Rating 85%-89%

Fruition Chocolate Brown Butter Bourbon Caramels

When it comes to reviewing filled chocolates I always go with my first thoughts as the flavour hits me. Even though my initial reaction was a very positive “oh bloody hell” that doesn’t adequately describe the variety, depth and excellence of these caramels. Let’s backtrack a bit...

Demarquette Britannia’s Kitchen Garden Chocolate Selection Box

As usual Marc DeMarquette has created a truly inspirational box of caramels. You just can't miss these when they come out at the same time as Chelsea Flower Show.

Claudio Corallo 73½ Soft With Cocoa Nibs

For me the love of chocolate not only comes from the bean, but also the person. A cacao tree is just a tree. Without human intervention it can never become chocolate. Without people sticking their neck on the line you’ll never have fine chocolate and without people doing things differently we’ll...

Cocoa Red Quinta do Noval Port Pralines

My first foray into alcohol was cider. After that I quickly moved on, and ultimately stayed with, Port for a good number of years. Similarly my first introduction to dark chocolate was Lindt. Twenty five years ago we didn’t have much choice in this country than that overly commercial chocolate maker...

Chilli Chocolate Crunchy Cake

This diet is killing me. Bad carbs are out, along with unnecessary sugary stuff. Thank my lucky stars I’m a chocolate reviewer and can consume biscuits, cakes and chocolate – all in the name of “work”. Truth be told, I was looking for an excuse to break free of...

Lucky’s Tweedle Twins Cakes In A Jar

These cake-type chocolate treats from Lucky's come in small jars and are accompanies by spoons so you can tuck in as soon as you get them. They're delicious but not too intense. They're also sweet but very moreish. I loved them.

Pralus 100% Dark Chocolate Bar Review

Without hyperbole, this has to be one of the best 100% dark chocolate bars currently available in the UK. The flavours are very specific and complementary. It has a great texture and aroma.

Duffy’s Nicaragua Nicaliso 71%

With this Nicaliso bar we return to the quality of chocolate that Duffy got his name for. This is a superb dark chocolate bar that has nutty and creamy tones. There's no intensity at all and should appeal to those that don't normally like dark chocolate.

Marou Tiền Giang 80%

The downside of restricting yourself to safe chocolate is that you'll end up missing wonderful chocolate such as this bean to bar chocolate maker in Vietnam which has produced a lovely bar of soft-mannered chocolate.

Patric Rio Caribe Superior

Despite being several months past its best, this Venezuelan bar of 70% chocolate does a great job. The flavours are varied but fairly mellow. The melt is exceptional given its age and the distance travelled. It'd certainly be one I'd recommend to my American friends.

Amedei Toscano Black 63%

If I had to choose one bitter-sweet bar of chocolate to take with me to a dessert island this would have to be it. The texture fantastic, the aroma intoxicating and the flavour soft and sweet. It really is a wonderful bar of chocolate.

Demarquette Jubilee Cobnut Chocolates

These cobnut pralines from Marc Demarquette are perhaps the most original of all the Jubilee chocolates this year. They're made with cobnuts from Kent and have a delightful flavour and soft texture.

Menakao 100% Cocoa

Obviously 100% dark chocolate isn't one that beginners should start off with. But if you're comfortable with very bitter chocolate then this has to be one of the best you could try. If you allow yourself to melt it slowly on the tongue you can find lovely flavour and textures.

Matcha Chocolat Mothers’ Day Selection Box

If Mothers' Day was one to truly endulge her in magnificence then you have to get her a box of these wonderful ganaches and feuillantine, they are really fantastic! I adored the fruit flavours against the dark chocolate bitterness.

Baruzzo Spring Chocolate Collection

These Baruzzo hand created Italian spring chocolates were incredibly good, the flavours were undramatic but fantastic all the same. They contained theatre of the highest order and kept you wanting to know what the next was like. they certainly were a hit.

Menakao Madagascar 72%

This bar of Meakao 72% is one of the finest Madagascan dark chocolate bars I've ever reviewed. It's very much full of flavour which lasts an age. If you're ever able to try it I would. It's made in Madagascar from locally grown cocoa.

Patric Chocolate Madagascar 67%

This bar of Madagascar 67% is one of the finest bars of dark chocolate I've ever tasted. It's like drinking red wine in your favourite countryside pub with a log fire roaring!

Madre Chocolate Bars

These Madre Chocolate dark bars offered an excellent variety of flavours from both Hawaii and the Dominican Republic. There were all made exceptionally well. If you do get a chance to try them, then please do.

Fruition Chocolate 66% Dark Chocolate

There is something magnificent about micro-batch chocolate makers putting the effort in to create utterly delightful chocolate as this 66% bar. It may be a touch sweet, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.

Artisan du Chocolat Gingerbread Cookies White Chocolate

This Artisan du Chocolat Gingerbread Cookies White Chocolate is quite possibly my most favourite white chocolate bar of all time. I know its sweet, but unlike the others, there are various interesting flavours going on that seem to mitigate the sweetness.

Say it with Brownies Cookies & Cream Brownie

These Cookies & Cream Brownie from Say it with Brownies are absolutely delicious. Of course they're incredibly rich and fairly sweet, but they have a tanginess which I found incredibly addictive. You'll also get a lot more than you think as you get twelve decent sized slices.

Sunshine & Butterflies Christmas Selection Box

For those of you who prefer chocolatiers to put some effort into what they produce - even before they get into their development kitchen then I implore you to try this Christmas selection from Sunshine & Butterflies as they were outstanding!

Chocolats Mussy Selection Box

Highly polished chocolate seems to be all the rage these days. But I much prefer the rustic, truly artistic bon bons that non-commercialised chocolatiers produced.

Sir Hans Sloane Dark Drinking Chocolate Beads

When it comes to a pick me up after a hard, stressful day at work, there's nothing better than a hot cup of choc to sooth away those mental blockages and unwind. And there's no better way to do that than with these beads from Sir Hans Sloane.

Marc Demarquette’s Nutkeeper’s Caramels

The general type of chocolate caramels that I get to try are ones that are excessively sticky and gooey where the contents don't actually allow the flavour of the chocolate to come through - these do. Marc has done an awesome job with the Nutkeeper's aramels.

Åkesson’s 75% Criollo Madagascar

This bar offers a sweet and sour experience with the balance of saltiness and red fruits. Although it's not perfect, it still does offer an immensely enjoyable experience.

Amedei 1er Cru 70% Single Origin From Madagascar

The Amedei 1er Cru 70% Single Origin From Madagascar was a very good bar of chocolate, but what else would you expect from this company?

Domori Porcelana 70% Dark Chocolate Bar

The Domori Porcelana 70% Dark Chocolate Bar is truly a wonderful bar of dark chocolate made with the Porcelana Criolllo cacao bean from Venezuela. It is delicious, but not very bitter or a wide range of notes.

Paul A. Young Valentine’s Brownie

What more could you want from a special Valentine's chocolate treat? This brownie from Paul A. Young is special in that its incredibly moist and flavoursome. Just don't eat it all in one go, you'll want to savour every bite.

Amelia Rope Dark Lemon Chocolate Bar

Most of you probably wouldn't have heard of Amelia Rope - I hadn't until recently, but she has put her heart and soul into these bars. They're definitely well worth trying if you get the chance.

Pierre Marcolini Palets Fins and Saveurs du Monde

These Pierre Marcolini Palets Fins and Saveurs du Monde are gave me one of the best chocolate experiences of my life.

Pralus Barre Infernale Lait

The Pralus Barre Infernale Lait was an incredible bar of milk chocolate, even if it was adulterated by nuts.

Neuhaus Lady Chefs Praline & Ganache Collection

The Neuhaus Lady Chefs Praline & Ganache Collection is a wonderful box of pralines and ganaches. Just make sure the person you're buying for likes chilli.

Friis Holm Nicaliso 70% Dark Chocolate

This Friis Holm Nicaliso 70% Dark Chocolate Bar is one of the finest I've tried this year.

Patrick Roger Antilles 70% Dark Chocolate Bar

The Patrick Roger Antilles 70% Dark Chocolate Bar was a very good bar of chocolate, although the flavours were a bit too mild.

Divine 85% Dark Chocolate Bar

This Divine 85% Dark Chocolate Bar is a damn nice bar of dark chocolate.

Brownie Points Chocolate Brownies

The Brownie Points Chocolate Brownies aren't as gooey as others, but still the lightness with a noticeable top note of cocoa adds a pleasant dimension.

Artisan du Chocolat Jamaica – 72% Dark Chocolate Bar

This Artisan du Chocolat Jamaica 72% Dark Chocolate Bar is a very aromatic bar which milk chocolate fans would find too strange. I love it though.

Mast Brothers Fleur de Sel 72% Dark Chocolate

This is a truly outstanding bar of chocolate that may have a salty edge, but is still magnificent. We always know that the Mast Brothers produce great chocolate, the question you should ask your self is just how great it is.

Dartmoor Chilli Farm 70% Dark Chocolate With Coffee

This is a fantastic bar of chocolate with a strong chilli flavour with underlying coffee flavours.

Amano Jembrana 30% Milk Chocolate

This is a fantastic bar of milk chocolate and should be sought after if you're in the US or in London.

Pierre Hermé Chuao 70% Dark Chocolate

This Pierre Hermé Chuao 70% Dark Chocolate is an exceptional bar of dark chocolate and should be tried if you get the chance.

Criollo Dark Chocolate From The Original Hawaiian Chocolate Company

This Criollo dark chocolate bar from Hawaii was damn awesome! If you can get hold of some, you should!

Amano Chuao 70% Dark Chocolate Bar

The Amano Chuao 70% is a very intense, fruity, but yet dry dark chocolate bar. It won't be desired by everyone. But still, its a landmark in chocolate making!

The Chocolate Cafe Premium Milk Chocolate With Honeycomb

A wonderfully sweet alternative to normal bars of milk chocolate

Lauden Chocolates 12 Mixed Box

This selection box from Lauden was full of fruity zinginess and should tantilise the tastebuds of anyone that loves sharp, fruit-flavoured chocolates.

Patrick Roger Assorted Carré

This Patrick Roger Assorted Carré selection box was pretty damn good. If you're ever in France you must seek his shops out.

The Chocolate Cellar Ganache & Bon Bon Selection Box

I absolutely loved these this chocolate selection box from The Chocolate Cellar - a great variety of flavours and well made.

Paul A Young Salted Caramel Easter Egg

This is certainly an Easter treat for those that love sweet, sticky salted caramel. Perhaps it was just a touch too sticky for me.

Matcha Chocolat Emperor’s Selection

The Matcha Chocolat Emperor's Selection was delightful, different and a must try for anyone that likes to try unique chocolates.

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