Award-Winning Chocolate Flavours to Savour

Every chocolate should start with care, creativity, and a commitment to excellence. That kind of dedication has earned Harry Specters a remarkable 36 awards over the past 11 years from two of the most respected names in fine food: The Academy of Chocolate and the Guild of Fine Food’s Great Taste Awards. But more importantly, it’s earned a place in the hearts (and taste buds) of chocolate lovers across the UK.

So, what makes award-winning chocolate so special? It’s the balance of flavour, the boldness of the ideas behind it, and the belief that artisan chocolates should taste as extraordinary as they look.

Here’s a closer look at the standout flavours currently featured in chocolate boxes — each judged by top industry experts and crafted by hand in a kitchen where purpose meets passion.

Why These Awards Matter

Before diving into the flavours, let’s take a moment to appreciate the significance of these awards.

• The Academy of Chocolate, founded in 2005, promotes real chocolate and highlights the very best in ethically produced, high-quality products. Awards are judged by professionals — chefs, chocolatiers, buyers, and journalists — who know exactly what they’re tasting.

• The Great Taste Awards, run by the Guild of Fine Food, are among the UK’s most respected food honours. Each product is judged blind by multiple panels of experts, making it one of the most rigorous and reliable indicators of top-tier taste.

When a chocolate wins at either, you know it’s something special.

Meet the Flavours: Award-Winning Artisan Chocolates

Apple Cinnamon – Academy of Chocolate 2019
A chocolate so cosy it comes with a crackling fire. Crisp apple purée and freshly ground cinnamon, wrapped in milk chocolate. Comfort in a bite.

Banoffee – Academy of Chocolate & Great Taste 2017
Velvety banana whipped into milk chocolate caramel — as rich and comforting as your favourite dessert.

Blackcurrant Caramel – Great Taste 2015
Dark chocolate filled with plant-based blackcurrant caramel. Sweet and tart with a bold finish that lingers.

Caramel Latte – Academy of Chocolate 2019
A hand-roasted espresso ganache in milk and caramel chocolate. Morning coffee, reimagined.

Citrus Punch – Great Taste 2016
A zesty combination of orange and lime in creamy white chocolate. It’s like a citrus high-five for your taste buds.

Fresh Mint – Great Taste 2016, Academy of Chocolate 2017
Garden-fresh mint in dark chocolate. Cool, crisp, and unforgettable.

Intense Coffee – Academy of Chocolate & Great Taste 2019
Dark, rich, and plant-powered. Infused with freshly ground coffee beans for a powerful hit of flavour.

Lime & Ginger – Great Taste 2016, Academy of Chocolate 2017
Zesty lime and warming ginger in dark chocolate. Bold, bright, and impossible to ignore.

Mango Raspberry – Great Taste 2022
Juicy mango meets tangy raspberry in dark chocolate. Bursting with tropical personality.

Maple & Pecan – Great Taste 2016
Sweet maple and buttery pecan wrapped in milk chocolate. Smooth, mellow, and packed with charm.

Orange Caramel – Great Taste 2014, Academy of Chocolate 2017
Plant-based orange caramel made with fresh juice and zest, enveloped in dark chocolate. Bright, bold, and beautifully balanced.

Passionfruit & Lemongrass – Academy of Chocolate & Great Taste 2019
Tropical passionfruit and fragrant lemongrass in a plant-based ganache. Vibrant and exotic.

Pistachio – Academy of Chocolate & Great Taste 2017
Creamy pistachio butter wrapped in milk chocolate. Refined, nutty, and luxurious.

Raspberry & Elderflower – Great Taste 2019
A delicate blend of floral elderflower and tangy raspberry in dark chocolate. Light, elegant, and dreamy.

Rose & Cardamom – Great Taste 2014, Academy of Chocolate 2017
Romantic rose and warming cardamom enrobed in dark chocolate. Fragrant, bold, and beautifully balanced.

Salted Lime – Academy of Chocolate & Great Taste 2017
Milk chocolate filled with salted caramel and sharp lime juice. A zesty celebration of contrast and sweetness.

Sea Salt Caramel – Great Taste 2014
Gooey caramel and a hint of sea salt in smooth milk chocolate. A masterclass in balance.

Vanilla Coconut – Academy of Chocolate 2023
Pure coconut cream with real vanilla in milk chocolate. Soft, sweet, and blissfully tropical.

The Final Bite

Every one of these artisan chocolates is a flavour story told in a single bite — crafted by hand, judged by experts, and loved by those who know high quality chocolate when they taste it.

When choosing award-winning chocolate, you’re not just treating yourself or someone else — you’re choosing quality, flavour, and a little slice of joy that’s been years in the making.