Taste Test Dummies

What Caramel popcorn is best?  This week we are finishing the popcorn trifecta by trying some caramel popcorns, with the added element of nuts.  The contestants Cracker Jack, Crunch n Munch, and Poppycock.   Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com .      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which po...

What Spiked Arnold Palmer is best?  As it turns out Arizona has a copyright on the name Arnold Palmer, so with that in mind, this week we are trying out spiked half and half which is 50% Lemonade and 50% unsweetened iced tea.  This weeks contestants are Arizona, Lipton, Twisted Tea, and a homemade version (made with Simply Lemonade, Pure Leaf Tea, and Stoli Vodka).   Please like and subscribe and...

What Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcake is best?  It is long overdue, but this week we finally pit Hostess up against their arch nemesis Little Debbie.  We do so by trying out the individually wrapped chocolate cupcakes with white squiggly icing on the top.  Only problem is that Entenman's came along as well and is looking to make their rivalry look irrelevant.  Please like and subscribe and if you ha...

What Energy Drink is best?  This week we start with a slightly beefy segment of taste testing White Claw's new Vodka Seltzers.  Later we get to the main event of Original Energy Drinks.  Nowadays there are hundreds of (better) options and flavors but today we will find out which of the originators is best.  The contenders are Full Throttle, Monster, Red Bull, and Rockstar. Please like and subscrib...

Which Nigori sake is best?  This week we bring back sake for a second time, but this time we are trying the 4 Nigori sakes (Nigori literally means "Cloudy Sake"). The contenders are Sayuri, Manotsuru, (we referred to as Kura, and means "Demon Slayer" which is pretty cool) Rihaku, and Tozai, .  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies o...

Which Earl Grey Tea is best?  This week we have ourselves a cute little tea party and try out some earl grey teas.  The companies attending might not be the most drank teas over in England but they are the most accessible here in the state.  The contenders are Bigelow, Harney & Sons, and Tazo.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies...

Which Electrolyte Powder is best?  This week try out the emerging market of Electrolyte Powder by trying out some berry electrolyte powders.  The contenders are Biosteel (Mixed Berry), Liquid IV (Acai Berry), Nuun (Tri Berry) and Pedialyte (Berry Frost).  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail....

Which Peanut butter egg is best?  This week we have a mystery box that turns into a bit of an Easter extravaganza.  First for the main attraction we try some peanut butter eggs, something we didn't even know had three options.  The contenders are Dove, Reese's, and Russell Stover.  Later on we try out a variety of other Easter candies including some chocolate eggs and odd Peep flavors. Please like...

Which Italian Sub is best?  This week we try our first fast food item!  For years people have debated over which burger is best, which fries are best, but now we start the debate of which sub sandwich joint is best.  The contenders and their sandwich representing them are:  Jersey Mike's #13 The Original Italian, Jimmy John's #9 Italian Nightclub, and Subways Italian BMT. Please like and subscribe...

Which Monster Seltzer flavor is best?  This week we bring you a bit of a twofer.  First we do a 1v1 to see if Pepsico improved their lemon lime soda option with a showdown between Starry and Sierra Mist.  Then we do something a little different and test the flavors of the new Beast Unleashed Monster Seltzer Variety Pack.  The 4 flavors are Mean Green, White Haze, Peach Perfect, and Scary Berries....

Which Cabernet Sauvignon is best?  This week we continue our plunge into the world of red wine with 3 Cabernet Sauvignons from around the world.  The Cabernet Sauvignon's in today's tasting are Pascual Toso Alta 2020 from Argentina, Errazuriz Max Reserva 2019 from Chile, and Max's Penfolds 2019 from South Australia. Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting...

Which Varietal of Red Wine is best?  This week we bring Joe back on the podcast to help us enter the expansive world of wine.  To help Nick and John figure out which Variety of wine we prefer, we are going to try 1 offering each of 3 types of North American Red Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir.  To be way more specific we are tasting: Benton Lane Pinot Noir vintage 2021, Canoe Ridg...

Which Pepperoni is best?  This week we try something new by letting John cook pizzas for us.  On his creations are 3 different types of pepperonis for us to try, including Armour, Ciao (Trader Joe's), and Hormel.  Later on we do a quick taste of La Quercia just to see how a higher end product compares.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetes...

Which Porter is best?  This week we start out by seeing if Poptarts are better coming out of the freezer.  And later we try out a beer that feels at home in the winter, the Porter.  Joining the competition are 3 beers found almost anywhere in the USA: Bell's Brewery Porter, Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, and Deschutes Black Butte Porter.  Joining them is local(ish) favorite of Nick & Johns in Tallgr...

Which Ramune is best?  This week we try Japan's most popular soda, Ramune.  What started as a Lemonade inspired soda somehow turned into bubblegum flavor.   The competitors are hard to identify since the bottles are mostly in Japanese, but we believe they are Asian Food Grocery (AFG), Hatakosen, Honey Bee, Sangaria.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweetin...

Which Spice Cherry Soda is best?  This week we have an unfortunate first when we have to re-record our intro, but we bounce back (spectacularly) and try out some Spice Cherry Sodas -- Weird name, but according to research, that is how Dr Pepper and Mr Pibb classify themselves.  Since this market is mostly a two horse race, the wildcard addition is Dr Zevia.  Please like and subscribe and if you ha...

Which Pickle is best?  This week's we start by testing to see if we can tell the difference between M&M colors (spoiler we're great at it), then we test out three pickle brands, Klaussen, Mt Olive, and Vlasic.  Klaussen claims that never heating is better, Vlasic says they are crunchier, and Mt Olive is happy to be invited.  Let's see if these claims have any validity.  Please like and subscribe a...

Which Non-Alcoholic Beer is best?  This week we test out a style of beer you can drink on a road trip, at Church, and even in a job interview.  Of course I'm talking about Non Alcoholic Beers!  The contenders are Budweiser Zero, Coors Edge, and O'Douls.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.c...

Which Grapefruit Soda is best?  This week we finally get to one of our white whales, while exploring an apparent Mexican favorite (considering 3 of our options are Mexican): Grapefruit Soda.  This week's contenders are Barrilitos, Jarritos, Mexican Fresca, and Squirt.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohn...

Which eggnog is best?  This week we celebrate the holiday season with one of its grossest traditions, eggnog!  We mix it with E & J brandy to make the experience a little more authentic.  Warning to all listeners, during the podcast we wonder if eggnog tastes good with coffee, but the verdict is no.  It is pretty gross and not worth the try.  This week's contenders are Kemp's, Shatto, and Southern...

Which Sour Gummy Worm is best?  This week has Halloween vibes all over it as we start off by trying a bag of Sriracha Doritos, which was their Halloween limited flavor.  Later we get into trying one of Nick's all time favorite things in Sour Gummy Worms. The contender are Candy Shoppe, Haribo, Toxic Waste, and Trolli.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweet...

Which Johnnie Walker Scotch is best?  This week we do something a little different and do a taste test of Johnnie Walker's most popular scotches to see which is worth the price tag.  Then Contenders are Black Label, Gold Label, 18 Years, and the notorious Blue Label which sells for around $200 a bottle.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastete...

Which beef jerky is best?  This week we get a mystery box containing 3 mystery beef jerkies.  We take a wrong turn and wind up trying to figure out if the jerkies are real meat or not (spoiler they are real), and later we try a classic Thanksgiving Jones Soda.  This week's contenders are Country Archer, Jack Link's, and Old Trapper.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let u...

Which pretzel twist is best?  This week we try out a new craze in the snack world, and the best thing to come out of the Dakota's since Tom Brokaw, Seasoned Pretzel Twists! This week's contenders are Dots, Pretzel Kravings, and Snyder's.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com .    SPOILER!...

Which cola is best?  This week we start out by trying some pumpkin beers before we get into the serious matter of which cola is best.  Think there are only two options?  Wrong!  This week we've got FOUR colas: Coke, Pepsi, RC, and Thumbs Up.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com .    SPOI...