Cherry Grandfather Milk Nougat + Almond

The scoop

Spotted something a little unusual in the clearance aisle: Cherry Grandfather Milk Nougat + Almond is marked down and ready to move. If you’re into European-style nougat confections or just curious about trying something different from the usual candy suspects, this 17.64-ounce package might be worth a look.

This is a milk nougat candy studded with almonds and cherry flavoring—think of it as a softer, creamier cousin to traditional hard nougat. The “Grandfather” branding suggests this is likely an imported or specialty candy that doesn’t always get prime shelf space at Costco, which explains why it’s landed in clearance territory. At 17.64 ounces, you’re getting a decent amount of candy to sample or share.

Whether this is a solid deal depends on your taste for nougat and how the clearance price shakes out per ounce. Specialty imported candies typically run higher than domestic brands, so if you’re paying around $0.50 or less per ounce, that’s likely a fair shake for this type of product. If you’ve never tried milk nougat before, clearance pricing takes some of the risk out of experimenting with an unfamiliar candy style.

This is probably on clearance because nougat isn’t exactly flying off shelves in most American markets—it’s more of a niche taste. These European-style confections tend to have shorter runs at Costco, and once they’re gone, they’re often gone for good. If you’re interested, don’t wait around thinking you’ll catch it on your next trip; specialty candy clearance items tend to disappear quickly once bargain hunters catch wind of them.

This one’s for the adventurous candy eater or anyone who grew up with European nougat and misses it. Have you tried milk nougat before, or would this be a first-time experiment for you?