Coming Soon: Heritage Dr Pepper
Dec 14th, 2009 by Steve
Update: Another "real sugar" version of Dr Pepper is coming Summer 2010… learn more about Dr Pepper "Made With Real Sugar"
Read our review of Heritage Dr Pepper. Keep reading below to learn more about the background of this beverage.
Update 12/16/09: BevReview reader Andy Gilleand confirms that the name of this product is "Heritage Dr Pepper" by taking a photo of a can he just bought at a Wal-mart in Elkhart, IN.
Yup, it's Heritage Dr Pepper
The ingredient list is as follows:
Heritage Dr Pepper
Carbonated Water, Sugar, Caramel Color, Phosphoric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Caffeine
Just like the relaunched Pepsi Throwbacks, this product is branded as featuring "Real Sugar":
The vintage logo also contains reference to 10-2-4, used by Dr Pepper advertising to reference the times of day that are great to experience the drink… hinting that Dr Pepper is good anytime. BevReview commenter jmowreader corrects our interpretation by sharing that "when Dr. Pepper was still a new product, they put out the result of a Great Research Experiment that said people's blood sugar levels dipped between meals; for maximum efficiency at work you should consume a certain quantity of sugar at the hours of 10am, 2pm and 4pm. It just so happened the optimal amount of sugar could be found in a bottle of Dr. Pepper. So it was kinda like a prescription–to work best, drink three Dr. Peppers a day."
Thanks again to Andy for sending along this photo. Per some reports by Beverage Digest, we should expect to see this drink in January 2010. Our friends over at Salute To Soda were also kind enough to pass along information noting that Heritage Dr Pepper is a limited-time offering and will only be found via Pepsi bottlers, which makes for some interesting distribution in certain parts of the country.
Original Story:
There have been some rumors floating around regarding a Pepsi Throwback-like product coming from Dr Pepper. Names like "Dr Pepper Retro" and "Dr Pepper Heritage" have been thrown around. The folks at Beverage Digest also hinted at this via Twitter last week.
After talking with our contacts today, we can confirm that Dr Pepper Snapple Group does have a product slated for First Quarter 2010 which they described as "Dr Pepper with sugar". In their words, "that is all I can share with you at this point." Ha! 
So far, we've been unable to confirm the name or design via trademark filings.
Also, no word yet on timetable, limited vs. permanent release, packaging design, container type (bottles, cans, glass, etc), or availability.
This should not be confused with the already-available Dublin Dr Pepper . It seems that this new Retro/Heritage product is more akin to a mainstream Pepsi Throwback-type release, and will actually be available "through Pepsi" (their words, interpret as you may).
Stay tuned for future updates!
In the meantime, 'tis the season for Hot Dr Pepper! And don't forget that Pepsi Throwback and Mountain Dew Throwback return on December 28 for 8 weeks!
I can't wait! Dr. Pepper is one of my favorites and I've always wanted to try it the way it used to be (Dublin's Dr. Pepper is a bit above my budget), especially if they use the glass bottles in the picture.
Down in VA Beach I found some "A&W throwback" at a local gas station. It was a glass bottle of A&W rootbeer and contained natural sugar only, no HFCS. It definitely caught me by surprise as the other glass bottles next to it such as 7Up and Coke contained HFCS. Every A&W product I've looked for since then contains HFCS, bottle or can. I don't drink the stuff often but the taste really wasn't much different compared to the regular cans. Still, was an interesting find though.
Heritage Dr Pepper…
In the Pepsi Throwback to return discussion, there were a few mentions about a retro Dr Pepper product rumored to appear…
My boss called me to tell me that his Pepsi sales rep told him they were ……
The "10-2-4" on the label doesn't suggest Dr. Pepper is great anytime. When Dr. Pepper was still a new product, they put out the result of a Great Research Experiment that said people's blood sugar levels dipped between meals; for maximum efficiency at work you should consume a certain quantity of sugar at the hours of 10am, 2pm and 4pm. It just so happened the optimal amount of sugar could be found in a bottle of Dr. Pepper. So it was kinda like a prescription–to work best, drink three Dr. Peppers a day.
and a Mountain Dew Throwback at 8am, 12noon, and 6pm =)
I am guessing if it is bottled by Pepsi and is "Made with Real Sugar" that it will be Cane and Beet Sugar, not PURE Cane Sugar like the Dublin Dr Pepper (which I found at a store near me! Yay Rocket Fizz!)
I actually have a plastic bottle of Dr. Pepper Heritage in my refrigerator right now along with 2 bottles of Pepsi Throwback.
The Dr. Pepper is good and reminds me of the Pibb when it was Mr. Pibb. I should say that I mostly drink Diet Dr. Pepper and haven't done a comparison test.
I found the sodas at a gas station and not at a grocery store.
I think Coca-Cola should bring one out- I also think Pibb Zero should be sold in Indiana.
Pepsi Throwback is available now in Central Illinois – found some at Wal-Mart in Peoria, IL on Saturday, Dec. 18.
Scored a 20 oz bottle of this yesterday at Target in Milford, OH. Not bad, though I suspect not having previously enjoyed a Dr. Pepper made with actual sugar is putting me off a bit.
I'm going to keep my eye out for this. I just saw my first 20 oz. bottles of Pepsi Throwback this morning, so I'm sure this will follow. Is it only going to be in 12 packs and 20 oz. bottles like the Throwback is?
Aside from the grey-market Mexican Coke, two US Coke bottlers (that I'm aware of) use sucrose (sugar) instead of HFCS — Allentown PA and Cleveland OH.
I really miss the sucrose version of Vanilla Coke, which is no longer being made by Allentown. But Coke and Cherry Coke are available with sucrose.
I just had one of these today, saw it at a local gas station in Fort Lauderdale Florida, IT was ubersweet, and very nice, seemed a little light on the carbination but was very smooth, and the after taste was just sweetness, much better than the regular dp, I will be stocking up on this when I can get 12 packs… ha
Bucee's in Wharton, Texas has a 20oz bottle of Dr. Pepper, label is old-style (10/2/4, older artwork), with a light sort-of lime green background, and directly below the main logo, a logo for "Imperial Pure Cane Sugar". Tasted quite a bit different than HFCS Dr. Pepper — there was a much more pronouced cherry flavor (and aroma)
Found it at Target and Kroger stores in Cincinnati, OH in 12-packs and 20 ounce bottles. It is very good; decidedly lighter than the version made with high fructose corn syrup and very close to Dublin Dr. Pepper. I agree with the reader above who states that it reminds them of Mr. Pibb before they turned it into the horrible Frankenstein that is Pibb Extra (what a way to ruin a great soda). Definitely worth your time and money finding and buying if you like Dr. Pepper.
Found some by accident at Walmart in Steubenville Oh Awsome! Not as good as I remember dublin Dr Pepper though
I've had a 12 pack of the new Heritage Dr Pepper since last week. It is good, tastes the same as regular Dr Pepper. I'm drinking a can of it now.
The sugar Dr Pepper isn't as fizzy as the hfcs Dr Pepper.
Just found some at Discount Drug Mart in Centerville, OH this evening – picked up two 12-pks (on sale for $3/ea this week if you're from around here!) and have them in the fridge. Definitely looking forward to trying them out to see how much better it is than HFCS Dr. Pepper.
You can get A&W root beer,Nehi orange,Nehi grape,Sundrop,RC Cola and Cheerwine all in glass bottles made with real cane sugar in the North Georgia area. Picked up Dr. Pepper today and it is very good.
Has anyone found this in the DC Metro area? Having a bit of difficulty finding the relaunched Throwbacks, too.
I'm drinking my first can right now. It's awesome. I saw it a few weeks ago but waited for it to be on sale, as I am no billionaire to pay full price.
Bob,
Where in North Georgia can you find these? I live in Atlanta. I bet these battles are from a bottler I know of in North Carolina.
YAY! I've been wishing to try Dublin Dr Pepper, but living in PA makes it tough w/o paying big $$ to order it. I was just told our local Pepsi man is putting out Dr Pepper Heritage in our store out right now! I'll be trying it later tonight! I hope they put out a glass-bottle version!
Just bought a 12-pack at Ukrops in Richmond, VA. Also had Pepsi and Mountain dew real sugar editions.
Still had no luck finding this in the Metro DC area.
I just discovered three 20 ounce bottles at a convenience store in Maine. I was over joyed! I bought them all, took them to the car, and handed one to my son. I said, "Now sip on this and you'll know why I fell for Dr. Pepper as a kid!" My husband, son and I savored every last drop. Adding high fructose corn syrup destroyed the distinct flavor of this unique drink and made it heavier. That's what the corn syrup does to everything its in. I had heard that there was one bottling plant in Plano, Texas that still made the real thing, and when I checked the label, that's where it came from! Cudos to D.P.!!! The return of the REAL Dr. Pepper can't come soon enought for me and mine!!!!!
Found 5 12 packs at Target in CA, which I bought all of them. Think I paid $4.99/pack. I also saw some 20oz bottles up front. They are very good, somewhat similar to Dublin Dr. Pepper which I have been enjoying for years but at a high price so I never bought much of it. I hope they keep this drink coming!
I'll be looking for Real Sugar Dr Pepper!!! It will be nice to be able to enjoy Real Dr Pepper again! Never liked the HFCS version! In college in the 70's my favorite lunch time menu was Dr Pepper and Nacho Cheese Doritos! I got a can of Dr Pepper and bag of Doritos from the school vending machines for 35 cents for both! The Dr Pepper didn't have HFCS and the Doritos didn't have MSG! Good stuff! Say, why can't we have Heritage Nacho Cheese Doritos without MSG! I bet the newest generation of college kids would love that! But I suppose that's another forum!
I got mine in Clermont Fl
pepsi throwback & heritage dr pepper
great
3 for $10
I have not had the pleasure of the dr pepper or the mountain dew but in ephrata pa i have found pepsi throwback at walmart. only 4 cases I bought them all. When i first came across the pepsi throwback it took me right back to being a little girl drinking a cold refreshing glass of pepsi. after they started using hfcs i stopped drinking the soda. now, the difference between new and throwback is ridiculous!! I wish they would bring back throwback for good. When i first found it i was hunting for it, going to stores ive never been to just to see if they had it. I feel like a drug addict with it sometimes, maybe thats why they changed it lol. I just hope i can stock up and find more, need more so when it goes away i can still drink some. I love this stuff!!!!!
I'm trying to switch to sugar in place of HFCS. The difference to me is not in the taste, it's that HFCS boosts your appetite more than sugar does, causing you to eat more whether you want to or not. I feel that HFCS is one reason for the increased obesity in this country.
Relayman – you're right. HFCS doesn't trigger your stomach that it has contents. In short, you could try to drink a Big Gulp of sugar soda but your body would never let you finish.
And that stuff is in everything, even ketchup.
just drink the new heritage dr pepper its ok but i still prefer the regular dr.there is some taste difference.
Found Pepsi Throwback and Mountain Dew Throwback at Wal-Mart in Salt Lake City, UT. But no Heritage Dr Pepper.
As a long time Dr Pepper lover, I hope to find some soon. I've tried the Dublin Dr Pepper this year and liked it a lot.
Steve:
I thought the Throwbacks tasted "diet-y" at first, but the taste grew on me. You'd be surprised – we've been drinking HFCS soda for so long our tongues aren't acclimated to sugar-sweetened ones.
Indeed I first found Heritage Dr.Pepper at a filling station by accident and I did not know it existed until that time, A GREAT FIND!!!!!!!!!! NO HFCS!!!!!!! for me.
I hope this trend continues, give us Americans a choice between real sugar and that HFCS.
Pass the sgar please!!!!
Way to go DR. Pepper. The Heritage Dr.Pepper is what the Doctort "really" ordered!!! Not ther one with HFCS.
Wish I could find this in Central Illinois!
Found this finally in DC. Only the 20oz bottles, though – no 12 packs yet. Exxon station on Route 7 next to the Borders and across from the Tysons Marriott. I didn't clean them out.
Give other Exxon stations a try – they might have it.
I was pretty excited to see this. However, I don't like it. I find that it's far too bitter.
Anyone know if Heritage Dr.Pepper is being sold anywhere in Arizona? I just bought a few 18 packs of Pepsi throwback at Costco and also found them along with Mt. Dew throwback at Frys food store.
Since I'm asking does anyone know anyone else besides popssoda that sells Dublin Dr. Pepper. I have also ordered from the Docs website. I'm just wondering if anyone else sells it in AZ?
A. J. Finer foods used to stock 16oz 6 pack Dublin cans almost 2 years ago. They may have it now or might be able to restock it?? A.J. is just to far north for me to make a soda run. Lots of throwback sodas in Green Valley/Sahuarita. area. Have not yet check for Real Dr. Peeper.
My husband found Heritage Dr Pepper at both Hy-Vee and Walmart in the Kansas City area. It definitely tastes better.
Dr. Pepper Heritage is available dependent on which bottler distributes Dr. Pepper in your area. Here in Pittsburgh its distributed by Coke who isn't carrying the Heritage. But if you drive 1/2 hour to eastern Ohio, where Pepsi has the rights to Dr. Pepper, they have it in the same stores that don't carry it in Pittsburgh.
Washington DC area Giant stores have Heritage DP, as well as the Pepsi and Mountain Dew throwbacks. Folks on this board, who appear overwhelmingly to like it, really should take the time to send an email to the respective companies. There is no question that HFCS IS responsible for the obesity epidemic in this country, and personally, I will not ingest aspartame. I always buy glass bottled Mexican Coca Cola at Sam's Club, but it would be nice to have some choices on an ongoing basis, not for the next seven weeks!!
HDP is awesome! It's just as I remember it as a kid. I hope it sticks around for a long time. I never did like DP with HFCS. YUCK!
I just found a bottle of Heritage Dr Pepper at the Target in Hyattsville, MD. What a fantastic surprise! I didn't know these were coming out, but I'm a huge fan of Dublin DP. I had one in my fridge, so I pulled it out for a side-by-side taste test. I dislike plastic bottles, but other than that they seemed the same.
As someone mentioned, the Heritage one says it's "sugar" not "imperial pure cane sugar" like Dublin. Other than that, the only difference on the ingredients label is that on the Heritage one it's "natural and artificial flavors" while Dublin says "artificial and natural flavors" — no idea whether the reverse order means anything.
We have Pepsi Throwback, Mountain Dew Throwback and Herigage Dr Pepper at Publix in Miami, FLorida.. three 12pks for $10! WalMart also has the Pepsi and Mountain Dew for $3.50 a 12pk. Wish we had RC Cola!
Just finished drinking a Heritage Dr. P – had a Pepsi Throwback earlier this week and a Mtn. Dew Throwback at lunch on Sunday. Love them all – wish this wasn't a "Limited Time" offering – I would continue to buy this. To me, it doesn't leave that "thick" feeling in the back of my throat and has a real clean taste. Even my 19 year old daughter liked the taste better than HFCS junk that we usually drink. She commented to me that when I was a teen, all cokes were probably sweetened with sugar – I don't remember because it was never an issue. Regardless, I really wish Pepsi would realize that this is what people want and make it a permanent offering.
When I was coming back from the Bay area I stopped at a gas station by the freeway and I found it in 20 oz bottles. Wished I had bought some 12 pk's while I was in the area but I found it. I live in San Diego which means CCE bottles Dr. Pepper. I ended up buying 2 and can't wait to try them. I've had Dublin DP and it's very delicious but pricey.
Just found a can of Heritage Dr. Pepper in a 12 pack of MUG Rootbeer. I have a HFCS intolerance. Can't wait to try it.
Got a 20 oz bottle at a Sheetz in Lancaster PA. Not as fruity as the UK version, but a pleasant sweety bittery taste. Lovely!
Found some at the Target store here in Evansville In. I share the same sentiments as many posters in wishing it wasn't limited time only.
i so love the new dr.peper its the best it dont have that really strong tast it dont burn when you drink it really fast i hope they dont get rid of it. i will die
THis is Dublin Dr Pepper .. I have been buying Dr Pepper made with imperial can sugar at a walmart in el reno ok for about 2 yrs. It has a white circle on each side of the can with 10 – 2 – 4 on it kinda like a clock….Have one at 10 2 and 4.. dr pepper time
It's magically delicious! Like others said before me, it tastes like a lighter, more crisp, clean version of U.S Dr. Pepper. Wish it were permanent.
Found: Snow's Turn Marketplace in Cambridge, MD
I caught the Pepsi guy stocking the aisle at my Giant in Md and he had to go in the back but brought me out 2-12 packs of Heritage Dr. Pepper. They are not stocking it on the shelf for some reason.
Both "Throwbacks" are tasty. Never was a Pepsi fan but this is really good. "Dublin" DP is really tasty, abet pricy..but hey, you only live once. Have you tried Mexican Coke in 12 oz. glass bottles..Great, great and great. Fanta orange with sugar is really good also. They are out there, you just have to look. I will find HDP and am looking forward to that also. Long live sugar….
I love heritage dr pepper!! i wish it wasnt a limited time only
No Hertiage Dr Pepper in Kansas! But that's because Coke has the canning/bottling contract here. Lame.
(Time for a road trip to Texas for Dublin Dr Pepper, sigh.)
I just bought six 12 packs of cans of Heritage Dr Pepper yesterday at the Kroger in Avon IN – sorry if others want any as that's all they had!
We need Mr. Pibb with real sugar. That would crush every soft drink in existence. Down with the corn syrup.
Joel – I picked up a case at Wayfield in East Point (South Atlanta) about two weeks ago. Oh, it is tasty indeed. I hope this is going to be around for a long, long time.
I just got off the phone with Dr. Pepper's customer service and I was told that "Heritage Dr. Pepper" is the SAME as the current Dr. Pepper, with ONLY THE CAN being different. So, if you think that the "Heritage" version of Dr. Pepper is different than what we usually get, it's all in your mind. It is NOT made with cane sugar. For that, you need to buy the Dublin version of Dr. Pepper.
Nice marketing ploy Dr. Pepper!
@The Sanity Cruzer — My guess is that the customer service person you spoke to was misinformed. Yes, there is a difference in the formulas. Heritage uses a combination of cane/beet sugar, just like Pepsi Throwback (which is why it's being distributed by Pepsi bottlers who also handle Dr Pepper… and why availability isn't national)
It has a cane-sugary taste! Better than the original! (Woodland, CA)
I tried all 3 'throw-back' beverages (pepsi, mountain dew and heritage dr pepper) because some of my coworkers were ranting and raving about how good it was. Personally, I did not enjoy any of them as much as their current counterparts–less fizz/carbonation and the flavors were much more dulled. To each their own, but I will not be purchasing these again.
In regards to all the claims of how sugar is better/more natural etc than HFCS: do some research and you will find that every claim posted here from people about the "evils" of HFCS are unsubstantiated and contradictory to actual scientific study.
I have just been give a bottle of Heritage Dr. Pepper for my 76th birthday. I have some of the old original Dr Pepper bottles with the 10-2-4 on the bottles. One of the first ever made. I am excited about this new product.
Well Jon, my taste buds sure tell me that Cola with real sugar is better. I do taste the difference.
Jon, If you google high fructose corn syrup mercury, you will see a clear problem with what is going into the food supplies using HFCS. Despite mercury not being used in any processing of the product, it is in 40% of tested batches.
As for scientific studies, you can find studies for many different beliefs, research is key, not trusting a few chosen scientific opinions. The reason it is largely used is because the US government subsidizes it… while allowing people around the world to die due to lack of food that could come from the corn used for HFCS and fuels. Though, I am pretty sure you can find a study to that will contradict this….
As for the Heritage Dr Pepper (unlike dew and pepsi) I didnt taste the product side by side with its HFCS counterpart. I liked the taste, and from memory it did taste cleaner (something i didnt prefer with pesi/dew) I like Heritage Dr Pepper, wondering if there is a difference from Dublin Dr Pepper. Not exactly my drink of choice, but I will pick some up from time to time while it is around!
I am 25 years old and grew up drinking Dr. Pepper my friend picked up one of the heritage Dr. Peppers on accident and I was excited to try something new. To be honest I really didn't care for it too much and to be honest every time I took a sip it made me gag. I guess it's because I grew up on the stuff they have now days. My mom and Step dad tried it though and they both loved it but, then again they are older than I am.
ATTENTION LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS:
HERITAGE DR PEPPER is available in the city of Palmdale.
End of line.
To the inquiries regarding IL sales of this stuff, The Jewel in Yorkville, IL has 12 packs (in cans) of both Pepsi Throwback, Mountain Dew throwback, AND AND AND they have 20oz GLASS bottles of the Mexican Coca Cola which is made with sugar!!! They may have plastic bottles of the Pepsi and MD, but didn't notice it. No sign of any "real" Dr. Pepper yet, but it seems Jewel is going for a sugar high!!! Keep your eyes open- Cudos Jewel-Osco!!! The Wal-Mart in Plano, IL also has the Throwback Pepsi by the case (cans is all I saw), but didn't notice anything else.
Just tried some Heritage Dr. Pepper, you can actually tell the difference between that and the other Dr. Pepper. Haven't tried the Pepsi or Mountain Dew Throwbacks though…
I happened on this site while looking for some of the throwback Pepsi products. We have a plant in Chattanooga, TN and I bought some of the Pepsi and MD TB products last spring. I just found some here in the northern Delaware area about two weeks ago, but have not seen the Heritage Dr. Pepper. The comments by the older vs. younger consumers brings to mind my experience a number of years ago (2000). I was in the UK on a sales trip and picked up some Dr. Pepper in a gas station. I was immediately struck by the "old time" taste, smooth (less harsh on the palate) more balanced with fruity flavor (I hate the wine snobs that use these descriptions but it was true). I bought a couple of bottles and brought back home. I had my wife try it and she also said it tasted more like the old stuff. I called Dr. Pepper and asked them what the deal was. The customer service person said that I probably did not like it, but I said no it was better so what is the difference, she said they use real sugar in the UK! (Just for the record if you talk to anyone that has spent time overseas or has immigrated here you will learn that real sugar is much much cheaper outside the US due to the price supports here due to the sugar growers and refiners lobby! This is one reason why the industry switched to HFCS.) The Dr. Pepper customer service person recommended I buy some Dr. Pepper from Dublin TX, which I did. I love the Dublin stuff but it is pretty pricey when you tack on the shipping costs, so that is a luxury item for us.
On may next trip to the UK I bought a 6 pack and hauled it back (that was when you could take drinks in your carry-on). I set up a taste test at work comparing the US and UK versions. It was a blind test that only I knew which one was which. The three testers were 58, 53, and 36. Both of the over 50 testers liked the UK version much better, but the 34 year old liked the US stuff. It really is an issue of what you are brought up with.
got some of the heritage dr pepper at a local grocery store and it was fabulous!! Taste was cleaner, no after taste, no residue left in mouth…let's just say LOVED IT!! Hope dr pepper goes back to making it this way…taste better and better for you than the high fructose corn syrup crap! I emailed them in hopes they will….and if you like the heritage version better, please email dr pepper directly too so they can hear from the consumers what they want too! l8r!
I found Heritage Dr Pepper at Hornbacher's in Fargo, ND. Also FYI, the average price of sugar in the EU is 69 cents per pound and the average price in the USA is 53 cents per pound. Cheap sugar comes from countries with weak envronmental standards. I prefer to feed my kids food that has EPA and FDA oversight.
My brethren from South Chicago and the Northwestern corner of Indiana; have faith. I snabbed a 12 of the Heritage Pepper at the Van Til's on 169th st in Hammond, IN. They may have it in some of the other stores, as well.
Less Fizzy than the HFCS version, and you get more of the secret 23 ingredient blend.
It's very strange. I'm actually getting flavor in my pop. Wondering where it's been since I was a kid.
Everything you wanted and probably didn't want to know about sugar.
http://www.wikinvest.com/commodity/Sugar
For the record, I am 24 and greatly prefer "real" soda made with sugar like all you 'ol geezers! It doesn't leave that bitter nasty cotton-mouth aftertaste you get 5-10min after finishing the last gulp of "normal" soda. Perhaps I'm in the minority, but if that means actually having taste buds, then to heck with the rest of my generation! (For the health-nuts, sugar is better for you than HFCS anyway!)
FYI, the Jewel in Yorkville, IL has the Mexican Coca-Cola on sale for $1 per 355ml (16oz) bottle through Feb 24th. After that, it will presumably go back to $1.20/bottle. If you call and leave a message for the "coke guy", he will order X amount of 24 bottle flats for you and stick them in the back.
Still no sign of the Heritige DP there, but I'm working on 'em!!
I live in Indiana- couldn't find Heritage Dr Pepper at home but I'm visiting Utah where I found it at a little grocery store.
LOVE it! It tastes "cleaner" and doesn't have that HFCS burn in the back of my throat.
If they made this a permanent product, I might actually drink pop more than once a month.
Heritage is 2nd best. Dublin DP with real Imperial cane sugar is the real thing. I am from Texas. Since I live in CA now, I don't get back to TX except about once a year. I have drunk LOTS of Dublin DP. By far it is the best. I am considering paying the shipping fees to get it via UPS. It is worth the cost if you are a real DP afficionado.
Heritage DP is ok but its definitely not as good as Dublin Dr. Pepper. I still drink the HFCS version made by our local CCE plant. I hope to get some more Dublin DP in the near future. That stuff is by far the best soda, I have ever drank.
Theres no sign of Heritage Dr Pepper here in Southeast Iowa. I want to try it. We have Pepsi and Mountain Dew throwbacks. They are good. I hope it comes this way.
is there such a thing as fake sugar?
Would someone notify us when Heritage Dr Pepper is available in Tennessee
Tried it. Found it at Target. $2.50/12pk. Compared to the dublin Dr. Pepper – not quite as good. It's like comparing the Pepsi Throwback to the Mexican Pepsi – does not have the full taste.
I found the Dr Pepper with real sugar and Throwback Mountain Dew here in NY early July 2010.
I love this real sugar version on these drinks, the clean, lighter taste and the absence of that syrup after taste is very nice.
While I would drink DP on occasion and Moutain Dew even less, this real sugar version is so enjoyable, I've gone out and stocked up on these with several cases. I'm especially surprised by the Moutain Dew, really enjoying it. I'm so glad that did this and hope they continue to provide these versions.