Saturday, September 30, 2023
Dick Taylor Mexico Soconusco 72% cacao
There is a buttery texture and taste to this bar, underlying its rich chocolate profile. Some vanilla and spice cake notes give the bar an edge and lengthens the aftertaste. 7.7
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Tiny House India 67% cacao
There is a soft, fudgy texture to this bar with a malt taste to it. Also noticeable is an earthy quality, with mushroom as a flavor note. The aftertaste is gentle and smooth. 9.2I last reviewed Tiny House in 2018, and at the time their website reported the bar being sold in only two stores. Today the site reports many more "stockists," most in California, but one each in Minnesota, Virginia and Texas.
I enjoy seeing bars with a crafted mold, and this bar has a nice one.
I also enjoy seeing whimsy on the label, and this bar has a QR code with a whimsical label which will direct you to their website.
Sunday, September 3, 2023
Mike&Becky India Kerala 70% cacao
This bar has a buttercream texture, though it is not as sweet as that confection. Other notes are a faint fruity jam taste along with some equally faint spice cake taste. The aftertaste is gentile and brief. 7.5
Inside the packaging is an informative illustration which shows the process followed in manufacturing this bar, including where each step is performed.