302228 Tue Jun 20 20:49:47 -0700 2006 5 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1690646 I'm not an afficianado but I'm buying a gift for someone who is. Any suggestions? Black licorice only, he despises fruit/other flavors. Thanks! Tue Jun 20 20:49:47 -0700 2006 0 foodfirst 1 1690650 If you live in NYC or near you can get a large selection of black licorice at Economy Candy on Rivington St. in the lower east side. You can also mail order it from them at their web site, http://www.economycandy.com/ Another good source for mail order with an even bigger selection of good imported licorice is Licorice International in Lincoln, Nebraska FYI, this was originally a candy business in NYC that carried many types of imported licorice. When the owner finally retired, the present owners bought it and moved to Nebraska. I'd suggest that you call them and ask for their recommendation. My own suggestion would be to get a selection of six different types made up of Dutch and German selections. Each type has its own distinctive taste and your friend will certainly find several to their own liking. If you get salt licorice, don't get more than one. This is a real acquired taste. http://www.licoriceinternational.com/ or call: 1-800-Licorice (542-6742) Tue Jun 20 22:53:19 -0700 2006 1690646 0 BluPlateSpec 2 1708168 Second the recommendation for Licorice International. My aunt is a red licorice fanatic, and I got her a sampler from Licorice International for Christmas and she was in heaven. Said it was the best licorice she'd ever had. Thu Jun 22 18:10:13 -0700 2006 1690650 0 DanaB 1 1706539 kookaburra licorice: http://www.kookaburralicorice.com/kooka/index1.html you can also get kookaburra at economy candy in nyc. cheers, erica Wed Jun 21 06:53:59 -0700 2006 1690646 0 Erica Lloyd 2 1708265 Yes, yes, yes. Kookaburra is hands down the best. Fri Jun 23 14:23:41 -0700 2006 1706539 10365 GG Mora 1 1706548 I've purchased from www.dutchsweets.com. Friendly and fast shipping. They have a good selection of sugar-free licorice. I'm going to check out Licorice International later today, though! Can't have too many black licorice sources. Wed Jun 21 13:22:14 -0700 2006 1690646 0 Christine