PLAYBOY ENERGY DRINK SUGAR FREE (Australia)

Posted on December 23, 2020 | Last updated February 6, 2025

PLAYBOY ENERGY DRINK SUGAR FREE (Australia)
This is the sugar-free version of Playboy Energy Drink, which was released in Australia, Germany, the UK, and other countries starting in 2014. It was launched alongside the original flavor, but despite no further flavor expansions, it was continuously sold for about three years as a novelty energy drink. In this review, I'll be focusing on the version sold in Australia.

PLAYBOY ENERGY DRINK SUGAR FREE (Australia)

Manufacturer	Playbev Pacific PTY
Country of Origin	Australia
Price	3 AUD
Flavor	classic flavor、Chemicals
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.

Overwhelmingly Obvious Artificial Sweetener & Chemical Flavor

The moment you open it, the aroma is that sweet, classic scent you’d expect from a sugar-free version of the original flavor. The color is also the same yellow as the original.
PLAYBOY ENERGY DRINK SUGAR FREE (Australia)
When you take a sip, it has a light, tangy, classic sugar-free flavor, which is very reminiscent of the Red Bull Sugarfree with its refreshing taste. It's a very easy-to-recognize sugar-free energy drink flavor (^_^;)

The aftertaste, especially, is intense, with the artificial sweetener's unpleasant taste lingering and the unique herbal bitterness of Playboy Energy Drink adding to the experience. This bitterness ruins the otherwise refreshing classic flavor as it lingers in your mouth and nose. The aftertaste is a bit too harsh Σ(´∀｀；)

I think this would probably pair well with vodka. The taste could smooth out with the vodka, creating a much more balanced flavor.

Energy Ingredients of PLAYBOY ENERGY DRINK SUGAR FREE

PLAYBOY ENERGY DRINK SUGAR FREE (Australia)
Contains 80mg of caffeine, 1000mg of taurine, 12.5mg of ginseng, 12.5mg of guarana, and 6.25mg of carnitine.

In addition to the usual energy ingredients, Playboy Energy Drink also contains 12.5mg of damiana and 12.5mg of schizandra. Damiana is said to increase libido, while schizandra is known for its tonic and vitality-boosting effects. These ingredients are a staple in Playboy's energy drinks (*´艸｀*) Using these unique energy blends to match the product image is one of the charms of energy drinks.

Design of PLAYBOY ENERGY DRINK SUGAR FREE

The black can with silver accents is designed to evoke the image of fishnet stockings, but the overall silver color makes it resemble a wire mesh.
PLAYBOY ENERGY DRINK SUGAR FREE (Australia)
The "ENERGY TO PLAY" text is a bit hard to distinguish in white and silver, which is a shame... The design really shines when paired with the gold original.