Strongman Tom Stoltman toasts local new business venture by lending support to quirky Chocisky whisky venture

CARRYING a boulder 25 metres or repeatedly flipping a giant tyre are part of the daily workout for Invergordon strongman Tom Stoltman.

The gentle giant also runs a line of merchandise and is well aware of the challenges facing local businesses.

So he was happy to help out a Ross-shire business when the call went out for "a burly Scotsman" to help promote its wares.

Chocisky, based at Evanton, has developed a product line of specially selected origin chocolates to promote chocolate and whisky pairing.

Owners Stuart Baxter and Peter Jones have added to their product line to promote higher sales from their English customers and as a direct response to pressures affecting EU sales post-Brexit.

Mr Stoltman, who came runner-up in a world's strongest man competition in the United States, agreed to help promote the English edition of Chocisky Chocolate For Whisky.

He said: "“In times like this, Highland businesses support each other. Chocisky is a great product and any business that brings money into Ross-shire gets a big thumbs up from me”.

Mr Jones, a keen rugby enthusiast ,added: “I’m certain the Auld Enemy will appreciate some of our chocolate to go with their whisky after last Saturday's rugby result. It may just sweeten the bitter taste of defeat as they drown their sorrows with a favourite dram”

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