New Pot of Gold

[Aimz]

This is a review of Hershey's "Pot of Gold" chocolates.

Approximately two years ago, a long-standing Christmas tradition changed...for the worse.

Okay, I'm being dramatic - but it was around two years ago that the Pot of Gold chocolates changed. I hope I'm not the only one who remembers them coming in long, rectangular boxes - in many flavours (red boxes = fruit & nut, blue boxes, gold, and black, I believe). Each box had different flavours - and a signature rectangular piece of chocolate in the middle.

Now, the boxes have become much less rectangular, the flavours are sorely lacking, and different "collections" have the same flavours...just with a different type of chocolate (milk, dark, etc.) These new Pot of Golds are a significant downgrade.

I'm not sure why I continue to pick up a box of Pot of Gold every Christmas season (this year was when they were on for $3.99 at SDM) - maybe I'm half hoping that they will have changed for the better. Not so. I really miss the old Pot of Golds - will probably be buying Russell Stover or a different brand from here-on-in.

Anyone else feel the same? Or do you prefer these new boxes better? Or do you not recall the old?

[jackierw]

I agree with you

[BuggaBugga]

Pot of Gold is so cheesy these days.

[Chantel]

I agree, the quality has gone down, but I still don't really mind them. I asked for the caramels this year because I like caramel candies.

[Slaney]

I miss the original Pot Of Gold too! Eating the 4 carmel corner ones then trying to remember which ones were strawberry, accidently getting the yucky orange one, trying again lol.
And don't feel old, I remember Pot Of Gold before the started putting the Solid chocolate one in the centre, & I'm only 28! lol

[marstec]

I don't know why they had to screw around with a good thing. I used to love Pot of Gold chocolates - there were a few flavors I didn't like, but for the most part the chocolates didn't go to waste (more like they went to waist, lol).

Now, they've down-sized to the point that unless it's 99 cents or less, I won't buy it. Don't you love how the plastic divider takes up more space in the box than the actual chocolates?

[sassypants]

YES - and almost twice the price for a poorer product!

[Zonny]

I think those are actually made in Mexico now.

[saddlebag]

yes they are made in mexico now...i used to love going to the hersey factory in woodside...yum....

and yes i agree 100% pot of gold chocolates are gross now.....the butter cream were always my favorite

[GoJays]

not to mention that there is a lot less product.. i agree with everyone, pot of gold has really lost a lot of quality

[Aimz]

I am so glad I am not the only one who feels this way!

I miss the original Pot Of Gold too! Eating the 4 carmel corner ones then trying to remember which ones were strawberry, accidently getting the yucky orange one, trying again lol.
And don't feel old, I remember Pot Of Gold before the started putting the Solid chocolate one in the centre, & I'm only 28! lol

I am only 20! So yes, definitely not old. It's sad that companies are cutting corners to the point where the whole product changes.

I don't know why they had to screw around with a good thing. I used to love Pot of Gold chocolates - there were a few flavors I didn't like, but for the most part the chocolates didn't go to waste (more like they went to waist, lol).

Now, they've down-sized to the point that unless it's 99 cents or less, I won't buy it. Don't you love how the plastic divider takes up more space in the box than the actual chocolates?

LOL! Oh so true. I feel like all the new ones taste the same. I agree, the old flavours were all a hit, for the most part.

You know - I honestly didn't realize that until you pointed it out. Definitely something worth noting. I don't think I'll be buying them again, especially since there are better alternatives out there.

YES - and almost twice the price for a poorer product!

The way it is for so many products these days.

I think those are actually made in Mexico now.

Yes, they were outsourced.

yes they are made in mexico now...i used to love going to the hersey factory in woodside...yum....

and yes i agree 100% pot of gold chocolates are gross now.....the butter cream were always my favorite

Yes - I couldn't even name a favourite in the new ones if I tried.

not to mention that there is a lot less product.. i agree with everyone, pot of gold has really lost a lot of quality

Again, agreed!

[screamy]

Now, the boxes have become much less rectangular....

I'm wondering how they can be much less rectangular. Do you mean smaller?

But I agree - when I was a kid, they were one of the many things I looked forward to...those and the five lb. box of Ganong chocolates...*drooool*.

[Aimz]

I'm wondering how they can be much less rectangular. Do you mean smaller?

But I agree - when I was a kid, they were one of the many things I looked forward to...those and the five lb. box of Ganong chocolates...*drooool*.

Ha! Yes, I suppose I did word it awkwardly.

The old boxes were much more elongated. So they had a greater length and looked more like a typical rectangle.

The new boxes are much less elongated - a much less lengthy rectangle.

Hope that makes more sense.

But yes, the boxes are smaller too

[MrsSunshine]

yes they've changed a little. I'll refrain from sharing my PofG story.

[screamy]

LOL...I was confused. But yes, I know what you mean - they are shorter.

yes they've changed a little. I'll refrain from sharing my PofG story.

What kind of rodent or insect did you find covered in chocolate?!? Since you've said that, I'm imagining all kinds of horror stories...