REVIEW: Mtn Dew Cyclone

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Mtn Dew Cyclone 2 Sign

What is it?

The gods of sugary soda-crack Mountain Dew have bestowed a “citrus punch” flavor variation upon the Club Chill dispensers at Speedway gas stations.

How is it?

I was expecting the signature Dew combo of vaguely citrus tang and who-knows-what (sweat?) plus some hints of generically unidentifiable fruit, because that’s my impression of the word “punch.'” But it turned out this Dew SCREAMED raspberry. I could pick out some citrus in the background, knowing it was in there, but in a blind taste-test, I would’ve said, “Ohh – raspberry! Nice.” This is a tasty soda, but “citrus cyclone” it ain’t. Strange, since I think raspberry is a better selling point than punch.

Mtn Dew Cyclone 3 Disp

The flavor here had a little more bite and brightness than the regular Dew. I enjoyed it and it was a nice change from the soda flavors I’m usually drawn to (cola/lemon-lime), but it was just intense enough that I didn’t want more than the 22-ounce cup’s worth. The raspberriness landed somewhere between actual fruit and those candies that your grandma left in her candy dish so long they fossilized, but you ate them anyway.

Mtn Dew Cyclone 4 Cup

Is there anything else you need to know?

This is a REALLY red drink. Like maroon. Crimson. Burgundy. With summer white shirts and pants, one spill and you could look like a stabbing victim. Make sure the lids are tightly sealed on those Club Chill cups, friends.

Mtn Dew Cyclone 5 Closeup

Conclusion:

If you’re a Dew fan, love raspberry candy, don’t mind the potential of looking like a horror movie extra, and live near a Speedway, you should definitely try Mtn Dew Cyclone.

Purchased Price: 79 cents (all sizes)
Size: 22 oz. cup
Purchased at: Speedway (Exclusive)
Rating: 8 out of 10
Nutrition Facts:: (12 oz) 170 calories, 0 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 85 milligrams of sodium, 45 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 45 grams of total sugars, 45g of added sugars, and 0 grams of protein.

SPOTTED (FRUITY EDITION) – 5/29/2019

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Here are some interesting new fruity products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Smuckers Mosaics Fruit Spreads Strawberry Blackberry and Strawberry Mango
Smuckers Mosaics Fruit Spreads (Strawberry Blackberry and Strawberry Mango)
Smuckers Mosaics Fruit Spreads Peach Raspberry and Cherry Blueberry
Smuckers Mosaics Fruit Spreads (Peach Raspberry and Cherry Blueberry)

(Spotted by Rachel T at Woodman’s Markets.)

Fruit Love Spoonable Smoothie Harvest Berry Blend
Fruit Love Spoonable Smoothie Harvest Berry Blend
Fruit Love Spoonable Smoothie PIneapple Coconut Bliss
Fruit Love Spoonable Smoothie Pineapple Coconut Bliss
Fruit Love Spoonable Smoothie Strawberry Banana Twirl
Fruit Love Spoonable Smoothie Strawberry Banana Twirl
Fruit Love Spoonable Smoothie Strawberry Banana Twirl
Fruit Love Spoonable Smoothie Strawberry Banana Twirl

(Spotted by Leonard G at ShopRite.)

Tropicana Probiotics Drinks Pineapple Limeade
Tropicana Probiotics Drinks Pineapple Limeade

We already covered the Mango Lemonade one in a previous post. (Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

H E B Organics Sparkling Peach Guava and Four Berries
H-E-B Organics Sparkling Peach Guava and Four Berries
H E B Sparkling Passion Fruit Strawberry
H-E-B Sparkling Passion Fruit Strawberry
H E B Sparkling Blood Orange
H-E-B Sparkling Blood Orange
H E B Organics Sparkling Lemon and Lemon Strawberry
H-E-B Organics Sparkling Lemon and Lemon Strawberry
H E B Organics Sparkling Prickly Pear
H-E-B Organics Sparkling Prickly Pear

(Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

Humm Pineapple Turmeric Kombucha
Humm Pineapple Turmeric Kombucha
Humm Blackberry Kombucha
Humm Blackberry Kombucha

(Spotted by Sarah R at Sprouts.)

Friendly Farms Limited Batch Pineapple Coconut Greek Yogurt
Friendly Farms Limited Batch Pineapple Coconut Greek Yogurt
Friendly Farms Limited Batch Watermelon Greek Yogurt
Friendly Farms Limited Batch Watermelon Greek Yogurt

(Spotted by Tommy at Aldi.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if the product is old, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

SPOTTED: Halo Top Seasonal Flavor Key Lime Pie Ice Cream

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Halo Top Seasonal Flavor Key Lime Pie Ice Cream

I thought there already was a Key Lime Pie Halo Top flavor, but the internet has once again correcting my thinking. And, maybe, I’m confusing it with ALL THE OTHER ice cream companies that have come out with key lime pie flavored ice cream. (Spotted by Pete D at Walmart.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if the product is old, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

If you’ve seen the product, help out your fellow readers by letting them know in the comments what city and store you found it in.

BACK ON SHELVES: Kellogg’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Corn Pops Cereal (2019)

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Kellogg s Chocolate Peanut Butter Corn Pops Cereal

This cereal originally popped (sorry) up back in 2007. But its popularity popped (super sorry), I think, a year after. (Spotted by Brian M at Giant.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if the product is old, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

If you’ve seen the product, help out your fellow readers by letting them know in the comments what city and store you found it in.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Sonic Cake Batter Shakes

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Sonic Cake Batter Shakes

It’s that time of year again!

It’s when Sonic rolls out a new line of shakes with its yearly Sonic Nights deal where customers can get half-priced shakes after 8 p.m. at participating locations. Last year, we saw Cookie Jar Shakes and this year the chain has churned out two Cake Batter Shakes.

The Yellow Cake Batter Classic Shake features Sonic’s Real Ice Cream blended with yellow cake batter. The Oreo Yellow Cake Batter Master Shake includes the chain’s Real Ice Cream mixed with yellow cake batter and Oreo Cookie pieces.

Both are available for a limited time at participating locations.

If you’ve tried either shake (hopefully, half-off after 8 p.m.), let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via Sonic.)

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