Rhum Raisin
A boozy gourmand layering rum and muscat over butter, yogurt, salt and chocolate.
Rhum Raisin combines the sweet richness of rum raisin with the roundness of butter on the verge of melting. The warmth of spirits meets a dairy-like richness and the sweetness of chocolate, giving this boozy gourmand a smooth, creamy character. Rum raisin provides the familiar image that connects its different textures.
Rum and muscat form the opening. Sweet spirit notes meet the juicy brightness of grapes. Butter, yogurt and wine follow in the heart, adding a light tang and a fruity character to the butter's rounded richness. Fruit and suggestions of fermentation bring different shades to the dense sweetness at the centre.
A salty note, bitter chocolate and milky chocolate make up the base. A suggestion of salt and the slightly bitter character of cacao sharpen the creamier sweetness. The finish imagines spirits, butter and chocolate melting together, recalling the rich balance of flavors in rum raisin while keeping a soft, mellow character.
