Chocolate & Bourbon Tasting at The Chocolate Boutique 🍫🥃
A sweet and smoky match made in tasting heaven.
Shannon
August 07, 2025
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There’s no wrong way to eat chocolate, but pairing it with a flight of four local and premium bourbons? Now that’s how you upgrade your week. On August 14, The Chocolate Boutique is hosting a cozy, curated tasting experience with expertly matched Belgian truffles—and yes, you’ll go home with a gift box of three. Seating is limited, so grab your spot before it melts away.
This isn’t sponsored (we’d let you know if it was). We just think bourbon and chocolate are a power couple worth celebrating. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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