So I know what your thinking. Black licorice? Really? Disgusting. That’s old people candy.

I know. I know. I know. As a child, I too found any form of black licorice absolutely atrocious. I detested it. It was foul and absolutely putrid tasting. With that said, as I have gotten older I’ve somehow found an affinity for it. So before you revert back to warheads and skittles, consider giving these a try before condemning black licorice back to life long solitude inside your grandmother’s crystal candy dish.

Venco Licorice Chalk

Made in Holland

Soft and chewy black licorice covered in hard candy shell. Very reminiscent of Good & Plenty, but with a better consistency and flavor. The sweet candy shell is a great contrast to the strong ‘peppery’ licorice flavor.

Contains:
– Wheat
– Gluten
– Gelatine

Gustaf’s Dutch Licorice Drops

Made in Holland

Slightly salted, soft, sweet licorice. It has a very distinct licorice flavor and can be very addicting. I neither confirm or deny eaten a third of the bag in one sitting. Let’s just say it’s the perfect black licorice treat.

Contains:
– Wheat
– Gluten
– Beeswax

Gustaf’s Licorice Allsorts Bag

Made in UK | Packaged in USA
(which is curious, since it’s the same brand as the licorice I featured above)

Traditional old-fashion european licorice assortment. I’m fickle and like variety, so of course this would be my favorite. Especially, the one’s surrounded by desiccated coconut.

Contains:
– Wheat
– Gluten
– Tree Nuts
– Gelatine

I didn’t realize until I started writing this post that two out of the three types of licorice I’m featuring is from the Netherlands. Apparently, the Netherlands knows how to make some darn good licorice. I also heard the Swedish make pretty fantastic licorice as well, so I will definitely have to scavenger around for some.

Well, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and give these a try. I double dog dare you!