Because life is a competition.
That time of year where it’s once again been deemed acceptable to stew knee-deep in chocolate for six weeks straight – and we couldn’t be gladder to greet it.
Pair this with people from all walks of life coming together in their hometowns once more to discuss topics like the days of yore, what’s to come in the new year and the fella on RTÉ News who slipped on the ice – and you’ve got yourself a conversation.
Somewhere in the thick of those two, lies the age-old question of which of Cadbury’s famous Roses are the very best, and which are popular with the more niche audiences of the world.
Yes. That old chestnut.
Considering the charitable season that’s in it – we decided do the research for you. We would like you to remember that this list is fully definitive and, in some cases, legally binding.
11. Strawberry Dream
Are you even surprised?
10. Tangy Orange Creme
We love them, but they’re divisive.
9. Coffee Escape
NEXT.
8. Caramel Bite
Could take an eye out with a well-angled throw.
7. Country Fudge
If Country Fudge was a young lad, his car exhaust would be heard from Kiltimagh.
6. Caramel Toffee
The only reason that Caramel Toffee is never a disappointment is because you never expected much from it at all. Solid.
5. Hazel Whirl
Now we’re talking. The underdog of the chocolate world.
4. Golden Barrel
What would have been a top 3 contender in Christmases past has lost its podium spot due to the new, smoother texture.
Down with change, but they’re still quality.
3. Signature Truffle
Call us pigs, ’cause we’re going truffle hunting. A chocolate for the ages – no mean feat.
2. Brazil Darkness
Chocolate for chocolate connoisseurs. BD also teaches kids that Brazil is full of good craic and tasty exports.
Mmm, geography.
1. Hazel In Caramel
Ah, The Purple One. The all-encompassing essence of the Roses tin.
A chocolate so flooded in reputation that it’s always the first one to go. While she may have lost her shape in seasons past (listen, it happens) we’ve never forgotten our first time.
Regal in colour, regal in nature, regal in popularity. Long live the King.
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