Bourbon biscuit
British sandwich biscuit
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The Bourbon (pronounced /ˈbʊərbən/[1] or /ˈbɔːrbən/[2]) is a sandwich biscuit consisting of two thin rectangular dark chocolate-flavoured biscuits with a chocolate buttercream filling.
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| Alternative names | Bourbon cream, Bourbon, Chocolate Bourbon |
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| Type | Biscuit |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Region or state | London |
| Created by | Peek Freans |
| Main ingredients | Dark chocolate-flavoured biscuits, chocolate buttercream |
Peek Freans have sold a biscuit of this name since at least 1894.[3] The company based in Bermondsey, London, was also the originator of the Garibaldi biscuit.[4][5][6] The Bourbon name comes from the former French and Spanish royal House of Bourbon.[7] A 2009 survey found that the Bourbon biscuit was the fifth most popular biscuit in the United Kingdom for dunking in tea.[8]
The small holes in bourbon biscuits are to prevent the biscuits from cracking or breaking during the baking process, by allowing steam to escape.[9] Many other companies make their own version of the biscuit under the "Bourbon" name, including major supermarkets.[10]
McVitie's chocolate-coated Penguin biscuits are made with the same biscuit mix as their bourbon biscuit, but the filling is different.[11][non-primary source needed]
