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What to eat in North West England? Top 8 Northwestern English Dark Chocolates

Last update: Fri Apr 18 2025
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Best Northwestern English Dark Chocolate Producers

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Chocolate

MANCHESTER, England
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Dormouse Chocolates is a small-batch bean-to-bar chocolate maker located in Manchester, England. They source their cocoa beans from various international locations, focusing on ethical sourcing and direct trade practices. Dormouse Chocolates handcrafts its products, controlling the process from roasting the raw cocoa beans to molding the finished bars.
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Academy of Chocolate - Gold

2022, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017

Academy of Chocolate - Silver

2022, 2018, 2017

Academy of Chocolate - Bronze

2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016

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Chocolate

LANCASHIRE, England
4.4
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Thorntons is a chocolate company established in 1911 in Sheffield, England, by Joseph William Thornton. It specializes in the production of chocolate, toffee, and other confectionery products. Thorntons operates both its own branded retail stores and an accompanying online store, catering to a broad range of chocolate lovers.


In 2015, the company was acquired by Ferrero, an Italian confectionery giant.
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Academy of Chocolate - Gold

2011

Academy of Chocolate - Silver

2009

Academy of Chocolate - Bronze

2009

BEST Thorntons Chocolates
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Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2024

BEST The Happy Cow Chocolate Company Chocolates
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Best Northwestern English Dark Chocolates

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The 78% Dark Bar from Dormouse Chocolates is a luxurious dark chocolate crafted from fine cocoa beans sourced from the Maya Mountain North Forest Reserve in Belize. This chocolate features a delicate flavor profile with notes of honeyed apricot, pineapple, and roasted peanuts.
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Academy of Chocolate - Gold

2021

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The Guatemala 100% chocolate from Dormouse Chocolates is a single-origin dark chocolate crafted entirely from Guatemalan cacao. This bar is notable for its intense flavor profile, which includes rich notes of oak, walnuts, and a hint of red wine. It is made without any added sugar, resulting in a deep, robust chocolate experience that showcases the unique characteristics of the cacao beans used.
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Academy of Chocolate - Bronze

2018

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75.6% Dark Madagascar by Dormouse Chocolates is a fine quality dark chocolate. This product is crafted using cocoa beans sourced exclusively from Madagascar, known for their unique flavor profiles. The chocolate has a distinctive fruity character often associated with Madagascan beans, featuring notes of red berries and citrus.


Dormouse Chocolates emphasizes ethical sourcing and artisan techniques in their chocolate-making process, ensuring a high-quality and responsibly produced product.
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Academy of Chocolate - Bronze

2016

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Chocolate

LANCASHIRE, England
4.4
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Thorntons Macadamia is a chocolate bar made by the renowned British chocolatier Thorntons. It features a smooth milk or dark chocolate base with crunchy caramelized macadamia nuts, creating a delightful balance between creamy and nutty textures.
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Academy of Chocolate - Bronze

2009

05
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Great Taste Awards - 2 stars

2024

06
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Laguna Lachua, Guatemala 72% Dark is a chocolate product made by Dormouse Chocolates. The chocolate is crafted using cocoa beans sourced from the Laguna Lachua region in Guatemala, which is known for its high-quality cacao. This product is notable for its complex flavor profile, which often includes notes of dried fruits, nuts, and floral undertones, providing a rich and smooth dark chocolate experience.


The chocolate contains 72% cocoa solids, ensuring a deep and intense flavor without being overly bitter.
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Academy of Chocolate - Silver

2017

Academy of Chocolate - Bronze

2022

07
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Kablon Farms P1R2 Ferment chocolate by Dormouse Chocolates is a 71.5% dark chocolate sourced from Kablon Farms in South Cotabato, Philippines. This chocolate features a rich flavor profile with notes of oats, biscuits, and caramel, along with a hint of blackcurrant.
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Academy of Chocolate - Bronze

2020

08
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Philippine 71.5% Dark is a chocolate product manufactured by Dormouse Chocolates. It is made using cacao sourced from the Philippines, specifically crafted to provide a distinctive and rich dark chocolate experience. The chocolate is noted for its complexity, with flavor notes that could include hints of tropical fruit and earthy undertones depending on the cacao harvest.


Dormouse Chocolates is known for its careful bean-to-bar process, ensuring that each bar delivers a high-quality taste.
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Academy of Chocolate - Silver

2018

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