"Internet fans have famously dubbed Diet Coke the unofficial "fridge cigarette" - and it is in this spirit that we invite readers to indulge in a proverbial smoke break and consider the soft drink's impostors. In Tasting Table's ranking of five Diet Coke copycat sodas, Sam's Diet Cola fell to last place. It's ultra-affordable, but by our count, it doesn't get the job done."
"As our taste-tester noted, rather than a semblance of Diet Coke, Sam's Diet Cola "felt and tasted very much like slightly thick water that had been doctored up with too many packets of Sweet'N Low." In addition to an "off" taste, the mouthfeel was a similar letdown: "[A]s it hit my tongue, I immediately understood the flat taste that some reviewers online had complained about [...] there was no burn or tiny bubbles to be had.""
Rampant inflation and recession have driven budget-conscious shoppers to consider off-brand sodas as cheaper alternatives to name brands. Diet Coke has a devoted following and cultural presence, inspiring apparel and home items. Among five Diet Coke imitators, Sam's Diet Cola scored worst, offering an ultra-affordable bottle that fails to mimic key attributes. The drink lacks Diet Coke's characteristic flavor, carbonation, and mouthfeel, being described as slightly thick, over-sweetened water masked by too many packets of Sweet'N Low. The beverage presents an off taste and flat sensation, with no burn or tiny bubbles, reducing its perceived value despite low price.
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