Can You Taste the Difference Between Expensive and Cheap Bottled Water?

TLDRIn this video, Rhett and Link taste and rank four different bottled waters to determine if there's a noticeable difference between cheap and expensive brands. The results are surprising!

Key insights

😮Cheap and expensive bottled water can taste very similar.

🤔Even though some expensive waters claim to have added minerals, the taste doesn't always support those claims.

😬One of the most expensive waters had an unpleasant aftertaste.

🌊The cheapest water ranked as one of the least favorite, challenging the idea that price directly correlates with taste.

🏔️The most expensive water was sourced from the French Alps and had a high price tag of $16.

Q&A

Is there a noticeable difference in taste between cheap and expensive bottled water?

Not always. In this video, the hosts found that some expensive waters tasted similar to cheaper alternatives.

Do expensive waters have added minerals or other enhancements?

While some expensive brands claim to have added minerals, the hosts didn't always taste those claimed additions.

What was the cheapest water tasted?

The cheapest water tasted was Crystal Geyser, but it didn't rank well in terms of taste.

Which water was the most expensive?

The most expensive water was Berg water, sourced from the French Alps and costing $16.

What was the hosts' favorite water?

Their favorite water was Evian, which had a good taste and a pH balance of 7.2.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Rhett and Link taste and rank four different bottled waters to determine if there's a noticeable difference between cheap and expensive brands.

05:59They rank the waters from cheapest to most expensive based on taste.

10:01They taste and discuss four new waters in a second round of blind taste testing.

15:45The hosts reveal the prices and brands of each water, with surprising results.

11:53Rhett and Link express their thoughts on the brands and taste of each water, highlighting their favorites and least favorites.