Category: Soda history

Created in 1917, Cheerwine is nearly 70 years older than Dr Pepper's cherry-flavored variant, a key historical fact often lost in comparisons. While both share a reddish hue, their flavor profiles, regional roots, and fan followings are entirely unique, making the comparison more complex than a simple taste test.

Jolly Rancher soda, introduced by The Hershey Company in 2005, was quietly removed from the market around 2021. Its discontinuation marked the end of a unique beverage experiment that saw a beloved candy's bold, fruity flavors transformed into a sugary, carbonated drink.