"Yet when we tried it, we found that it tasted more like its non-diet counterpart than the other brands on the list. That is to say, it had the same unique flavor profile as Coca Cola, with hints of caramel, vanilla, and spice and a high soda-water-to-syrup ratio. It was not overly sweet and lacked the cloying artificial sweetener taste that is a hallmark of the worst Diet Coke copycats."
"While RC Cola may not be the most expensive or showy soda brand, and its origins are rooted in a grocery store basement, it has nevertheless managed to earn somewhat of a cult following over the past decade or so. Perhaps because of that, its owner, Keurig Dr Pepper, is launching the brand's 2026 comeback. Fans of the brand are very vocal online, particularly on Reddit and TikTok. They claim that it is an underrated brand that is both nostalgic and affordable."
RC Cola Zero Sugar delivers a flavor profile closer to its non-diet counterpart than many diet colas, featuring hints of caramel, vanilla, and spice and a higher soda-water-to-syrup ratio. The soda is not overly sweet and avoids the cloying artificial sweetener taste common in poorer Diet Coke imitators. The flavor may not appeal to those who prefer very syrupy, ultra-sweet drinks. RC Cola has earned a cult following rooted in nostalgia and affordability, with vocal fans on Reddit and TikTok. Keurig Dr Pepper is planning a 2026 comeback for the brand, whose origins trace back to a grocery store basement.
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