The Insiders
About two months ago I became a member of ‘The Insiders’. This is an organization that brings people in contact with new products. Every month there is a new campaign. If you are interested in testing this product, just fill in a small survey and hope that you are selected for the campaign.
“Is it really for free? What’s the catch? This can’t be true!” are you probably thinking. I can tell you: it is free! The only thing that is expected from you it that you give an honest feedback of the product(s), and this takes only 5 to 10 minutes of your time. And if you are positive towards to product, you will probably talk about it with your friends. This way the products are getting free mouth-to-mouth advertising.
2 months ago I received my first campaign package. The box contained 24 bottles of mixed drinks:
* Smirnoff Premium Vodka & apple juice
* J&B Scothc Whisky & cola
* Gordon’s London Dry Gin & tonic
* Captain Morgan Spiced Rum & cola
There was also a free Smirnoff glass, a lot of free drinking cups, a campaign book and flyers with reduction coupons in the box.
Here is my feedback for these products:
Smirnoff Premium Vodka & apple juice
Drinking ‘Smirnoff Premium Vodka & apple juice’ is just like drinking apple juice. You don’t notice that there is alcohol in the can and the taste is very good. This is a good mix for everyone. Drink it ice cold, with a few ice cubes, on a hot summer evening. But watch out: it contains alcohol. So if you drink to fast and to much, you will start noticing it!
J&B Scothc Whisky & cola
This drink wasn’t my favorite drink. In my opinion it was the even not a good taste. In the past I drunk a Coca-Cola with Chival Regas, and that taste was much better than this mix.
Gordon’s London Dry Gin & tonic
Gin & Tonic isn’t a taste I would normally drink, but this mix could convince me to empty my bottle. Drink it in the summer as an aperitif, in your garden, before you start barbecuing. You can really taste the tonic and gin. It’s as good as drinking this mix in a club or bar.
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum & cola
‘Captain Morgan Spiced Rum & cola’ surprised me the most of all drinks. It’s taste is special and good. Most of you drink a ‘Cuba Libre’ or a ‘Bacardi-Cola’. To be honest, I think that a real ‘Bacardi-Cola’ is better, but you must always have all the ingredients in house. The received mix is the ideal replacement for those people that don’t have all the ingredients or don’t have the time to create a cocktail. Drink it on a cold winter evening in front of the fireplace. This drink has something cozy, warm. I think that a cuban cigar would go great with this mix.
The next campaign if about City Trips. Maybe they will be given away some free city trips or reductions… next Thursday we’ll know more.
If you want to know more about ‘The Insiders’, have a look at their website: The Insiders website. If you want to become an insider, let me know and I’ll send you an invitation. This way we are connected on the site and can earn extra points.