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January 22, 2015
EAT | The unexpected encounter between raw chocolate and Japanese whisky
EAT | The Unexpected Encounter Between Nama Chocolate and Japanese Whisky
Sils Maria Unveils an Adult Sweet: "Taketsuru Pure Malt Nama Chocolate"
From Sils Maria, the birthplace of nama chocolate, comes an adult confection crafted with Nikka Whisky "Taketsuru Pure Malt." The "Taketsuru Pure Malt Nama Chocolate," which allows you to savor the rich aroma of Japanese whisky, is now available.
Text by KUROMIYA Yuzu
A Rich Malt Aroma Gently Spreading in Your Mouth
Sils Maria, with its flagship store in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is the origin of nama chocolate, having created it in 1988. Their nama chocolate, a blend of three types of Belgian chocolate and fresh cream, is rich yet smooth. Its velvety melt-in-your-mouth texture quickly became a sensation, sparking a "nama chocolate boom" across the nation.
Now, Sils Maria has collaborated with Nikka Whisky, celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. The result is a nama chocolate for adults that captures the essence of "Taketsuru Pure Malt"—a whisky known for its rich character and high-quality malted grain, brought to life by the blending techniques passed down through generations at Nikka Whisky.
Priced at 1500 yen for 16 pieces, it is available at Sils Maria's Hiratsuka Main Store, Bashamichi Store, and MARK IS Minatomirai Store, as well as through their official online shop. Sils Maria, the pioneer of nama chocolate, and Nikka Whisky, the creator of world-acclaimed Japanese whisky. We invite you to savor this unprecedented masterpiece, born from the passion for craftsmanship of both esteemed houses.
