Coca-Cola with Coffee - Vanilla
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Coca-Cola Cinnamon
/Ever since I heard that Coke was making a cinnamon flavored version of itself I’ve been excited. I’m excited about the prospect of what this could taste like. Cinnamon, in my mind at least, seems like it would pair perfectly with the harsh cola bite that Coke is famous for. The cinnamon flavor is also a great gateway drug to convince my brain that the holiday are now upon us. Other great holiday gateway drugs are egg nog, signs for Christmas tree farms, and me looking for the family “pink salad” recipe.
Cinnamon is the name Twist went by from 1975-1976
So come with me on my trip as I ingest literal thoughts and memories of the holidays.
The aroma that comes off the top of this newly opened can is pure Coke. The only difference I’ve noticed is that my nose tingles just a bit more at the end of the sniff. I didn’t mean to continue the drug analogy, but it appears I am in spades.
Yes, this is exactly what I wanted from Coca Cola Cinnamon. I want them to release this every holiday season so I can anticipate their arrival on store shelves.
From the word “go” the cinnamon flavoring makes itself known. This isn’t a half hearted effort. Coke went in fully embracing the cinnamon lifestyle and nailed it. The Coca Cola flavor steps in stride right along the side of the guest star. Just as I dreamed these two flavors work excellently as a team, just like Peanut Butter and Jelly, Cookies and Milk, Clifford and Emily Elizabeth, Oscar and Slimey, Peaches and Cream, Babs and Buster, Hi and Lois, Calvin and Hobbes, Wilykit and Wilykat, Roy Focker and Claudia Grant, Sifl and Olly, Archie and Betty and Veronica.
Hopefully, you get the idea.
The original Coke sizzle still exists, but the cinnamon flavor lingers a little bit on the back end. This makes sure you’re left with only the warmest and fuzziest of holiday thoughts. That said, I’m enjoying this out of an 8oz can and I can tell you that ounces 1-7 were fantastic. Ounce number 8 had diminishing returns, so perhaps a 20oz bottle would make me feel different about this soda. Thankfully I thought small.
So, thank you Coca-Cola for taking my imagination and turning it into reality. This was a pleasure to drink and I hope everyone out there get a chance to try it.
~A
I purchased this at HEB
Sakura Cola
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In front of me sits the only pink cola I’ve come in contact with. I’m not even sure it will actually taste like cola, but the word is on the bottle no less than three times. Sakura Cola, or Cherry Blossom Cola, is today’s beverage and I’m thrilled to try it. I’m a bit rusty with my time away, but I’m hoping that this is just the drink to bring me back to the front lines of the soda review game.
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/I take a trip back to 1985 and see what all the fuss regarding New Coke is about.
Coca-Cola Orange Vanilla
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The first I heard of Coca-Cola Orange Vanilla I was skeptical. The cola/orange pairing didn’t seem like it would work. I thought it would be too messy for the vanilla to navigate around. Now that I have it in front of me I’m kind of excited. Coca-Cola is a huge company, and they don’t release new flavors like this often. I’m sure the market research and taste tests for this new flavor point to it being a success. Why would they make it otherwise?
Read MoreCoca-Cola Georgia Peach
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Ah Summer! The sun beats down oppressively onto the pavement below. Just looking outside causes beads of sweat to collect on your brow. Nothing to escape this violent hellscape other than an ice cold Coca-Cola.
First off it’s Winter. Secondly, you should be drinking water if you’re sweating that much. Finally, todays soda review isn’t just for Coca-Cola, it’s for Coca-Cola Georgia Peach.
Read MoreDublin 1891 Red Cola
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I really dislike allergies. My right eye is watering like a toddler waters a plant. Thankfully, at least I believe so, I’ve got a bottle of Dublin 1891 Red Cola. Earlier this year I thought I’d reviewed every Dublin Bottling Works product, but then I stumbled upon their 1891 line. I’m not sure if the ingredients are better, but it appears as if it’s a step above their normal sodas. Just so we’re on the same page, all of Dublin’s sodas are sweetened with cane sugar.
Read MoreCoca-Cola California Raspberry
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Georgia peach, Florida oranges, Maine lobster, California...raspberry? I’m self admittedly not the most knowledgeable on California produce, but I’ve never not once associated raspberries with them. Upon typing “California Raspberry” into Google I end up with results featuring the Coke I’m about to drink and a nail polish color.
Read MoreCoca-Cola Peach
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Who’s got two thumbs and is excited about today’s beverage? This guy! I’m pointing to myself with both of my thumbs to complete the joke. This would work a whole lot better if you were watching me.
Read MorePrivate Selection - Bourbon Barrel Cola
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It’s been awhile since I’ve reviewed a cola, so when I ventured out into the wilds and found myself in a Kroger I was hopeful. On the far end of the soda aisle, where the “fancy” sodas live, I saw a grouping of Private Selection brand beverages. Private Selection is a Kroger brand, but they do a good job keeping their name off the bottle and go with a simple, elegant design. Fortunately for me one of the Private Selection sodas is a cola, specifically Bourbon Barrel Cola.
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