We may be sour, but we know our sweets.

Haribo Brezeln

Haribo Brezeln

Reviewed by on Apr 29, 2020

It's salty spicy licorice pretzels - what more info do you need?

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Venco Zwartwitjes

Venco Zwartwitjes

Reviewed by on Apr 24, 2020

What I thought these were is in fact not what they are. Or were.

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Haribo Viola

Haribo Viola

Reviewed by on Apr 15, 2020

What ARE these!!??!?!

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Red Vines: Made Simple

Red Vines: Made Simple

Reviewed by on Mar 6, 2020

RV's Made Simps

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Sockerbit Licorice Lips: Wow

Sockerbit Licorice Lips: Wow

Reviewed by on Feb 4, 2020

Don't like licorice? Now you do.

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Oldtimers know what they’re talking about

Oldtimers know what they’re talking about

Reviewed by on Jan 10, 2020

Old-timers are better than young timers when it comes to licorice science.

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Red Band Dropfruit Duo’s

Red Band Dropfruit Duo’s

Reviewed by on Sep 14, 2018

What happens when you combine fruit gummys and licorice? Sometimes bad things. Sometimes good.

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Jahnke Lakritz Gefullt (with salt)

Jahnke Lakritz Gefullt (with salt)

Reviewed by on Jul 27, 2018

How salty is too salty? These. These are that.

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Tikkels- “They’ll make you smile”

Tikkels- “They’ll make you smile”

Reviewed by on Jun 29, 2018

a new, excellent addition to an under represented candy genre

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Passover Candy Done Right: Top 10 Plagues Bucket

Passover Candy Done Right: Top 10 Plagues Bucket

Reviewed by on Mar 27, 2018

Finally. Our love of candy meets our love of....well it meets our religion at least.

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Trolli Lakritz Mix

Trolli Lakritz Mix

Reviewed by on Mar 23, 2018

These had a lot going for them: mostly anticipation

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Haribo Salt Bomber

Haribo Salt Bomber

Reviewed by on Jan 12, 2018

Can Haribo step up to to the REAL HARDCORE world of salty licorice?

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Malaco Djungelvrål Original

Malaco Djungelvrål Original

Reviewed by on Nov 10, 2017

in class today, we’ll learn about the four families of licorice, and which is the black sheep uncle.

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When is Zout too much Zout?

When is Zout too much Zout?

Reviewed by on Sep 14, 2017

When is a shitload of salt too much of a shitload?

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Fazer Assa Mix

Fazer Assa Mix

Reviewed by on Jul 21, 2017

A better fruit chew and licorice combo than we've ever tried

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Lakrisal Licorice Pastilles

Lakrisal Licorice Pastilles

Reviewed by on Jun 16, 2017

Very interesting, very unique licorice weirdness

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The best all around licorice? Pingvin Blue Jeans

The best all around licorice? Pingvin Blue Jeans

Reviewed by on May 26, 2017

Welp, I’ve found it. The best “normal” not too salty, not too intense, not too hard, definitely not...

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Malaco Gott & Blandat SALT licorice mix

Malaco Gott & Blandat SALT licorice mix

Reviewed by on May 19, 2017

A salty licorice mix made just for me from the heavens. Which apparently is in Germany.

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Tyrkisk Peber: Licorice with a Kickass Attitude

Tyrkisk Peber: Licorice with a Kickass Attitude

Reviewed by on Mar 21, 2017

Do you like licorice? No? Click away now. This review isn't for you.

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Brunberg Lakritsi

Brunberg Lakritsi

Reviewed by on Mar 10, 2017

What happens if all the best licorice isn't actually from not America?

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Classic Sismofytter – A Mouthful

Classic Sismofytter – A Mouthful

Reviewed by on Feb 24, 2017

If these are "classic" Sismofytter, then I really wanna know what new school Sismofytter looks like.

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Fazer Missa X

Fazer Missa X

Reviewed by on Nov 18, 2016

Sometimes Jerry....you REALLY just don't know.

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Haribo Liquorice Favourites

Haribo Liquorice Favourites

Reviewed by on Sep 30, 2016

Favorites? Favourites? Licorice? Liquorice?

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Fazer Salmiakki Mix

Fazer Salmiakki Mix

Reviewed by on Sep 17, 2016

Boring looking bag, revelation inside

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Bubs Salt Skalle (Salty Skulls)

Bubs Salt Skalle (Salty Skulls)

Reviewed by on Sep 10, 2016

Another great skull and from Sweden, this one continues the tradition & doesn't disappoint

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Malaco Gott & Blandat Original

Malaco Gott & Blandat Original

Reviewed by on Aug 9, 2016

More Swedish candy, mixing gummies & licorice

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Bronhi Original: A Toffee Breath Mint?

Bronhi Original: A Toffee Breath Mint?

Reviewed by on May 18, 2016

The Croats made some toffee and it's a bit surprising.

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Bubs Godis Swedish Skulls

Bubs Godis Swedish Skulls

Reviewed by on May 14, 2016

Likely the tastiest skulls you'll eat this month.

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Teachers Friend (sic)

Teachers Friend (sic)

Reviewed by on Apr 6, 2016

Most of this review will be complaining about grammar, with a little candy talk for spice

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Kookaburra Liquorice Shooter

Kookaburra Liquorice Shooter

Reviewed by on Jan 5, 2016

Sometimes, even though the "liquorice" isn't licorice, you do ayeet.

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Wiley Wallaby Australian Style Gourmet Huckleberry Licorice

Wiley Wallaby Australian Style Gourmet Huckleberry Licorice

Reviewed by on Dec 23, 2015

Get ready for a major life incident. A turning point of trust, if you will.

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Mean Black Fox “Try & Cry” Licorice Salty Blend

Mean Black Fox “Try & Cry” Licorice Salty Blend

Reviewed by on Dec 15, 2015

If you're the kind of person that prefers red "licorice", then....this mix likely isn't for you.

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Sallos X-TREME and and X-PLOSIVE

Sallos X-TREME and and X-PLOSIVE

Reviewed by on Nov 17, 2015

Spicy? Salty? These are few of my favorite things...

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Mean Black Fox Mint Sticks

Mean Black Fox Mint Sticks

Reviewed by on Jun 26, 2015

Minty licorice can be a beautiful thing-do these make the mark?

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Dutch Licorice Coins: Real Licorice 101

Dutch Licorice Coins: Real Licorice 101

Reviewed by on Jun 15, 2015

Ready to learn the true ways of European licorice? This is your starter kit.

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Orange Crush Candy Twists: Sorry, these aren’t good

Orange Crush Candy Twists: Sorry, these aren’t good

Reviewed by on Jun 1, 2015

I think we have to stop reviewing candy. For one, I'm pretty sure we've reviewed everything. Last count we had 617 reviews on this site. The only reason there should be more candies than this is because of a Dentist Conspiracy.

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Licorice Gummi Mix Serves Props

Licorice Gummi Mix Serves Props

Reviewed by on May 18, 2015

If you're not scared of licorice, then come on in

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Ice Chips: Thank you for being just what I expected

Ice Chips: Thank you for being just what I expected

Reviewed by on May 7, 2015

Us adults like sugar but not as much as kids do. Our elder taste buds crave sour and bitter and alcohol and spicy....

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Mean Black Fox Licorice

Mean Black Fox Licorice

Reviewed by on Apr 28, 2015

The mean black fox likes his licorice. Be warned.

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Another Gustaf’s? Yes. Freeway Gummies this time.

Another Gustaf’s? Yes. Freeway Gummies this time.

Reviewed by on Feb 24, 2015

When you are Dutch and you like peppers, then you are OK in my book. Call yourself Gustaf, and we have the trifecta.

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Gustaf’s Arctic Ice & Fruit Ice Licorice Chalk

Gustaf’s Arctic Ice & Fruit Ice Licorice Chalk

Reviewed by on Feb 20, 2015

Time for class, kids. On the menu? Chalk.

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Toms Heksehyl Heksen Drops Licorice

Toms Heksehyl Heksen Drops Licorice

Reviewed by on Jan 20, 2015

I'm basically in on anything with Halloween imagery, so this just suits me. But ya know what? They're damn tasty.

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Let’s Just Call These “Chimney Sweepers” for now…

Let’s Just Call These “Chimney Sweepers” for now…

Reviewed by on Jan 5, 2015

If you can get past the name-which honestly, I can't-you'll find a great candy

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Licorice: When you like it hard

Licorice: When you like it hard

Reviewed by on Sep 29, 2014

Get your mind out of the gutter. NOW.

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Gustafs Sweet Licorice, Trollendrops, and Licorice Toffee

Gustafs Sweet Licorice, Trollendrops, and Licorice Toffee

Reviewed by on Sep 2, 2014

Through the mass of mediocre licorice, we bring you a mixed bag: one good, one beyond great, and one gross.

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RJ’s Licorice Choc Twists: A New Zealand Treat

RJ’s Licorice Choc Twists: A New Zealand Treat

Reviewed by on Aug 25, 2014

Just because they are from New Zealand doesn't mean they are up the boohai, ya dag!

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Cream & Sugar Cream Filled Licorice. Can we start over?

Cream & Sugar Cream Filled Licorice. Can we start over?

Reviewed by on Apr 24, 2014

"Itsugar" - the manufacturer of these has an apt name. I would have liked them more if they would go with "Itsflavor" though.

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Katjes Salzige Heringe – Long Overdue

Katjes Salzige Heringe – Long Overdue

Reviewed by on Mar 31, 2014

Oh, another licorice review. (Yawn). Except they're just THE BEST BAG OF LICORICE ANYONE CAN BUY.

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Bassett’s Liquorice Allsorts

Bassett’s Liquorice Allsorts

Reviewed by on Mar 21, 2014

I love licorice, coconut, fruits, and chocolate. Love. But will I love them together? I DON'T KNOW, THAT'S WHAT WE'RE GOING TO FIND OUT. Together.

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Grandma’s Finest Licorice Fruits

Grandma’s Finest Licorice Fruits

Reviewed by on Jan 8, 2014

Know how I regularly talk about “Grandma Candy”?  It generally requires some variation of hard candy and...

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