¼½¾ Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: You can get a 3 pack of these which are a decent size for £1 in Home Bargains, love them. 👍 Have you tried Caramilk, a version of Caramac made by Cadbury's. It's rather nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Carl Fredrickson said: @Morganand I have an appreciation of the Old Jamaica bar. Bournville have recently dont their variation on it but I am struggling to find stockists (cleared a sweet shop of their stock @ Selby at the start of the month). Home Bargains currently stock a dark chocolate R&R bar this is worth a try. You can get the Bounville one for £1 on Amazon. Free next day delivery if you're on Prime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 9 minutes ago, martoon said: Need to check it out. Cheers, bud. 👍 5 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: 👍 Have you tried Caramilk, a version of Caramac made by Cadbury's. It's rather nice. Never heard of it, definitely going to try it👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdust Caesar Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Carl Fredrickson said: @Morganand I have an appreciation of the Old Jamaica bar. Bournville have recently dont their variation on it but I am struggling to find stockists (cleared a sweet shop of their stock @ Selby at the start of the month). Home Bargains currently stock a dark chocolate R&R bar this is worth a try. I'll look out for it, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH11_2NL Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 22 hours ago, Jibbers said: I don't remember a newsagent opposite the Spar. There was the El Mexicano sweet shop just down from the Spar on the other side. The newsagent I remember was round the corner towards the chippy. R S McColls, maybe Birrells originally? Used to enjoy a Caramac myself. Cadburys have now issued a version, forget the name. Was a long time ago but I do remember there being a LOT of sweets in that shop so maybe wasn't a newsagents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Lemongrab said: You can get the Bounville one for £1 on Amazon. Free next day delivery if you're on Prime. Going to check that out before the game kicks off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 On 29/07/2021 at 15:31, Maroon Sailor said: Seem to remember they changed the name to or from Trophy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Awbdy Oot said: Seem to remember they changed the name to or from Trophy. They did. Used to be a Trophy Edited August 1, 2021 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Maroon Sailor said: They did. Used to be a Trophy 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Nuts About Caramel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Not a chocolate bar as such, but I still miss the Black Cherry Cremes from Quality Street. In fact, Quality Street and Roses are pretty shite these days, they all taste the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartgarfunkel Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Jeez, what a thread. I’m genuinely angry and in a mild state of distress that I missed out on that Aztec bar. Someone mentioned Duncan’s Hazlenut - not seen one for a long time. The Star Bar is incredible. I remember the day they launched, my mate and I were hanging about outside Mr Dow’s newsagents in Lady Nairn waiting for it to open, what a pair of wee ******s. Not easy to get these days but a treat when you find them. Anyone mind the Gambit? Was half milk and half dark chocolate i think, late 80s launch possibly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 On 29/07/2021 at 23:30, Maroon Sailor said: Get yourself to Ikea mate, you'll be an happy man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) Back to the 70s when they really were... My dad had a pie at the game, I had a Wagon Wheel. Edited August 4, 2021 by martoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 On 28/07/2021 at 21:36, jambostuart said: Mars Midnight with dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate. Was beautiful. Absolutely beautiful so they were. I recently discovered that you can still get them in America, and online American sweet shops will deliver. Definitely worth it. Mars Bars are called Milky Way's over in the States though. Speaking of Mars, I wish they'd bring back the Hazelnut Snickers. I like a Snickers but Hazelnut just worked so much better for me. On 28/07/2021 at 23:36, martoon said: Used to love these from the 90s. Also gone now. They brought these back to much fanfare a few years back, but they seemed to fade pretty quickly unfortunately. Think the packet in your photo is the re-launched design. Great sweets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 29 minutes ago, Locky said: Absolutely beautiful so they were. I recently discovered that you can still get them in America, and online American sweet shops will deliver. Definitely worth it. Mars Bars are called Milky Way's over in the States though. Speaking of Mars, I wish they'd bring back the Hazelnut Snickers. I like a Snickers but Hazelnut just worked so much better for me. They brought these back to much fanfare a few years back, but they seemed to fade pretty quickly unfortunately. Think the packet in your photo is the re-launched design. Great sweets. Surprised they didn't become a mainstay of confectionery. So few people have good taste, Locky. 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I’m not sure what happened to these but they were great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 17 minutes ago, King prawn said: I’m not sure what happened to these but they were great Turned in to frogs Freddo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 9 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Turned in to frogs Freddo Couldn’t you buy both at the same time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 11 minutes ago, King prawn said: Couldn’t you buy both at the same time? I remember the boxes for each were always side by side. You definitely could get both at the same time, unless there was another type I'm remembering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 14 minutes ago, King prawn said: Couldn’t you buy both at the same time? I've just checked the Taz one had caramel and at some point they rebranded it as a different flavour of freddo. But as I said earlier you could get both at one point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 9 hours ago, martoon said: Surprised they didn't become a mainstay of confectionery. So few people have good taste, Locky. 😊 Indeed martoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) There was once a Milk Tray bar when I was proper young (late 60’s early 70’s) Different centres in different bits. Hella expensive IIRC (Edit saw it already made an appearance on page 2) Edited August 4, 2021 by Jamhammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 14 minutes ago, Jamhammer said: There was once a Milk Tray bar when I was proper young (late 60’s early 70’s) Different centres in different bits. Hella expensive IIRC (Edit saw it already made an appearance on page 2) 10p in that picture, which must have been around 1971, the time of decimalisation. The likes of a Mars Bar then would have been something around 2- 3p. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, Deke Thornton said: Used to get a Caramac Santa each Christmas. First time I've ever heard of a Caramac Santa. Well jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 32 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: 10p in that picture, which must have been around 1971, the time of decimalisation. The likes of a Mars Bar then would have been something around 2- 3p. I remember pre decimalisation getting 3d from my Grandad and getting a bag of chipitos (kinda wotsits) AND a wee Golden Cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 On 04/08/2021 at 20:03, Jamhammer said: There was once a Milk Tray bar when I was proper young (late 60’s early 70’s) Different centres in different bits. Hella expensive IIRC (Edit saw it already made an appearance on page 2) That sounds lovely but expensive to produce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 1 hour ago, martoon said: That sounds lovely but expensive to produce. I’m sure me dad once bought me mum one rather than a box. They divorced 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 8pm Channel 4 tonight. The Secret World of Chocolate Bars. Might be worth a watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Super Mousse Aztec Bar Old Jamaica all favourites of mine and those red plastic slot machine things you used to get at Christmas with the small chocolate bars and the Lindt chocolate animals got them every Christmas too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Pupkin Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Tell you what, the size of a Toffee Crisp and Lion Bar now , really boils my p*ss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambopilms Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 I'm sure Pyramint was a thing. Mint chocolate in a pyramid shape, if that wasn't obvious by the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, jambopilms said: I'm sure Pyramint was a thing. Mint chocolate in a pyramid shape, if that wasn't obvious by the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambopilms Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 10 minutes ago, milky_26 said: That's it. I googled it, it was meant to be a rival to the chocolate orange but never took off. I liked it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNox Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 28/07/2021 at 21:13, martoon said: The 54321 chocolate bar/biscuit was mentioned in the Scottish Clubs in Europe thread and got me thinking of other confectionery that has been discontinued. 1989 in this case. The one I miss most from childhood/younger days were these bad boys which disappeared in 1992, apparently. What's you're long forgotten favourite? I used to love a 5 centres, but always wondered why it was split into 7 segments, so that other than the outer segments, every other one was a mixture of 2 centres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNox Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 6 hours ago, Rupert Pupkin said: Tell you what, the size of a Toffee Crisp and Lion Bar now , really boils my p*ss Are you sure they have gotten smaller, and it's not just that your hands are bigger than when you were a kid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNox Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 My favourite was always a Marathon, loved the nougat, caramel and peanut combination. I wish they'd bring them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegranty Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 I remember a Prize Bar in the seventies,my gran used to buy them,nougat with raisins I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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martoon Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, RobNox said: I used to love a 5 centres, but always wondered why it was split into 7 segments, so that other than the outer segments, every other one was a mixture of 2 centres. You have a better memory than me, Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 Shared one of these with the family last night. £1 in Sains. Liked them when I was a kid in the 70's but pocket money/paperboy wage didn't allow for too many. Quite pricey, iirc. They only had the above, rum raisin, which I wasn't sure about, and marzipan which I wouldn't eat at gunpoint. Anyone seen this variety in the shops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, RobNox said: Are you sure they have gotten smaller, and it's not just that your hands are bigger than when you were a kid? That's the mantra of the chocolate bar makers.😊 Had a chunky kit kat tonight that certainly wasn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, RobNox said: My favourite was always a Marathon, loved the nougat, caramel and peanut combination. I wish they'd bring them back. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerbandit Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 31/07/2021 at 18:07, luckyBatistuta said: You can get a 3 pack of these which are a decent size for £1 in Home Bargains, love them. Just the name itself says they’ll be shiiiiiiite Think I’ve seen these in Home Bargains too. Still prefer this one as the best bar of chocolate ever... Me too. Get mine in Tesco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousset1 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Does anyone remember a little chocolate, fondant-filled bear wrapped in foil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 On 31/07/2021 at 18:13, Lemongrab said: 👍 Have you tried Caramilk, a version of Caramac made by Cadbury's. It's rather nice. Tried this a few nights back. Like crack, very moreish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 B&M up at Straiton selling loads of Cadbury Dairy milk Australian versions at the moment. Rather pricey but different varieties you don't normally see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 On 31/07/2021 at 18:13, Lemongrab said: 👍 Have you tried Caramilk, a version of Caramac made by Cadbury's. It's rather nice. This will interest you Lemon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 59 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: This will interest you Lemon Oooo I'll have to keep and eye out for them. Cheers. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Went to Roseburn primary school in the sixties Ross’s puff candy factory was opposite we used to pop in on the way home and ask the workers for any spare bits used to give us a bagful each especially when you got some of the chocolate puff candy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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