Top 9 Chocolate Whiskeys You Need to Try

The modest-but-delicious quality we've come to expect from Bird Dog doesn't disappoint here. Velvety notes of caramel and vanilla round out the chocolate for a reliable pour that isn't too expensive. This one's good if you're looking for an easy mixer for dessert cocktails. 

This high-quality blend is not short on calories. Indulgent with additions of real cream, as well as flavor notes of Bing cherries and coffee, Ballotin offers a full-bodied sipper that deserves its own glass. Try it at room temperature without ice for the best effect. 

This one doesn't mess around. If you want chocolate, that's what you get. Infused with cane sugar for unmistakable sweetness, this whiskey is decadent without being too saccharine on the taste buds. More than one cocoa flavor finds the tongue, including semi-sweet and dark chocolate, and rounds off with a marshmallow finish. 

Kings County puts out a chocolate whiskey that suits the connoisseur of specialty spirits. Made from ground cacao bean husks, the bitterness of chocolate at its most basic level emerges at the forefront. It's combined with moonshine for a powerful, hard-edged punch. 

This one makes a great autumn and winter sipper. Favoring spiciness over silk, 8 Ball uses high-quality chocolate for depth and ages in a toasty barrel for a hearty pour. Oak and brown sugar notes fill out this hefty whiskey, certain to satisfy the whiskey aficionado and those seeking a unique dessert liquor experience. 

This chocolate whiskey earned a gold medal in the 2020 John Barleycorn Awards, so you know it's crafted with the best attention to detail. Oak-aged whiskey melds with vanilla and spice for a delightful drink, with an aroma that reminds you of your grandma's kitchen while she baked Christmas cookies. 

If you like banana bread in a glass, this is the whiskey for you. The fruity banana component makes for a rich mouthfeel, then fades away to a dark chocolate taste that lingers long after the sip has dissolved. Though a bit syrupy for the average whiskey fan, Skatterbrain is a good choice for a chocolate whiskey newbie. 

For a versatile drink you can serve hot or cold, Southern Tier is the way to go. Shake and strain with chocolate liqueur and cream for an enjoyable dessert, or taste it on its own for a standalone beverage. The hot cocoa element appears due to the mixture of chocolate and marshmallow notes for an ideal wintry sipper. 

This Southern-style blend works equally well as a mixer or a whiskey neat. The uniqueness of its nougat-forward flavor evolves into a balanced sweetness, with mild spice and aftertastes of brown sugar and caramel. Enjoy as a shot, or serve in a tumbler over ice.