We didn’t grow up reading food labels.
We grew up fighting for the last Bourbon in the pack.
In tiffin boxes, train journeys, or cousin sleepovers, that familiar purple wrapper was always the real MVP. Long before we could spell “ganache,” we were connoisseurs of the only sandwich that truly mattered — the chocolate cream-filled magic of Bourbon biscuits.
Some call it a snack.
We call it a rite of passage.
So today, let’s raise a toast (or a tea cup) to the biscuit that bonded school benches, sibling rivalries, and Sunday chai breaks — our beloved Bourbon.
🍫 The Origin Story: A Biscuit Born Royal
The Bourbon (pronounced ‘Booh-bon’ by some aunties and ‘Burr-bun’ by others) isn’t originally Indian — but it may as well be.
Invented in the 1910s by Peek Freans in the UK, the Bourbon biscuit got its name from the French royal House of Bourbon. Fancy, right?
But when it arrived on Indian shores, it became something else entirely:
The unofficial chocolate ambassador of Indian childhoods.
From Britannia to Parle, and now newer players like Sunfeast, Bourbon became less about European nobility and more about lunchbox loyalty.
🧒 Why We All Fell in Love (and Still Haven’t Moved On)
1. It Was the First Biscuit with Layers
Before layered desserts, we had Bourbon:
- One crispy, slightly salty chocolate biscuit
- A slab of sugary cocoa cream
- Another biscuit to seal the deal
- And — don’t forget — those tiny sugar crystals that made us feel fancy
It wasn’t just a biscuit. It was architecture.
2. It Encouraged Us to Play with Food
You could:
- Twist it apart
- Lick the cream
- Scrape it with your teeth
- Or be that weirdo who bit right through
No judgment. Every kid had their Bourbon ritual.
3. It Was Social Currency
Had a full pack of Bourbons? Congratulations, you now owned:
- 2 best friends
- 1 teacher’s attention
- And the envy of every benchmate within five feet
In a world before Paytm and UPI, Bourbons were negotiation tools.
🍪 Modern Bourbons: The Reinventions We Didn’t Know We Needed
While the OG Britannia Bourbon still reigns, other brands have gotten creative:
- Parle Fab Bourbon – Slightly sweeter, kid-friendlier
- Sunfeast Dar Fantasy Bourbon – Richer chocolate and crunchier texture
- Hide & Seek Fab – For those who like it creamier
- Bourbon (Britannia) – Double the cream, double the nostalgia
Bourbons have even made it into cheesecake crusts, milkshake toppings, and ice cream sandwiches.
But let’s be real — nothing beats dunking it in chai until the cream gets gooey.
☕ How to Eat Bourbons Like a Pro (Then and Now)
Some habits deserve to be passed down:
- Dunk & Crunch: Hold it till just before it collapses
- Cream Lick-Off: Old-school, messy, but fun
- Split & Share: Perfect way to bond with a sibling (or bribe one)
- The Sandwich Stack: Pile up cream layers like you’re building dessert Jenga
Pro Tip: Pair with ginger chai or cold milk for max nostalgia points.
🍫 But Wait… Have You Tried These Bourbon Fusion Recipes?
Let’s take your love for this biscuit up a notch:
1. Bourbon Biscuit Milkshake
Blend together:
- 5–6 Bourbon biscuits
- 1 cup chilled milk
- 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate ice cream
- Optional: a spoon of Nutella
Top with whipped cream and crushed biscuit bits. Serve chilled. Slurp-approved.
2. Bourbon S’mores (Desi Style)
- Replace graham crackers with Bourbons
- Place a roasted marshmallow + chocolate slab in between two biscuits
- Microwave for 10 seconds or toast slightly
Childhood meets campfire cravings.
3. Bourbon Biscuit Cake (No Oven Needed)
- Crush 2 packs of Bourbons
- Mix with ½ cup milk + 1 tsp Eno
- Microwave in a mug for 2 mins or steam for 20 mins in a cooker
Instant cake. Zero effort. Maximum love.
4. Bourbon Laddoo
- Crush Bourbon biscuits
- Mix with a few spoons of condensed milk
- Roll into bite-sized balls, coat with cocoa or coconut
Perfect for kids’ birthday parties or guilt-free indulgence.
5. Bourbon Cheesecake Bites
- Make a quick crust with crushed Bourbons and melted butter
- Add cream cheese + sugar + a drop of vanilla essence as filling
- Set in cupcake liners and refrigerate
From snack box to sophisticated.
❤️ Bourbons Before Bros, Always
Yes, we’ve all moved on. New snacks, new tastes, new diets.
But when comfort calls, we don’t reach for a protein bar.
We reach for a Bourbon.
Because it’s more than a biscuit.
It’s the smell of childhood.
The sound of wrappers rustling during tuition class.
The memory of sharing a snack and making a friend.
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Final Crumbs
So the next time someone asks why you’re still eating Bourbon biscuits with such joy, just smile and say:
“Some loves never expire.”
Because when it comes to comfort,
Bourbons before bros. Always.
Some memories taste like chocolate cream… and others, like that first sip of mango on a hot summer day.
Take a walk down memory lane with another childhood classic — Frooti Tetra Pack: A Mango Sip That Transformed Brand Identity. 🧃💛
