Special Reserve chocolate bar made with award-winning Ecuador Esmeraldas cacao nibs soaked in over 50 bottles of Lawley's Dark Rum from Boston Harbor Distillery. Goodnow Farms roasts and winnows their fine flavor Esmeraldas nibs, steeps them in rum to absorb the complex spirit character, then dries them before grinding. Freshly pressed, single-origin Esmeraldas cocoa butter is added for an exceptionally smooth, deeply flavorful bar.
At a glance
Style: spirit-infused dark chocolate, Special Reserve
Collaboration with Boston Harbor Distillery
Made with Lawley's Dark Rum (50+ bottles per batch)
Single-origin Esmeraldas cacao from Ecuador
Freshly pressed, single-origin cocoa butter
Bean-to-bar, small batch craft production
Follow-up to the popular Putnam Rye Whiskey bar
Best for
Gifts for whiskey, rum, and spirits enthusiasts
Father's Day, birthdays, and holiday gifting
Tasting flights alongside aged rums
Pairing with cigars or after-dinner spirits
Craft chocolate collectors
Standout host gift for dinner parties
Pairings
Aged dark rum, neat
Espresso or cold brew
Vanilla bean ice cream
Roasted nuts and dried figs
Aged cheddar or Manchego
Flavor profile
Molasses, caramel, oak, and vanilla, layered over the berry jam character of Esmeraldas cacao. Sweet rum notes meld with single-origin chocolate for a deeply aromatic, smooth finish.
About Goodnow Farms Chocolate
Goodnow Farms is a craft, bean-to-bar maker that presses its own cocoa butter from single-origin cacao. Their Special Reserve series highlights collaborations with regional distillers, producing bars with unmatched depth and a true sense of place.
