# Vanilla Coke - who's had it? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 6, 2002, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745 "2002-06-06T22:05:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![stargazer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb8c5e/32.png) [@stargazer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stargazer)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2002, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745/21 "2002-06-07T00:24:31Z")
I think it’s icky. I took about 3 sips and let Mr. Stargazer have the rest. ew. ---
**Author:** ![tsarina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f4b2a3/32.png) [@tsarina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tsarina)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2002, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745/22 "2002-06-07T00:50:35Z")
I’m about five miles east of **wring** in East Lansing and they sell it all over the place here. Must be trying to cash in on that almighty college demographic. I like it too. The burps are yummy. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Fenris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fenris/32/498_2.png) [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2002, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745/23 "2002-06-07T00:51:33Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Esprix \* > \*\*I understand it’s finally being released commercially, and San Diego was _supposed_ to be one of the first cities it was launched in, but I haven’t seen it yet. Has anyone seen it? had it? thoughts? > > Esprix \*\* I’ve had it…I’ve also had a real vanilla coke. This is no vanilla coke. It’s vile. It’s repulsive If I were to imagine what decades old floorwax tasted like, I’d immediatly think of the aftertaste of Vanillacoke[sup]tm[/sup]. It’s retchiriffic. Fenris ---
**Author:** ![Koffing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/898d66/32.png) [@Koffing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koffing)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2002, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745/24 "2002-06-07T01:05:56Z")
I think it’s tasty. ---
**Author:** ![Big\_Kahuna\_Burger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Big\_Kahuna\_Burger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Big_Kahuna_Burger)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2002, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745/25 "2002-06-07T01:14:13Z")
It just came out in Connecticut and yesterday my friend bought a 20 oz. I had a swig. It wasn’t anything great, and I don’t think I’d want to drink a whole bottle of it because the aftertaste isn’t that great. All in all a disappointment. However, being a Pepsico shareholder, I’m glad. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2002, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745/26 "2002-06-07T01:40:32Z")
Not nearly enough vanilla. Not nearly. But still good. Can one buy vanilla SYRUP? ---
**Author:** ![croaker67](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/439d5e/32.png) [@croaker67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/croaker67)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2002, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745/27 "2002-06-07T01:52:28Z")
Vanilla Coke- Kinda makes you wonder what a Jack Daniels and vanilla coke would taste like. How about a rum and vanilla coke? Personally, I like it. Sure beats the wonderful Lemon Pledge and Diet Coke combo they came out with. ---
**Author:** ![Smashed\_Ice\_Cream](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Smashed\_Ice\_Cream](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smashed_Ice_Cream)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2002, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745/28 "2002-06-07T01:52:55Z")
You can get it here in 20oz bottles only, not yet in 6-packs or 2-l bottles yet. It’s ok, I definitely like Pepsi way more that Coke, though. **Guin-** you can buy vanilla syrup in the coffee isles of the groceries - it’s popular out here at least. I’ve put it in my sodas, which tastes a lot better than the vanilla cokes. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Mermaid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a183cd/32.png) [@The\_Mermaid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Mermaid)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2002, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745/29 "2002-06-07T02:46:30Z")
I agree wholeheartedly with **Fenris**. I’ve had both and this is just nasty. Too nutrasweetlike taste initially followed by a vaguely chemical kind of aftertaste. It defies description, and not in a good way. Leave it alone and maybe it will die a quick merciful death. ---
**Author:** ![sexyblonde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f4b2a3/32.png) [@sexyblonde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sexyblonde)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2002, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745/30 "2002-06-07T02:57:46Z")
I like Vanilla Coke. I am also a Cherry Coke drinker. Although regular Pepsi is my favorite soft drink. ---
**Author:** ![Nightsong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nightsong/32/3083_2.png) [@Nightsong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nightsong)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2002, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745/31 "2002-06-07T03:35:33Z")
If you’re expecting something that tastes like a good ol’ fashioned drug-store vanilla Coke, you’re going to be dissapointed. It doesn’t have the right consistancy, nor quite the right taste. That said, it ain’t half bad: I much prefer it to the Diet Coke with Lemon. Definately needs to be drunk _cold_ however. I’ll probably drink it as a once-in-awhile thing, or the occasional six-pack when/if they come out in this area, but you won’t see me heading to Costco and loading up on the stuff. * * * \<\< I want to teach the world to sing… \>\> ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2002, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745/32 "2002-06-07T04:12:23Z")
I’d never even HEARD of it (or the original) until this thread. I’m gonna have to look for some vanilla syrup though… that sounds mighty tasty! ---
**Author:** ![chique](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4491bb/32.png) [@chique](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chique)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2002, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745/33 "2002-06-07T04:20:36Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Fenris \* > **If I were to imagine what decades old floorwax tasted like, I’d immediatly think of the aftertaste of Vanillacoke[sup]tm[/sup].** Similarly, if I were to think of what decades old Pledge tasted like, I’d immediately think of lemon twist diet Coke. Diet Pepsi twist, however, is pretty darn good. I have yet to see vanilla Coke around these parts (not that I’ve really been looking, mind). ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2002, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745/34 "2002-06-07T04:42:32Z")
See, about Cherry Coke-how come you can taste the cherry flavor in the coke, but not the Vanilla? That just bites. ---
**Author:** ![SkySlash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@SkySlash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkySlash)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2002, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745/35 "2002-06-07T05:20:43Z")
Vanilla Coke is so wonderful… I am now a corporate whore, as I will follow Vanilla Coke into hell if it means I am given a sip. Dallas, TX for the record. -SS ---
**Author:** ![Lyllyan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b2d939/32.png) [@Lyllyan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lyllyan)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2002, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745/36 "2002-06-07T05:25:46Z")
Although an avowed Pepsi drinker, I did try it yesterday. I was not impressed. Not enough vanilla, and too much bite to the Coke. To those of you hankering for a real vanilla Coke, try Waffle House. The ones here serve it, freshly prepared with extra vanilla syrup if you ask nicely. I think Steak and Shake has that as well. ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2002, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745/37 "2002-06-07T06:51:26Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by **Guinastasia** _ > > Can one buy vanilla SYRUP? I bought a gallon from a diner once for like $8. Esprix ---
**Author:** ![bwk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@bwk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bwk)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2002, 8:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745/38 "2002-06-07T08:15:35Z")
I’m scared to try it. I love regular Coke more than any human should. I want Coke with every meal. Even alongside coffee at breakfast. And with snacks. I don’t do that, mind you, but I want to very much. If I find anything that makes me like it more… it would be bad. ---
**Author:** ![HubZilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ccd318/32.png) [@HubZilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HubZilla)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2002, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745/39 "2002-06-07T10:52:53Z")
Any word on Diet Vanilla Coke? ---
**Author:** ![Tranquilis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tranquilis/32/3639_2.png) [@Tranquilis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tranquilis)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2002, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745/40 "2002-06-07T12:24:51Z")
It’s not too bad… as others have said, it’s like a cream soda, but not so cloyingly sweet. I think I prefer the Pepsi twist, though. Good Lord! Tranq shiling a Pepsi product? What has the world come to…?! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vanilla-coke-whos-had-it/112745.md?page=3)