Metiche Mexico Sononusco 67% cacao

This bar has a gentle start that develops a buttery texture with egg yolk flavors. The low bitterness of the bar allows this flavor to stand out. The aftertaste is light and also gentle. 9.6

The bar is manufactured in Mexico from Mexican cacao. The label entirely in Spanish and is itself well crafted. Since translation apps are now pervasive, a bar in a language which is unfamiliar can still be read and understood.

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Spinnaker Puerto Rico 70% cacao

There was a surprising flavor tasted when I took my first bite of this bar. It was somewhat akin to a rubber note. With further tasting a floral and fruity aspect emerged, rose on the floral and apricot on the fruity. The aftertaste tapered off quickly with little notice. 7.9

Goodnow Farms Ecuador Esmeraldas 70% cacao

There is a tart taste to this bar, but it does not rise to citrus level. I mostly notice a plummy fruitiness with a hint of banana. There is lingering bitterness in the aftertaste which stays longer than average. 9.1

Dick Tayler Vanuatu Malekula 78% cacao

At 78% cacao this bar is sharply bitter. Coffee and charcoal are the dominant flavors. The astringent texture of this high cacao bar leads to a long and bitter aftertaste. 6.6

Caputos Bolivia Beniano 75% cacao

The flavor pallet of this bar leans to the earthy with some dried fruity aspect. On the earthy side, there's a touch of olive. This leads to some fig and grape must taste on the fruity side.  There's a fairly robust aftertaste which does not linger. 9.0

Ma Cacao Peru Ucayali River 70% cacao

The sweetener used in this bar is coconut sugar. Coconut taste is a flavor that is evident, along with some green banana. There is an edge to these flavors which drift into the aftertaste. 6.0

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Friis-Holm Honduras India Rojo 70% cacao

Some smokiness is apparent along with a a slight metallic tinge. This develops into some orange notes and the bitterness moderates significantly. Aftertaste is edgy and flavorful, with diminishing bitterness. 8.2