Walkers Crisps New Flavour Comp

impartialobserv · 17/02/09 - 12:59

Has anyone else tried these yet? Being a crisp fan, I sucumned to my curiosity and bought a couple of multipacks on the weekend and have now sampled them all. My personal verdict? The Fish & Chip version is edible, but most of these new flavours really are spectacularly vile.
The Chilli Chocolate and Builder's Breakfast are probably the worst of the lot.

[Deleted User] · 17/02/09 - 13:02

I just want them to bring back proper barbecue.

whoever,hey · 17/02/09 - 13:02

doesnt surprise.

I dont get why walkers have even done this. Surely the good flavoured crisps have already been R&D and manufactured if they were any good......

impartialobserv · 17/02/09 - 13:09

The Marmite ones were good. Pity they haven't brought those back.

ontheloop54 · 17/02/09 - 13:11

I like the Cajun Squirrel and Hoisin Duck flavours

CharlesHamilton · 17/02/09 - 13:11

Charlie Brooker says they all taste like bottom. I believe him.

[Deleted User] · 17/02/09 - 13:11

I've only had the Cajun Squirrel but I loved it

ScottishWoody · 17/02/09 - 13:12

I quite like them all except the Builders Breakfast, that just tastes like egg, yeuch

System · 17/02/09 - 13:13

Builder's Breakfast is the only one that tastes like the flavour it's supposed to. I vote for that.

System · 17/02/09 - 13:15

ontheloop54 wrote: »

I like the Cajun Squirrel and Hoisin Dick flavours

I hope that's a typo, coz that's the only flavour I tried. No wonder I didn't like it. :eek:

Note to self: READ the packet next time...

Mumof3 · 17/02/09 - 13:18

whoever,hey wrote: »

doesnt surprise.

I dont get why walkers have even done this. Surely the good flavoured crisps have already been R&D and manufactured if they were any good......

It's not a competition: it's textbook markedding
- trying to raise profile/generate interest by increasing word-of-mouth via spurious brand "story."

Consumers already have a vote, by deciding to buy or not buy a product. But if they want your help to promote their brand, they should be paying you.

Pickled Tink · 17/02/09 - 13:18

I quite liked the Onino Bhaji ones, but found them a bit salty. Really want to try the Cajun Squirrel ones but the name really puts me off!

5th Horseman · 17/02/09 - 13:20

I haven't seen them anywhere to buy them, where have people been getting them from? Are they only available in certain areas/regions?

impartialobserv · 17/02/09 - 13:21

Pickled Tink wrote: »

I quite liked the Onino Bhaji ones, but found them a bit salty. Really want to try the Cajun Squirrel ones but the name really puts me off!

Well they are 'suitable for vegetarians' so it's safe to assume no actual squirrels have been harmed...

[Deleted User] · 17/02/09 - 13:22

I have to say that the Builders Breakfast and the Hoisin Duck ones are the best, although i can't taste the hot buttered toast in the breakfast - just tastes of Bacon, egg and ketchup to me.

Squirrel is pointless as it is just cajun flavouring and has nothing to do with Squirrels. Not bad though
Fish and Chip one was OK but a whole bag got a bit too much for me.
Chilli and Chocolate was OK but couldn't really get the chocolate flavour.
Onion Bhaji was ok. Tasted like it should.

LemonPledge · 17/02/09 - 13:22

I've tried the Cajun Squirrel(hate the name though), Fish and Chips and Hoisin Duck flavours

The Cajun Squirrel ones are my fave, I hated the other 2 esp the Duck one X_X

Since it's free to vote I might vote for that one.

[Deleted User] · 17/02/09 - 13:22

Mumof3 wrote: »

It's not a competition: it's textbook markedding
- trying to raise profile/generate interest by increasing word-of-mouth via spurious brand "story."

Consumers already have a vote, by deciding to buy or not buy a product. But if they want your help to promote their brand, they should be paying you.

It seems to be working, on here at least, these threads crop up every 3rd day, then get shuffled to food and drink.

Pickled Tink · 17/02/09 - 13:24

impartialobserv wrote: »

Well they are 'suitable for vegetarians' so it's safe to assume no actual squirrels have been harmed...

lol - although it would be very strange and even more un-nerving if they weren't suitable for vegetarians for some reason!

ontheloop54 · 17/02/09 - 13:24

peanutsmuggler wrote: »

I hope that's a typo, coz that's the only flavour I tried. No wonder I didn't like it. :eek:

Note to self: READ the packet next time...

:o:o

[Deleted User] · 17/02/09 - 13:24

impartialobserv wrote: »

Well they are 'suitable for vegetarians' so it's safe to assume no actual squirrels have been harmed...

Yeah, meat flavours in standard Walker's crips come from things like yeast extract etc. If it were Walker's Sensations then you would be getting powered squirrel meat.

CLL Dodge · 17/02/09 - 13:36

The fish & chips crisps are just salt & vinegar.

[Deleted User] · 17/02/09 - 13:40

ONION BHAJI FOR THE WIN!

The Fish & Chip ones were slightly disappointing, and I have not tried any of the others yet.

Melanie858 · 17/02/09 - 13:41

I really don't like any of them and I like most crisp flavours usually. I bought these new ones to try them, but never again would I choose them over any of the normal flavours like salt and vinegar or prawn cocktail!!

If I had to choose my favourite of the horrible new flavours then probably Fish and Chips..

Midiboy · 17/02/09 - 13:45

I've tried the fish, the duck and the squirrel ones, which are ok but nothing special.

[Deleted User] · 17/02/09 - 13:48

Fish & Chips ohh lovely!

JonDoe · 17/02/09 - 13:48

Haven't tried them but I'll give the fish and chips and the crispy duck ones a go.

You've got to take your hats off to their marketing people, it's a great campaign.

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