, 2023 | Last updated February 23, 2025

Flying Power Original is an energy drink from the private label brand of the European supermarket ALDI, which originates in Germany.

While ALDI does not typically carry energy drinks from other companies, their own Flying Power line offers a wide range of flavors, including limited-time options. The price is very affordable, around 50 yen or so, depending on the exchange rate, making it a popular choice.

This review is about the Flying Power Original sold at ALDI in Australia.

FLYING POWER ORIGINAL

Manufacturer	ALDI
Country of Origin
Price	70 JPY
Flavor	classic flavor
Total rating	★★★☆☆

Author information Author: Energy Drink-kun

In 2001, while living in the United States, I encountered energy drinks through the dance scene and was deeply impressed. After returning to Japan, I found that energy drinks were considered novelty beverages, so I established a comprehensive website in 2013 to share the true appeal of energy drinks. As an energy drink enthusiast, I began drinking them seriously again, collecting over 7,000 varieties of energy drinks from various countries. I am also active as a critic and expert, receiving media interviews.

Flavor of FLYING POWER ORIGINAL

Opening the can releases the sweet and sour aroma typical of classic energy drink flavors. You can already imagine the taste of a supermarket private brand original, right? Let's give it a try.

Flavor of FLYING POWER ORIGINAL
When you take a sip, you get a straightforward sweet and sour classic flavor. There’s a slight aftertaste and a hint of a chemical flavor in the aroma, giving it a "kick" similar to that of Red Bull, which makes it feel like it’s more energizing.

Overall, the taste and scent are kept neutral without being too distinctive, which is a great feature for a private brand energy drink. I believe that for private brand energy drinks, it’s essential to make a flavor that is accessible to everyone, young or old, without unnecessary strong flavor claims, allowing anyone to enjoy a delicious, energizing taste.

FLYING POWER ORIGINAL is a typical energy drink from a European private label, offering a price that is low yet still providing a composition and flavor on par with major brands. You don’t need to buy expensive major brands when you can enjoy FLYING POWER.

Energy Ingredients of FLYING POWER ORIGINAL

Energy Ingredients of FLYING POWER ORIGINAL
It contains 78mg of caffeine, 925mg of taurine, and 50mg of inositol. The composition is comparable to that of major brands.

Design of FLYING POWER ORIGINAL

Design of FLYING POWER ORIGINAL
The design features a matte silver and red combination. The red shape looks like an airplane or UFO, but it’s actually a bird.

Previously, the design featured an eagle, but in 2022, the Australian version changed to this simple matte silver design.

Design of FLYING POWER ORIGINAL
The new design is far more sophisticated than the eagle version, and I prefer it. By the way, I bought the older design in Austria in 2018.

In the past, the eagle logo was included, so the pull tab also featured the eagle-shaped logo tab.

Design of FLYING POWER ORIGINAL
With the new design, the "bird-like" feature of the logo has been toned down, and the pull tab is now a regular red one.

The FLYING POWER I reviewed here, sold in Australia, is also manufactured at the same Austrian factory as the European version and is an import made specifically for the Australian market.