QUICK REVIEW: Kit Kat Chocolatory Special Strawberry Maple (Japan)

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What is Kit Kat Chocolatory Special Strawberry Maple?

While in Tokyo recently, I made a stop at the Kit Kat Chocolatory store & café and brought home some goodies. Kit Kat, the king of novelty-flavored candy bars, has rolled out a Strawberry Maple variety for their Chocolatory retail outlets in Japan.

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How is it?

These Kit Kats have a strong, pleasant, but artificial, strawberry aroma. Like a bowl of Frankenberry doused in Strawberry Quik. No trace of maple yet.

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Strawberry was definitely in charge of the flavors. The taste was in line with the scent profile – nostalgic fake berry. I love this flavor, but it’s present everywhere – including multiple Kit Kats – so it didn’t excite me here.

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I only picked up the maple after the strawberry taste faded away, and even then it was subtle. If I wasn’t expecting maple, I don’t think I would have noticed it at all. The more I ate, the less I tasted it. This was disappointing since I’m a huge maple fan.

Is there anything else you need to know?

Google translate amuses me to no end. The translation of the text inside the box lid reads: “You can enjoy exquisite harmony with maple smelled faintly. With fresh strawberries.”

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Conclusion:

These are pleasant, but like the Ruby Kit Kats, they’re too familiar to feel special. If you’re a strawberry fanatic, seek them out. Otherwise, give them a try if they meander into your world, but don’t make an effort. If you’re a maple fan, pass on these – it’s just not there.

Purchased Price: 400 yen (approx. $3.52 US)
Size: 46.4 g box (4 mini bars)
Purchased at: Kit Kat Chocolatory main store, Ginza, Tokyo
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (per 11.6g bar) 64 calories, 3.7 grams of fat, 4-24 milligrams of sodium, 7.3 grams of carbohydrates, and 0.48 grams of protein.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES (SEASONAL EDITION) – 12/21/2018

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

Kroger Ugly Sweater Sugar Cookie Kit

Kroger Ugly Sweater Sugar Cookie Kit

Kroger Ninja Bread Gingerbreak Cookie Kit

Kroger Ninja Bread Gingerbreak Cookie Kit

(Spotted by Sylvia at Ralphs.)

Walgreens Nice Holiday Fuel Peanut Butter Trail Mix and Full of Joy Maple Nut Trail Mix

Walgreens Nice Holiday Fuel Peanut Butter Trail Mix and Full of Joy Maple Nut Trail Mix

Nice Oh What Fun Peanut Galore and Merry Merry Salted Nut Mix

Nice Oh What Fun Peanut Galore and Merry Merry Salted Nut Mix

Walgreens Nice Holly Jolly Honey Glazed Peanuts

Walgreens Nice Holly Jolly Honey Glazed Peanuts

(Spotted by Sarah R at Walgreens.)

Simple Truth Low Low Peppermint Bark Lite Ice Cream

Simple Truth Low Cow Peppermint Bark Lite Ice Cream

(Spotted by Carla at Fred Meyer.)

Marketside Snowflake Marshmallow Toppers

Marketside Snowflake Marshmallow Toppers

(Spotted by Bob K at Walmart.)

Pamela s Limited Edition Pepperminty Chocolate Cookies

Pamela’s Limited Edition Pepperminty Chocolate Cookies

Pamela s Limited Edition Buttery Sugar Cookies

Pamela’s Limited Edition Buttery Sugar Cookies

(Spotted by Sarah R at Sprouts.)

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, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

TIB’S SEASON OF GIVING 2018: DAY 5

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On the fifth day of The Impulsive Buy’s Season of Giving 2018, we are offering:

One $10 Starbucks Gift Card

Yup, a whole $10, which, let’s be honest, will get you one and a half Grande drinks at Starbucks. Of course, this gift card will come in super handy this winter because you can buy hot coffee beverages with it or offer it as a gift for someone whose birthday you forgot about that happens to land during the winter months.

RULES:

To enter this prize drawing for a $10 Starbucks Gift Card, leave a comment with THIS post. You can write whatever you want, but please don’t forget to fill out the email field because we’ll be emailing the randomly selected winner for his or her mailing address.

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We will stop accepting entries on December 21, 2018 at 9:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. Only one comment allowed per person, and it’s only open to U.S. residents 18 years old or older.

Just a note: If you post a comment but it’s not showing up, it ended up in our comment spam folder for some strange reason. There’s no need to attempt to post another comment. I’ll be pulling those comments out of the comment spam vortex throughout the day.

Good luck and don’t forget to come back tomorrow to find out what we’re giving away!

FINE PRINT: The Impulsive Buy promises your email address will not be used to send you emails about how you should not let your love life down NOW. The Impulsive Buy also promises your mailing address will not be used to send you AARP membership letters even though you’re decades younger than the required age. Bribes will not be accepted. The Impulsive Buy will not be responsible for lost mail or damaged mail.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Dove Hearts Pink Champagne & Milk Chocolate Swirl

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Dove Hearts Pink Champagne Milk Chocolate Swirl

Is champagne the new red velvet for Valentines? Well, let’s talk about that after Christmas passes. (Spotted by Rachel C at Target.)

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.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Kellogg’s Limited Edition Frosted Mini Wheats Fruit Medley

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Kellogg s Limited Edition Frosted Mini Wheats Fruit Medley

Yawn! How about Kellogg’s Limited Edition Frosted Mini Wheats Mystery Flavor? (Spotted by Rachel C 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.

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