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No black licorice for Christmas because it tastes dreadful.One woman's opinion,of course.I think black licorice tastes like anise(star anise) flavored plastic.
Red "licorice" is even worse.Artificial cherry flavored plastic.
If I have to taste anise,and fennel,I will take it in absinthe.
I like Hershey's kisses,but then I like chocolate in general.