Cocoa Bomb Chocolate Whisky Wins Best Flavoured Whisky at World Whiskies Awards 2025
Cocoa Bomb Chocolate Whisky has been named Best Flavoured Whisky 2025 at the World Whiskies Awards, praised for its decadent profile and harmonious integration of dessert flavours. Its win confirms the category’s growing appeal and the demand for high-quality, flavour-infused whisky expressions.
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Key Takeaways
Cocoa Bomb Chocolate Whisky awarded Best Flavoured Whisky 2025 for its rich chocolate profile and smooth finish.
Judges noted its balance of genuine whisky character with intense cocoa flavour.
North American producers continue to lead the flavoured whisky segment.
Best Flavoured Whisky 2025 – Cocoa Bomb Chocolate Whisky
Cocoa Bomb Chocolate Whisky is a whisky-based liqueur from the United States, infused with natural chocolate flavours and bottled at around 35% ABV. Judges highlighted its dessert-like aroma and texture, noting that the whisky character remained present beneath the layers of fudge, vanilla, and roasted notes. Its rich sweetness and velvety body made it a clear standout in the flavoured whisky category.
Aroma | Rich cocoa and fudge |
|---|---|
Palate | Chocolate ganache, vanilla, roasted nuts |
Finish | Sweet, lingering with cocoa powder and warming oak |
What Is Flavoured Whisky?
Flavoured whisky includes expressions infused with ingredients such as honey, fruit, spices, or chocolate, and is typically bottled at liqueur strength. The category blends whisky base spirit with additional flavouring agents, often targeting new consumers or those seeking a sweeter, more accessible profile.
In 2025, judges were looking for expressions that maintained whisky’s integrity while delivering bold, well-executed flavours. Cocoa Bomb’s win reflects how far the category has progressed—from novelty to quality—with balanced, flavour-forward bottlings now commanding international recognition.
The win for Cocoa Bomb Chocolate Whisky marks a high point in the flavoured whisky segment’s growth. Its smooth texture and authentic chocolate character won over the judges, showing that creativity and quality can coexist in this increasingly popular category.
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