Review of Retro, Delicious Different Big Red Soda

While on a road trip this past month, my other half and I stopped off at Cracker Barrel, seeing that we had never been to one, nor did we have one local back home. Besides a restaurant, this place also feature a nifty little shopping outlet which features gobs of goodies from the past.

I had never heard of Delicious Different Big Red Soda before, but after picking up a bottle and doing a little research I learned that this particular bottle was considered retro, as it was made with pure sugar, and it was a hugely popular drink back in the 1970's.

I honestly did not know what to expect, but due to the name I immediately associated it with Big Red gum. A gum that would be considered a 'hot' gum due to the high level of cinnamon flavor that it had. I sort of figured that this soda, would share that same hot flavor of cinnamon. I was wrong, but was I disappointed in what this retro flavor delivered?

Sadly, it is not a soda I would ever long for, or miss for that fact, and trust me I am not trying to knock those 70's children on their classical favorite, but for me this one was just a total miss.

The Flavor:
 
The flavor that Delicious Different Big Red Soda delivers is that of melted down cotton candy with a ton of carbonation; for some this would be a delicious brew, however for me in my adult years, it is just far too child like a drink for me to really enjoy. Children however may find a love for this particular flavor. But for me, the sugary carnival flavor overwhelms with your first sip, and as you wash it down you are primarily left with a smooth and sugary cotton candy after taste.

The carbonation level is set high on this one, which I particularly liked, but as far as wanting another, or wishing I had purchased more than 1 bottle, well, that allure was just not there.

Overall:
 
Delicious Different Big Red Soda is just OK in my opinion. Adults may not find this one particularly delightful, but children and teens would likely love it. Priced at under $2.00 for the bottle though, I would say it was worth having the opportunity to try.