The Jimi Hendrix Liquid Experience Voodoo Vibe Energy Drink
The Jimi Hendrix Liquid Experience Voodoo Vibe Energy Drink review added 2007-10-03 19:03:49
Purchase Price for This Review: $2.00
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Nutrition Information:
Size: 16.0oz. · Serving Size: 8oz. Calories: 120 · Carbs: 30g · Sodium: 100mg
Ratings:
Combined Reviewer Rating:
7.5 out of 10
7.98 out of 10 from 143 reviewersAdd Your Thoughts on this Energy Drink
Can Text:
"Peace, Love, Purpose". This psychedelic can fades from lavender to silver, and features a flaming Jimi Hendrix (I don't particularly remember Jimi ever setting HIMSELF on fire, but who am I to question "Authentic Hendrix"?). The back of the can reads like a short novel. "Celebrating 40 years. Authentic. Timeless. One of a kind. With impossible riffs, mystical lyrics and outrageous, amp torturing innovations, Jimi shattered musical convention, while uniting the world in an electrified celebration of peace, lova and purpose." Wow, that's quite a claim, I mean, we're talking about Jimi Hendrix, not "Men Without Hats". Anyway, so the can continues, "This new energy drink is a tribute to Jimi's legacy, The Jimi Hendrix Experience and their everlasting influence on music and those who play it." Are you sure we're not talking about "Men Without Hats"? You know "We can dance, we can dance, everybody look at your hands"? Assuming that we are talking about Jimi Hendrix, the can rambles on further to say, "So, pop it open, turn up your favorite Hendrix tune (mine's Rock Lobster, btw) and toast the legend whose genius still inspires people all around the world." The can goes on to say something about giving away some money to someone if you buy this drink.
Active Ingredients *Per can, not per serving:
1940mg of taurine, 192mg of caffeine, 96mg of inositol, .025mg of CoQ-10 Enzyme, Riboflavin 160% DV, Niacin 100% DV, B6 240% DV, B12 80% DV, Pantothenic Acid 50% DV.
Angie's Review: Reviews posted after May 2007 are written by a guest reviewer referred to from this point forward as "The Stig".
"Where do the years go? ", I thought to myself on the way to a business meeting today. I looked down at my Jimi Hendrix Center Styled Embossed Hendrix Watch ($34.95) to see I was already late. Seems like just yesterday I was untethered and carefree, just like the spirit of Jimi Hendrix.
I walked into my meeting, introduced myself, and extracted a card from my Jimi Hendrix Psychedelic Business Card Holder ($11.95). I couldn't help but think how corporate we are these days. Otherwise free spirited companies like Ben and Jerry's and Apple Computer, ruined by a full-blown sellout to corporate America.
Discouraged by life, I went home to cuddle up in my Jimi Hendrix Santa Clara'69 Afghan ($59.95) with a frosty can of Jimi Hendrix Liquid Experience Voodoo Vibe ($2.00). As I read the can, it was reassuring to know that there were still "Authentic" things out there, like the memory of Jimi Hendrix. A memory that has not been spoiled or tainted in any way through vast over-commercialization or flood of completely unrelated products.
I opened the can, and was surprised to see that, unlike Orange County Choppers Energy Drink, Jimi Hendrix Liquid Experience is quite good. This is one of the few products I've ever had that tastes like "real cherries", not like what Kool-Aid calls "cherry". It was refreshing, cherry, and didn't even stain my teeth. Interestingly, I was even more surprised at how good this drink is because the scent as I opened the can reminded me of Steven Seagal's Lightning Bolt Cherry Blast Energy Drink (speaking of over-commercialized with a flood of unrelated products). I assure you, this tastes nothing like the liquid bile that is any Stephen Seagal drink.
Jimi provides a reasonable dose of nearly 200mg of caffeine, and an interesting .025mg of CoQ-10 Enzyme (used to cell reproduction, and present in some drugs to treat Alzheimer's, high blood pressure, and Angina) . Excellent, so finally someone put something in the can that may have a long term benefit. Curiously, Jimi Hendrix appears to contain 0mg of cocaine, LSD, heroin, and speed, which I expected to be the primary ingredients.
At $2, this isn't a complete rip-off. I'd like to see it a little cheaper. The website lists Costco as a carrier of this product, which is not where I acquired it, and I was unable to find it on their website.
Angie Energy Rating:
7Angie Taste Rating:
8Angie Value Rating:
6Jason's Review:
Made with real Jimi Hendrix, not really, I think the FDA would have an issue with that. As much as I'd like to make fun of this drink the way I make fun of the people who pose in their underwear for bathroom reflection "crapper shots", this drink is actually really good. As far as taste goes, it's on the verge of a perfect 10. Even though it has Jimi Hendrix on the can, it's still a little fruity looking. I mean, Orlando Bloom or Johnny Depp could pull off this can as an accessory, but a legitimate Straight Cougar like George Thorogood wouldn't be caught dead holding this pansy can.
I felt fairly energized after consuming Jimi Hendrix. Interestingly, I think it made me hungry. I felt the urge to take lunch about 2 hours early. This could be coincidental, but I felt it was noteworthy.
This cost $2 from the online store. I think that's too expensive, but I've gotten to where I buy the best drink that's on sale. Usually you can grab Monster or Full Throttle products for $1,50, or even cheaper by the case. I can only see this being worth $2 as a conversation piece. Expect the guys at work to make witless, unoriginal jokes like "I'd expect it to contain lots of cocain" or something about Jimi's beneficiaries over commercializing Jimi Hendrix's otherwise good name.
Jason Energy Rating:
7Jason Taste Rating:
9Jason Value Rating:
7There Are No The Jimi Hendrix Liquid Experience Voodoo Vibe Energy Drink Videos or Commercials
The Jimi Hendrix Liquid Experience Voodoo Vibe Energy Drink User Comments
socaltim on 2010-05-06 15:39:01 said:
Anyone know where to find Jimi Hendrix energy drink in Cali or Las Vegas?
Cam Eichler on 2010-01-14 14:42:37 said:
Well I was very upset when my neighborhood store ran out of Jimi Hendrix Energy Drink, but they have it back so keep an eye out
Morhas on 2009-11-13 14:03:47 said:
These were on sale for $0.69 at sobeys in toronto...I bought 50....
bob on 2009-10-12 16:46:29 said:
THE SOB JOSH GLASS DID A BAIT & SWITCH HE CHANGED THE FORMULA & SHORTENED THE EXPIRATION DATE FROM 2 YEARS TO LESS THAN 8 MONTHS AFTER i BOUGHT 32K DOLLARS WORTH OF CANS i AM STILL SITTING ON 30K CANS . . HE IS A CROOK THAT I WOULD LOVE TO TAKE ON A SNIPE HUNTING TRIP . THE GUY HAS HOSED PEOPLE FROM EAST TO WEST COAST . I still have a few cases of the good stuff left will post on ebay for sale.
Denise on 2009-09-03 13:36:52 said:
owner, Josh Glass, is dishonest and unethical among other things. . .read on; he's doing the same thing he did in NY.
Department of Law
120 Broadway
New York, NY 10271
Department of Law
The State Capitol
Albany, NY 12224
For More Information:
(212) 416-8060 For Immediate Release
July 2, 2000
STATE SETTLES HUGE FRANCHISE FRAUD CASE
"Snack and Beverage" Franchisers Barred From Doing Business in New York
Attorney General Spitzer today announced the settlement of the largest franchise fraud case ever brought by the Attorney General's office. The case involves a franchise scam in the snack and beverage industry that cost dozens of investors more than $900,000. The scam preyed upon small business people in the tri-state area who invested between $20,000-$50,000 apiece to purchase distributorships in the belief that their snack and beverage product lines would be ''exclusive." However, the provider of the franchises never delivered and the investors lost their money.
"Fly-by-night operators can expect to be vigorously prosecuted," Spitzer said. "The unfortunate experience of these victims serves as a powerful lesson that we must all be extremely careful when investing our money. The importance of conducting due diligence, seeking professional counsel and contacting my Investor Protection Bureau before investing money in a franchise cannot be overstated."
The owners of the business, Michael L. Glass, 67, of Mahopac, and his son Joshua G. Glass, 32, of Ridgefield, Ct., sold the unregistered franchises to investors in 1993-95. Also involved in the scam were Adriane Glass, 50, of Granite Springs, the wife of Michael Glass, and Peter M. Glass, 37, of Patterson, another son of Michael L. Glass.
Exclusive territories were sold to investors in New York City, Suffolk, Nassau and Westchester counties, as well as 19 counties in New Jersey, and in Ohio, Connecticut and Washington. The senior Glass founded two companies, Westcool Snacks and Beverages, Inc. and Maricopa Products to perpetrate the fraud. Adriane Glass owned 50 percent of both companies. Joshua Glass aided the scam by soliciting investors. Peter Glass' company, Wacky Snacks and Beverages, which did business under the name of Key Marketing, participated in the fraud by holding itself out as an essential vehicle for franchisees to help them secure commercial accounts to buy Maricopa products. All three corporations have been dissolved for failure to pay taxes.
After taking the money of franchisees, Michael Glass encouraged them to purchase equipment and to lease warehouse space, which only further increased their losses. Although he promised success to investors, none made a profit. All lost money and two declared bankruptcy. Glass never delivered on his promises to create an exclusive line of snacks and beverages. Instead Glass only provided potato chips and a sparse line of flavored water. Stores stopped buying the flavored water when the labels peeled off to reveal another beverage's label, and the potato chips when the bags deflated and leaked oil. Not long after taking investors' money, Glass closed his warehouse and did not return the telephone calls of franchisees.
Under New York law all franchisors must register a prospectus with the Attorney General's office and provide a copy of the prospectus to potential franchisees. The Glasses failed to do so.
"Without submitting a prospectus and receiving approval from the Attorney General's office, these defendants provided investors with unregistered brochures that contained unsupported statements that franchisees could earn up to $780,000 annually. Additionally, they falsely stated that Maricopa Products had 12 warehouses nationwide," said Assistant A.G. Joseph J. Punturo, head of the Attorney General's Franchise Section. "Had proper disclosure been made, investors would have learned that Michael Glass had previously been convicted of grand larceny and a scheme to defraud."
As a result of the settlement, filed in Manhattan Supreme court, the four members of the Glass family have been permanently barred from engaging in any business relating to the sale of franchises in New York. The Attorney General's office has already collected two settlements, one with Joshua Glass, Peter Glass and Key Marketing for $35,000, and the other settlement with Adriane Glass for $100,000, the proceeds of which will soon be distributed to investors, who will receive approximately 10 cents on the dollar. Michael Glass, Maricopa Products, Inc. and Westcool Snacks and Beverages, Inc. settled for $936,525. The A.G.'s office is currently searching for assets to satisfy the judgment.
Edited by Jason: I haven't verified any of this, Denise left this comment, but we've received other communications indicating you should be wary when purchasing Jimi Hendrix Energy Drink
Duane on 2009-08-26 09:24:54 said:
DO NOT PURCHASE Jimi Hendrix Energy Drink from the Jimi Hendrix website, they will steal your money!
Jake on 2009-07-01 11:30:40 said:
Hi i live in canada, If anyone can find a case or at least one bottle or can of Jimi Hendrix Liquid Experience Energy Drink, let me know.
Joe on 2009-04-06 12:57:41 said:
You can buy it on Jimi Hendrix Liquid Experience Voodoo Vibe on eBay.
user on 2009-01-28 11:06:33 said:
Is Jimi Hendrix Liquid Experience available ANYWHERE anymore? ive looked all around town and haven't been able to find any :(
troy on 2009-01-11 12:19:35 said:
i like Voodoo Vibe Energy Drink,it has nice look,and tastes great! =]
lorenzo young on 2008-11-26 10:33:01 said:
I line close to Springfield, MO. Where can I buy Jimi Hendrix Energy Drink?
jimi hendrix on 2008-05-07 11:19:22 said:
i love Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Vibe Energy Drink
Bryan Helfrich on 2008-03-08 16:16:16 said:
Jimi Hendrix Liquid Experience rocks
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