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.