Inca Kola is a source of natural pride in Peru, the country where it was invented. Coca-Cola bought the brand in 1999, securing ownership throughout the world except in Peru, where it is owned by Corporación Inca Kola Perú, a joint venture between Coca-Cola and the Lindley family, who created the drink. Thank you to lucd45 for the requesting this soda and to Jonathan Bailey and Crystal Ramey for sending it to me. Are you a fan of Inca Kola? […]
Dr. Wham, introduced in 2005 by Buffalo Rock, is a pepper soda. Buffalo Rock is the sixth largest independent single shareholder owned bottler of Dr Pepper in the country. Have you had Dr. Wham? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.
In 1973, the Indian government passed the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act. Through this act, they attempted to force Coca-Cola to sell 60% of the equity in their operations in the country to Indian investors. According to a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report from August of 1977, this loss of majority would have meant that Coke would have had to surrender their secret formula. An Asia Times story mentions that that Coke agreed to sell 60% of it’s bottling and distribution units, but […]
Mountain Dew is one of the most popular sodas in the world and, as such, it is one of the most popular flavors that store brands attempt to emulate. On this episode, I’m going to blind taste 5 of them next to the original. This episode is the result of a request by Marvo at The Impulsive Buy. Marvo has been kind enough to spotlight Soda Tasting on his website multiple times and when he first featured the show, he […]
This is episode #100 of Soda Tasting! Thank you so much to everyone who has supported the show. In honor of this milestone, I am doing ten consecutive episodes of nothing but viewer requests from at least 10 different viewers. Thank you to shuku09, Thomas Tinney, Brandon Eley, Richard Yoo, hammoFB, BitterDecember, IsSilverKing, The Impulsive Buy, SenseiTea!, edgegrrl156, hhx1, trevorross60, Jemal LeonardHD, rockavneck14, TheLakeIsAPie, C Dub, kaz Onoo, Samantha Lulka, yuvaladin111, danielsquarepants13, GDarBee, rainbowcuddle, nchjdl, Canal de Paulxl, Xannta, Matt […]
Sun Drop is a citrus soda, introduced in 1951 and made available nationwide in the United States in 2011. On episode #22, I reviewed Sun Drop (with Sugar). On this episode, I review the mainstream version sweetened with high fructose corn syrup. Are you a Sun Drop fan? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.
Manhattan Special has been producing their Espresso Coffee Soda since 1895. Are you a fan of this soda? Please let me know in the comments. Thank you for watching.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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