Blackpool’s chocolate and rum liqueur that’s been named best in the world

Flying the flag for Lancashire, a local alcoholic beverage company has won a prestigious accolade at the World Drinks Awards 2023.

Lucela’s is a lavishly-crafted, vegan and allergy-friendly liqueur business by local entrepreneurs Phillip Fairclough and Andrew Green. Running out of Bispham in Blackpool, their Premium Chocolate And Rum Spirit Drink won the company four trophies, setting the bar for luxury in the beverage industry.

They collected a gold medal in the fiercely competitive chocolate liqueur category, which is a testament to Lucela’s pursuit of perfection in flavour. Beating national competition, Lucela reigned supreme as England Country Winner in the same category.

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The best moment for the team was when its Premium Chocolate & Rum Spirit Drink was named the ‘World’s Best Chocolate Liqueur’ by a discerning panel of industry-leading judges. Not only did they secure accolades for their groundbreaking tastes, but also for their aesthetics.

Lucela bagged themselves a bronze medal for its elegantly designed label, reflecting its exquisite craftsmanship. The judges raved about their harmonious blend of rich, warming rum and silky, decadent chocolate.

Phillip and Andrew only created their rum in 2022, after taking years of painstaking refinement before unveiling their product. They sought to create a chocolate rum that pushed the boundaries of convention.