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Candy bars · 1980s

Bar None

Chocolate wafers with chocolate cream and crushed peanuts in milk chocolate. First made in 1987 by Hershey.

Back on sale 1987

By Original Candy House editors · Updated · How we check our facts

Bar NoneSINCE1987BACK AGAIN
Our illustration, not the real wrapper.
First made1987
Made by thenHershey
Made by nowIconic Candy (revived)
StatusBack on sale
TypeCandy bars

What it is

Chocolate wafers with chocolate cream and crushed peanuts in milk chocolate.

The story

  • 1987: first made by Hershey.

Fun facts

  • A 1988 ad promised it would tame "the chocolate beasty".
  • Hershey added caramel and split it into two bars in 1992, then dropped it in 1997.
  • Iconic Candy, which revives lost candies, makes it again.

Is Bar None still made?

Yes, again. Bar None disappeared for a while and came back. Today it is made by Iconic Candy (revived). Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Bar None on Amazon.

If you like Bar None

  • Nestle Alpine White (1986): A white chocolate bar dotted with almonds.
  • PB Max (1989): Creamy peanut butter on a square whole grain cookie, coated in milk chocolate.
  • Reggie! bar (1978): Chocolate, peanuts and caramel, named after Yankees slugger Reggie Jackson.
  • Whatchamacallit (1978): Peanut-flavored crisp with a layer of caramel in a chocolate coating.

See every candy from the 1980s or all candy bars.

Frequently asked questions

When did Bar None come out?

Bar None was first made in 1987, by Hershey.

Who makes Bar None now?

Iconic Candy (revived).

Was Bar None discontinued?

Yes, for a while. It came back and is made today by Iconic Candy (revived).

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Sources

Checked October 22, 2026. Bar None is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.

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