Dr Pepper is a carbonated soft drink known for its unique and complex flavor profile. It blends 23 different flavors, which contribute to its distinctive taste. These flavors include cherry, licorice, almond, vanilla, blackberry, apricot, anise, pepper and sarsaparilla, among others. The drink is sweet, slightly spicy, and has a rich, almost medicinal aftertaste, setting it apart from more traditional sodas like Cola or root beer. Dr Pepper was created in 1885 by Charles Alderton, a pharmacist in Waco, Texas, and is often marketed as "the original" or "the unique" soft drink due to its 1-of-a-kind flavor combination.