Reed's Candy

Greeneyedlady21 · ‎01-06-2015

I was in a "country store" today, only store in a wealthy suburb and it does have the feel of a country store. On my way to the register I spotted Reed's, blast from the past and I had to get some.

I remember my Mom always buying me Reed's when I would ask for them as a kid. Today I bought the cinnamon. They had cinnamon, butterscotch, and root beer. I definitely have to get more, they're as good as I remember.

They're now made by a company called Iconic Candy in Great Neck NY. Originally made by the Reed's Candy Company in Chicago. Founded in 1893 by William and Eugene Reed.

I also like that they're individually wrapped.

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Porcelain · ‎02-19-2014

I remember getting them in Root Beer flavor. Didin't they sometimes have them in vending machines?

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4kitties · ‎03-09-2010

The root beer were my favorites. I have not thought about them in a long time.

Glad they are still made.

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spiderw · ‎06-14-2010

I loved the root beer and butterscotch flavors!!!! There were many tasty treats in the candy store.

DiAnne · ‎09-22-2010

I remember the root beer also.

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

I used to love the root beer and cinnamon!

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Greeneyedlady21 · ‎01-06-2015

Remember root beer barrels? I think those are still made. My favorite in the grocery aisle was the pink Canada mints. I ate way too much sugar back then.

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January121 · ‎03-21-2010

My favorite were the Root Beer 😊

cookie5 · ‎03-10-2010

My favorites were the Winto-green. Loved them! They don't make them anymore. The Rootbeer and Cinnamon are not as strong as they used to be. The size is smaller - size of a penney compared to the old nickel size. Sad.

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Wsmom · ‎03-09-2010

@Greeneyedlady21 wrote:
Remember root beer barrels? I think those are still made. My favorite in the grocery aisle was the pink Canada mints. I ate way too much sugar back then.

@Greeneyedlady21 , are you familiar with Claim Jumper restaurants? They have the root beer barrels on the counter when you leave. I'm always shocked my grandchildren aren't interested in them.