Trader Joe's Uganda 85% cacao

The high cacao percentage of this bar results in a dry, somewhat astringent taste.  However the bitterness is moderate and leads to an earthy flavor, somewhat like straw. There is also a hint of spice cake in the mix. The aftertaste is short and dry. 6.8

Michel Cluizel Madagascar Plantation Mangaro 71% cacao

This bar has both a fruit taste and a buttery toffee taste. The fruit has some cherry notes, but the primary experience is of dried fruit, reminiscent of golden raisins. The aftertaste is mildly bitter and persistent. 8.7

I am reminded of the Michel Cluizel store I visited in 2019. Quite a boutique!

First day in Paris, and I find myself in front of @MichelCluizelFR at Madeleine. They have a small chocolate wall (right side of second photo). pic.twitter.com/BpmP7ynAti

— Steve Nahm (@SteveNahm) September 16, 2019

Seahorse Tanznia Koka Kamili 80% cacao

As with many bars originating from Tanzania, this bar has a fruit flavor which is noticed on first tasting. The fruit taste leans towards cherry and perhaps citrus. There is also a buttery texture with mild bitterness. For an 80% cacao bar the modest bitterness is unexpected, and the resulting aftertaste is gentle and short. 8.7

All of the photos on ChocoCheck are taken of the bars I have tasted. The photo for this bar may be the first which shows a torn label -- sorry! If I have the opportunity to obtain another bar I will take a better photo and re-post it here.