Diane writes:

[(like coke and pepsi--the original formulas, coke had less
carbonation and a spicy-cinnamony overtone, pepsi a more citric-acid after
taste--I've yet to find anyone else who actually tasted them to that
degree!). ]

I understand what you mean,  Diane.  Coke tasted to me like old cinnamon and
lime, and pepsi like lemon.  My siblings used to have me do the blindfolded
taste test in order to impress their friends (yes, they were odd).

Siobhan