Sneak Peek at Chocolat Luxe – New Chocolate Whiskey Liqueur

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of being among the very first members of the public to taste a new chocolate and whiskey liqueur called Chocolat Luxe. There’s an embargo on for a few weeks preventing me from saying which brand is behind this new velvety drink. But I can tell you this: Chocolat Luxe is the world’s first fusion of Belgian chocolate, Irish whiskey and cream. It’s the result of three years of development and combines cream, Madagascan vanilla, tripled distilled whiskey and more than 30g of real Belgian chocolate in each bottle.

Sam Bompas of Bompas & Parr about to share the big reveal. I got a pic of him holding the Chocolat Luxe bottle but can’t show it for another couple of weeks.

Hosted by mad scientist jelly mongers Bompas & Parr with set design by Rhea Thierstein, the launch centred round an afternoon tea catered by Lily Vanilli bakery and was held at the historic “still life drama” Dennis Severs’ House in Spitalfields. Just the visit to the house alone was a delight, but Lily Vanilli’s creations were certainly welcome as well. Marbled quail eggs, rose and coconut friands, pistachio cakes and more … yeah!

Of course, the star of the show was the booze, and I really enjoyed drinking it. Served over ice with a fresh raspberry, it was refreshing and decadent. The kid in me loved the chocolate milkiness of it, the grown up me loved the whisky. Marbled and mocha it looked as yummy as it tasted. I’m sure it’s going to be a hit.

Chocolat Luxe will be available from the 12th of August exclusively at Harvey Nichols and then nationwide from October. Recommended retail price will be £16.99 for a 50cl bottle. I’ll write more about Chocolat Luxe once the embargo is lifted.