The priority has been to avoid tighter trade restrictions or export suspensions, as faced by other West African producers.
The Scotch specialist is expanding nationwide distribution through Truman & Orange, with premium expressions set to join its core single malt range.
The unchanged price follows a sharp decline in global cocoa prices and comes as Ivory Coast expands processing capacity and seeks greater value from its cocoa sector.
The brewery says higher excise rates could weaken local manufacturing and investment, while the Finance Ministry argues the revised system retains a tax advantage for domestic producers.
Extension visits to all 432 participating farmers are planned over the next two years.