Impact
In the tradition of the chef eating it in the kitchen before any guests arrive because it just isn’t quite ready for showtime.
Appearance 4.8 / 5
| Color: | beeeeaauuuutiful to look at; red-eye umber |
| Surface: | muted plate... |
| Temper: | ... absorbs light |
| Snap: | resounding - heard ‘round the world |
Aroma 8.1 / 10
fresh Spring earth / rich loam underneath cherries & chestnuts
Mouthfeel 11.3 / 15
| Texture: | smooth talker w/o silk or satin but annoying granules of nibs |
| Melt: | good mechanics if a bit too technical |
Flavor 39.2 / 50
baeline chocolate -> vanilla licorice -> cinnamon -> espresso finish
Quality 15.4 / 20
Good balance, good toast & flavors but no highs or lows / no passion or pizzazz, just a bit downcast... too much Africa in the mix, too little Macaïbo.