The Polo Mint is undeniably the greatest mint that has ever been conceived. The staggering truth about Polos is that they have a dark secret in their past – when they were originally introduced in 1948, they had no hole in the centre.
Fruit Polos are a rare beast indeed – they are hardly ever seen in the UK these days, so this 48 pack is an opportunity not to be missed. Fruit Polos are, of course, the fruit flavoured variation of the much loved mint polo original.
Bassetts Sherbet Lemons are a unique British classic that present the eternal dilemma – should you bite straight through the crispy lemon exterior to unleash the sherbet immediately, or do you slowly bide your time to prolong the pleasure?
These retro peppermints are famous for their distinctive stripy appearance. They have a crunchy outer shell which, once breached, gives way to a soft mild peppermint interior.
Jelly Babies were originally launched by Bassetts in 1918 to celebrate the end of the First World War, when they came under the name Peace Babies. These classic sweets obviously made a good impression as they are more popular than ever today.
Parma Violets Giant are (unsurprisingly) the bigger version of the classic parma violet sweets. They have a unique taste – a bewildering combination of lavender, violets and perfume. The distinctive flavour is not to everyone’s taste, but many do love it.
Relish that good old fashioned tuck shop experience with this jar of Tuck Shop Rosey Apples. These classic boiled sweets are green and red, and they have the great tangy taste of super sweet apples.
Chocolate limes offer a unique combination of flavours that you get from no other sweet. A crispy outer shell of tangy lime encases a smooth milk chocolate centre.
Bassetts Liquorice Allsorts came to be via the means of a most fortuitous mishap. Back in 1899 a Bassetts sales rep dropped a tray of samples he was showing to a client, mixing them all up. Bassetts began to mass produce Liquorice Allsorts soon after.
Bassetts Mint Creams are an old fashioned classic, holding a place in the heart of any true sweet lover. The crispy outer shell gives way to the soft, cool and super-sweet mint interior.
If you like toffee, then it’s a pretty safe bet that you will like this Jar of Tuck Shop Assorted Toffees. The flavours include rum and butter, dairy and mint, and treacle.
Rowntree Fruit Gums are a much loved favourite in the UK, and have been for many years. They were first introduced in 1893, and are as popular as ever today – over a hundred years later.
Rowntree Fruit Gums are a much loved favourite in the UK, and have been for many years. They were first introduced in 1893, and are as popular as ever today – over a hundred years later.
Foxs Glacier Fruits are the quintessential British boiled sweet – they are like an old friend to all true sweet lovers. Fox’s are sweet experts – they have been producing confectionary products since as far back as 1880.
Chewits Fruit Salad is the classic flavour of this much loved sweet. Chewits have been improved over the years and they now contain real fruit juice, are gelatine free and contain no artificial colours.
The Murray Mint is a good old fashioned traditional hard boiled sweet from sweet experts Bassetts. Murray Mints have a distinctive flavour, which perfectly combines mint and butter for that creamy taste.
Mint imperials are a classic old school mint, which every grandparent has a stash of in one of their kitchen cupboards. These mints are smooth and mild, with a fairly soft interior.
Back in the good old days (the early 1900’s in fact), Wine Gums really did contain wine. Fermented wine was mixed with a gelling agent to give the prototype for today’s much loved Maynards Wine Gums Original.
The Bon Bon is a true old school classic, so it’s only right that these Sharps Toffee Bon Bons come in a good old fashioned sweet shop style 2.75 kilogram jar.
Jamesons Dark Choc Raspberry Ruffles are a relatively rare animal within the sweet kingdom. If you do find them hard to get hold of, then this sizeable jar of the elusive truffles is undoubtedly a solid investment.
Trebor Extra Strong Mints are a serious mint. Your basic mint lover will indulge in the odd packet of polos, but the Trebor Extra Strong Mint is a whole different ball game.
Rowntree Fruit Pastilles are one of the nation’s favourite sweets, and have been ever since their introduction in 1881. These sugar coated fruit chews have been improved over the years, and now contain 25% fruit juice.
Rowntree Fruit Pastilles have been one of the nation’s favourite sweets ever since their introduction way back in 1881. These sugar coated fruit chews have been improved over the years, and currently contain 25% fruit juice.
Chewits were a great childhood sweet for many of us and it’s no great surprise that they are still popular today. Chewits Blackcurrant have a great, rich fruity flavour, which is enjoyed by adults and children alike.
The Spearmint Polo is the sometimes neglected younger brother of the much loved mint polo. These somewhat rare mints are an acquired taste – loved by some and hated by others.
Chewits were a classic childhood taste for many of us and it’s no great surprise that they are still popular among kids today. Chewits Strawberry have a great, fruity flavour, which is enhanced by real fruit juice.
Maynards Wine Pastilles are a relative newcomer to the world of confectionary – they were introduced in 2001. Somewhere between Fruit Pastilles and Wine Gums, Maynards Wine Pastilles are chewy sugar coated fruit sweets.
Bassetts Sherbet Lemons are a unique British classic that present the eternal dilemma – should you bite straight through the crispy lemon exterior to unleash the sherbet immediately, or do you slowly bide your time to prolong the pleasure?
Humbugs are instantly recognisable by their trademark stripy appearance. The mint (and original) humbug dates back as far as the 1820’s, and they are still available today in traditional sweet shops.
Sharps Strawberry Bon Bons are the greatest of all bon bons. If you are a lover of the Sharps Strawberry Bon Bon, then enjoy them in the best possible way – in this sweet shop style 2.75 kilogram jar.
