Dancing Sands Chocolate Gin 70cl
Brand: Dancing Sands | Category: Flavored Gin | ABV: 45% | Origin: Golden Bay, New Zealand | Vol: 700ml

Where Cacao Meets Clarity

Dancing Sands Chocolate Gin isn’t a gimmick, it’s a revelation. Distilled with rich cacao nibs and cardamom, then finished with a touch of New Zealand cream, this gin blurs the line between indulgence and innovation. It’s complex, velvety, and unapologetically grown-up. Think dessert, but elevated, dry, and dangerously drinkable.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Dark chocolate truffles, spiced orange peel, and roasted cacao nibs rise first, followed by subtle cardamom and juniper in the background. Think artisanal chocolate shop on a cold day.

Palate:
Smooth, rich, and gently warming. The cacao comes through immediately, balanced by citrus brightness and earthy botanicals. There’s a whisper of cream, but no sweetness overload, it’s lush without being loud.

Finish:
Dry and gently spiced. Cocoa and cardamom linger with a light herbal backbone. It leaves you craving a second sip, or a square of dark chocolate on the side.

Production Details

Distilled with hand-selected cacao nibs, classic gin botanicals, and a whisper of natural New Zealand cream, Dancing Sands Chocolate Gin is built on the distillery’s award-winning dry gin base. Bottled at a confident 45%, it delivers flavor without sacrificing balance. No artificial sweeteners, no shortcuts, just real ingredients, expertly handled.

Perfect For

After-dinner pours. Espresso Martinis with a twist. Cozy nights, chocolate pairings, and cocktail experiments that lean toward the indulgent. It’s the gin that satisfies both the spirit lover and the dessert connoisseur.

Expert Notes

A bold innovation from the team at Dancing Sands, this gin has earned praise for avoiding the typical “flavored” route. It’s layered, balanced, and perfect for drinkers who want something different, but not sugary. A cult favorite in the making.

Customer Reviews

"It’s not sweet — it’s smart. Like chocolate in a tuxedo." — Arden, Makati

"Made a Chocolate Negroni and wow... it just works." — Luis, Cebu

"Didn’t expect a gin to become my dessert drink. I stand corrected." — Bea, QC

Interesting Fact

The cacao used in this gin is sourced from ethically produced, high-grade nibs, giving it a genuine chocolate note, not a syrupy imitation. It's one of the rare chocolate gins that actually tastes like the real thing.

Serving Suggestions

Sip neat as an after-dinner dram, or shake into a Chocolate Martini with espresso and dry vermouth. For an elevated G&T, use cacao-forward tonic and a slice of orange zest. Want to impress? Pair it with sea salt dark chocolate and a candle-lit glass.

Distillery Background

Set in the wild beauty of Golden Bay, Dancing Sands Distillery is known for rewriting the gin playbook, combining world-class spring water with experimental distilling. Their Chocolate Gin stands as a perfect example: boundary-pushing, flavor-driven, and unmistakably refined.