The ‘superior' 90s chocolate bar Brits wish Cadbury would bring back
Now, the British public has spoken on the long-lost pick it wants to see return to shelves – and it's a creamy, minty treat that hasn't been seen in more than 20 years.
A beloved (former) member of the Cadbury family, the Wispa Mint first hit shelves in 1995 – and though it was discontinued back in 2003, chocolate lovers have never quite forgotten it.
Surveying 2,000 people across the UK, new research has concluded that the minty twist on the classic Wispa came out on top, as more than 1 in 5 (22%) said it was the long-lost chocolate bar they'd most like to see return.
Cadbury has been known to experiment with its Wispa bar – but it hasn't always been a smooth ride.
20 years after it first launched, in 2003, the Wispa brand was briefly discontinued and rebranded as the Dairy Milk Bubbly.
But after uproar from fans, which included a dedicated online campaign, it returned to shops permanently in 2008.
Over the years, Wispa has taken many forms, including orange, strawberry, Wispaccino, and of course, the long-reigning Gold.
In second place was Caramac, which was discontinued in 2023 after 64 years, while 1 in 5 (18%) still miss the Cadbury Dream, which was discontinued back in 2002.
Shoppers previously went wild after it was briefly spotted in B&M, but now, the only UK alternative is the Cadbury White (launched in 2019). And if you happen to find yourself in Australia, New Zealand or South Africa, the elusive Dream is still sold there.
A sweet combination of milk chocolate and white, the Cadbury Marble was selected by 16% of respondents to the Smooth Spins Casino survey, having disappeared from shelves back in 2012. In joint fourth was also the nostalgic Orange Crunchie, a tangy version of the honeycomb classic.
It's no secret that chocolate fiends have long been lusting for the Wispa Mint's return. Over on the r/CasualUK Subreddit, @Gueld recalled the sweet snack being their 'go to' chocolate back in the day – even going as far as to label it 'far superior to an Aero.'
@Loose_beef felt that Wispas in general are a 'criminally underrated' choice, while @ChrisRR called for the return of the Mint classic, labelling even the highly esteemed Wispa Gold 's*** by comparison.' Bold words.
@charlotteypants has always felt they were 'epic' – and continues to 'mourn' the loss to this day.
Meanwhile, @Yachting-Mishaps wondered whether the Wispa Mint 'needs to exist in a world that already has Mint Aero.' By way of reply, @iwasfeelingallfloopy reckons that the flavour in the Wispa was 'different (i.e. better)' and 'more of a creamy layer.'
Though Cadbury hasn't confirmed any plans to revive the Wispa Mint, there are plenty of success stories where chocolate brands have decided to give previously axed favourites another go.
First launched in 2003, White Chocolate Maltesers were a fan favourite before being discontinued in 2014. People spent more than a decade begging for their return, and in June, those prayers were finally answered as the treat returned to shelves. Wispa Mint (22%) Caramac (20%) Cadbury Dream (18%) Cadbury Marble/Orange Crunchie (16%) Mars Delight/Cadbury Aztec/Snow Flakes/Quality Street Toffee Deluxe/Mint Crunchie (13%) Cadbury's Tiffin/Kit Kat Senses (12%) White Crunch Bar/Toffo (11%) Fox's Echo (9%) Snaps (6%) Taz (4%)
Source: Smooths Spins Casino.
They're now available in treat, single and sharing bar formats, both at major supermarkets and independent retailers. More Trending
And, after Mars admitted that it 'made a mistake' and an online petition totalling more than 8,600 signatures, the Milky Way Crispy Rolls made a comeback earlier this year.
A milk chocolate-covered wafer biscuit finger, inside, it's filled with light whip, and has been dubbed 'god's gift' and the 'best chocolate bar ever' by doting fans.
The brand also added two new Crispy Roll flavours to the line-up, including Twix Crispy Rolls and Bounty Crispy Rolls.
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