The Caramac – discontinued last year to widespread disappointment – has returned to shelves for a limited time in response to customer demand. The caramel-flavoured confectionery is on sale again from Tuesday in the form of the classic single bar, a three-bar multipack and a sharing bag of buttons, Nestle said. Advertisement Advertisement Sign up to our daily newsletter , get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.

However, the revival is temporary, with bars available only for a limited time. They will remain available in retailers nationwide while stocks last. Nestle confirmed in November that it was discontinuing the treat after 64 years due to falling sales.

However, the company said it decided to create an opportunity for fans to enjoy it again for a limited period after shoppers claimed its removal had caused a “national scandal”. Lisa Butterworth, a brand manager for Nestle UK & Ireland, said: “The calls for the return of Caramac were heard loud and clear, and for this unique bar we wanted to create a special opportunity for fans to enjoy it once more. “We hope that this limited release gives people the opportunity to savour and stock up on Caramac as a gesture of our appreciation for the longstanding support of .