Talking Rain Twist – Marionberry Review
Talking Rain in the dark
Even after my last dismal review of a Talking Rain beverage, we have had more luck with the Twist line, and seeing this marionberry flavor depressed and alone on the shelf, I decided to give them another chance.
The marionberry is a type of blackberry, for those unfamiliar with the fruit. Not to be confused with Marion Barry, a politician famously arrested on drug charges (early nineties, kids). There is in fact a very potent, sweet berry scent wafting from the bottle, quite reminiscent of blackberries. A hint of sour is also palpable.
Upon taking a swig, I noticed an all too familiar tartness that stayed with the whole mouthful, and then a hint of the marionberry. The pineapple filler juice is also evident. The sour taste comes from a dash of malic acid, because I didn’t need to enjoy the milder berry flavor, apparently. Malic acid is how they make you pucker up from all those super-sour candies. I’m not sure why they added this, possibly assuming the miniscule bit of berry juice used would equal the tartness of a real mouthful of berries. They seem to forget that that isn’t what you want here.
Well, it seems my faith was misplaced again, and although it was completely drinkable, I don’t think it was exactly what it could have been. Talking Rain may need to work a little bit on their flavor department.
Score: 2.5 out of 5. Weak on flavor, too much sour.
– WiseGuise
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Where can I purchase Talking Rain/Ice in CT? I did purchase it at Cosco in Waterbury. They no longer stock it.
I have not seen Marionberry to try it.
@Regina Blizman
Here’s their store locator: http://www.talkingrain.com/store-locator.asp
Looks like the only product that is officially distributed in CT is Sparkling Ice, at BJ’s Wholesale. The rest look like they’re still mainly out west, so finding them in CT will probably be spotty at best.