I grabbed some of the famous (infamous) black licorice while I was in Amsterdam, along with a cannibis flavored lollipop.  I have yet to eat that, but I did try the licorice.  The small, dull black pieces were “double extra salt” and absolutely repulsive.  Even worse than the cricket!

 In short, I cannot recommend this candy.  Partly because I hate black licorice, and partly because adding salt to black licorice doesn’t improve the taste.  It was rather like chewing on a salt lick. 

I’m in Paris right now!  If anyone has any suggestions for things to do or candies to eat there, make sure to comment.