Founded in 1976, Heidel is a popular chocolatier, manufacturing a range of traditional treats and confections that are sold across Germany and available internationally. The company’s famous Dark Selection (an assortment of dark chocolate tablet bars presented in a tin container) and Fine Gold bars (milk chocolate wrapped to resemble gold bars) are highly sought after and enjoyed widely. The brand is particularly known for their beautifully decorated, traditional seasonal chocolates, especially their easter eggs and Christmas candies which are often exchanged as gifts. The company is part of the larger Windel Group, which includes a number of popular chocolate and coffee marques.
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TALLISKER
A legendary whisky from the Isle of Skye, Tallisker has been at the forefront of the Scotch whisky industry since the distillery’s foundation in 1830. Produced at the same facility ever since, the brand focuses on its rugged seaside location and its unique heritage as one of the most iconic makers in the highlands and islands. Known for its peaty tones, using spring water sourced from its immediate vicinity, Tallisker has often been touted as the greatest whisky in the world with famous patron Robert Louis Stevenson suggesting it may even be the “king o’ drinks”. The brand today sits within the Diageo portfolio and produces a range of aged single malt whisky, with various cask varieties to meet the preferences of the most discerning of palates.
MAJANI
Italy’s oldest chocolatier, Majani produces masterful delicacies to please every sweet tooth. The Bolognese brand has been going strong since it first opened in 1796 and can now be found at retailers and boutiques across the world. It’s most popular, the layered Cremino, is particularly sought after as an indulgent creamy treat. No visit to Bologna would be complete without stopping by their historic shop where the rich aroma will invite you in.
MOËT & CHANDON
Founded in 1743, Moët & Chandon is one of France’s most renowned champagne brands, one of the grande marques based in Épernay. The house was founded by Charles Moët, a wine trader, who sourced the best grape crop in the region to produce his sparkling wines. The brand quickly became a favourite of French nobility and high society who greatly enjoyed the wine’s delicate but robust flavours. Moët grew to become one of the largest and most celebrated wine brands in France and, eventually, the world. Today the brand is one of the key marques under the LVMH stable (with the MH being an abbreviation of the brand).
BUTLERS
Ireland’s most famous chocolatier, Butlers has been producing Dublin Society’s favourite chocolate confections since Marion Butler founded the business that now bares her name. Successfully having established branches across the world, Butlers is a go-to café (their hot chocolate is legendary) in addition to being a widely popular manufacturer of gift-boxed chocolates for any occasion. For the more enthusiastic choclateers, Butlers also host visits to their Dublin factory.
CASA MIRA: A TRADITION IN TREATS
Since 1842, Casa Mira has been one of Spain’s foremost producers of Turron nougat and various other delicacies. Whilst the brand operates from a single Madrid store, wherein patrons may purchase a variety of freshly-baked pastries and confections, Casa Mira also has an established online presence shipping their sweets to a global customer base.
HAIGH’S CHOCOLATES: AUSTRALIA’S MOST LUXURIOUS CHOCOLATES
Haigh’s Chocolates is a luxury Australian chocolatier founded in 1915 by Alfred Haigh. The company is known for its high-quality chocolates, which are made with ethically sourced ingredients. Haigh’s Chocolates has won numerous awards for its chocolates, and it is a popular choice for gifts and special occasions. Haigh’s is a bean to bar manufacturer that offers a range of products from handmade truffles to full slab bars.
CHAMPAGNE ALFRED GRATIEN: AN AWARD-WINNING CHAMPAGNE HOUSE
Champagne Alfred Gratien is a family champagne house founded in 1864 in Épernay, France. The house is known for its exceptional champagnes, which are handcrafted using traditional methods and aged in oak barrels. Alfred Gratien champagnes are characterized by their complexity, elegance, and long finish.
CHARBONNEL ET WALKER: THE ULTIMATE TRUFFLES FROM A CELEBRATED CHOCOLATIER
Charbonnel et Walker is a British luxury chocolatier founded in 1875. It is the oldest luxury chocolatier in the United Kingdom and is known for its high-quality, handcrafted chocolates. Charbonnel traces its illustrious history back to a partnership between a Mr Walker of London and a Mme Charbonnel of Paris. Mme Charbonnel trained at the famous Maison Boissier before establishing her business in London where her fine chocolates quickly became popular with British society, ultimately attaining a Royal Warrant as purveyors to HM Queen Elizabeth II. The firm’s standing has remained to this day and they are still highly regarded for their delicious chocolate truffles including such classics as Marc de Champagne and lavender creams.
LUXURY BRANDS DIRECTORY
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