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Dandelion

Dandelion, Dick Taylor, Domori, Durci

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These reviews are based on my own opinion, which has grown and developed over the years (note the date tasted). My opinion and palate may differ from yours. I was not paid to review any bar.

Corona Arriba

Ecuador

70%

berry, walnut

floral, cream, black currant

9

Durci

Tepui Treasure

Rio Caribe, Venezuela

70%

floral, pepper

earthy, warm spice, floral

9

Domori

Dick Taylor

Bar: Ambanja

Origin: Madagascar

Percent: 70%

Aroma: fruity, floral, warm vanilla

Taste: strawberry, citrus, toasted nut, caramel, dried cherry

Rating: 9.5

Tasting Date : 7/29/13

Notes: Feb 2012 Harvest, batch no. 1

Bar: Cumboto

Origin: Venezuela

Percent: 70%

Aroma: sweet, floral, raisin

Taste: toasted nut, raisin, fudge, cinnamon

Rating: 9

Tasting Date : 2/2/14

Notes: 2012 Harvest, batch no. 1

Bar: Belize

Origin: Toledo, Belize

Percent: 72%

Aroma: red berry, earthy

Taste: blackberry, walnut

Rating: 9

Tasting Date : 5/22/15

Notes:

Bar: Black Fig

Origin: Madagascar

Percent: 72%

Aroma: tropical leaf, fig

Taste: warm start, bright berry, fig

Rating: 8

Tasting Date : 5/22/15

Notes:

Bar: Dominican Republic

Origin: Dominican Republic

Percent: 74%

Aroma: dried cherry, walnut

Taste: tart cherry, forest

Rating: 8.5

Tasting Date : 2/15/13

Notes: beautiful mold used, looks like a wood carving

Bar: Guatemala

Origin: Lanquin, Guatemala

Percent: 70%

Aroma: bright berry, tropical, floral

Taste: floral, nutty, bright citrus, plum, rooted coffee

Rating: 9.5

Tasting Date : 10/21/16

Notes: very noticeable phases, enjoyable on the tongue

Bar: Tien Gang

Origin: Vietnam

Percent: 78%

Aroma: warm spice, maple syrup, citrus

Taste: honey, cinnamon, raisin, nutty

Rating: 8

Tasting Date : 8/12/15

Notes: brittle mouthfeel, slightly astringent

Bar: Arriba

Origin: Ecuador

Percent: 70%

Aroma: cocoa, cinnamon, banana peel

Taste: tropical fruit, walnut

Rating: 8

Tasting Date : 12/11/13

Notes: slight dusty bitterness

Bar: Cioccolato Al Latte D'Asina (w/Donkey Milk)

Origin: Mix, at least 22% Criollo

Percent: 45%

Aroma: milk chocolate, raisin, red berry

Taste: sweet, warm, almond

Rating: 7

Tasting Date : 12/15/14

Notes: Reminded me a little of "chocolate" gold coins

Bar: Chuao

Origin: Venezuela

Percent: 70%

Aroma: berry, coffee

Taste: moss, nut, raspberry, mushroom, burnt sugar

Rating: 9

Tasting Date : 4/8/12

Notes: lovely packaging

Bar: Pepperoncino

Origin: unknown

Percent: 60% with chili pepper

Aroma: warm, light aroma of chili

Taste: chili- starts off light, then builds

Rating: 7

Tasting Date : 10/21/16

Notes: great for those looking for a bar highlighting spice

Bar: Sambirano

Origin: Madagascar

Percent: 70%

Aroma: bright berry, cocoa

Taste: floral, cocoa, bright berry

Rating: 8

Tasting Date : 12/23/14

Notes:

Bar: Sur del Lago

Origin: Venezuela

Percent: 70%

Aroma: raisin, banana leaf

Taste: sweet, nutty, mild flavor

Rating: 8

Tasting Date : 1/19/15

Notes:

Bar: Teyuna

Origin: Columbia

Percent: 70%

Aroma: red berry

Taste: earthy, floral, nutty

Rating: 7

Tasting Date : 7

Notes:

Bar: Corona Arriba

Origin: Ecuador

Percent: 70%

Aroma: berry, walnut

Taste: floral, cream, black currant

Rating: 9

Tasting Date : 10/12/15

Notes:

Bar: Empyrean Sabor

Origin: Caranero, Venezuela

Percent: 70%

Aroma: citrus

Taste: dried cherry, date, earthy

Rating: 9.5

Tasting Date : 11/7/15

Notes:

Bar: Taino Secret

Origin: Dominican Republic

Percent: 70%

Aroma: berry, nutty

Taste: caramel, roasted nut

Rating: 9.5

Tasting Date : 10/30/15

Notes:

Bar: Tepui Treasure

Origin: Rio Caribe, Venezuela

Percent: 70%

Aroma: floral, pepper

Taste: earthy, warm spice, floral

Rating: 9

Tasting Date : 10/30/15

Notes:

Bar: Patanemo

Origin: Venezuela

Percent: 70%

Aroma: raisin, sweet

Taste: nutty, mossy, cinnamon, coffee

Rating: 9.5

Tasting Date : 10/14/13

Notes: 2012 Harvest, batch no. 3

Bar: Rio Caribe

Origin: Venezuela

Percent: 70%

Aroma: sweet moss, tangerine, berry

Taste: cream, roasted nut, graham crackers

Rating: 9.5

Tasting Date : 1/22/13

Notes: 2012 Harvest, batch no. 1

Bar: Kokoa Kamili

Origin: Tanzania

Percent: 70%

Aroma: cocoa, fruity

Taste: mango, raspberry, very ripe fruit

Rating: 8.5

Tasting Date : 6/14/17

Notes: 2014 harvest