Purrr-fectly delicious sweet and firm. The traditional Dutch licorice difference. Yes, the Dutch are truly the consummate connoisseurs of black licorice. There is no country in the world that has a higher consumption of licorice. The factory in Holland was established in 1876 and produces an endless number of shapes with its own characteristics (soft, hard, chewy) and flavoring (from sweet to salty). These Cats are more sweet then salty.