2.05 - Wrigley's 5: React (warm)

Wrigley's 5: React (warm)

So in April of 2010, we reviewed Wrigley’s 5: React, but the packaging was blue-green (which I will call “cool”) and minty. http://nowchewonthis.blogspot.com/2010/04/420-wrigleys-5-react.html

This one is named the same thing, but has a different package, and has a fruity flavor. In addition they both have "sequel" gums, called React2, and both have an interesting black wrapper and black coloration. Not sure what the heck is going on here.

I would like to point out that 3 members of the taste test team didn't even try to last 20 minutes to qualify for a real review of this gum. Its score may qualify it for the bottom 5 of all time!




Participating in this review: Jay, Kevin, Adam, & Liz.


Flavor Longevity: 2.0
Jay - 2
Kevin - 1
Adam - 2
Liz - 3

Comments:
"It’s gone on vacation and didn’t even sent its Out Of Office voicemail!"
"Frankly, the flavor lasts TOO long. What is this flavor?"



Taste: 1.75
Jay - 3
Kevin - 1
Adam - 1
Liz - 2

Comments:
"The flavor is better than the scent...so there is that."
"I made the mistake of smelling the gum first. It’s smelled vinegary. So the taste is better than the smell. I ask again, what is this flavor?"
"Ewwww!"



Flavor Strength: 2.25
Jay - 2
Kevin - 2
Adam - 2
Liz - 3

Comments:
"Over all, very weak. Even the initial burst was lame."



Texture & Consistency: 2.5
Jay - 3
Kevin - 1
Adam - 2
Liz - 4

Comments:
"Okay I suppose. It is a stick gum, so it could use a bit more gum."



Refreshment: 1.75
Jay - 3
Kevin - 1
Adam - 1
Liz - 2

Comments:
"Not really. It isn’t super sweet, so it isn’t the worst, but it doesn’t give you a clean feeling either."
"The flavor is not refreshing...and another thing: the color of the gum. I need to comment on the grey/black color. It would be a good color only if you wanted to coordinate your gum with your handbag."
"Ha!"




Overall Score: 2.05