# Decadent Dark Chocolate Brandies Central Standard Craft Distillery Chocolate Brandy is Aromatic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-11-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-standard-craft-distillery References: [bevnet](https://www.bevnet.com/spirits/2022/central-standard-craft-distillery-unveils-limited-time-chocolate-brandy) & [thecentralstandard](https://thecentralstandard.com/flannel-series/)  The [Central Standard Craft Distillery Flannel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-brandy) Series: [North Wisconsin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-x-civerinos-hot-honey) Chocolate brandy has been unveiled ahead of the holiday season as a spirit for consumers to offer guests or even to pick up as a gift. The spirit consists of a base of North Wisconsin brandy along with the flavor of dark chocolate to give it a rich, aromatic profile that's perfect for sipping or mixing into your choice of recipe. The brand is also introducing eight all-new cocktail recipes that put the brandy in the spotlight to help consumers create elevated cocktails this holiday season. Co-Founder Evan Hughes spoke on the Central Standard Craft Distillery Flannel Series: North Wisconsin Chocolate brandy saying, "Our new Chocolate brandy is a ‘must try’ this season as almost a pound of dark chocolate is infused into each bottle. The result is a rich, flavorful and festive brandy with hints of dry cherry, vanilla and, of course, chocolate. It tastes like the holidays in a bottle.“ ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Chocolate Brandy Trend:** The growing preference for flavored spirits presents a unique opportunity for brands to innovate along the lines of adding chocolate flavor to traditional spirits. - **Holiday-themed Spirit Trend:** As illustrated by Central Standard Craft Distillery, creating limited edition spirits specifically tailored to the holiday season provides brands an opportunity to capture the interest of consumers looking for festive gifts or unique drinks for holiday gatherings. - **Cocktail Recipe Innovation Trend:** As demonstrated by the eight all-new cocktail recipes for Central Standard Craft Distillery's North Wisconsin Chocolate brandy, brands can explore opportunities to create new signature cocktails that can elevate the drinking experience for consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Distillery Industry:** Distilleries can leverage the rising demand for flavored spirits by experimenting with new and unique flavor combinations that cater to the evolving tastes of consumers. - **Gift Industry:** The introduction of limited edition holiday-themed spirits, such as Central Standard Craft Distillery's North Wisconsin Chocolate brandy, can provide gift companies with a unique value proposition to package and promote these spirits as festive gifts for the holiday season. - **Cocktail Recipe Industry:** The availability of new flavored spirits like Central Standard Craft Distillery's North Wisconsin Chocolate brandy provides mixologists an opportunity to create new signature cocktails that cater to the evolving tastes of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Richly Flavored Beer Brandys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-brandy.md) - [Collaborative Beer Brandys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-standard.md) - [Spirit-Infused Chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodford-reserve-x-compartes.md) - [Decadent Vodka Chocolate Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-martini-liqueur.md) - [Decadent Chocolate-Infused Liquors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-chocolate-liquor.md) - [Liquor-Infused Chocolate Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquorinfused-chocolate.md) - [Chocolatey High-Proof Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodford-reserve-chocolate-whisper-redux.md) - [Chocolate Cherry Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-cherry-cocktail.md) - [Artisanal Chocolate Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masons-of-yorkshire-chocolate-vodka.md)