Altoids Sours were obsession-level good. These little tins of face-puckering fruit candy came in flavors like Raspberry, Tangerine, and Apple, with a sugar-coated punch that was as addictive as crack. Despite the cult following, Altoids pulled the plug in 2010, claiming low sales. Fans of the sour candy begged on the internet for decades, and some nifty collectors sold them for a small fortune on eBay.
In 2024, a company called Iconic Candy launched Retro Sours, which were heavily inspired by Altoids Sours but were not officially revived. Mars Wrigley, the original maker of Altoids, has confirmed they have no involvement, and Retro Sours don't use the exact same recipe. Still, they come in flavors like Mango, Tangerine, and Citrus and are available at Cracker Barrel and IT'SUGAR.
