Five Star Sodas

After four pretty mediocre scores in last weeks episode, the boys are back with four more contenders who are trying to topple McDaid's Original Cola, Fritz Kola and Club Rock Shandy, all of whom share top spot on the Five Star Sodas Leaderboard!
Andy brings us Kofola, which he was sent by friend of the show, Sam, all the way from the Czech Republic; Al brings us Cidona which is aiming to capitalise on the strong showing by Irish sodas so far and Nick takes us back with Rubicon's first review on the show as we try their Sparkling Mango flavour. It's also Al's turn to bring the bonus drink this week - and he surprises us with our first drink from China - Arctic Ocean Orange Soda.

Five Star Sodas is the definitive fizzy drink review show. Here to taste every fizzy drink imaginable and rate them on their zero through five system. The rules?

1. If it's not carbonated, it doesn't count.
2. It must be served chilled.
3. It must be drank from the container it was purchased in.

Check out the team across most social media platforms via @fivestarsodas. You can find links to all social channels - and the Five Star Leaderboard - at linktr.ee/fivestarsodas

Another episode in lockdown, the boys get virtually together again and check out (another!) Korean Watermelon Soda with OKF, Thums Up from India, 7Up Cocktail Exotique from France and Jones Fufu Berry from the US (or is it Canada?!)

Five Star Sodas is the definitive fizzy drink review show. Here to taste every fizzy drink imaginable and rate them on their zero through five system. The rules?

1. If it's not carbonated, it doesn't count.
2. It must be served chilled.
3. It must be drank from the container it was purchased in.

Check out the team across most social media platforms via @fivestarsodas. You can find links to all social channels - and the Five Star Leaderboard - at linktr.ee/fivestarsodas

After an extended break because Andy caught COVID and couldn't taste anything (which is pretty integral to the most professional soda-review podcast in the world), we're back with episode 008 - including a drink that has went straight into joint first place in our Five Star Leaderboard!

Whilst we're still in lockdown, this episode was recorded remotely as the boys tried McDaid's (makers of Football Special, which did NOT fare well, with a score of 1.4) Original Cola from Ireland; a little bit of a throwback with Orangina; St. Helier Ginger Beer from Jersey and the USA's Big Red. Which one of those is making a challenge for number 1?

Five Star Sodas is the definitive fizzy drink review show. Here to taste every fizzy drink imaginable and rate them on their zero through five system. The rules?

1. If it's not carbonated, it doesn't count.
2. It must be served chilled.
3. It must be drank from the container it was purchased in.

Check out the team across most social media platforms via @fivestarsodas - and don't forget, there will be a Five Star giveaway to someone who leaves us a review on Apple or Spotify podcasts! You can find links to all social channels - and the Five Star Leaderboard - at linktr.ee/fivestarsodas

The boys are back in the studio after the easing of local restrictions and are joined by Craig, drummer of Scottish band Twin Atlantic for the Christmas Special, where we dig out a couple of festive sodas, and even include a Christmas bonus review!

Up for tasting in this episode is Coca-Cola's Cinnamon limited edition flavour, Ramune from Japan, IKEA's VINTERSAGA festive soda, Barqs Root Beer and "The German Cola", Fritz Kola which has been discussed many times by the guys - will any of them make a dent in the leaderboard - listen in to find out!

Don't forget the rules:

- If it's not carbonated, it doesn't count.
- It must be served chilled.
- It must be drank from the container it was purchased in.

Don't forget, you can watch the full show or just the clipped up reviews across the @fivestarsodas platforms - linktr.ee/fivestarsodas

Recorded live, and virtually, Andy, Al and Nick get together to try out Jarritos Guava, Schwip Schwap, Club Rock Shandy and Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray and blow the Five Star leaderboard WIDE OPEN! Take a listen to see what makes the cut ...

Don't forget the rules:

- If it's not carbonated, it doesn't count.
- It must be served chilled.
- It must be drank from the container it was purchased in.

You can watch the link show across the @fivestarsodas platforms - linktr.ee/fivestarsodas

PLEASE NOTE: Due to current restrictions in Central Scotland, this episode will be conducted 'virtually' with all members joining from their own homes and studios!

Five Star Sodas are back with Episode 005 - but this time we're live! We've got stand-up comic, Marc Jennings, joining us at 9pm for this St. Andrew's Day episode as we review another 4 fizzy drinks and rate them on the Five Star Sodas scale. In this episode we'll be checking out Materva from Cuba, Dr. Pepper Vanilla Float, Moutain Dew VooDew and the guest drink, Scotland's own, Irn Bru Xtra

Don't forget the rules:

- If it's not carbonated, it doesn't count.
- It must be served chilled.
- It must be drank from the container it was purchased in.

You can watch the link show across the @fivestarsodas platforms - linktr.ee/fivestarsodas

PLEASE NOTE: Due to current restrictions in Central Scotland, this episode will be conducted 'virtually' with all members joining from their own homes and studios!

Another week, another four drinks to review - and some real throwbacks in today's episode, kicking it off with Fanta Fruit Twist; a Polish drink in Oranzada; Dragon's Den champions, Levi Roots Tropical Punch and rounding things off with that favourite playground sweet, Millions, strawberry soda. Some great stories about school days and work life mixed in - check out how the drinks stacked up.

NOTE: Episode 005 will be live streamed across the @fivestarsodas Facebook & YouTube channels on Monday 30 November, before being uploaded to all popular podcast platforms on Sunday 6 December.

Five Star Sodas is the definitive fizzy drink review show. Here to taste every fizzy drink imaginable and rate them on their zero through five system. The rules?

1. If it's not carbonated, it doesn't count.
2. It must be served chilled.
3. It must be drank from the container it was purchased in.

Check out the team across most social media platforms via @fivestarsodas - and don't forget, there will be a Five Star giveaway to someone who leaves us a review on Apple or Spotify podcasts! You can find links to all social channels - and the Five Star Leaderboard - at linktr.ee/fivestarsodas

The boys are back with four more drinks to go through the Five Star Review process. Kicking it off there's a strange drink from India that no one had heard of, Limca; some more Mexican Fanta, this time the strawberry flavour; Boylan's Shirley Temple and then Lemonaid's passionfruit edition. Let's see how they do ...

Five Star Sodas is the definitive fizzy drink review show. Here to taste every fizzy drink imaginable and rate them on their zero through five system. The rules?

1. If it's not carbonated, it doesn't count.
2. It must be served chilled.
3. It must be drank from the container it was purchased in.

Check out the team across most social media platforms via @fivestarsodas - and don't forget, there will be a Five Star giveaway to someone who leaves us a review on Apple or Spotify podcasts!

Following on from the live US Election special show, the guys are back with episode 002 proper and have four drinks up for review: Shani, a fruity drink from the Middle East; Jarritos Mexican Cola; Blueberry Ginger Soda from the Paisley Drinks Co and a classic Cream Soda from the Independent Brewing Company. Will any of them end up on theFive Star Sodas podium? Listen to find out!

Five Star Sodas is the definitive fizzy drink review show. Here to taste every fizzy drink imaginable and rate them on their zero through five system. The rules?

1. If it's not carbonated, it doesn't count.
2. It must be served chilled.
3. It must be drank from the container it was purchased in.

Check out the team across most social media platforms via @fivestarsodas - and don't forget, there will be a Five Star giveaway to someone who leaves us a review on Apple or Spotify podcasts!

Five Star Sodas is the definitive fizzy drink review show. Here to taste every fizzy drink imaginable and rate them on their zero through five system. The rules?

1. If it's not carbonated, it doesn't count.
2. It must be served chilled.
3. It must be drank from the container it was purchased in.

The boys kick things off with a bumper episode and try out 6 different drinks - Fentiman's Curiosity Cola; Watermelon Soda from Korea; 7Up Mojito; Club Orange; Virgil's Black Cherry and Strawberry & Kiwi Faygo! Have a listen to see which of these 6 are the first to make it onto the Five Star Soda podium!

Check out the team across most social media platforms via @fivestarsodas.

(P.S. Excuse the audio issues at a couple of points during the episode!)