Amano Artisan Chocolate, Chocolate Bar Guayas River Basin 70, 3 Ounce

The “product description says 4 different sampler bars” but I received one 3 oz bar of Ocumare. The outside box was somewhat crushed but chocolate good. I guess it’s a crapshoot which one they send you for $14.99.

I have written quite a lot of reviews of the chocolate bars that I purchased on Amazon. These are good bars, deep in character and with rich tones and spicy after notes. They just aren't exceptional. As I have written in other reviews, I have tried a LOT to the "Gourmet", "Limited Edition", and "Special Reserve" chocolates. They aren't bad by any means, but if I'm going to plunk down $10 (or more) per bar, I am expecting outstanding. And so far in all my tastings I still prefer 2 bars that I can regularly buy at my local organic market (at about a third the price of these other bars).

Ordinary, can't rave over it... I was rather disappointed - thought that it would be spectacular. Saw the product being reviewed on a TV documentary and expected the sampler to contain some of the exotic additions. Instead, it highlights cocoa from varied areas... Perhaps my palate is not quite fine-tuned enough to thrill in the miniscule differences between the regions... Not a good bang for my buck (or taste buds).

GROSS

This chocolate was sent as a birthday gift. She late called us and thanked us for the one of the best chocolate she had ever had.

Yes, it's a bit pricey, but if you're looking for some good chocolate, this is it. Make sure you savor it!

Amazing chocolate. A go-to gift of mine- flowers die, chocolate says you care.

Best Chocolate ever.