Thomas Fentiman, You're My Hero

"I love Cherry Tree Cola and Bacardi mang"
- Redfoo

After becoming a fan of LMFAO and Far East Movement, I noticed a specific soda bottle popping up in each band's videos. Intrigued, I researched and discovered the soda bottle was Cherry Tree Cola, named for the bands' record label, Cherry Tree Records.

Further research led me to the maker: Fentimans.

Before giving my review, the history of Thomas Fentiman, founder of Fentimans beverages, begins in 1905 with botanically brewed ginger beer. The brewing process uses herbs and roots, simmering them with flavorings and leaving them to ferment and carbonate to create a unique tasting cola, which coincidentally contains less than .5% alcohol.

In reviewing this cherry cola I realized my bias and asked a few friends to try the cola, one an avid soda drinker and the other not so much. They both, however, came to the same conclusion: it tastes like medicine. Could it be the cherry flavor? The botanical brewing process? I do not know but my opinion vastly differs. I love the stuff. Its so distinctly cola and yes, I'm a fan of drinking something so cool, from the bottle, to the band support, it is so unique.

Overall Taste: 9.0 - Cherry colas are my fav and this one is special

Fizz Factor: 5.0 - Not much from this botanical brew

Appearance: 9.0 - Distinctly-shaped bottle, dark colour, and a label the bears the record company's insignia

Flavor: 9.5 - Almost perfect, maybe the best Fentiman flavor, nothing compares to this cherry cola

Honestly, I think I need to do some more research. I think I need to have a few more people try this and get a few more opinions. There will be another Cherry Tree Cola review...