Chocolate Whiskey Liqueur

American whiskey-based chocolate liqueur — aged whiskey (typically Kentucky bourbon or blended American) sweetened and flavored with chocolate, layering rich chocolate fudge and cocoa notes over the whiskey's oak and vanilla backbone, typically 30-35% ABV. Distinct from chocolate-cream-whiskey expressions (no dairy) and from neutral-spirit chocolate liqueurs (preserves whiskey character). Reference brands include Ballotin Original Chocolate Whiskey; used in dessert old fashioneds, chocolate Manh...