I know that when someone says they love licorice, most of the time they are referring to the red licorice, which is usually cherry flavored and has nothing to do with actual licorice plants and their flavor. The classic licorice comes in black usually, but I am not a big fan of that flavor, so I have to say I am glad that although the candy looks the same, that we have developed the cherry flavored version because it is truly amazing. Red vines at a movie theatre are such a satisfying and nostalgic treat and one that makes any film I am viewing so much more enjoyable. If you're going to get licorice I will always and have always recommended the cherry.