Chocolate and Gin Tasting with Chocolate Making for Two at York’s Chocolate Story - Experience Voucher

From the beginnings of chocolate confectionery in York to the rise of gin as a celebrated spirit, you’ll gain new insights into how these treats have evolved over the centuries.

Sample pairings like Hooting Owl Signature Gin with Rowntree’s original chocolate, Chocolate Orange Gin with Terry’s Chocolate Orange, the Sicilian Lemon Gin with a sweet treat, and a Mystery Gin with a seasonal delight. Finish with a hands-on chocolate-making session, crafting personalised mendiants and watching chocolatiers create gin-infused chocolates.

On arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed and meet your guide, ready to embark on a sensory journey. Your knowledgeable guide will begin by walking you through the origins and history of both gin and chocolate, sharing fascinating stories and teaching you the art of tasting these exquisite delights. Next, you’ll sample four gins, each complemented by a chocolate or sweet treat. These may include Hooting Owl Signature Gin with Rowntree’s original chocolate, Chocolate Orange Gin with Terry’s Chocolate Orange, the Sicilian Lemon Gin with a sweet treat, and a Mystery Gin with a seasonal delight. Your tour concludes with a hands-on chocolate-making session, where you’ll craft and personalise your own chocolate mendiants, using high-quality dark or milk chocolate. Witness chocolatiers demonstrating how to create gin-flavoured filled chocolates, learning how the rich, complex notes of gin can be infused into chocolate truffles.