Butterscotch has a fascinating history going straight to today. The flavor is endlessly familiar: rich, buttery and warm. As hard candies, the warmth lingers on your tongue, creating a pleasant and relaxed feeling throughout. No wonder butterscotch is the favorite candy of legends of grandmothers and their descendants. Some might say it’s the flavor of love. Quick Bite of Candy History People have long believed that butterscotch was from Scotland. Not true. Actually, the word “butterscotch” refers to the process of “scorching” this old-fashioned candy as it’s made and not that it’s of Scotch descent. That being said, butterscotch, no matter who’s making it, contains butter, sugar, water and maybe vanilla and has since the 1800s. One ad in 1888 tells customers: “Get some old-fashioned butterscotch candy at the New Candy Factory. YUM! YUM!”. Old-fashioned, even in the old days!
