Back in the mid-50s my mom used to take us on our annual trek to visit all of our Texas relatives. I remember having cases of Dublin Dr. Pepper on some of the family farms. We all enjoyed it very, very much. It was kind of the family drink at the time.
I could not understand until today why that drink there seemed so much better than what is available to us now here in Michigan. I guess now I know.
Amen. I believe it is my childhood memories of Dr. Pepper and Coke (real sugar, glass bottles) that sustains any current interest in these sodas. Today's grocery-shelf product always tastes familiar but ultimately disappointing.