Francois Pralus Trinidad 75% cocoa

Quite bitter, but the rich chocolate balances the bitterness. The flavor is fruity, mostly cherry. This is a well built bar. Nice snap, smooth melting. 7

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Malie Kai Hawaiian Waialua Estate 55% Cacao

Strong, flavorful chocolate, particularly for a 55% cocoa bar. Fruity, dare I imagine some pineapple notes? The bar breaks crisply and melts slowly in the mouth. An excellent chocolate. 8.5

This is the first Hawaiian chocolate that I've tasted (for that matter, it's the first I've ever seen). I bought this bar at Chocolate Covered, and as I recall it was very pricy for a small bar (1.5 oz.).

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Spokandy Pure Dark Chocolate

Simple, clean, pleasant, uninspired. 6.5

This bar was acquired on a trip to Spokane, Washington. I doubt that it is available outside of Washington. Anyone know?

www.spokandy.com

Teuscher Chocolate 55 55% Cocoa

This is a fine semi-sweet chocolate. Unlike the Rechiutti Dark Milk 55% Cocoa bar, which has a distinct "milk chocolate" taste, this bar does not. It is certainly less bitter than the high cocoa Teuscher bars, but keeps the chocolate dimension of the flavor prominent. There is not much in the way of side flavor tones, just cocoa. Those who do not like high cocoa bars will love this one, and those who do like high cocoa bars will find an enjoyable experience. 8

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