With Halloween coming soon, that means only one thing really: candy.
Anyone who trick-or-treated as a child knows that there's always one or two houses that dish out some obscure candy. So, between now and October 31st, we'll take quick looks at obscure candies (and some popular ones as well), just so you know what exactly you're getting yourself into.
Today: Sky Bar
What it's made of: Four separate channels exist: caramel, vanilla, peanut flavored caramel, and fudge. Those four channels are then covered with milk chocolate.
Who owns it: New England Confectionery Company (Necco)
Background: A random candy maker for Necco named Joseph Cangemi came up with the idea for the Sky Bar, and convinced the powers that be to manufacture the confection.
In 1938, Necco finally released the product, using an advertising campaign with sky-writing planes to announce their creation. Sky Bar...sky-writing. I didn't say it was hugely creative. Chuck the Sky Bars from 20,000ft instead, right?
During World War II, New York's Times Square was set in darkness for over three years. When the announcement of V-E Day occurred--and signs could be turned on again--Necco's Sky Bar advertisement was one of only six signs that was ready to light up.
That might have been the brightest time for the Sky Bar in more ways than one. It didn't light up the marketplace ((rim-shot!!)), and today it's rare to find the candy outside the northeast.
What it tastes like: Indecision mixed with ADD.
Halloween Trick-or-Treat Grade: A-
When in doubt, there's at least one flavor you'll probably like.
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