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$15.00 USD
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$15.00 USD
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McGuire Chocolate
Vegan Dark Chocolate
McGuire Chocolate - Bourbon Infused 75%
This fragrant chocolate is crafted by infusing Kokoa Kamili cacao nibs in Bulleit bourbon for a week, followed by proper drying before grinding. The choice of Kokoa Kamili nibs and Bulleit Bourbon was made due to their harmonious citrus undertones.
Situated in the Kilimanjaro Valley, the Kokoa Kamili fermentary sources wet cacao beans from nearly 3000 smallholder farmers, most cultivating between 0.5-2 acres of cocoa. Prior to Kokoa Kamili's establishment, cacao companies in Tanzania focused solely on acquiring large quantities of low-cost commodity cocoa, leading to one of the world's lowest GDP per capita rates for rural cacao farmers.
In its inaugural year, Kokoa Kamili ensured its farmers received the highest cocoa prices in Tanzania. The company pays farmers a significant premium, well above market rates, for their wet cocoa, managing its fermentation and drying processes. This approach yields more consistent, superior-quality cocoa beans while reducing farmers' workload and providing immediate compensation upon receiving their wet beans.
Decorating the front of this chocolate bar is an illustration depicting two whiskey glasses, symbolizing celebration. Kokoa Kamili was one of McGuire's initial 10 experimental collaborations and remains the sole partner five years later.
The package artwork is the creation of Kristofer Parley, a Victoria-based artist known for his expertise in watercolours and ink. The founder of McGuire crossed paths with Kristofer during our first year in St. Andrews when he participated in the KIRA Artist Residency.
International Shipping Rates
We offer worldwide shipping via Canada Post, USPS and UPS at a flat standard rate of $8.99 USD for delivery in the USA, $10.99 CAD for Canada and $25 USD for the most international destinations (the exact shipping cost will be calculated at the checkout page). This comprehensive fee covers order preparation, summer packaging (where applicable), shipping charges, and excludes any relevant local customs duty fees.
Shipping costs for orders outside of Canada and the USA vary depending on the destination. The shipping costs for international orders are displayed on the checkout page.
We currently ship to the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, China, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Italy, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Macau, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, British Virgin Islands.
Please note that customs/duties fees are not included in the price of shipping and are the sole responsibility of the customer upon delivery if applicable.
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Vegan, Dairy-free, Soy-free, Alcohol-infused
Our chocolate makers proudly refrain from using any artificial stabilizers or preservatives in their products, making their creations more temperature-sensitive compared to other premium chocolates.
To ensure the optimal taste experience, it's advisable to store our chocolates in a cool, dry place where the temperature hovers between 16°C and 18°C. Please refrain from refrigerating our chocolates, as this may cause sugar crystallization due to increased humidity, altering their texture and flavor.
On the contrary, if stored in excessively high temperatures, cocoa butter may separate and form a white film on the chocolate's surface. This loss of cocoa butter can lead to the chocolate drying out and, consequently, a potential alteration in flavor. Your mindful storage practices will help preserve the integrity of our delectable chocolates.