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Origin
Sweden
Weight
340g
Pipe-shaped licorice candy with a satisfying chew — a Scandinavian icon since the 1960s.
Rating Breakdown
Sweetness
2.5/5
Saltiness
2.0/5
Texture
4.0/5
Uniqueness
4.5/5
About This Candy
Skipper's Pipes (Skepparlansen in Swedish) are pipe-shaped licorice candies that are a cornerstone of Scandinavian candy culture. Unlike the super-salty salmiak varieties, these offer a gentler licorice experience — sweet, slightly salty, with a wonderfully chewy texture. They're an excellent introduction to Nordic licorice for Americans who are curious but intimidated. The pipe shape is nostalgic and fun, and the flavor is complex enough to keep you reaching for more.
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