Foundry Chocolate – Vanuatu x Thomson Manuka Smoke Whisky 70%

Foundry Chocolate have introduced Thomson Manuka Smoke Single Malt whisky to their Pinalum, Vanuatu chocolate and the combination is an elegant voyage down the river of delight.

Together, this power couple exudes a palate-seducing flood of sensual malt-laden luxury, creamy caramel character and just a playful tickle of spice and smoke.

Foundry Chocolate celebrate the unique personalities of the world's finest cacao by crafting and ageing micro-batches of two-ingredient chocolate, and once a year, they play matchmaker in their little Mahurangi foundry.

This very limited-run 70% bean-to-bar chocolate began with cacao from a little pocket of forest in the hills of Malekula Island. David then steeped these superb cacao nibs in a lavish torrent of New Zealand’s own Thomson Manuka Smoke Single Malt Whisky. Then he got to work in their little chocolate factory to create a bar brimming with smouldering sensuality.

This year's bespoke packaging illustration has been designed by Janelle to represent the cascading flavour journey of the bar. It's only once a year they release their limited special edition whisky infused treats, with each bar and micro-batch numbered by hand, once they're gone, they're gone.