I usually find the strange taste in anything that is "sugar free " ... However, I don't taste that stange nasty taste in these Butterscotch Candies...I experience dry mouth .. I take prescription Medicine.. Thus causing My problem. The Mints I have Tried taste worse than the feeling of Dry Mouth. But I am sure My Breath is bad talking with Anyone...I encourage You if You enjoy the Taste of Butterscotch You Try These.These sugar free candy are ok if I just needed something to suck on for a while (if dry) but I wouldn't buy them again.. I think they have a very blah taste to them & didn't like them,.. I thought they would be a tasty item (especially from Brachs) but they weren't very good.. I was pretty sure that I had tried them before & liked them but unfortunately these aren't the right ones...Great for when I want something sweet but not a ton of calories or sugar.My husband loves them! Helps him smoke less!VERY YUMMY, BUT THE SHIPPING IS A LOTDelicious!great taste!