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Goodnow Farm Chocolate has once again teamed up with Boston Harbor Distillery, drawing inspiration from the success of their Putnam Rye Whiskey bar to create a new collaboration—this time with the rich, bold flavors of Lawley’s Dark Rum.

This exceptional chocolate bar begins with the same high-quality Ecuadorian cacao nibs used in Goodnow’s award-winning Esmeraldas bar. These nibs are carefully soaked in over 50 bottles of Lawley’s Dark Rum, allowing the intricate rum flavors to deeply infuse into the cacao. After a precise drying process, the nibs are stone-ground with freshly pressed, single-origin Esmeraldas cocoa butter, resulting in a chocolate that is not only intensely flavorful but incredibly smooth.

The combination of the rum’s sweet molasses and caramel notes with the berry jam undertones of the Esmeraldas cacao creates a rich, harmonious blend of chocolate and rum that delights the palate with every bite.

For those interested in the origins of the Esmeraldas cacao, it comes from the Salazar family farm in Ecuador, known for its fine flavor beans. To learn more about the beans, the distillery, or the chocolate-making process, visit Goodnow’s dedicated pages on fine cacao, sourcing, and chocolate creation.

This collaboration is a perfect blend of craftsmanship and flavor, bringing together two iconic Massachusetts producers in a bar that celebrates both local traditions and exceptional taste.

55g