ROCKSTAR PUNCHED CHARGED CHERRY

Posted on May 8, 2025 | Last updated December 20, 2025

This is a review of ROCKSTAR PUNCHED CHARGED CHERRY, one of the two Limited Edition flavors in the ROCKSTAR PUNCHED lineup, released in limited quantities in Canada in September 2024.

With its striking retro and classic design, it is the kind of can that naturally makes me want to pick it up.

After several years of struggling with its design direction and losing a significant amount of market share, this release can be seen as a limited product that left a quiet but notable impact for Rockstar in Canada. In this review, I will take a closer look at what makes it so appealing.

ROCKSTAR PUNCHED CHARGED CHERRY

Manufacturer	ROCKSTAR
Country of Origin	Canada
Price	4.29 CAD
Flavor	Cherry
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 8,000 varieties of energy drinks from various countries. I am also active as a critic and expert, receiving media interviews.

Flavor of ROCKSTAR PUNCHED CHARGED CHERRY

When I open the can, a rich cherry syrup aroma bursts out. The liquid itself is a vivid fruit-punch red, exactly matching the image of the can design. It feels completely opposite to the stylish and health-conscious image that has become mainstream among North American energy drinks in recent years, giving off a classic, old-school energy drink vibe. Let’s take a sip.
Flavor of ROCKSTAR PUNCHED CHARGED CHERRY
As soon as it hits my palate, sweet-and-tart cherry flesh-like richness and a deep aroma envelop my mouth, delivering a classic cherry syrup flavor that makes me feel my blood sugar spike from the sugar-loaded sweetness.

There is no chemical aftertaste, nor is there a complex, nuanced cherry fruit profile. However, despite being juice-free, it can be enjoyed as a straightforward, sugar-heavy, classic cherry juice.

In an era of growing health consciousness, this combination of a rich cherry syrup flavor made with a large amount of sugar and a retro can design makes this feel like a bottle packed with nostalgia and a sense of guilt, recreating "those old-school cherry juices".

Energy Ingredients of ROCKSTAR PUNCHED CHARGED CHERRY

Energy Ingredients of ROCKSTAR PUNCHED CHARGED CHERRY
Caffeine 165mg, Taurine 65mg, Ginseng, Guarana.

The ROCKSTAR PUNCHED series is known for containing a large amount of sugar, and this ROCKSTAR PUNCHED CHARGED CHERRY packs as much as 68g of sugar in a 473ml can. I definitely want to be careful about excessive sugar intake.
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Design of ROCKSTAR PUNCHED CHARGED CHERRY

Design of ROCKSTAR PUNCHED CHARGED CHERRY
The base color is a cherry-punch-inspired red, with pixel-art cherry illustrations creating a retro atmosphere.

Design of ROCKSTAR PUNCHED CHARGED CHERRY
Looking closely, I can see attention to detail in elements such as the sparkling pixel graphics and the frame design around the flavor name at the bottom of the can.

Here are the two flavors that were released at the same time.
Design of ROCKSTAR PUNCHED CHARGED CHERRY
Just by seeing this design on the shelf, I think anyone would instantly imagine a classic old-school cherry flavor, and I would rate it as an excellent design that naturally makes me want to pick it up.