Michel Cluizel 85% de Cacao Noir

Initial flavor of fruit, maybe orange, then a steep rise in cocoa flavor with some bitterness. Later, the chocolate dissolves into chalky remnants and diminishing bitterness. 6

Terra Nostra organic Dark Chocolate 73% Intense Dark

Suggestions of raspberry. No sweetness, no bitterness (okay, an overtone of it). Stark. 7

Ghirardelli Intense Dark Twilight Delight 72% Cacao

Not much external flavor: basic chocolate. Slight bitterness. Some chalkiness. Unremarkable. 6

Askinosie Chocolate San Jose Del Tambo Ecuador 70% dark chocolate

Rich array of flavors on first taste. Deep chocolate, sweet orange, some berry. These flavors persist, leading to a pleasant finish. Zero bitterness. 9

Bar courtesy of: Lauren

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Godiva Chocolatier Santa Domingo Dark Chocolate 85% cacao

Tangy. Citrus flavor burst. Very low amount of bitterness, not much aftertaste -- minor metallic residual taste. Thin bar. 7

Bar courtesy of: George

Taza Chocolate Stone Ground Organic Chocolate 70% Dark

Chalky texture with a sharp bitterness. Strong vanilla note in the aftertaste. 5

Valrhona Le Noir Extra Amer 85% Cacao Dark Bitter Chocolate

Dark and bitter is right. Here's an 85% cocoa bar that is all-over "bitter". And "dark." Very little sweet chocolate flavor, maybe none. If you want a kick in your dark chocolate pants, this will do it. Lingering bitter aftertaste, on the harsh side. 6