How the Unique Combo of Chocolate, Rum and Spices is Making a Comeback. As a cocoa farmer and certified chocolate maker, I have always been fascinated by the unique history of cocoa originating in the Caribbean. Now known as a super food with loads of antioxidants, cocoa has been a valuable product for centuries. In fact, cocoa beans were once used as a form on money!
About 500 years ago, people living in the Caribbean used to mix their cocoa, sugar and rum and then added natural spices to give it a unique flavor. This combination inspired the newest taste of the Caribbean: Tobago Gold. Our Chief Product Development Officer, Ian Rooks shared, “In complete alignment with low sugar content and spices that lend their singular flavours, we have succeeded in surpassing our own expectations with the burst of exquisite taste in every sip. At room temperature, chilled, on the rocks, as part of a cocktail mix or even a simple shot, Tobago Gold fulfils every profile of what a chocolate rum liqueur should epitomize. And as a result, it appeals to a wide variety of refined tastes with women and men of all ages.”
My team and I are working on revitalizing the $40 billion world cream liqueur market.
- CEO and Founder, Lars Söderström
