70
by Rochoux
Impact
Appearance 4.4 / 5
| Color: | nothing but solid brown |
| Surface: | near perfect; minor rivulets on bottom |
| Temper: | thin shine |
| Snap: | self-contained |
Aroma 7.2 / 10
pure cocoa + pecan wood
Mouthfeel 11.9 / 15
| Texture: | dry turns mealy; clears astringent |
| Melt: | time lapsed |
Flavor 42.2 / 50
drops-in cocoa -> flash bitter -> chocolate ripcurl -> short series of rapid cherries -> chocolate plunge -> late closing pecan
Quality 17.6 / 20
Density & concentration; acids & bitters submerged under waves of chocolate with just the right sugar to give crests some sea-foam lips & lift, coming in at an angle to the surface buds that brings the taste horizon in close.