Woodford Reserve Bourbon Barrel Aged Chocolate Bitters

I never thought I’d find myself raving about something called “chocolate bitters,” but here we are, and my taste buds are still celebrating. Woodford Reserve has somehow taken the essence of a Kentucky bourbon barrel, added chocolate, and transformed it into a tiny bottle of fancy magic that makes me feel like a mixologist—without actually having the skills.First Impressions:Opening the bottle, I felt like I should’ve been wearing a bow tie and talking about “notes” and “flavor profiles.” The smell is this glorious mix of chocolate and bourbon, which immediately convinced me that I’m fancier than I really am.Flavor Explosion:Adding a few drops to my drink was like inviting a chocolate-loving bourbon fairy to my cocktail. Suddenly, my sad little rum and coke was something special—an experience that deserves a monocle and slow jazz in the background. It’s rich, smooth, with just the right hint of chocolate and a touch of “I know what I’m doing,” even though I absolutely do not.Practicality?Look, I have no idea how often I’ll actually use it, but just knowing it’s there makes me feel like I could whip up a world-class cocktail any day now. I even considered putting a drop or two in my coffee, because why not? (And yes, it was incredible.)Final Verdict:Woodford Reserve Bourbon Barrel Aged Chocolate Bitters may not be something you need, but it’s absolutely something you’ll love. If you want to impress your friends, add a hint of sophistication to your cocktails, or just enjoy feeling fancy for a moment, this is the bottle for you.

Years ago, on a trip, touring the Woodford distillery, I bought a sample pack of bitters. The chocolate was included, and I didn't expect to like it so much. Now, I almost always have my Old Fashioned with Chocolate Bitters. I've tried other brands and they all have a 'fake' taste to them. These are perfect.

We add a few drops to our old fashion drinks resulting in a lovey subtle chocolate accent.

The potency is perfect and long lasting! I brought them to the bar I work at for tinkering and crafting and we just finished them after 11 months! Great for coffees, old fashions, and anything with a nice savory flavor!

Great for making Manhattens. The taste is spot-on every time!

I have tried a couple different chocolate bitters and found this one because of its great Amazon reviews. I was surprised by how pronounced and true the flavor is, which is definitely better than the other brands I’ve tried. While I like the flavor and it is my favorite, I do believe it could still be a bit richer. I was also pleased that the bottle came intact, as I am always nervous about shipping liquids in glass bottle.

I purchased this bottle of chocolate bitters for use in a chocolate old fashioned recipe I'd viewed on social media. The bitters provided the chocolate flavor I was looking for, and I was pleased with my guests were pleased with the drink on Christmas Eve. Will most likely always keep a bottle on hand due to its versatility.

This is a delicious addition to an old fashion.