Soda Tasting

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Dublin Retro Creme Soda Review (Soda Tasting #88)

Dublin Retro Creme Soda Review (Soda Tasting #88)

Dublin Retro Creme Soda is “for everyone who loves a delicious red creme treat straight from the soda fountain,” according to the company’s website. Have you seen any colored cream sodas outside of red and blue? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Ale-8-One Review (Soda Tasting #87)

Ale-8-One Review (Soda Tasting #87)

Ale-8-One is a ginger and citrus flavored soda that was invented in 1926 by G.L. Wainscott of Winchester, Kentucky. After legal disputes over a cola he created, Wainscott looked for a new, unique flavor for his soft drink business and he came up with Ale-8-One. Fielding A. Rodgers,  the great, great nephew of Wainscott, is the president of the company. According to their website, he “still mixes up the closely guarded family secret using Wainscott’s hand-written notes.” Disclosure: This product […]

Lester’s Fixins Pumpkin Pie Soda Review (Soda Tasting #86)

Lester’s Fixins Pumpkin Pie Soda Review (Soda Tasting #86)

On episode #19, I reviewed Maine Root Pumpkin Pie Soda and I received a bunch of comments about that review, online and offline. Well, I’m back with another pumpkin pie soda and this time it’s from Lester. Have you had any pumpkin pie flavored soda? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Old Towne Strawberry Creme Soda Review (Soda Tasting #85)

Old Towne Strawberry Creme Soda Review (Soda Tasting #85)

This is the second soda that I have reviewed from the Old Towne lineup, following my review of Chocolate Fudge Soda on episode #46. Thank you to Michael Kimsal of indieconf for providing me with this soda. Were you a fan of the TV show “Prison Break”? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Wink Review (Soda Tasting #84)

Wink Review (Soda Tasting #84)

Wink, introduced in the 1960s by Canada Dry, was once marketed as “The Sassy One.” The ingredients are interesting: it has 2% fruit juice (apple, grapefruit and orange juice concentrate) and includes both high fructose corn syrup and sugar. Have you ever had Wink? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Boylan Orange Review (Soda Tasting #83)

Boylan Orange Review (Soda Tasting #83)

Boylan says that this soda “has a truly unique, standout flavor in a sea of commercial lollipop-type orange sodas. Our orange is refreshing and less sweet, with a distinctive, tangerine-like citrus flavor that will change the way you think about orange soda. It’s great any time of day, even for breakfast!” Are you a fan of Boylan? What’s your favorite Boylan product? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Moxie Blue Cream Review (Soda Tasting #82)

Moxie Blue Cream Review (Soda Tasting #82)

According to Old 52, this is “the authentic Moxie Blue Cream flavor your grandparents grew up with, a delicious blend of blueberries and cream.” Do you have a favorite blue cream soda? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Dublin Vintage Cola Review (Soda Tasting #81)

Dublin Vintage Cola Review (Soda Tasting #81)

Dublin Vintage Cola is a “pure cane sugar soda is a thirst quencher with a bright finish and a sweet kick that’s reminiscent of old-time fountain sodas,” according to the company. What’s your favorite sugar sweetened cola? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Hot Dr Pepper Review (Soda Tasting #80)

Hot Dr Pepper Review (Soda Tasting #80)

Back in the 1960s, Dr Pepper promoted Hot Dr Pepper, a hot version of the soda with a lemon slice. They didn’t promote it for long, but the official website’s FAQ includes a mention of it. From an advertisement promoting the drink: “For something different – devilishly different for the holidays – try Dr Pepper piping hot. Here is a bracing, cool weather refreshment that lends a holiday spirit to any occasion. Just heat Dr Pepper in a saucepan until […]

Dublin Retro Grape Review (Soda Tasting #79)

Dublin Retro Grape Review (Soda Tasting #79)

Dublin Retro Grape is what I’m tasting on today’s episode. What’s your favorite grape soda? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.