Black Jaguar Nicaragua La Dalia 77% cacao

There are a number of flavor notes presenting from this bar. Most prominent is a spicy element akin to spice case. This is framed by some smokiness, and a touch of balsamic flavor. The finish is strong, lingering with the spice note echoing. 8.2

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Inside the bar's label is a pictogram of the chocolate making process.

LAmourette Venezuela Amazonas 75% cacao

This bar is fairly bitter, which is not surprising at 75% cacao. The flavors are earthy, akin to mushrooms or moss. A faint touch of licorice could be noticed. The aftertaste is lengthy and bitter. 6.8

Twenty-Four Blackbirds Honduras Wampusirpi 75% cacao

Initial taste of this bar is quite bitter and has slightly metallic tinge. Further tasting leads to an earthy aspect, leaning towards soil with a tobacco edge. The aftertaste is moderate and trails off gradually, carrying the initial flavros with it. 6.3

Karuna Belize 70% cacao

There is a rich, buttery texture to this bar, with a side of fudginess. Some caramel notes can be tasted, and there is a fairly low level of bitterness. The aftertaste is clean and carries the texture and flavors from the initial experience. 8.2

Cárdenas Ecuador Manabí 72% cacao

The taste starts herbaceous with a nutmeg and spice cake profile. There is some astringent bitterness, which develops as the bar dissolves. This leads to a lengthy aftertaste. 7.5

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Spinnaker Haiti 70% cacao

This well-made bar has a somewhat flat flavor profile, with no flavors prominently presented. The texture is buttery with a malt taste, and there is a background balsamic note that speaks for the fruity flavor. Also noticeable is a faint orange blossom floral note. The finish is quick with a short, clean aftertaste. 8.9

Baron Hasselhoff's Papua New Guinea Manabu 72% cacao

There is a rough texture to this bar, similar to my experience of raw chocolates. The label does not indicate that it was made using raw chocolate processing techniques. Some notes of dried fruit, such as raisin, come through, as well of some toffee taste. The aftertaste is persistent, though not very bitter. 7.8

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