Raaka Bourbon Cask Aged – 82% Unroasted Dark Chocolate

The "tuxedoed sophisticate" of dark chocolate: a deeply nuanced, cocktail-inspired experience.

Elevate your palate with Raaka's best-selling and award-winning masterpiece. Raaka Bourbon Cask Aged isn't just a chocolate bar; it's a two-month journey in a barrel. By aging single-origin Tanzanian cacao nibs in spent bourbon casks from Berkshire Mountain Distilling, we’ve created an incredibly smooth, 82% dark chocolate that carries the soul of a fine spirit without the alcohol.

Why You’ll Love It

• Cask-Aged Complexity: Single-origin cacao nibs are aged for two months in bourbon barrels, absorbing the essence of oak, caramel, and vanilla†.

• The Unroasted Profile: Because the beans are never roasted, you experience the "virgin" flavors of the cacao—bright, fruity, and bold.

• Sophisticated Tasting Notes: A "cocktail-like vibe" featuring smooth oaky notes and a distinct hint of cherry cordial on the finish.

• High Cacao, Low Sugar: Despite its 82% cacao content, the use of organic maple sugar provides an elegant, brownie-like sweetness that avoids bitterness.
• Award-Winning Quality: Proud winner of the Good Food Award, recognized for its superior taste and commitment to social responsibility.

Transparent Trade & Sourcing

This bar features cacao from Kokoa Kamili in Tanzania, a fermentary that works with over 2,000 smallholder farmers. Raaka's Transparent Trade model ensures that these growers are paid stable, high prices based on the exceptional quality of their beans, far exceeding traditional Fair Trade standards.

Pure, Ethical Ingredients

• Single-Origin Tanzanian Cacao: Ethically sourced and transparently traded.

• Natural Sweeteners: A house blend of organic cane sugar and organic maple sugar.

• Clean Label: 100% Vegan, Certified Organic, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, and Kosher.
• Small-Batch Crafted: Bean-to-bar production in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

How to Enjoy: This is a "slow-melt" chocolate. Break a piece, let it rest on your tongue, and wait for the "Angel's Share" bourbon aroma to fill your senses as the flavor transitions from earthy cacao to a long, woody finish.