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Dublin Dr Pepper Review (Soda Tasting #73)

Dublin Dr Pepper Review (Soda Tasting #73)

As I explained in more detail in my Dr Pepper Blind Tasting, Dublin Dr Pepper was a version of Dr Pepper produced by Dublin Bottling Works using Imperial Pure Cane Sugar. Following legal disputes between the company and Dr Pepper Snapple Group, it ceased production in January of 2012. Thank you to Bob Hubbard and Dortiz116 for requesting this soda. What is your favorite soda that’s no longer being made? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for […]

Red Rock Premium Cola Review (Soda Tasting #67)

Red Rock Premium Cola Review (Soda Tasting #67)

Red Rock Premium Cola, from Atlanta, Georgia, has been produced since 1885. It was once endorsed by baseball great Babe Ruth. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to comment in support of the show or to answer the question I ask at the end of each episode. It means a lot. Thank you to DrumsInHeat, VelvetGal5, Dortiz116, rachelishot0, hhx1, John Wilkerson, nchjdl, shuku09 and others. Have you ever had Red Rock Premium Cola? Please let me know in […]

Dr Pepper Blind Tasting (HFCS, Imperial Sugar, Dublin) (Soda Tasting #66)

Dr Pepper Blind Tasting (HFCS, Imperial Sugar, Dublin) (Soda Tasting #66)

Unlike the previous blind tastings I’ve done for colas and pepper sodas, this one doesn’t focus on a particular flavor, but a particular brand. That brand is Dr Pepper. Dr Pepper was invented in the 1880s and, in 1891, Dublin Bottling Works became the first facility to bottle the soda. When the mainstream version switched to high fructose corn syrup, they continued to bottle a sugar sweetened version. Eventually, it was branded as Dublin Dr Pepper. Dr Pepper Snapple Group […]

Fentimans Curiosity Cola Review (Soda Tasting #62)

Fentimans Curiosity Cola Review (Soda Tasting #62)

Fentimans Curiosity Cola is an herbal cola that the company calls a “curiously invigorating recreation of colas from yesteryear.” My brother, Sean O’Keefe is my guest on this episode. He is a member of F.B.I. Improv and we release videos together as Patrick and Sean. Have you had any of the Fentimans products? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Double Cola (with Sugar) Review (Soda Tasting #59)

Double Cola (with Sugar) Review (Soda Tasting #59)

The sugar sweetened version of Double Cola was first featured on Soda Tasting during my Cola Blind Tasting. In this episode, I take a deeper look at it. From the company’s website: “Why settle for ordinary when you could try something unexpected? Savor the taste of freedom, and enjoy the ride.” Have you had Double Cola? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Coca-Cola Vanilla Review (Soda Tasting #56)

Coca-Cola Vanilla Review (Soda Tasting #56)

Coca-Cola Vanilla was introduced in 2002 as Vanilla Coke. After it was discontinued in 2005, due to declining sales, the company brought it back in 2007. Are you a fan of Coca-Cola Vanilla? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Pig Iron Cola Review (Soda Tasting #53)

Pig Iron Cola Review (Soda Tasting #53)

Pig Iron Cola comes from Pig Iron Bar-B-Q, a Seattle-based barbecue restaurant. Were you a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan? If so, please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Fentimans Cherrytree Cola Review (Soda Tasting #49)

Fentimans Cherrytree Cola Review (Soda Tasting #49)

In 2011, United Kingdom-based botanical brewery Fentimans partnered with music label Cherrytree Records to produce Cherrytree Cola. What do you think about Cherrytree Cola? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

RC Cola Review (Soda Tasting #48)

RC Cola Review (Soda Tasting #48)

When you think of cola, Coca-Cola and Pepsi tend to be the most popular names that spring to mind. But, among the rest, one of the most popular is RC Cola, with a history going all the way back to 1905, making them one of America’s first colas. RC Cola’s website credits the company with some industry firsts, including the first aluminum cans, 16 oz bottles, low-calorie and caffeine free diet sodas. After Coca-Cola and Pepsi, what are the most […]

Mountain Dew Game Fuel (Citrus Cherry) Review (Soda Tasting #47)

Mountain Dew Game Fuel (Citrus Cherry) Review (Soda Tasting #47)

This year, Mountain Dew brought back it’s Game Fuel promotion once more – this time, for the release of the “Halo 4″ video game. The Cirtus Cherry flavor returned for the fourth time and that’s the focus of this episode of Soda Tasting. What current generation video game console do you own? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.