The sample we had was a little brittle with a slight bloom, which is not surprising given that the chocolate was no longer in production when we received it and was fairly well travelled, so this review might not do the chocolate full justice! The bar does have though the typical sheen and light brown caramel colour of Porcelana, with a very sharp snap and an almost invisible grain.
The aroma is fresh and sweet, with caramel and light hay and a refreshing strawberry note. Once on the tongue strong tobacco/aniseed flavours are present, which seem to be the trademark flavours of all Scharffen Berger chocolate. These fade a little and combine with nutty, milky caramel notes and a dark fruit overtone, ending on thick, perfumed liquorice on the tongue. The melt is thick and really coats the mouth, and is intense rather than smooth.
The length is intense, and with a strong ‘buzz’. The flavours are steady, but gradually die down to a dry tobacco, leaving a little waxiness.
