The Gillett Health Podcast Gorilla Mind VS Reign Energy
Apr 10, 2026
A blind taste-test of two popular energy drinks with aroma, sweetness, and carbonation comparisons. They debate natural versus candy-like flavors and make guesses based on visual cues. Ingredient labels, caffeine and nootropic dosing get close scrutiny. They also touch on athlete safety and certification concerns.
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Blind Taste Test Setup And First Impressions
- The hosts performed a blind taste test comparing two rainbow sherbet energy drinks without initially knowing which was which.
- Kyle Gillett, MD and James O'Hara sampled both with Cameron as the energy-drink connoisseur and discussed texture, sweetness, and aroma from first sips.
Subtle Sherbet Versus Sweet Carbonated Sprite
- The two cans showed distinct profiles: one was subtler and more sherbet-like, the other sweeter and more carbonated like Sprite.
- James disliked strong carbonation and found the sweeter clear drink more artificial, while Kyle preferred the subtler yellow-hued one.
Reveal Shows Gorilla Mind Is The Yellow Sherbet
- After tasting, they guessed which was Gorilla Mind and which was Reign; initial guesses varied but the yellow-hued one turned out to be Gorilla Mind.
- The reveal confirmed Kyle's suspicion that the yellowish, less fake-tasting drink was Gorilla Mind.