Sunday, January 16, 2022

Sour Jacks Original Sour Wedges

Wedges, yes. Sour... a little. Also, "New" and "Original" seem at odds.

These have a nice bite with a bit of bounce. They use a combination of gelatin and starch, so there is bounce, but not full "springy-ness" like with a good gummy bear.

Each color does have it's own flavor: cherry, lemonade, orange, strawberry, lime. The flavors are recognizable (for the citrus at least), but not all that pronounced. The wedge shape along with the white stripe is reminiscent of a wedge of a citrus fruit... cherries and strawberries are not citrus fruits.

The sour level is detectable, but not very strong.
Overall these are enjoyable and could be a rebuy, but aren't about to knock anything else off a list of top snacks.
75/100

Friday, January 14, 2022

Warheads Ooze Chewz

 Fondant filled licorice candy. The fondant is somewhat softer than with other candies, so it does tend to ooze out a bit when bitten. These are a decent version of the genre, but nothing spectacular. The sour levels are not particularly puckering. The flavors are different between the colors, but not so much as to be able to pick a favorite.

Overall, they're decent, but nothing to seek out. 65/100



Monday, January 10, 2022

Wiley Wallaby Sourrageous Drops

The subtitle on the package says it all: "Sour licorice with a candy shell". Of course, that means "licorice candy", not licorice flavor. 
With the name Wiley Wallaby, one might think that these are an Australian candy, but they are made in the USA.
The candies are small, similar to "Tart n Tiny". The candy coating provides barely any crunch and it's a soft licorice interior with very little chew. The colors have different flavors, but they're not all that distinct and there are only three. The licorice center doesn't contribute much taste. Still, they're sweet, tart, and fruity.
65/100
Enjoyable enough, but would not buy again.