Indulge in Exquisite Chocolate and Spirit Pairings with the New The Spirit of Wales Distillery’s Chocolates. A range of handcrafted chocolates made from sustainably sourced cocoa as a perfect accompaniment to their range of Steeltown Welsh Dry Gin, Steeltown Welsh Vodka, and Dragon’s Breath Spiced Welsh Rum.
Newport, South Wales, United Kingdom, 8 August 2021 – The Spirit of Wales Distillery in Newport, South Wales, has released a range of handcrafted chocolates made from sustainably sourced cocoa as a perfect accompaniment to their range of Steeltown Welsh Dry Gin, Steeltown Welsh Vodka, and Dragon’s Breath Spiced Welsh Rum.
The Spirit of Wales Distillery in Newport, South Wales, might be a young distillery, but it has already delighted judges at the IWSC and Gin Masters. Their Steeltown Welsh Dry Gin has won an IWSC Silver Award and Gin Masters Silver, while their Welsh-inspired Dragon’s Breath Spiced Welsh Rum won an IWSC Bronze Award. Now their range also includes the handcrafted the Spirit of Wales Chocolates.
The Spirit Wales’ range of chocolates is made in Cornwall from cocoa that is sustainably sourced from The Ivory Coast and includes dark chocolate, milk chocolate, milk chocolate with caramel and Cornish Sea Salt™, and white chocolate. The Spirit of Wales Chocolates has carefully chosen the ultimate pairing indulgence that accentuates the notes and aromas from the premium ingredients and botanicals used in producing The Spirit of Wales Distillery’s spirits.
Taste the dragon by pairing The Spirit of Wales Distillery’s Dragon’s Breath Welsh Spiced Rum with the Spirit of Wales Dark Chocolate. The Dragon’s Breath Welsh Spiced Rum contains sweet cola aromas, a subtle woody flavour, and an infusion of cinnamon and vanilla. Paired with the refined taste of The Spirit of Wales Dark Chocolate, Dragon’s Breath Welsh Spiced Rum’s deeper notes are enhanced to perfection. Yet the citrus flavors’ light and fruity notes are not overwhelmed by the chocolate pairing but supported.
A great place to start for a gin and spirits pairing is with gin and white chocolate. Savour the botanicals of the Spirit of Wales, Steeltown Dry Welsh Gin by pairing it with the Spirit of Wales White Chocolate, letting the mild white chocolate taste enhanced by the dry profile of The Spirit of Wales Welsh Dry Gin. The Spirit of Wales Dry Welsh Gin pairs perfectly with their The Spirit of Wales White Chocolate. This contemporary gin with subtle, violet-like tones from rosemary, orris root, as well as cardamom spice notes, also has a hint of fresh menthol and bursts of citrus flavours like lemon, pink grapefruit, and marmalade. White chocolate is a mild pairing that goes beautifully with the Spirit of Wales Steeltown Blueberry Welsh Gin, which launches soon.
For milk chocolate lovers, Steeltown Welsh Gin with the Spirit of Wales Milk Chocolate and excite the senses. Made in Newport, South Wales, by the Spirit of Wales, Steeltown Welsh Dry Gin, has sweet characteristics and bold tastes of juniper, cassia bark, and orris root, with lighter notes of rosemary and cardamom. Hints of violet-like tones lending themselves exquisitely to being paired with the creamy sweetness of The Spirit of Wales Milk Chocolate. Also, pair the Spirit of Wales limited release distillation White Welsh Rum with the Spirit of Wales Milk Chocolate for a double cocoa delight.
The Spirit of Wales Steeltown Welsh Vodka pairs seamlessly with the Spirit of Wales Milk Chocolate with Caramel and Cornish Sea Salt™. This chocolate pairing enhances the Steeltown Welsh Vodka’s natural flavour profile; a blend of complex cereal notes, fresh bread aromas, delicate citrus-like freshness, and pepper notes. The Spirit of Wales Distillery filters Steeltown Vodka through Welsh anthracite to give a brighter cleansed palette. Favoured with natural caramel and Cornish Sea Salt™ that is harvested by hand from a unique geographical area and has a distinctive taste and high mineral content. Together, this pair forms a sublime dance of smooth and subtle flavours to delight any vodka (and chocolate) lover.
The perfect Welsh indulgence from the Spirit of Wales Distillery, find a perfect match on the Spirit of Wales online store, or directly at the distillery for a guided tour and tasting in Newport, South Wales.
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About the Spirit of Wales Distillery
Formed in 2021, the Spirit of Wales distillery is a no-nonsense Welsh spirits producer, in Newport, South Wales. Proud of its origins and cultural background, inspired by the passionate people of Wales. The Spirit of Wales range consists of limited release distillation Welsh spirits, Steeltown contemporary styled spirits including, Steeltown Welsh Dry Gin with citrus sweetness and juniper notes. Steeltown Welsh Vodka filtered through Anthracite from Ammanford and Dragon’s Breath Spiced Welsh Rum. Or visit the Newport distillery for a guided tour and tasting experience. Find the perfect pairing with Fever-Tree Mixers and Tonics or delight in the Spirit of Wales chocolate pairings to match each of their premium Welsh Spirits. Celebrate all things Welsh with the Spirit of Wales Distillery in Newport. Uncomplicated and unpretentious for all to enjoy.
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