I like most Pralus bars, but this one did not get there for me. The "best by" date for this bar is August 2013, so it is well within that. However, the bar seemed to have some surface issues. The photo below shows the surface of the bar before I tasted it. The left arrow above the Pralus logo shows an area that should be smooth, but is instead rough and uneven. The right arrow shows an area on the right side of the bar that looks like it has been marred and roughened before packaging in the foil that covered it. I doubt that the bar's taste is related to this unexpected condition of the bar, but it could be, so take that into account.
From the label:
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"The island of Java in Indonesia is well known for the quality of its cocoa beans which comes from Criollo trees brought by the Spanish in the 17th Century.
"Javanese beans have particular flavor profile due to the island terroir and the harvest, fermentation and drying method used. Add to this Francois Pralus’ magic touch and the result is this amazing chocolate that imparts a hint of smokiness."