Irish brands Bushmills Irish Whiskey and Grá Chocolates collaborate to launch a limited edition hot chocolate and host a series of cocktail masterclasses for Black Bush Stories campaign
- Partnership includes the launch of new Grá Chocolates x Bushmills Black Bush hot chocolate, developed exclusively for the campaign
- New series of masterclasses with award-winning chef and Chocolatier Gráinne Mullins available to book from Sunday 15th October
- Ireland is the fourth largest consumer of chocolate globally* making this the perfect pairing
Bushmills Irish Whiskey® is to collaborate with Gráinne Mullins, award-winning chef, Chocolatier and founder of Grá Chocolates for the return of the Black Bush Stories campaign, 2023.
Each year, Black Bush Stories spotlights extraordinary individuals from across Ireland who have dared to transform a traditional craft with imagination and innovation. Gráinne’s exquisite artisan confections have earned her a place in this year’s Forbes European 30 under 30 and her creations tap into Ireland’s complete love affair with chocolate**.
Gráinne has now channelled her passion and pioneering spirit into this new partnership with Bushmills Irish Whiskey, the oldest licensed distillery in the world and the powerhouse producer of award-winning Irish whiskies.
Working with Bushmills, Gráinne has found harmony between aromatic and characterful Black Bush whiskey and a bespoke velvety chocolate pairing to create a new limited edition Grá Chocolates x Bushmills Black Bush hot chocolate.
Remarking on the partnership, the Galway entrepreneur said: “When I was invited to create something new with one of the most innovative whiskey brands in Ireland I had to say yes. Chocolate and whiskey go so well together. The intense sweet sherry profile of Black Bush balanced with the notes of my rich cacao chocolate make this a stand-out marriage of flavours to savour. It is pure happiness for people to enjoy especially as we approach the indulgent festive season!”
For an exclusive first-taste and make of the Grá Chocolates x Bushmills Black Bush limited edition hot chocolate join Gráinne and Bushmills Brand Ambassador; Mark McConville at a series of special Black Bush Stories Masterclasses that will take place on Sunday 22nd October, in Eatyard, Dublin with four time slots to choose from; 12pm, 2pm, 4pm or 6pm.
A must-attend event for whiskey and chocolate lovers alike, guests will learn about the expertise and artistry that goes into making both Bushmills Irish Whiskey and Grá Chocolates. The sessions will be fully immersive, kicking off with a guided tasting of Bushmills Black Bush by Mark followed by a cocktail tutorial to make a further two Grá inspired Bushmills Black Bush cocktails before heading home with a fabulous goodie bag.
Tickets are priced at €20 – www.eventbrite.ie/e/bus…mobile
Black Bush Stories will continue with a 4-week bar takeover at Eatyard, Dublin, running every Thursday- Sunday until Sunday 12th November.
Whiskey will be re-imagined with an exclusive bar menu that will offer drinks to suit all tastes including a selection of bespoke Black Bush cocktails, premium single malt expressions including Bushmills 10 Year Old Single Malt and Bushmills 16 Year Old Single Malt, as well as the exclusive Grá Chocolates x Bushmills Black Bush hot chocolate served three ways; a non-alcoholic version, a spiked version and a festive fruity spiked version.
Grá Chocolates x Bushmills Black Bush hot chocolate is a limited-edition product, exclusively available to purchase at €18 for 275gm at grachocolates.com/collections/shop
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