A limited Arkansas bourbon collaboration
When an Arkansas barrel pick became handcrafted chocolate
The Bourbon Club of Arkansas commissioned a limited collection of whiskey-infused chocolates made with the club’s Buffalo Trace “Gone Sippin’” private barrel selection. The chocolates were handcrafted by The Candy Lady, a longtime artisan candy maker in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
BCA’s “Gone Sippin’” Buffalo Trace selection
The whiskey at the center of this project was not an ordinary bottle pulled from a store shelf. It came from the Bourbon Club of Arkansas’ own Buffalo Trace private barrel pick, nicknamed “Gone Sippin’.”
Using the club’s selected bourbon gave the finished chocolates a direct connection to Arkansas’ bourbon community and transformed a private barrel selection into an entirely different tasting experience.
The original limited offering
80
Maximum boxes produced
6–8
Pieces in each box
$15
Original price per box
To give more members an opportunity to participate, the initial ordering period was limited to one box per person for the first hour. Any remaining boxes could then be purchased without that restriction.
Handcrafted by The Candy Lady
The Candy Lady has been making candy in Albuquerque since 1980. The family-operated shop specializes in handcrafted chocolates, fudge and distinctive Southwestern confections made from family recipes.
The chocolatier is also widely associated with the television series Breaking Bad. The company says it was asked to produce the blue rock-candy prop used during the show’s first two seasons.
For the BCA project, the finished assortment included decorative squares, hearts, swirled rounds, faceted bonbons and other molded pieces presented in small gift boxes.
From bourbon selection to finished bonbon
The collaboration brought together an Arkansas bourbon organization, a Buffalo Trace private barrel selection and an established artisan chocolatier. It is an example of how a barrel pick can inspire something beyond the bottle while preserving the identity of the whiskey chosen by the club.
Frequently asked questions
What whiskey was used in the BCA chocolates?
The chocolates were made with the Bourbon Club of Arkansas’ “Gone Sippin’” Buffalo Trace private barrel selection.
Who made the whiskey-infused chocolates?
The chocolates were handcrafted by The Candy Lady, an artisan candy business located in Albuquerque’s historic Old Town.
How many chocolates came in each box?
Each box contained an assortment of approximately six to eight pieces.
Are BCA whiskey-infused chocolates currently available?
The original collaboration was a limited offering capped at 80 boxes. Current or future availability is not guaranteed. Check with Mash & Vine Market or the Bourbon Club of Arkansas for information about any new specialty releases.
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This page documents a limited specialty collaboration. Product details and availability may change. Chocolate assortments may vary from the pieces shown.