I’m in a very huffy mood about Bassett’s Liquorice Allsorts. I’ve always liked the things, despite the groaning noise that comes from the depths of my stomach whenever I open a bag. But they keep changing the things, adding new allsorts (not good) and taking away old favourites (worse).
Needless to say Bassett’s are a division of Cadbury Schweppes PLC along with Dentyne, Trebor, Stimorol, Halls, Maynards and others. The company boringly states that “Bassett's three most important varieties are: Liquorice Allsorts, Jelly Babies and Wine Gums. Also greatly enjoyed are Bassett's Bags in a number of well-known flavours including American Hard Gums, Murray Mints, Sherbet Lemons, Pear Drops, Everton Mints, Imperials, Mint Creams, and Fruit, Lemon, Strawberry or Toffee Bon Bons.”
Not content with Liquorice Allsorts, Bassett’s have developed “liquorice-free” Fruit Allsorts. Bah, where’s the world going to? What was wrong with the original 1899 sweets which George Bassett accidentally dropped on the floor (thus “inventing” the allsorts range)? Why did they have to add a blue “Michelin Man” to the mix? Etc, etc.
Thank heavens that there are still people around such as (on the web) http://www.thepinksugarmouse.com/SWSTLIAL. Long may they flourish!
