Black Jack Chewing Gum, 5 Sticks, 20 Count

It's so difficult to find black licorice gum these days! I was so pleased when I seen that Amazon offered it. A box lasts me a long time. I do wish it was a bit fresher. Perhaps it's changed over the years, b/c when I was a youngster and bought this gum, it was soft/fresh, and the flavor lasted longer. Maybe b/c we are a small force it sits on the shelf longer, or the manufacturer has changed the recipe, it's tougher, and the flavor doesn't last quite as long as I would like, but nonetheless, am happy I was able to find this gum b/c it's my favorite!

Less than one star. The package was delayed by a day or two. I was excited when it arrived. However, the gum is stale and brittle. It’s tough to chew and is almost tasteless with just a hint of licorice flavor. The expiration date on the 12 pack is 2035. This has to be a joke. The gum tastes like it’s from the 1950’s. It belongs in a museum. Don’t believe higher ratings. Don’t waste your money on this. DON’T BUY.

Thought to take a star off because it's made in China and the packaging is pretty shabby. It bursts a strong licorice flavor and chews forever... I ball it up and save it to re-chew later as the texture is superior and very unique. The flavor goes down to quite mellow, which I actually prefer and lasts pretty much indefinitely. If you're not freaked out by re-chewing, you get a totally unique experience. I love licorice candies and this satisfies that taste without all the sugar. This was originally made in America and one of the nostalgia series that Beechnut Gum or Wrigley's would re-issue a couple of times a year included with Pepsin, Clove and maybe one other apparently China picked up the patents or rights. Too bad, but still my best ever chew for my peculiar approach and enjoyment.

I had black jack gum long time ago just like I remember.

First, everyone has been stating that they are selling fakes or knock offs. It is genuine its just that Adams no longer makes this gum, they stopped some time ago, and been bought out and made by a diffrent company. Yes, it says right on the package, it is made In Marraco, for Garret A Verburg Co. . They dont have the same formula and don’t have the “natural flavors” anymore. Taste very similar, the flavor is not as strong, but the flavor actually last longer than the original, but is still very short. About as close as you will get since adams wuit making it, and a new company started making it again, with a different formulation. I guess it is better than none.

it wasn't what I expected. The gum was very hard to chew. flavor was okay.

All of the boxes of these I've bought were different. Hard to the point the gum cracked, pretty hard, and like the latest box VERY soft. Even if it's hard and cracks it still tastes the same after a few seconds. I suppose you might be able to call the really hard stuff that cracks up "stale," but I don't think it's bad? The latest box I bought in June 2013 is probably too soft, but after a few seconds it doesn't matter. There's really nothing else like this gum.

This used to be a favorite but the most recent purchase was timely however the must have changed something! The taste was stale and lasted 2 or 3 minutes! The gum, if you can call it gum was more like chewing plastic! Disappointed and doubtful we will ever Oder again! Hopefully it was just an old batch! But not worth the price or worry of purchasing another batch of plastic. Don’t waste your money!