We have to admit Whirly Pop's candy-branded label is accurate marketing. The soda packed inside each bottle is akin to liquid candy. The sweet, colorful swirls of Whirly Pop lollipops originated in the mid-20th century. While those candies might appear whimsical, this grape drink is anything but inviting. Even when poured over ice, Whirly Pop's Juicy Grape Soda is too sweet to enjoy, almost as if a real-life Candy Land has been melted and funnelled into a bottle.
Not only did this flavor combination sound like a match made in heaven, but it teased us with an enticing scent as it brewed from the machine, like fresh-baked cookies coming out of the oven. Upon the first sip, we could tell that this pod was just that -- a tease. The taste was bitter and artificial, almost chemical-like, and barely resembled an actual coffee at all.