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Ranger, Ritual Chocolate, Rogue, Rozsavolgyi Csokolade

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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.

Ranger Chocolate

Bar: Peru

Origin: San Martin, Peru

Percent: 70%

Aroma: cherry, tangy citrus

Taste: earthy, floral, fruity, butter, cream, brownie

Rating: 9.5

Tasting Date : 7/14/17

Notes: Extremely smooth mouthfeel, like melting butter, very nice

Ritual

Rogue

Bar: Costa Rica

Origin: Costa Rica

Percent: 75%

Aroma: licorice, blackberry

Taste: earthy, blackberry

Rating: 9.5

Tasting Date : 4/8/12

Notes: Had the amazing opportunity to tour the facility, a valuable learning experience that I will never forget.

Bar: Madagascar

Origin: Madagascar

Percent: 75%

Aroma: citrus, vanilla

Taste: grapefruit, berry, forest, tobacco

Rating: 9

Tasting Date : 11/20/12

Notes: 2011 Harvest

Bar: Maranon

Origin: Peru

Percent: 75%

Aroma: plum, fruity

Taste: floral, citrus, earthy

Rating: 9.5

Tasting Date :

Notes: 2013 Harvest

Bar: The Nib Bar

Origin: Belize chocolate, Madagascar nibs

Percent: 75%

Aroma: floral, walnut, citrus

Taste: sweet, tangy fruit, nutty nib flavor

Rating: 9.5

Tasting Date : 3/13/14

Notes: Great combination of chocolate and nibs

Bar: Hispaniola

Origin: Venezuela

Percent: 70%

Aroma: cardamom, berry, coffee

Taste: cream, bright fruit, roasted flavor

Rating: 8.5

Tasting Date : 12/13/12

Notes: Like that it's local

Rozsavolgyi Csokolade

Bar: Caramelized lavender Flowers in Milk Chocolate with Star Anise

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Aroma: cream, anise, lavender

Taste: subtle lavender, strong anise, cream

Rating: 7.5

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Bar: Caranero Superior

Origin: Venezuela

Percent: 73%

Aroma: earthy, sweet

Taste: earthy, moves from sweet to bitter

Rating: 8

Tasting Date : 11/8/11

Notes: My FIRST official "bean to bar" chocolate tasting.

Bar: Green Spices and Matcha in White Chocolate with Lemon Oil

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Aroma: matcha, lemon

Taste: creamy, matcha tea, light lemon, spice

Rating: 8.5

Tasting Date : 11/10/11

Notes: Great for tea lovers

Bar: Hot Paprika

Origin: Venezuela

Percent: 77%

Aroma: paprika, warm spice, earthy

Taste: deep chocolate, gingerbread, spicy kick at the end

Rating: 9.5

Tasting Date : 4/29/15

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Bar: Madagascar

Origin: Madagascar

Percent: 72%

Aroma: red berry, cocoa

Taste: cocoa, earthy forest, red berry

Rating: 9

Tasting Date : 4/29/15

Notes:

Bar: Sur del Lago

Origin: Venezuela

Percent: 84%

Aroma: coffee, raisins

Taste: dried apricot, almond

Rating: 9.5

Tasting Date : 11/10/11

Notes: Wonderful bar

Bar: Trincheras 95%

Origin: Venezuela

Percent: 95%

Aroma: chili powder, cocoa

Taste: fudge, slightly astringent, deep cocoa flavor

Rating: 9.5

Tasting Date : 4/9/15

Notes: Very nice, not too bitter, just bold.

Bar: Tranquilidad

Origin: Hacienda Tranquilidad, Bolivia

Percent: 75%

Aroma: earthy, warm spice, floral

Taste: earthy, orange blossom, marshmallow

Rating: 9.5

Tasting Date : 1/17/18

Notes:

Bar: Peru

Origin: Chulucanas, Peru

Percent: 80%

Aroma: earthy

Taste: forest, pete, blackberry

Rating: 9

Tasting Date : 1/13/18

Notes: Enjoyable 80% bar!