When you offer many different varieties of licorice, you quicky discover that everyone has a favorite flavor.
Some people immediately go for a familiar flavor such as strawberry. Some prefer candy with a little tartness factor such as green apple and cherry. Many of the younger candy lovers will generally prefer flavors like blue raspberry. While cinnamon fans know exactly what they are looking for while Black licorice enthusiasts seem to fit into their own class.
So, what is the best licorice flavor?
In our experience, there isn't one "right" answer. We offer eight flavors of Sherry's Licorice, and one of the enjoyable aspects of selling these products is seeing how different each person’s taste can be.
If you are unsure of where to begin choosing a licorice flavor to purchase, it would be helpful to look at the variety of candy flavors you already enjoy.
Strawberry Licorice: A Classic Favorite
If you don't know where to start, then starting with strawberry licorice is a simple and safe way to begin.
Strawberry is one of those classic candy flavors that needs no introduction. It is sweet, fruity and recognizable. Therefore, it is a familiar comfort zone choice for individuals who may not be willing to venture into flavors such as green apple, cinnamon or black licorice.
From what we've seen when selling our licorice, we believe that strawberry has fairly the widest appeal. This type of flavor is suitable for individuals of various ages, and candy enthusiasts alike, particularly if you already enjoy traditional red licorice or strawberry flavored candy products.
The familiarity of strawberry also makes it a good choice when purchasing licorice for someone else, especially when you are uncertain as to which flavor he or she would choose for themselves. While it may not be the most exciting flavor in our selection, sometimes a familiar favorite is exactly what you are seeking.
Recommended for: Classic candy lovers who enjoy sweet strawberry flavors.
Cherry Licorice: Sweet & Fruity with a slightly tart flavor
If you enjoy fruity candy but want something with a little more flavor, then cherry licorice is worth trying.
Cherry licorice offers a nice combination of tartness and sweetness. Due to the addition of a slight amount of tartness, the Cherry flavor truly stands out. The delightful combination of tartness and the chewiness of the licorice provide a good option for those desiring a fruit-flavored candy without being overpowered by sweetness.
In addition, if you are buying a licorice for someone else who already loves eating cherry candies, this would certainly make your decision much easier.
Recommended for: Cherry fans who like a balance of sweet and tart.
Green Apple Licorice: A Little Sweet with Crisp Apple Tartness
If you are looking for a slightly apple tart flavored candy, I would suggest trying green apple licorice.
Green Apple licorice has a nice balance between sweet and tart flavors that are inspired by the green apples you find at most grocery stores. You receive all the great tasting aspects of a sweet-fruity flavor as well as a good amount of tartness which adds to the overall flavor.
While green apple is generally considered to be a relatively less common candy flavor when compared to other popular ones such as strawberry and cherry. Also, it makes this a great alternative for anyone looking to try something a little bit different from their usual favorites.
From what we've seen selling our licorice, it appears that young children and young adults are primarily attracted to green apple. There’s something about its unique sweet, tart and fruit combination that catches their attention.
Recommended for: Those candy lovers who enjoy both sweet and green apple tart flavors.
Blue Raspberry Licorice: A Favorite with Kids
There’s something really cool about blue raspberry. Maybe it’s the fact that it’s not a normal fruit flavor.
Blue raspberry licorice has that same sweet and tangy taste that many people have fallen in love with which this flavor is in all sorts of candy (gummies, hard candy, etc) as well as slushies and flavored drinks. This means that if you’ve had blue raspberry candy in the past, you should have a good idea of what to expect when you try it again.
One thing we've noticed is that blue raspberry tends to get the attention of younger candy lovers. If you are buying licorice for a kid or teen, chances are that they are going to fall in love with the blue raspberry flavor and something that catches their eye.
Recommended for: Kids and anyone who enjoys fun, bold flavored candy.
Watermelon Licorice: A Taste of Summer
There’s something about watermelon licorice; it instantly takes you back to warmer weather.
Even though Watermelon is a classic spring and summer flavor, you can enjoy it all year long. Watermelon licorice has a sweet and fruity taste with that familiar watermelon candy flavor. It has just the right amount of sweetness while still giving watermelon its own distinct personality.
As with the Blue raspberry licorice, we’ve seen some overlapping with younger candy lovers who also enjoy the blue raspberry flavor. If blue raspberry is your favorite, then watermelon may be worth trying.
And while Watermelon is something that makes us think of sunshine and summer days ahead, there’s no need to wait for those warm weather days to enjoy it.
Recommended for: Candy lovers who enjoy Fruity flavors and are looking for something a little different.
Red Raspberry Licorice: A Lesser-Known Berry Flavor
If you typically prefer Berry flavored candy, then you may want to consider red raspberry licorice.
The flavor of red raspberry licorice is a Sweet and Fruity berry taste, but also slightly tart which adds to the character of the candy. If you currently enjoy raspberry flavored candy, you’ll likely have a good idea of what to expect with the addition of the texture of licorice twists.
Out of the flavors we offer, red raspberry is probably one of the less known options. It’s simply not a licorice flavor you come across very often. While that could mean it gets overlooked when choosing among more well-known flavors, that is also one reason you should give it a try.
As someone who enjoys Berry flavors but wants something different than strawberry flavored candy, red raspberry provides an alternative option. And you may also discover a new flavor that you never knew existed.
Recommended for: Berry lovers interested in a less-common flavor.
Cinnamon Licorice: Sweet with a Little Kick
Cinnamon licorice is another candy for fans that enjoy sweet flavors with a little kick.
The amount of heat (spice) in cinnamon candies varies. Some have a big hit of cinnamon as soon as you start to eat them, and some take time to reveal their cinnamon taste. Our cinnamon licorice is a mix. At first, you experience the chewy texture and sweetness of the licorice and after several seconds you begin to feel a "little kick" of cinnamon flavor. So, you have just enough cinnamon to make the licorice interesting, but not so much that it takes over.
From what we've seen at events, it’s most popular with young adults and the older generation. I think this type of flavor will appeal to individuals who currently eat cinnamon candies. If you like cinnamon candy but do not wish for an extremely hot product, you might consider trying our cinnamon licorice.
This is why I think it’s such a great option for sweet-and-hot candy enthusiasts; they will receive their favorite cinnamon flavor with a little extra zing added by the sweetness and chew of licorice.
Recommended for: Cinnamon candy lovers who enjoy a little kick.
Black Licorice: The Traditional Favorite
As you might expect, if you are currently a consumer of black licorice, chances are you probably do not require many reasons to purchase it again. It has absolutely nothing in common with the various fruit flavors available that we offer. Black licorice has the classic and distinct flavor of licorice root and related flavors such as anise. In addition, it has a distinct boldness and unique flavor profile that is clearly recognizable.
In reality, many consumers feel quite strongly about black Licorice in general, most true black licorice enthusiasts know what they like. Therefore, if they see that we carry it, we generally don't receive questions about its flavor. Many people would be surprised at how popular it is.
Also, keep in mind if you have no prior experience with black Licorice (and therefore never had any other type), just know that it's a very different experience from red or fruit-flavored licorice. You may also discover that it has opened your eyes to a whole new world of licorice flavors.
Recommended for: Traditional licorice lovers and fans of bold, distinctive flavors.
Which Licorice Flavor Should You Try First? A Quick Summary
Ultimately, deciding which flavor to select first will depend on the nature of the individual candy lover.
For example, if you prefer a sweet and fruity candy that is familiar to you, begin with strawberry.
Cherry would make a nice alternative for a person who prefers a sweet and slightly tart flavor.
Green apple may be a suitable option for individuals who enjoy candies with a somewhat tangier quality.
Younger candy lovers may appreciate the fun and sweet combination offered in blue raspberry.
Individuals who prefer sweeter fruit flavors that are less frequently found elsewhere may enjoy watermelon.
Consumers who prefer berry flavored candies and wish to explore beyond the typical varieties may be surprised to discover a new favorite with red raspberry.
Candy enthusiasts who prefer a sweet treat with a little kick may find themselves enjoying the cinnamon variety.
Those who traditionally prefer traditional black licorice probably have known their answer prior to beginning reading.
However, there is yet another method through which you can determine your preferred flavor. Try multiple options.
We have discovered that the nature of candy preferences can sometimes surprise us. For instance, although a consumer may not normally opt to trying a certain flavor, they may ultimately become quite fond of it.
The Best Licorice Flavor Comes Down to You
Based upon our offerings of eight distinctly different flavors and observing how each customer selects their preferred flavors of licorice, we have concluded that perhaps the best response is simple:
The best licorice flavor is the one you continue to reach for repeatedly.
It's difficult to identify a single flavor that appeals equally to every individual.
Part of the fun of licorice is identifying the flavors you prefer; and/or potentially discovering a new flavor that you did not initially anticipate trying. Explore all of our licorice candy flavors and find the one you'll keep reaching for time and time again.