Some details guests notice the moment they sit down — a chocolate-covered caramel at each place setting, a Gift Tower filled with velvety truffles, or a take-home box of handcrafted chocolates that taste like Kentucky. Old Kentucky Chocolates has been crafting small-batch, custom chocolate gifts in Kentucky since 1964. Our favors work beautifully as table décor, place card holders, or gift bags that guests actually look forward to taking home. For dessert displays, our Gift Towers bring together assorted chocolates, truffles, and caramels in a presentation that is both stunning and delicious. Our bourbon cherries — plump maraschinos aged in Kentucky bourbon, then enrobed in rich dark chocolate — make a distinctly Kentucky addition to any celebration. For a classic touch, our chocolate-covered strawberries are a guest favorite at every table. Wedding planners, corporate event coordinators, and hosts throughout Central Kentucky trust us to bring a handcrafted touch to their most important occasions — from intimate baby showers to large-scale milestone celebrations. We’re happy to work with you on quantities, assortments, and packaging that fit your vision. When the details matter most, let the chocolate speak for itself.
Some flavors simply belong together. In Kentucky, bourbon and chocolate share a long tradition of craftsmanship and heritage. When combined, they create something rich, nostalgic, and unmistakably local to our Bluegrass State.
When your school, sports team, or organization is searching for ways to raise money, you want a fundraiser that people will be excited to help support. A successful fundraiser should feel simple, profitable, and enjoyable for everyone involved.
Whether you are gathering for Thanksgiving, Christmas, marking an anniversary, or surprising someone, a handcrafted box from Old Kentucky Chocolates turns every occasion into an experience worth remembering.
Finding the right gift can feel overwhelming. You want something meaningful that shows care and thought, but it can be hard to find a gift that truly stands out. Whether it’s for a birthday, wedding, client appreciation, or holiday celebration, every occasion deserves a gift that feels heartfelt and memorable.
Old Kentucky Chocolates has been a sweet part of Lexington since 1964. Our story began when Don and Pam Hurt shifted from running a bakery to following their passion for chocolate. What started as a small backroom operation has grown into a family-run business with multiple locations across Lexington.
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced that it is partnering with Old Kentucky Chocolates to raise money for equine veterinary research through the production and sale of equine-inspired boxes of chocolate. The boxes will contain information on Grayson and ways to donate, and $1 from each box sold will go toward the foundation.
A common question we get here at OKC is how one should properly store chocolate in order to keep it fresh. There's a little bit more to it than just putting it in the fridge to chill.
On August 13th, 2023, Old Kentucky Chocolates was named Best Candy Store in Best of Lexington 2023. In addition, they placed silver in the "Best Dessert" and "Best Place to Buy a Gift". Best of Lexington had over 3,200 businesses, organizations, and individuals competing to be named in the top three spots of 221 categories. More than 180,000 votes were cast.
Chocolate has a rich and storied history that spans thousands of years. The earliest known use of chocolate can be traced back to the ancient Mesoamerican cultures of Mexico and Central America. The Aztecs, Mayans, and other indigenous peoples believed that chocolate was a gift from the gods and used it in a variety of ways, including as a beverage, a currency, and an offering to their deities.
