This morning I tried my second bar of Amano Chocolate. The Madagascar bar is just as good as the Ocumare though I hesitate to say better than because you saw how much I loved the Ocumare!
The bar is packaged the same as the Ocumare – a nice cardboard box and gold foil with two ounces of beautiful dark chocolate inside. The bite is a satisfying snap and then you’re hit with a nice fruity flavor though there’s no fruit – it’s the Madagascar beans. My first impression was cherry which I found very pleasant. Though neither bar is as creamy …read more

I had the good fortune of being contacted by Art Pollard of Amano Chocolate not too long ago asking if I’d mind reviewing some chocolate. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you my answer.
Art sent me two different bars: the Ocumare Grand Cru Dark Chocolate (70% cacao), and the Madagascar Premium Dark Chocolate (also 70% cacao). I’ve tried the Ocumare so far and will write about the Madagascar later today or tomorrow.
The bars are packaged in a slim, attractive box and each weighs two ounces. I realized while I was opening it that there are few things more satisfying …read more