Licorice in Bag - Pingvin Tom Heksehyl Zout (Zoute Salmiak Staafjes/Salty Sticks Filled with Salmiak),10.6 oz

I've been wanting to try salmiak candy, but wanted to try a "good" one. I LIKE IT! Just the right soft, chewiness I was hoping for, and a pleasant mix of liquorice, an almost smoky caramel note, and of course, the saltiness. Being salmiak, there is also that pungency, but I personally don't find it heavy nor off-putting. Then again I like savory and earthy flavors so there's admittedly some bias. I'm gonna need a bigger bag!

Strangely, I actually like it. And I dislike black licorice. But this concoction is good. Close to a salted caramel with an end note of black licorice yet the salt balances it out.

I was talking to my neighbor the other day about how it's impossible to find real licorice anymore, which prompted me to hunt down a bag to share with him. He's an older guy and almost seemed to have a tear in his eye with an ear to ear smile across his face on the first try. "That's the old fashioned licorice!" He didn't mind the salt, although he'd never had that before. I have a thing about ammonia and if you're sensitive too you might note a mild aftertaste from the salmiak, but it's mild and you don't notice it doing down. If you love licorice, this is definitely something to add to your experiences.

What can I say, I love this one. Its my 3rd order. Good quality, well sealed bag. YUMMMMM!!!

Bag arrived open. Product was fresh and soft. Taste is odd. Starts off tasting like licorice then I get a salty slightly chemical taste. Not bad but not what my tastes are used to. I gave up after about 10 pieces and threw them away. This taste is not worth getting used to.

Amazing and soft as always!! Such a great price for the amount you get.

This candy tastes really bad. I like licorice a lot and I know what it is supposed to taste like. It is difficult to describe the taste of this one but it is just plain BAD. It has a sour taste, even sort of fishy! I ordered two bags and they are both the same. I have bought several other kinds of licorice from Amazon and they have been fine but my advice is to stay away from this brand.

...because I keep telling myself that I'll make one of these last a bit but I end up eating them way too quickly. If you're a fan of nordic salty licorice this is the real deal. Some of the others I've tried don't have the salmiak flavor or go too light on the salt but this one hits the right notes!