Red Vines Red Original Licorice Twists (4 Pound Jar)

Most people are probably going to laugh but I prefer them when they're still at least a little bit and it was perfectly partially stale. If they're too fresh they're mushy. So I loved them they were perfect. It meant when they got here I didn't have to lift the lid up and leave it open for days on end.

This tub of Red Vines showed up incredibly fresh. The licorice is super soft and chewy, not dry or stiff at all, and honestly some of the best texture I’ve had from Red Vines. The flavor is classic and clean, and it stays chewy instead of turning rubbery halfway through the piece. The container does a great job keeping everything fresh, and for the amount you get it’s a really good value compared to buying small packs. I’ve always liked Red Vines, but this batch was noticeably better than what I usually find in stores. If you’re a licorice fan and want something that’s soft, fresh, and actually satisfying to chew, this tub is an easy win.

Fresh and tasty! Unlike twisslers, these are tender and have a nice flavor!

very fast shipping. red vines was super fresh

I ordered a canister of red vines for my son and it arrived today, it truly makes my heart happy to know that we have a service available to gift our loved ones something small but impactful. Thank you Amazon!!

Good as always. Risk with red dye 40? Probably should have dyed years ago. Need AI to figure out how to make "Simply" cheaper. Switch crops from soy beans to radishes? @ .33 per oz vs. 1.63 per oz. I'll start checking prices on Urns.

I love the red vines. Sealed and fresh every time. Soft and chewy.

In reading the other reviews for Red Vines, it seems to be a product one either loves passionately or hates passionately, with very little middle ground. My order from Amazon is my first time trying Red Vines, and I'm not particularly loyal to any other brand, so here's my honest opinion on them. I'll typically have Twizzlers, Strawberry, 16-Ounce Bags (Pack of 6) because that's what's readily available in the supermarkets around here, or occasionally I'll have Lucky Country Licorice, Strawberry, 16-Ounce Tubs (Pack of 4) when it's available at the local Costco. I'll basically eat the Twizzlers because they're convenient, and the Lucky Country stuff because it's really good. I was looking for a good deal on licorice to have some on hand, and the Red Vines brand was recommended to me by a friend, so I decided to give them a try after reading the reviews on Amazon. So, with an open mind and hoping for the best, I placed my order with Amazon. The consistency of Red Vines is completely different than what I'm used to. They come out of the package with a grainy, dry finish, which is a contrast to the smooth, glossy finish of most other licorice I've had. Also, while Twizzlers and Lucky Country are somewhat thick and chewy, Red Vines are relatively thin, almost hollow. They have a lightness to them that the licorice I'm used to doesn't. They stay chewy in your mouth, but the grainy finish gives a somewhat different texture in your mouth. It's neither good nor bad... just different than what I'm accustomed to. In terms of taste, this is where I was most sorely disappointed. I don't know if it's the packaging or some other issue, but they have a chemical, almost menthol-like taste that isn't at all pleasant. The immediate aftertaste is brutal because it feels like you're breathing chemical fumes (almost like the air inside the individual vines is infused with this chemical taste/odor) but when this wears off (after about 3-5 minutes), there is a somewhat pleasing fruity licorice aftertaste that lingers. I don't know if it's a positive that there's still an aftertaste more than 5 minutes later, but it's certainly not enough to rescue them from the chemical taste. I'm now left with a 4lbs. tub of licorice, minus 4 vines, that I will likely throw out because I cannot return a food product to Amazon, and I honestly don't feel safe ingesting them. I wasn't expecting a health food or a natural or organic food product when ordering licorice, but I certainly wasn't expecting the sensation of breathing and eating something not only artificial, but chemical in nature. UPDATE - My parents came by for a visit, and they've previously had Red Vines, so I had them taste it to judge if there was something wrong with the batch I received. They found that it tasted like what they'd had previously, and did not have an issue with it. So their input confirms that there was nothing wrong with my package of Red Vines, and it seems my problem with them is purely that I find them offensive to my palate, and not any fault in the product. So I didn't have to throw them away, and my parents are enjoying them thoroughly, but I wouldn't buy them again, and I wouldn't recommend them to anyone without having tried them first. Like I said initially, it seems to be a product you either love or hate, with no middle ground.

Effective delivery and waa not damaged