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Mountain Dew Voltage Review (with Dark Berry Comparison) (Soda Tasting #20)

Mountain Dew Voltage Review (with Dark Berry Comparison) (Soda Tasting #20)

Mountain Dew Voltage offers the “exhilarating taste of Dew, charged with ginseng and raspberry citrus flavor.” When I reviewed Mountain Dew Dark Berry in episode #2, YouTube member brookbabeisaguy115 commented that it was drawing comparisons to Voltage. So, in this episode, I also compared the two Dew varieties. Thanks for the idea, brookbabeisaguy115! If you’ve had both, which do you prefer: Voltage or Dark Berry? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Blind Tasting the Peppers (Dr Pepper, Pibb Xtra, Dr Thunder, Dr. Perky) (Soda Tasting #15)

Blind Tasting the Peppers (Dr Pepper, Pibb Xtra, Dr Thunder, Dr. Perky) (Soda Tasting #15)

This episode represents something new for Soda Tasting: our first blind tasting. What is a blind tasting? Well, basically, I set myself up to look foolish. I select an assortment of similar sodas, have someone pour them for me and, without knowing which is which and without tasting them immediately beforehand, I taste them and try to guess which is which. Inevitably, I miss the mark. For this episode, I am tasting a selection of peppers. The pepper soda genre, […]

Cheerwine Review (Soda Tasting #9)

Cheerwine Review (Soda Tasting #9)

Cheerwine has a long history, going back to at least 1917. It is the “oldest continuing soft drink company still run by the same family,” according to a report in the Salisbury Post. Though it maintains close ties to my home state, North Carolina, Cheerwine can be found throughout the country. CORRECTION: In the video, I referred to Cliff Ritchie as the grandson of L.D. Peeler. He is actually his great grandson. I apologize for the error. Are you able […]

Dr Pepper Cherry Review (Soda Tasting #8)

Dr Pepper Cherry Review (Soda Tasting #8)

Dr Pepper Cherry was introduced in 2009 as a cherry variant of the popular “blend of 23 flavors” soda. What other soda would you like to see introduce a cherry flavor? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Big Red Review (Soda Tasting #3)

Big Red Review (Soda Tasting #3)

Big Red, created in 1937, is known for a unique bubble gum like flavor. It is distributed widely by Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Pepsi Bottling Group and independent bottlers, but is owned by Big Red, Inc., an independent beverage company that also is responsible for Big Blue, Nesbitt’s and more. Are you a Big Red fan? I’d love to hear your thoughts on the soda in the comments. Thank you for watching.

Mountain Dew Dark Berry Review (Soda Tasting #2)

Mountain Dew Dark Berry Review (Soda Tasting #2)

Earlier this year, Mountain Dew released a limited time flavor, Dark Berry, as part of a big tie in with the new Batman movie, “The Dark Knight Rises.” Released in mid-June by Pepsi, this Dew variety was said to only be available for 8 weeks. Have you tried Mountain Dew Dark Berry? What do you think? Is this a flavor that you’d like to see Pepsi produce regularly? Thank you for watching.