Black Jack Gum 20ct

by Candy Crate

Product Features

• that good old licorice flavor
• A nostalgic favorite since the turn of the century
• 20/5 stick packs

Product Description

Thomas Adams added shredded licorice to chicle in 1872 & created a winner - Black Jack - the first chewing gum to be sold in stick form. Each box contains 20 packs of 5 sticks. From Adams.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0007OVVZM
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,584 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smooth and sweet, and never harsh, November 15, 2005

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black Jack Gum 20ct (Misc.)

Black Jack gum is actually the oldest flavored gum in the United States! It was originally developed in 1884 by Thomas Adams of Staten Island, New York, and was the first gum to be sold in stick shape. Adams' is also the maker of Chiclets, and was acquired by Cadbury Company in 2003.

Black Jack is a great gum. It has a nice smooth licorice flavor that is quite smooth and sweet, and never harsh, unlike some other licorice candies. Chewing Black Jack gum is like experiencing licorice for the first time, all over again!

When I was young, a local drug store carried a wide range of candies, including Black Jack gum. Whenever I could I would go and buy a pack, and to this day the Black Jack taste takes me back to my youth and that drug store with the giant racks of candy.

So, if you want a great gum that tastes like no other gum out there, then buy Black Jack gum. It's fantastic!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ITS RETRO, August 31, 2007

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Toaster (New York City) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Black Jack Gum 20ct (Misc.)

ITS RETRO ITS BLACK JACK GUM WHAT MORE CAN YOU SAY....IF YOU LOVE LICORCE CHECK IT OUT

PLUS IT MAY SOUND EXPENSIVE BUT ITS LIKE 1.00 A PACK. NO GUM IS A DOLLAR ANYMORE LOL

5.0 out of 5 stars Just plain awesome, February 18, 2012

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thefra - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Black Jack Gum 20ct (Misc.)

Loved this gum. It was slightly, slightly stale when I got it, but still delicious. I still have some left (purchased it like a year ago or so) and its pretty stale now, but again, still flavorful. Love this gum, love this flavour, wish they made more of it more often, and that it was easier to get.

If you like black licorice, get this gum for sure. Makes a good gift too (if the person likes licorice and/or is nostalgic)