
Actually, we went to New York for work. And I found the candy bar at the CVS across from the NJ train station. But I was certain NYC would have it, if no where else. Aside from that, everything else is true. What is most true is that the Milky Way fills me with a passion unmatched by any other candy or snack food.
Growing up, my Mom bought Snickers for our family. Snickers were crunchy, sweet, and good for filling up three hungry boys and a husband. Plus, Snickers aren't pure sugar like a Sugar Daddy or Bit O' Honey.

So to have a fully comprehensive understanding of the Milky Way Simply Caramel, I also picked up a classic Milky Way and a Milky Way Midnight Dark. This would allow me to enjoy the full spectrum of Milky Way goodness.
The first thing was to rule out the Milky Way Midnight Dark. I've had it before and never really enjoyed it. For decades it was sold under the moniker Forever Yours, free of the Milky Way family. It's not a bad bar, but it doesn't have the same capacity for deliciousness as the classic bar. The dark chocolate doesn't meld seamlessly with the caramel, as it does with the original. And the vanilla nougat just can't find a proper spot in the flavor profile.
As I tasted the classic and Simply Caramel side by side, I gained a new found respect for the puffy, fluffy layer of nougat. I always thought the caramel was king, but then why didn't I become a fan of another pure caramel chocolate bar, such as Caramello or Rolos? The nougat seems to almost aerate the dense, gooey caramel, lightening it and allowing you to enjoy the blend of chocolate and caramel in greater depth. The nougat allows the flavors of the bar to fully open up on your palate, like an enrichment of cream thinning out a thick, concentrated broth. Once again, the classic was king.
1 comments :
Your taste test sounded so fun I think I'll do one!
CZ
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