Pepsi's 1893 Ginger Cola offering is a refreshing take on bringing a new product line to the public. Both the Ginger Cola and Cola have a taste that can be considered as being distinctly different than the Pepsi flagship brand. In order
to fully appreciate the flavor profile of the Ginger Cola, it helps to have tried the original 1893 Cola, as well.
The original 1893 Cola is described as containing kola nut extract, a malty flavor, aromatic bitters, pure sugar, and carbonated water. As to what it actually tastes like, the closest comparison that could be drawn is that it tastes like a more deeply flavored Royal Crown (RC) Cola. RC definitely has the soda which tastes most strongly of kola nut, which is the dominant flavor in the standard 1893 product. Where they are different is that the line of 1893 products contain sugar. This most strongly contributes to a heavier mouthfeel with the 1893, which is actually a good thing, as it helps to accentuate the flavor.
For the 1893 Ginger Cola, you essentially are looking at an original 1893 Cola crossed with a ginger beer. Those expecting something more in the ginger ale family instead of a ginger beer will likely not like this product. It has an assertive ginger flavor, much like a Reed's Ginger Beer. The ginger almost, but not completely, overpowers the kola nut flavor. Enough of the kola nut flavor remains to set it apart from just being a ginger beer.
Overall, both products in the 1893 line are high-quality soda products that I expect to not last in the marketplace long. What makes these products great is the quality of the ingredients, and what will kill it is that the retail price is generally too high for a product that most consumers will pass up. I just do not see the average consumer paying more for a twelve pack of soda than they would pay for a twelve pack of good beer. Personally, I enjoy good soda and limit my intake to a single serving per day. So, I will continue to have a few of these on-hand, and hope to be wrong about its ultimate fate.
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