Ecuador-based To'ak is attempting to elevate chocolate "to the level of vintage wine" and has recently released two chocolate bars aged in Cognac and whisky barrels for $385 and $355 respectively.
Luxury goods conglomerate LVMH, whose brands include Moët & Chandon, Dom Perignon and Krug, has reported a strong start to the financial year with organic sales increasing by 13% in Q1 and its wine and spirits brands achieving a 10% uplift.
This week in the world of drinks: the Wu-Tang clan launch a vodka, Graham Norton produces a Prosecco, Chance the Rapper speaks out on Big Beer, and the Three Wine Men talk sake at Sushisamba.