It does sort of have the flavor of Dr. Pepper upon the first bite or two, then it just becomes a jaw battle against a stick of licorice. I'm not sure if the DP flavor is mixed in with the licorice while it's being made or whether it is in the glossy and sticky sugar glaze on the sticks. I suspect the latter.
Overall it is a nice little piece of just edible nostalgia for a 120-some year old soda/pop/cola/soft drink.
I scanned the package a few weeks after opening and eating most of the contents so that is why in the front image the bag isn't full.
