Review: Taza Wicked Dark

Richard's Rating: 6.5

chocolate maker Taza bar Wicked Dark region Dominican Republic plantation blend cacao trees unknown year unknown size 85g ~ 3.0oz cocoa solids 95% added fat (none) sweetener cane sugar emulsifier (none) flavoring (none) other ingredients (none) list price $6.50

color medium-dark brown PANTONE 19-1012 Dark Brown appearance smooth, scoring, text imprints, adhered bits aroma earth (burlap), roast (smoke, malt), fruit (berry) snap medium hard taste earth, nut, roast (smoke, cocoa, malt), fruit (blackberry, prune), acidic, bitter, sour melt grainy length medium finish acidic, slightly sour

You can purchase a slightly smaller version (71 grams or 2.5 ounces) of Wicked Dark online directly from Taza for $5.00, from Chocosphere for $4.95, and from NewLeaf for $5.00.