Cheerwine

Cheerwine began in 1917 when L.D. Peeler purchased a cherry flavoring from a salesman in St. Louis. That same year the company was relocated to North Carolina and was renamed the Carolina Beverage Co. In the 1950's, a chemist working for the company re-developed their own flavoring for the beverage, ending the purchase of flavoring from St. Louis

To begin with my review I have to point out the wonderful retro styling of the bottle. Upon opening the drink smells like a Cherry Cola, but the taste is very un-cola. Cheerwine has a rich cherry flavor like a dark Bing cherry. It's made with cane sugar, rather than high-fructose corn syrup and has a high carbonation level, unlike many other glass-bottled sodas. The finish is smooth and doesn't leave a chemical taste. It's a very nice drink for those who enjoy cherry beverages.