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How To Pair Single Malt With Cocoa

Shreya Goswami

March 18, 2024

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Here are all the tips you need to make the best cocoa-infused single malt whisky cocktails for a new flavour profile for your cocktail nights.

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Match The Intensities

Robust single malts will pair really well with dark chocolate in intensity, so fuse the two for best results.

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Look For Similar Notes

Cocoa has nutty and slightly fruity notes and so do some single malts. Look out for these when pairing them up.

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Try Fruit-Forward Pairings

Try pairing single malts with fruity chocolates like raspberry or orange-infused ones for a unique contrast.

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Peaty Whisky Match-Up

For single malts with peaty tones, try to match up dark chocolate for a smoky-sweet balance and an intriguing flavour.

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Mind The Cocoa Percentage

Lighter and smoother malts pair well with milk or sweet chocolates, while more intense malts go well with chocolates with higher cocoa percentages.

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Always Sip And Nibble

Before crafting out your cocktail, do a taste test by sipping on the whisky, nibbling on the chocolate and see how the combined taste feels.