Paris Flyer chocolate bars are the creation of John Paris, an avid hot-air balloonist, chocolate lover, and personal friend, who in 1987 founded his company, Paris Chocolates, Inc. in the noble quest to perfect his favorite childhood confection, Turtles: that famous concoction of caramel, pecans, and milk chocolate. The company based its name on John’s vision of tying “the most exciting human endeavor” (ballooning) with “the most popular and fun human food product” (yes…that would be chocolate).
And how successful has John Paris been? Take a look at the Spring 2008 issue of Quarterly Review of Wines I’ll leave you with QRW’s description, which could only have been written by a wine magazine: Delicious. Nutty, peppery, spicey. Deep and engaging cacao flavors, rich texture, with long and pleasing finish of coffee/mocha notes. Considerable depth. May the same be said of us all! (QRW), which awarded Paris Flyer’s Very Dark Chocolate with a Best of Show in its chocolate review.