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Marks & Spencer American Hard Gums

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 20, 2017

The old saying goes "Goody goody gumdrop". BUT ARE THEY GOOD?

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Cadbury Flake Bar

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 14, 2017

One of the most old school Brit chocolate bars is put on notice today. Notice of what, you say? Just general notice.

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Lion Bar

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 31, 2017

Sometimes it feels like chocolate bars all use the same 4 ingredients. Actually, that's true. But don't be discouraged, they work.

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Nestle ToffeeCrisp

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 3, 2017

Britain's version of the 100 Grand Bar? OR IS THE 100 GRAND A VERSION OF THIS?

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Cadbury Dairy Milk Caramel

Reviewed by Jonny on Nov 11, 2016

For a LONG time I've been wanting to try this caramel confection: would it live up to my internal hype?

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Percy Pigs

Reviewed by Jonny on Oct 21, 2016

They're pigs that have pig in them, so let's first think on that.

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Cadbury Double Decker

Reviewed by Jonny on Sep 22, 2016

How do you feel about nougat?

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Maoam Pinballs: A secret treat from our fave candy maker?

Reviewed by Matty on Sep 20, 2016

These are the kind of balls we should all be fond of.

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Reader Request: Cadbury Crunchie Rocks

Reviewed by Jonny on Sep 15, 2016

"The best thing I've ever put in my mouth"

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I Really Couldn’t Give Two Cadbury Fudges

Reviewed by Matty on Sep 6, 2016

Are you fudging kidding me?

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CARAMEL: Tunnock’s Biscuit of Love

Reviewed by Matty on Aug 23, 2016

Call them CARAMEL bars. But I'm not yelling at you about it, I swear.

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Cola Cubes

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 23, 2016

I love hard candies and I love cola - a natural fit, right?

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British Bon Bons

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 30, 2016

Get prepared for a whole new thing...

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Iron Brew Specials are Really Just Irn Bru. Shh. It’s a Secret.

Reviewed by Matty on Apr 25, 2016

I have a Scottish friend at work. I'd like him even if he wasn't Scottish, he has other qualities too.

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Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations

Reviewed by Jonny on Oct 29, 2015

Finally, putting the reputation of Cadbury chocolate to the test

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Bassett’s Mint Favourites

Reviewed by Jonny on Oct 22, 2015

Mint is no longer just mint.

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The Online Sweet Company

Reviewed by Jonny on Sep 15, 2015

We got fish, shrimp, and American gums today.

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Robinson’s Squash Gums are Vegeterrific

Reviewed by Matty on Aug 24, 2015

British gummies for your hippie friends that you can eat too!

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Superior Sea Gull Eggs are Real & Spectacular

Reviewed by Matty on Oct 24, 2014

When you put this much effort into candy, SOMEone should write about.

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Mr. Candy British Treats: Rosey Apples & Pear Drops

Reviewed by Jonny on Oct 3, 2014

Classic boiled sweets from the UK - what could be better? Or in this case, what couldn't be?

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Gumbilees: Big F-ing Wine gums

Reviewed by Matty on Jul 28, 2014

Because they don't have beer mints

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Haribo Tangfastics

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 21, 2014

It figures that one of Haribo's top brands is a sour offering. But IS IT SOUR ENOUGH? Is anything?

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Taveners Lemon & Strawberry Sherbets

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 7, 2014

Perhaps THE most iconic classic British candy is under the microscope today, yo.

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Swedish Sours: Raspberry Hallonshots & Tropical Punch Bottles at “The Candy Store”

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 27, 2014

Think you've been to the best candy store in San Francisco? If you haven't been here, you haven't.

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Rowntrees Orchard Fruits Pastilles

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 11, 2014

These pastilles are plenty good-just not wuite as good as the original flavors by Rowntrees

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Bassett’s Liquorice Allsorts

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 21, 2014

I love licorice, coconut, fruits, and chocolate. Love. But will I love them together? I DON'T KNOW, THAT'S WHAT WE'RE GOING TO FIND OUT. Together.

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Taveners Rhubarb & Custard

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 20, 2014

Ooh! Another take on the super Brit treat rhubarb & custard boiled sweets! (That's "hard candy" on 'Merican)

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Taveners Blackcurrant & Liquorice

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 13, 2014

“licorice”? All these years we’ve been gracefully handling the way the Brits pronounce aluminum...

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Bassett’s Sherbet Lemons

Reviewed by Jonny on Sep 10, 2013

Boiled sweets are a crucial part of the candy world, as well as candy history. These are perhaps the most iconic boiled sweet there is. DO THE MATH, HOT SHOT!

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Maynards Threesome of Peaches, Berries, and, well, Berries

Reviewed by Matty on Jul 15, 2013

When Tool broke up, I was sad. Then Maynard started making wine and gummies and I'm much happier.

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Walkers Nonsuch Original Toffee

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 26, 2013

What's toffee..exactly? How is it different than caramel? Which is better? And as always, we tackle the persistently tough question "is it hard enough?"

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Mentos Fresh Cola

Reviewed by Jonny on May 30, 2013

Mentos takes on one of my all-time favorite candy flavors.

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I’ve Seen Hell, My Friends: And It’s Filthy With Spogs

Reviewed by Jonny on Nov 9, 2012

I’m still shuddering. Recently I contacted Aunty Nellie’s Sweet Shop in Ireland to get my hands on...

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Millions : A Chewy Delight From the UK That Your Teeth Might Hate

Reviewed by Jonny on Nov 5, 2012

Oh, you Brits. Just gotta be so damn clever with the candy, don’t ya? You make a candy called Millions, cause...

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Brain Blasterz – Wimps Need Not Apply

Reviewed by Jonny on Oct 23, 2012

How sour is "too sour"? And damn it, when are the wimps gonna have a candy of their own?

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Maynard’s Wine Gums : An Un-Reviewed Classic!

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 25, 2012

THE original wine gum. Or at least, the first I ever had. It was a balmy day in Heathrow airport, November 2002...

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Rhubarb & Custard Boiled Sweets : A UK Classic that Must Needs Come Stateside.

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 13, 2012

Imagine boiled celery candy - now scratch that, take Strawberry & Rhubarb pie, take away the Strawberry, and add custard. Now make it a hard candy.

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Haribo Alphabet Letters : The Sweet Way to Lern to Spell

Reviewed by Jonny on May 2, 2012

Can you spell "damn good"?

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Frutips: Stay (Black)Currant

Reviewed by Matty on Jan 10, 2012

Blackcurrant Fruit Pastilles that you can make love to. If you find them.

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End of Year Frustration Roundup of Crap You Can’t Buy

Reviewed by Jonny on Dec 30, 2011

A roundup of 6 excellent candies from around the world that...you can't buy.

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Edinburgh Castle Rock – It’s Like “The Human Centipede 2”

Reviewed by Jonny on Oct 14, 2011

What does "The Human Centipede 2" and childhood sidewalk art have in common?

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Maynards Sports Mixture – Ugly Candy Needs Eating Too.

Reviewed by Jonny on Sep 6, 2011

Is it important to you to have attractive candy? Or is flavor more important. Warning, these are some ugly bastards.

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Sour Filled Electroshocks – Sometimes, it’s good that we can’t buy European candy. Like in this instance. Cause this aint good.

Reviewed by Jonny on Aug 29, 2011

The original "Sweaty®" has some competition, and it's ugly.

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Rowntrees Pick & Mix – Candy Equivalent of “That Awesome Mix Tape” You Broke 4 Times and Taped Back Together

Reviewed by Jonny on Aug 25, 2011

If you ever listen to me about anything, read this review. If you listen to low bit rate MP3s, then you also need to read this. If you already eat Rowntrees Pick & Mix and listen to lossless music, then..I have nothing to learn ya on.

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