wannabstrong

I just picked up the 16 packet Optimum Nutrition variety Pack and am going to review all of the flavors inside this thread.

I will be mixing them all with water (4-6oz). I will use the Blender Bottle

Flavors in the Variety Pack

• Banana Cream
• Caramel Toffee Fudge
• Chocolate Malt
• Chocolate Mint
• Cookies & Cream
• Delicious Strawberry
• Double Rich Chocolate
• Extreme Milk Chocolate
• French Vanilla Creme
• Mocha Cappuccino
• Orange Cream
• Rocky Road
• Root Beer Float
• Strawberry Banana
• Tropical Punch
• Vanilla Ice Cream

Other brands I've purchased(chocolate unless I mention otherwise):

Champion (Chocolate, Banana, Cookies & Cream, Cocoa-Mochaccino)
Prolab (Cinnamon Oatmeal)
Syntrax 5.0
Dymatize
Optimum Nutrition (Chocolate, Chocolate Mint)
SciTec
GNC (Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry)
EAS
Designer Whey
Iron-Tek
TwinLab

My Favorite of them all has been Champion Nutrition Chocolate.

The bar is set pretty high, so let's see what ON can do.

wannabstrong

Double Rich Chocolate


Do I like this Flavor?
-Yes, I LOVE Chocolate. Almost all my whey that I have purchased has been chocolate.

Mixibility
- 8.5/10. Mixed good, some small clumps were still there after 6-7 seconds in the

blender bottle, so I shook for a few seconds more.

Texture
-9/10. I used 6 ounces of water and it Turned out too thin for me. Nothing wrong with that, I just might use less water next time to get it how I like it.

Taste
-8/10. Taste just like I remember. It is rich but not a "sweet sweet" taste. It has

a sharp after-taste like after having eaten bittersweet dark chocolate.

Overall
-8/10. It was good, but not my thing.

Will I be buying this flavor?
- No, I'd had it multiple times before, but kept searching to find a better tasting

chocolate whey. I eventually found Champion Nutrition and have settled on that

brand.

dbish77

Cool, glad someone is doing this...I have seen a few ppl who have used ON before say that the variety pack tasted a bit funny, just so you're aware.

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Midnight_Lifter

Looking forward to your feedback on these. I just put this variety pack in my cart -- $16.99 for 16 24g protein servings (of ON whey) -- not too shabby.

When I finally place the order, I'll do a review like this as well...

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Vanilla Ice Cream


Do I like this Flavor?
-NO

Mixibility
- 8/10. I used less water so it took about 15 seconds to get most of the clumps out.

Texture
-9.5/10. I used 5 ounces of water. It was the consistancy of whole milk.

Taste
-5/10. Tasted like powdered milk with a hint of vanilla. Wierd chemical taste during and especially after.

Overall
-5/10. When people describe things as having a "chemical" taste, I never new exactly what they meant... til now. If not for the lingering chemical taste, a person could buy a big container, not like it, and mix with another flavor to make up for it.

Will I be buying this flavor?
- No

wannabstrong

Getting to sample alot of the flavors before you buy the big containers is definitely an advantage. I've gotten 5lbers of flavors I didn't like before (some I'm still suffering through).

Succio

lol im a fan of vanilla, and that ON ice cream vanilla taste like regurgitated urine

i have to drink that crap post workout since i bought a 5 lb tub


i dont think any of ONS flavors are better than decent, and ive had:
Chocolate, Vanilla, Choc mint, strawberry, tropical punch, rocky road, banana creme

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Delicious Strawberry


Do I like this Flavor?
-NO, I suffered through 6lbs of GNC Strawberry 8 years ago and it was not pleasant.

Mixibility
- 9/10. Less than 10 seconds vigorous shaking.

Texture
-8/10. used about 4.5oz water. Turned out thin like skim-milk.

Taste
-6/10. The first rush of flavor made me think it was going to be O.K. but then I got hit with a chemical taste. It finishes with a sharp kinda bitter taste.

Overall
-6.5/10. Its like one of those vitamin water drinks that you pick up just to try out, but never buy it again because there is just something not right with the flavor. The chemical taste does not linger after drinking as long as the Vanilla Ice Cream.

Will I be buying this flavor?
- No

DJSTARER

thanks a ton. Cookies n Creme all the way!

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wannabstrong

Orange Cream


Do I like this Flavor?
-Sounds alright. I haven't had orange Whey, but have had an Orange flavored NO product.

Mixibility
- 8/10. About 15 seconds vigorous shaking to remove clumps from top/sides of shaker.

Texture
-8/10. used about 4.5-5oz water. Turned out kinda frothy and little less thin than skim milk.

Taste
-7.5/10. Its intriguing. There is a distinct light Orange and a distinct Cream taste. More cream than orange (maybe 65:35 split ). The orange flavor kind of reminds me of Hi-C (Definitely not as sweet/flavorful etc. but there is something similar about it). Has a slight sour aftertaste (kind of like the real thing) with a touch of cream.

Overall
-7.5/10. The frothiness would get on my nerves after a while. But an orange flavored whey protein is hard to come by. It was good.

Will I be buying this flavor?
- Yeah, I'd buy a small container just to break up the monotony.

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Extreme Milk Chocolate


Do I like this Flavor?
-Yes

Mixibility
- 10/10. About 10 seconds of moderate shaking.

Texture
-9/10. Used about 6oz water (I started with less, but it made the flavor too strong). Thin as Hot Chocolate.

Taste
-9/10. Flavor reminds me of Nestle sugar-free hot chocolate and Scitec alpine chocolate whey. It was smooth. I think its the sweetner that gives an aftertaste that lasts only a second or two and then its gone.

Overall
-9/10. It was really good. Not quite Champion, in my opinion, but I'd give it a go any time.

Will I be buying this flavor?
- Yes

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Carmel Toffee Fudge


Do I like this Flavor?
-Yes

Mixibility
- 8.75/10. About 15 seconds of moderate shaking. Still had some small clumps on sides of shaker.

Texture
-9/10. Used about 5.5oz water. It is on the thick side of thin (if that makes any sense) kind of like twice as thick as hot chocolate.

Taste
-9.25/10. It has a smooth carmel taste with a nice sweet flavor. Smells pretty good too (more like butterscotch to me).

Overall
-9/10. I'm not sure if I could drink it after every workout, but it would make a good "imitation dessert" if I'm in the mood for something sweet, but don't want to cheat on my diet.

Will I be buying this flavor?
- Yes

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Cookies and Cream


Do I like this Flavor?
- Not really.

Mixibility
- 9/10. About 15 seconds of moderate shaking.

Texture
-9/10. Used about 6oz water. Mixed thin. Bonus points for having cookie crumbs in it (pretty cool).

Taste
-6/10. Don't be expecting Oreos, because its not going to taste like it. I think it has more of a graham cracker taste. Has a sharp aftertaste that seems to follow suit with alot of these flavors.

Overall
-6.75/10. This was on par with expectations and the cookie crumbs were way cool. If not for the aftertaste it might have been equal to Champion Nutrition's cookies & cream, but I'd rather not buy any brand of C&C again. But definitely mad props for cookie crumbs.

Will I be buying this flavor?
- No

NYCmitch25

not good LOL

how the hell did they f' up vanilla ...should be a staple in there lineup.

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Root Beer Float


Do I like this Flavor?
-its o.k. definitely not my favorite.

Mixibility
- 8.5/10. About 15 seconds of moderate shaking.

Texture
-8.5/10. Used about 5oz water. Turned out thin and a little frothy

Taste
-8/10. There is a faint/lite taste of Root Beer while drinking. Its not overpowering or very intense. The Root beer aftertaste leaves me craving more. To me, the aftertaste is better/more intense than the drink itself.

Overall
-8.5/10. I could sniff the bag all day long. It smells exactly like root beer. The taste while drinking is o.k. The after-taste is awesome; the rootbeer flavor is so good. If I said this tastes exactly like a "root beer float" it would be an accurate statement.

Will I be buying this flavor?
- No, If I liked rootbeer more I'd buy it, but It was great for what it was.

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Chocolate Malt


Do I like this Flavor?
- Sure, I rarely eat this flavor though.

Mixibility
-8.5/10. About 12 seconds of moderate shaking. Still some small clumps hiding.

Texture
-9.25/10. Used about 4.5oz water. Turned out like skim milk.

Taste
-9/10. Its a real sweet flavor. Reminds me of those Whopper chocolate malt candies (less intense flavor though) and definetly smells like choc. malt. The malt afertaste does a good job masking the chemical taste that seems to be in most of the ON flavors.

Overall
-9/10. ON did a good job making a Chocolate Malt flavor. I would prefer this flavor over the Double Rich Chocolate.

Will I be buying this flavor?
- Yes.

wannabstrong

Tropical Punch


Do I like this Flavor?
- Yeah, but never had it in protein

Mixibility
-7.5/10. About 15 seconds of moderate-to-vigorous shaking. Still some small clumps stuck to the shaker.

Texture
-7/10. Used about 4.5oz water. Turned out way frothy.

Taste
-7.5/10. Tastes like Tropical fruit punch. It tastes sweet, a bit tart aftertaste with a little chemical flavor. The Taste reminds me of Champion's Amino Shooter. At first, the smell was not very appetizing, but it grew on me.

Overall
-7/10. For a fruit flavor it was pretty good. I'd take it over the strawberry.

Will I be buying this flavor?
- Yes, If I am in the mood for something tropical that makes me think of summertime beaches maybe a small tub.

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French Vanilla Creme


Do I like this Flavor?
- No

Mixibility
-9.25/10. About 10 seconds of moderate-to-vigorous shaking.

Texture
-7/10. Used about 5oz water. Turned out frothy, but smooth. About twice the thickness of standard hot chocolate.

Taste
-4/10. Its a very neutral french vanilla flavor, meaning the flavor is noticeable, but only slightly. However, as you're swallowing it hits you with a Sharp/bitter chemical taste. Its there for only a short while, but its there long enough to ruin your day.

Overall
-4/10. The bitterness as it finishes just kills it.

Will I be buying this flavor?
- No

wannabstrong

Rocky Road


Do I like this Flavor?
- No

Mixibility
-9.25/10. About 10 seconds of moderate-to-vigorous shaking.

Texture
-8.5/10. Used about 4.5oz water. Turned out thin.

Taste
-6/10. Its a sweet flavor (maybe because it tries to mimic marshmallow). There is an almond extract type taste and smell. The almond taste masks the chemicalness at the end well, but there is still some chemical flavor there. The chocolate is lite, kind of like just the backdrop... its a not a star player on the field.

Overall
-6.5/10. If you like almond flavor this is probably for you. Beware its really sweet.

Will I be buying this flavor?
- No

wannabstrong

Banana Cream


Do I like this Flavor?
- Yes

Mixibility
-9.25/10. About 10 seconds of moderate-to-vigorous shaking. Small hidden clumps.

Texture
-10/10. Used about 4.5oz water. Turned out smooth

Taste
-10/10. Refreshing. Beautiful. Exactly like a banana milk shake. Reminds me of those small banana-shaped candies you'd pay a quarter for a handful at the store candy machines.

Overall
-10/10. Homerun! I want more.

Will I be buying this flavor?
- Yes, large quantities.

dbish77

Talked me into the Banana Cream...thanks man.

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DJohnson

Haha, yeah. I don't usually like banana but I may have to give it a try.

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Mocha Cappuccino


Do I like this Flavor?
-No, not that much

Mixibility
- 9/10. About 12 seconds of moderate shaking. Still small clumps on shaker.

Texture
-8.5/10. Used about 5oz water. Mixed moderately thin.

Taste
-7.5/10. It's a lite mocha flavor, not intense. Has an authentic mocha coffee smell.

Overall
-7.5/10. I'm not a big coffee drinker. But I can say that IMO this is a more authentic mocha flavor than Champion Nutrition's version. I enjoy ON's mocha cappuccino more than Champion's. I also love how it smells like coffee.

Will I be buying this flavor?
- No.

wannabstrong

Strawberry Banana


Do I like this Flavor?
-Not sure, but it sounds interesting

Mixibility
- 8/10. About 14 seconds of moderate-to-vigorous shaking. Some small clumps noticeable upon drinking.

Texture
-8.5/10. Used about 5oz water. Mixed a little bit thin. About a half inch of froth on top.

Taste
-7/10. Tastes more strawberry than banana. But it does have the genuine "I just blended a banana into my strawberry shake" taste to it.

Overall
-7/10. It was o.k. Just let's you know that if you can get the strawberry flavor, not like it, but mix it w/ banana and it might be drinkable. But, if you don't like their strawberry I would not get this.

Will I be buying this flavor?
- No.

wannabstrong

Chocolate Mint


Do I like this Flavor?
-Yeah

Mixibility
- 9/10. About 10 seconds of moderate-to-vigorous shaking.

Texture
-8.5/10. Used about 4.5oz water. Mixed moderately thin.

Taste
-6.75/10. Dark chocolate type taste (strong bitterness). Mint flavor was weak.

Overall
-7/10. It was kind of a letdown. I don't remember the chocolate being as intense or

the mint being as weak 5-6 years ago when I bought a 5lber. I do, however, remember

getting sick of it after the 3rd pound or so.

Will I be buying this flavor?
- No.