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The Making of CACAO's Dark Chocolate Cigars
Every Father's Day, we bring back one of our most playful creations: handmade dark chocolate cigars, rolled in rich cocoa powder and filled with silky ganache. They look like the real thing but they're 100% chocolate, and 100% for Dad. This year, they're back in stock, in a refreshed design, and — like everything at CACAO — made completely by hand.
Why chocolate cigars?
"We wanted to make something decadent that people could not only enjoy but also have fun with at the same time." says Tim Clark, CACAO's Creative Director. "Making edible chocolate cigars seemed like a very fitting idea for the dad who has everything. It's a gift that doesn't take itself too seriously, but is still a genuinely good piece of chocolate."
How they're made
Each cigar starts with tempered 58% dark chocolate. It’s the tempering process what gives the shell its clean snap when you bite in, a sign of properly worked chocolate. From there, our chocolatiers:
- Mould the cigar shape by hand
- Fill it with a smooth dark chocolate ganache centre
- Roughen and roll the outer shell in cocoa powder to create the cigar-like texture and finish
- Wrap each one in a custom Father's Day band and box it in CACAO's signature packaging
It's a genuinely slow process taking around two to three hours per batch, start to finish, which is part of why we only make them for a limited window each year.
This year's range
The cigars come in two formats, both handmade to order:
- Dark Chocolate Cigar 1-piece at $15.90. This pack size is a fun, low-cost add-on or stocking-filler-style gift
- Dark Chocolate Cigar 3-piece at $39.90. This full gift-box experience is presented in CACAO's signature black gift box
A gift for the dad who has everything
Chocolate cigars sit in a nice gap in the Father's Day gifting market: novel enough to feel different from another tie or tool, but still a proper, high-quality chocolate gift underneath. No wrapping required, they arrive gift-ready.
If you're building out a bigger gift, they also pair well with our chocolate boxes that come in assorted an custom selection options.
Shop the full Father's Day range
FAQs
How long do the chocolate cigars keep?
Store in a cool dry place. Shelf life is 2 months.
Are they suitable for gluten free / nut free diet?
The cigars contain Milk and Soya. They may also contain traces of other Tree Nuts, Gluten and Sesame Seed.
Do you deliver Australia-wide for Father's Day?
Yes, we ship Australia-wide, with free delivery on orders over $99. Please check our Shipping Information page for delivery timelines.
Can I order more than one box?
Yes, simply adjust the quantity in your cart. For larger corporate or bulk orders, contact us directly at hello@cacao.com.au
