A documentation and review of limited time, special edition, or otherwise hard-to-find noms.
Product circa: July 2026
Part of Doritos' semiquincentennial recognition. Because garlic and parmigiano cheese are so American?
Anyway, LMAO - these taste exactly like Doritos Cool Ranch, with perhaps a bit more garlic. I'm not joking. How disappointing and hilarious.
Product circa: July 2026
While not specifically targeted as a semiquincentennial promotion, it is certainly a seasonal release for Independence Day 2026.
I respect the attempt here. Three different flavors of creme in a vanilla cookie, and each creme flavor corresponds to the three flavors of a "firecracker pop", more likely known as a rocket pop. Indeed, all three flavors of creme are completely discernible here, though I would say the lemon is least of all. The problem is that while not unpleasant, this cookie is just way too busy, in terms of taste. In addition, per my personal tastes, the 3 cremes make the balance more akin to a Double Stuf, which is not my preference.
Products circa: July 2026
Labeled "United" and "Liberty", these are semiquincentennial products, this time Philadelphia-coded as "Flavored 4 Philly". I have no idea how these flavors relate to the city, but Herr's is known as a fantastic regional brand located not far from it.
Jalapeno Cream Cheese: Essentially a sour cream & onion flavor, with a greenery amped up a bit by green chile, and perhaps the sour cream powder goes a bit deeper in flavor so as to be "cheese". The heat builds up just a bit after a couple bites. Not bad, but I won't remember these.
Hickory Barbecue: It starts as your typical barbeque flavor, but it's clear that the hickory here as a much more deep and woody flavor than your average chip. One of the best bbq chips I've had to date.
Product circa: July 2026
Another semiquincentennial, and this time a truly quintessential (there's a pun in there somewhere) American flavor.
I've had plenty of "hot sauce" chips before, but these are among the best. It's because they cranked up the boldness of the flavor, and also the vinegar seasoning, such that it actually evokes proper Buffalo wings. Bravo.
Product circa: summer 2026
While not expressly tied to the World Cup, these are a summer 2026 release that coincides with it.
These are very "pizza-chip"-coded, with tomato and oregano being the primary flavors, here. These go further and have a heavier dose of aromatic vegetables, and also yeast extract to simulate the meat flavor. In the end, I'd rather have Pringles Pizza flavored chips.
Product circa: summer 2026
Birthday, get it? Whether this product is meant to celebrate the USA's semiquincentennial or simply Independence Day in general, it is not called out anywhere on the box, except for the fireworks as part of the design.
I was excited, but I'm not sure why. I don't think cereal was ever going to taste like cake. Instead, you had a generalized vanilla frosting flavor added to the Cheerios, with perhaps the sprinkles also being notable. Not bad at all, to be sure, but it's about as good as any sweetened Cheerios varietal.
Product circa: July 2026
I bought this fully having no idea what it was. It turns out that it's a mystery flavor in celebration of the semiquincentennial.
As the internet would suggest, this stuff is a dead ringer for guava. It feels like it tastes less salty than your average Gatorade, as well. A really nice change of pace, but nothing too special.
