Barkleys Black Licorice Candy, Licorice Pellets - Gluten Free Licorice, Vegan- Black Licorice Intense (1 Can x 16 gr.)

These are definitely the other type of licorice flavor, i.e. the flavor is not totally similar to Barkleys licorice pastilles, which are more like Brach's jelly beans in taste. These are on the verge of being almost, almost bitter, but they're not quite. I'd say, sure, it's "pure" licorice flavor. These last a while in your mouth, so there's plenty of enjoyment to be had in this small tin.

I used to love these type of licorice candy. It's very good if you wanna quit smoking or just to have that nice black licorice taste in your mouth. These however do not taste anything like licorice at all. The best way I can come up with explaining what it tastes like is something burnt beyond recognition and all you taste is the burn.

Not as good tasting as old Sen Sens but grown to really like them

NA

They are okay, but no one can replace the original sen sen. they were intense tiny black squares ( so good ). And they lasted a long time in your mouth in a red and black paper package. I wish someone would make the original SEN SEN. again they were a 25 cents a pack

Good, but not a SenSen replacement. Other reviewers have said the same: very strong licorice flavor, small container (think a pocket box of wooden matches), fresh-tasting, slightly sweet, but I didn't get an unpleasant aftertaste. I happen to like them, but I can see how others might not like the strong licorice flavor.

Very tasty. High price for the amount, but they last a long time

I've been looking for something to replace Sen Sen. This looks like Sen Sen but the taste and breath masking doesn't come close . The taste is on the bitter side but in my opinion I can't taste any anise or licorice. I feel it isn't strong enough to mask bad breath or alcohol like Sen Sen did.

Really good natural liquorice flavour, slightly sweet and no bitterness. Not as intense as I expected, just the same liquorice flavour I remember from my childhood but without the awful excess of sugar. I can easily manage 2 or 3 at a time but mindful that large amounts are not recommended try to stick to just one. Really tiny so even though small tin it is lasting really well, so overall very good value too.

This is awesome licorice!! One tiny pellet and the flavour is great! Vegan, GF, my dream candy. I will for sure buy again. Don’t underestimate the size of the box, it last a long time !!!

Great taste

Saw these and realised they looked just like the "Imps" we used to get in tiny tins as kids. Used to love those, so had to give this product a try. Bigger tin than Imps and although 6grams doesn't sound like much there are lots of "pellets" in the tin. No I haven't counted them, but lots. Taste just as I remember Imps. Have to say they are probably an aquired taste. They are not sweets, you don't scoff them by the handful. Proper liquorice extract based and quite bitter for that, but that's what I love. Pop one on your tongue and just let it dissolve. Wonderful, and I find two or three a day ample. So glad I found these. I will be getting more.

I love liquorice at any time, but I was after pure liquorice to help with my GERD. I don't know if this will do it. Time will tell. The flavour is all consuming. Don't have one before food or a cup of tea unless you enjoy everything tasting oddly sweet and killing the flavour of everything else. The flavour lingers for quite a while and distorts the flavours of anything you consume afterwards. That said, given the price that's good because they'll last a good while. If you're after a traditional candy/sweet style liquorice with a 'regular' sweet liquorice flavour this won't do it for you. These are tiny little pure licuorice pellets. But otherwise it's a good and strong flavour and also has the added benefit of supressing hunger pangs I've noticed...which may or may not be of use to you.