...60 offer, it was time to go to Coca Cola starting with their Cherry version of their signature drink. This, from memory used to be Cherry Coke until it was re-branded around the turn of the millennium as Coke was infact re-branded it's self into “Coca Cola” in what was originally a flop but ... Read review
Advantages: Tase, ease to drink Disadvantages: Missed a few tricks, high sugary content
...Coca Cola starting with their Cherry version of their signature drink. This, from memory used to be Cherry Coke until it was re-branded around the turn of the millennium as Coke was infact re-branded it's self into “Coca Cola” in what was originally a flop but has managed to last. As a school child Cherry Coke was a brilliant drink, a sweet and wonderful taste that was perfect for a sugary treat. Just one question needed answering, was this rose ... ...red. A picture of a cherry adorns the world famous logo, presumably for those illiterate colour blind folk wanting to differentiate between normal Coca Cola and this cherry variant.
Normal Coca-Cola (from herein called “Coke” as it's much shorter) is often regarded as the market leader in soft drink sales, and often with good reason. It sells more than the others. Is a peculiar drink, we all know what it's like, sales would show a ... more
With Morrison continuing there 2 bottles for £1.60 offer, it was time to go to Coca Cola starting with their Cherry version of their signature drink. This, from memory used to be Cherry Coke until it was re-branded around the turn of the millennium as Coke was infact re-branded it's self into “Coca Cola” in what was originally a flop but has managed to last. As a school child Cherry Coke was a brilliant drink, a sweet and wonderful taste that was perfect for a sugary treat. Just one question needed answering, was this rose tinted spectacles or was it really good?
So lets talk about the bottle, a 500 ml bottle with a normal Coca Cola design, all looking like it's been a palette swap character from a Mortal Kombat game, given a slightly more dull red look than the originals vibrant red. A picture of a cherry adorns the world famous logo, presumably for those illiterate colour blind folk wanting to differentiate between normal Coca Cola and this cherry variant.
Normal Coca-Cola (from herein called “Coke” as it's much shorter) is often regarded as the market leader in soft drink sales, and often with good reason. It sells more than the others. Is a peculiar drink, we all know what it's like, sales would show a vast majority of people enjoy it by the bucket load, yet it's a difficult one to describe as far as taste is concerned. A refreshing and original taste, that is yet engrained into us and familiar, different but yet something we're used to. A bizarre juxtaposition of what we know, but yet don't have many things other than replica products to describe it against. Well the idea here is to merge that legendary flavour with a cherry twist to produce a new flavour to the Coke label.
Well as is always a case in these sorts of reviews, a taste test is needed, and straight from the off you can taste the Coke flavour straight away as the predominant and powerful one. As well as that you can pick up the backing flavour of the cherry twist that at first seems like it was a relative after thought but when you get part way through the bottle you realise it was almost perfectly balanced to allow the coke flavour to dominate. However saying that, personally I'd have quick liked it to have been switched to a 70-30 Cherry dominant flavour exploring the wonderful cherry flavours that are available but so rarely used in the drinks industry. Things like Cherry yoghurt are amazingly brilliant, mixing the creaminess of the yoghurt texture with the wonderful strong fruity tastes of the cherry, so why have the drinks industry not followed suit? Lets admit it, all we have as far as cherry drinks are the appalling “Cherryades” which are dire and cheap, with no real reflection on cherry's.
Despite the complaints above, I personally regard the taste as being better than the original Coke flavourings as it does add something. Yet saying that it does seem like there's a lot of potential unfulfilled and needs to be marked down because of it. The drink is however very drinkable, and quite addictive, with the bottle all going in a short space of time, and being thoroughly enjoyed. The texture is fizzy but not overly so, it's mainly smooth and incredibly palatable even if it is slightly on the gassy side.
The drinks colour feels like another missed opportunity, the drink uses the normal Coke caramel colour, instead of using a deep cherry red which would have made the product stand out and attract the attention it deserves. By deep red what I'm meaning is a real cherry red not the red used in drinks like cherryade which is truly a disgustingly artificial red.
Nutritional information per 250 ml serving. GDA is the Guidline Daily Amount according to the British people that designed the system and featured in the brackets.
113 Calories (6%) 28g of sugar (a whooping 31%) 0g of Fat, Saturates and Salt (0%)
The product's packaging contains no allergy warnings.
Advantages: Filled with pleasure and enjoyment Disadvantages: You always need money to buy it
...to life.
It is Cherry Coke.
Marriage- When you’ve got married and you’ve kissed your partner, you need something to take away the awful taste.
Giving Birth- You work hard at this, so a cool Cherry Coke bring your temp down and your energy up.
18th Birthday- So you’ll all drink or have drunk on your 18th, but with this in hand, a party you’ll have. Not all drinks taste nice and this will help to take away again an awful ... ...Coca Cola’s profits in the Cherry Coke area.
So yes, it does taste of cherry, but it’s not to overly cherry to the point it becomes tangy like Tango cherry drink. It’s just a nice simple sweet little drink that’ll bring a smile to your face every time.
So how much does this cost? Well, depends where you are.
Here in the South it’ll cost you about 80p, Up far in the North it’ll cost you about 70p,
Some places ...
chunka 03.08.2002
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Cherry Coke
Advantages: refreshing, thirst quenching Disadvantages: full of sugar
...introduced to the delights of cherry coke which is even better!
As the name suggests, Cherry coke is simply the classic taste of coca cola with the addition of cherry flavouring - a sublime combination. The cherry flavour is more of an aftertaste than an overpowing flavour, however definately not an unpleasant one.
At first taste you're hit with the classic taste of coca cola and you could have been mistaken to think that it is, until you are hit ... ...Although I do love cherry coke and cant get enough of the stuff, it really isnt worth drinking too much of it due to its negative health implications. Firstly, cherry coke is extremely high in sugar and as a result, should definately be avoided if at all possible by children. I am extremely thankful to my parents that they helped me look after my teeth when I was a child by diverting me away from sugary drinks and sweets, which has resulted in me ...
tomhughes78 05.02.2003
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Advantages: Taste, availability, price Disadvantages: Very high in sugar, if you drink too much you won't get down from the ceiling for HOURS!
...favourite ever soft drink. Cherry Coke was introduced in the UK in 1985 and is now possibly nearly as popular as the original Coca Cola. The only thing I've never understood about Cherry Coke is why don't they do a diet version? And why isn't it available as an alternative at McDonalds? I know there must be a reason cos if there's a money spinning idea anywhere in the world, Coca Cola will act upon it.
When you open your can of cherry coke, a slight ... ...It doesn't smell of cherry and it doesn't really smell of Coke, but it smells of SOMETHING, something nice. Pouring it into the glass I notice it isn't too fizzy, unlike the Coke with lemon which just about makes your head explode with the fizziness. Now what you've been waiting for............. the taste test! It is delicious. To be honest, it doesn't taste too much of cherries so if you're after a cherry drink go for Tango Cherry. It's more of ...
Fruity_Tart 29.04.2003 (15.12.2003)
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Advantages: Gorgeous alternative to your normal coke. Disadvantages: Drink it too fast and you might puke
...purchase a 500ml bottle of Cherry Coke for the usual machine price of a bottle around here, 75p. Few things are quite as refreshing as your first sip of this beverage. It has a fruity kick to it which makes it quite different from your average bottle of Coke.
Unlike the lemon flavoured one it is quite a different drink and if blindfolded I doubt that I would be able to distunguish that it was a variation of Coke. It is quite sweet and leaves a refreshing ... ...flavours of two in perspective, Cherry Coke is lighter and is not quite as fizzy as Dr. Pepper which I also find quite nice. Dr. Pepper has a darker taste to it and remind me of more ripe cherries. It is safe for vegetarians and the plastic bottle can easily be recyled. I would sum up Cherry Coke as a refreshing drink that has many strong advantages and a few disadvantages. I would reccomend it to anyone who wants to try an alternative to Coke. This ...
Fire-starter 18.11.2002 (20.11.2002)
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Advantages: the taste Disadvantages: there are none
...favourite drinks has to be cherry coke. I love coke and I love cherries. So with cherry coke you get the both of them together. When I see the can or bottle in the fridge it is just crying out to me to flip the lid and drink the living hell out of it.
The taste
The taste is so good that it make your taste buds jump out of your throat. I t sends a tingly feeling down my back. Of course it taste cross between cherries and coke.
The smell
When I ... ...coke.
The packaging
Cherry coke comes in black can with reddish, pinkish writing. It also comes in a bottle with a black background with red writing. Both of the packaging attracts the buyer’s attention.
The cost
It cost the normal price for a can around 50-60p.
Where to keep it
The best place to keep it is in the fridge, it taste 10 times better when it is chilled. But whatever you DO NOT PUT IT IN THE FREEZER or it will explode.
Where ...
nishikoi2003 20.03.2003
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