Vintage Plantations 90% Ecuador cacao - Made in South America

With a smooth and glossy sheen and a floral, tobacco and rich aroma, I would expect more from this chocolate. But my tasters gave it a 4.4 out of 10. The snap is loud and the gradient is marbled and smooth but the texture is grainy, dry and chalky. The flavors are acrid, bitter and not sweet enough with a tangy smoky aftertaste that lingers a little too long. I will say that it is intense and an interesting piece of chocolate.