70
by LindtImpact
Appearance 4.2 / 5
Color: | blackened brown |
Surface: | perfectly smooth |
Temper: | flat finish |
Snap: | brittle |
Aroma 6.1 / 10
strong roast & tight ferment: wine grape, tree bark, charcoal, caramel, coconut, butter
Mouthfeel 12.2 / 15
Texture: | big butter botox |
Melt: | cool but astringent too |
Flavor 40.3 / 50
opening move caramelized choc -> fat -> bitter walnut -> undeniable reds multiple energetically: red flame raisin -> red currant -> red grapefruit -> red flavored vodka cut by a green coffee roast -> astringent cocoa -> charred chocolate bones
Quality 17 / 20
Sugar nicely draws out lots of range as is possible with blends. Decent balance, fairly harmonized though a bit ‘hot’ (acidity) then randomized (bitterness) by the end.