Red Bull is the drink that basically invented the modern energy drink category – launched in Austria in 1987, brought to the UK in the mid-1990s, and still the world's best-selling energy drink by volume. The Red Bull range at Local Supplies covers the classic Original silver-and-blue can in every size the UK market carries (250ml, 355ml, 473ml), plus the full Sugar Free line-up and the multi-flavour Editions multipack.

Prices run from £15.99 for the Editions 12-pack up to £37.49 for the biggest 24x355ml case. Same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm, free UK delivery on orders over £35 (every case here qualifies).

What Actually Is a Can of Red Bull?

Worth answering because Red Bull's formula has stayed pretty consistent since the 90s. Every can contains a mix of caffeine (80mg per 250ml), taurine (an amino acid), B-group vitamins, and either sugars or artificial sweeteners depending on the version. A 250ml Original has 27g of sugar; a Sugar Free has zero. Both hit roughly the same 80mg caffeine level per 250ml, which is comparable to a small filter coffee – not the massive caffeine dose people assume.

The taurine is often mentioned as Red Bull's "secret ingredient" – it's an amino acid your body already produces, and the practical effect on top of caffeine is disputed by researchers. What's not disputed: the caffeine works, the sugar (in the Original) gives you a fast glucose hit, and together they do produce a noticeable energy lift.

The Red Bull Range in Numbers

Caffeine scales with can size – a 355ml Red Bull hits around 114mg, a 473ml around 152mg. Sugar Free versions substitute aspartame and acesulfame K for the sugar; taste is close to Original but noticeably lighter on the palate.

Shop Red Bull Cases at Local Supplies

• Red Bull Original 24x250ml Case – £30.99 The classic case – 24 standard 250ml cans of Red Bull Original. 153 units in stock – the best-stocked Red Bull product on the site. Works out at £1.29 per can. Shop the Red Bull 24-pack 250ml.
• Red Bull Editions 12x250ml Multipack – £15.99 The Editions range 12-pack – a mix-and-match of Red Bull's flavoured cans including Apricot, Coconut, Citrus Zest, Cherry and Green Edition. £1.33 per can, best pick if you want to try the flavour range rather than the classic taste. See the Red Bull Editions 12-pack.
• Red Bull Original 24x355ml Case – £37.49 The larger 355ml can (14% bigger than 250ml, ~114mg caffeine per can). Popular for people who find the 250ml too small for a full session but don't need the 473ml. Grab the 24-pack 355ml Red Bull.
• Red Bull Original 12x473ml Case – £27.49 The biggest can size Red Bull makes – 473ml (16oz), same size as a standard Monster can. Roughly 152mg caffeine per can, double the standard 250ml hit. 12 cans per case. See the Red Bull 473ml 12-pack.
• Red Bull Sugar Free 24x250ml Case – £27.99 Same caffeine as the Original, zero sugar. Popular with people watching calories or drinking Red Bull daily who don't want the sugar hit every time. £1.17 per can. Shop the Sugar Free Red Bull 24-pack.
• Red Bull Sugar Free 12x355ml Case – £30.99 Larger 355ml cans in the Sugar Free format – ~114mg caffeine per can, zero sugar. 12-pack case. See the Sugar Free Red Bull 12x355ml.

Original, Sugar Free or Editions – Which Should You Pick?

Straightforward decision if you cut through the branding:

Red Bull Original if you want the classic taste and don't mind the 27g of sugar per 250ml can. Best pick for occasional use, mixers, or that pre-workout hit where the sugar is actually useful.

Red Bull Sugar Free if you drink energy drinks regularly (daily or more), watch your calorie intake, or just don't like sweet drinks. Same caffeine effect, no sugar crash on the way down.

Red Bull Editions if you want variety or find the classic Red Bull taste too metallic. The fruit-flavoured versions (Apricot, Coconut, Citrus Zest, Cherry) taste closer to a soft drink than a traditional energy drink.

Rule of thumb: if you're new to Red Bull, buy the smaller Editions 12-pack first (only £15.99, a mix of flavours) to see which style suits you, then move to a bigger case of your preferred version.

Red Bull vs Monster – Which Should You Buy?

Genuine question a lot of buyers ask. Both are on this site; here's the honest comparison:

Quick decision: pick Red Bull if you want a controlled caffeine dose in a smaller can, use energy drinks as a mixer, or prefer a cleaner taste. Pick Monster if you want a bigger drink for a longer session, prefer a richer flavour, or want the coffee (Java) or fruit (Ultra) sub-lines. Cost-per-mg-of-caffeine is roughly comparable across both.

Delivery & Ordering

Cases are heavier than most orders so packaging matters – every Red Bull case here is packed to avoid crushed cans in transit. Weekday orders before 4pm ship same day, next working day delivery UK-wide. Free delivery on orders over £35 (every case here qualifies on its own). If a can arrives split or damaged, get in touch and we'll replace it.

More Drinks at Local Supplies

• Monster Energy cases – the closest brand competitor, in 12- and 24-can multipacks across the Original, Ultra and Java ranges.
• The full drinks range at Local Supplies – every drinks brand we stock, from energy drinks to soft drinks and water.
• Evian mineral water – for balancing out the caffeine with something calmer.
• Latest arrivals across the site – newest additions to the drinks range and every other category.

Red Bull – Common Questions