Dr. Pepper Blackberry is the most intriguing soda I’ve had recently.

The strong reactions to this stuff is justified. I heard all the claims of it tasting like cough syrup, and there’s validity to that. Upon the first sip, my reaction immediately was, “This tastes like straight grape cough syrup.” I was disappointed, but had a little more. I discovered the exact opposite reaction from Fanta Haunted Apple. Whereas that shit got grosser and grosser as you kept drinking it, the Dr Pepper Blackberry gets better and better. The cough syrupy flavor is still there, but it honestly complements the Dr Pepper flavor. A 20oz bottle may be a bit much, but I’m thinking about picking up a 12-pack of cans. It also can not be enjoyed at room temperature; it needs to be kept cold.