The thing about sherbet lemons
There's a specific memory attached to these for most people over 30. A paper bag from a corner shop, fingers sticky, the sherbet hitting the back of your throat before you'd even got round the corner. Maynards Bassetts hasn't really changed the formula, which is honestly the right call. You don't mess with this sort of thing.
The 162g bag is a decent size. Not a massive share bag, but enough that you're not rationing them out like they're precious. The boiled sweet shell is properly hard, takes a good minute or two to work through, and the sherbet centre still delivers that little fizzy punch. Nothing subtle about it. That's the point.
Who actually wants these
Look, if you're after something sophisticated, move along. These are unapologetically old-school penny-sweet energy in a modern bag. Perfect for:
- Nostalgia chasers who want the real thing
- Anyone building a pick-and-mix style sweet stash at home
- Parents who want to share something from their own childhood without it being weird
At 85p on Subscribe & Save, the price is the easiest part of the decision. My only honest reservation is the Subscribe & Save commitment if you only want one bag. You can cancel after, but it's a faff some people don't bother with and then forget.
The verdict
Not half bad for 85p. If you already use Subscribe & Save regularly, this is a no-brainer add-on. If you don't, it's probably still worth it just to try. They're spot on.
