Tasting Notes

The sparkling water register

Every can that has passed through this kitchen, ranked by rating. LaCroix sets the baseline; the rest are welcome to try.

LaCroix

Lime

5/5

The workhorse. Cannot be beaten as a house can. Buy it by the pallet.

Tasted September 11, 2026

LaCroix

5/5

The benchmark. Grapefruit with just enough bitterness to feel like an adult beverage at 2pm on a Tuesday.

Tasted September 11, 2026 Cat approved

LaCroix

4/5

Cherry-lime that stays on the correct side of cough syrup.

Tasted September 11, 2026

LaCroix

4/5

Summer in a can. Slightly candy-adjacent, which is a feature.

Tasted September 11, 2026 Cat approved

Generic store brand

2/5

Bubbles present, personality absent. Reference sample for why LaCroix wins.

Tasted September 11, 2026