TIGER DARK MYSTERY
In March 2024, a mysterious black and white tiger was released with no flavor name, no product name, and the brand name camouflaged and hidden. The interesting concept and stylish design are truly TIGER’s signature.
This time, I will review the black "TIGER DARK MYSTERY."
TIGER DARK MYSTERY
Manufacturer | MASPEX |
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Country of Origin | Poland |
Price | 4.5 PLN |
Flavor | Orange、Pineapple、Passionfruit、Mangosteen、Litchi、Lime |
Total rating | ★★★★★ |
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 TIGER DARK MYSTERY
Upon opening the can, a sweet citrus aroma emerges, with a base of orange flesh and tropical fruit-like scents filling the air. When poured into a glass, I was surprised by the opaque, white, thick liquid with zero visibility. I never expected such a color from a tropical fruit fragrance. Now, let's take a sip.
As I take a sip, I immediately feel a gentle tartness and a vibrant sweetness, with flavors of orange, pineapple, papaya, and a rich, fragrant touch of mangosteen. The aftertaste leaves a refreshing, citrusy hint of passion fruit and lime, giving off a fresh, tropical fruit flavor. This is amazing!
The sweetness is a perfectly blended, natural flavor of all the fruits, with a depth and smooth texture that delivers an exquisite, soft mouthfeel.
What's even more surprising is that it's a half-sugar drink. With 20% fruit juice, it keeps the sugar content at half the usual amount found in energy drinks. The fact that such a rich taste was created with half the sugar is astonishing.
What I personally find impressive is that this is not your typical tropical fruit mix flavor, but instead, the bright, refined taste of mangosteen and other tropical fruits is strongly showcased. Perhaps the white cloudiness of the drink represents the color of mangosteen flesh.
With the complex fruit flavors, aromas, and the fresh aftertaste that lingers, I found myself finishing the 500ml bottle in no time. This flavor is so good, I’ll definitely be coming back for more. I rated it a perfect 5. It’s such a shame this is a limited edition flavor…
By the summer of 2024 in Warsaw, stocks had already run low, and the remaining bottles were thrown into clearance bins.
The speed at which it disappeared from the shelves, just three months after its release, is astonishing. I may have bought the last one at the right time. I feel lucky.
Energy Ingredients of TIGER DARK MYSTERY
This drink contains 70mg of caffeine. It’s a half-sugar drink, with less than half the typical sugar content of regular energy drinks, and includes 20% apple juice.
The TIGER series has been reducing sugar content drastically while incorporating fruit juice to strike a balance between low sugar and great taste. This results in lower calories, reduced blood sugar spikes, and a more enjoyable drink, which is fantastic.
Design of TIGER DARK MYSTERY
The design is a mysterious, camouflage-like pattern with the TIGER logo embedded in white lines on a black background, without any mention of the product name. By the way, the product name is subtly printed on the back, above the nutritional information, so it’s still possible to check.
The spot where the flavor name is usually placed is marked with a "?"—a design that makes you want to pick it up in-store.
There is no information about TIGER DARK MYSTERY on the official TIGER website, and it was only briefly mentioned on social media, so anyone encountering it in stores without prior knowledge would be quite surprised.
On the back of the can, there's a mark showing it meets the new caffeine regulation introduced in Poland from January 1, 2024.
The reason it only contains 70mg of caffeine in a 500ml can is due to this regulation.
In other TIGER products, the part where the flavor name and flavor icon are placed is also marked with a "?".
While the flavor name in the TIGER series is typically displayed along with an icon on the back, for TIGER DARK MYSTERY, it simply states "fruit flavor" without referring to any specific flavor. You can’t know what it tastes like until you try it.
The "ALUMINUM IS BACK" phrase on the recycling mark is a clever play on TIGER's slogan "POWER IS BACK," showcasing the attention to detail in the design.
Energy Drink-kun's Personal Rating
- Flavor
- Aroma
- Weight
- Freshness
- Munchiness
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