The Pepsi Throwback initially hit me with a smooth natural sweetness, but then I tasted undertones and an aftertaste of chemical bitterness, similiar to artificial sweeteners. Tried it in both the plastic bottle and can versions.
My wife, who is a staunch Pepsi fan, didn't care for Pepsi Throwback either and commented that it tasted closer to Coca-Cola than Pepsi. She actually likes Passover Coke better than Pepsi Throwback.
On the other hand, I love the Mountain Dew Throwback! It's smooth and well-balanced. Much better than the HFCS version IMO.
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