Structure
Three layers of caramel-separated biscuits enrobed in milk chocolate.

Texture
For me, the caramel was too thick and chewy. It got caught in my teeth and didn’t meld well with the biscuit layers. I think I would have liked it better without the caramel.

Taste
I’m not a huge fan of Nestlé chocolate, but I can overlook that for some products if there are some other interesting tastes or textures going on. This unfortunately, is not one of those products. The caramel is pretty bland and does make up for the sub-par chocolate.

Verdict
Meh, a very mediocre product. It’s pretty much the offspring of a Kit Kat and a Twix, but not nearly as good as either.

Structure
A molded milk chocolate bar with crushed pieces of hazelnut and raisins mixed in.

Texture
The milk chocolate is actually well tempered and has a nice snap when you bite in. The hazelnut bits are really crunchy and the raisins add some chewiness. In the pieces I ate, there were definitely more hazelnuts than raisins which is probably a good ratio. Raisins are cool and all, but hazelnuts are better. Overall, a nice blend of textures.

Taste
I was at first a bit surprised by how not-sweet the chocolate was. Though that’s not necessarily a bad thing. I’ve grown used to tasting overly sweet and vanilla-heavy chocolate, so I welcome a candy bar that errs on the side of restraint with the sugar. At the same time, the chocolate is a bit bland. That could also be because a couple hours earlier, I was eating this bar which has a really strong milk chocolate. Besides the chocolate though, there’s nothing surprising. The hazelnuts are nicely toasted and the raisins add some tartness. I found myself liking the overall flavor combination after a few bites and wanted to keep eating.

Verdict
Not the greatest candy bar I’ve had, but pretty good nonetheless. The texture of the chocolate and hazelnuts together were really nice, which is ultimately what won me over.

Structure
A thin, “deep milk chocolate” bar chopped hickory smoked almonds and sea salt mixed in.

Texture
The milk chocolate is smooth and rich. The almonds are chopped really fine - about the same size as the large sea salt crystals. Between the two, they add a couple types of crunchiness that give the bar some textural interest. I also like how thin the bar is. It gives it a delicate feel that’s easy to bite through.

Taste
Wow, this was really delicious. The 45% cacao chocolate is deep and rich and there’s quite a bit of sea salt. I’m a total sucker for chocolate and salt together. The only disappointment was that the hickory smoked almonds weren’t that noticeable. There was a slight aroma and aftertaste of smokiness, but I would have liked it to be more prominent.

Verdict
I stopped myself (barely) from eating the whole bar in the first sitting. It was hard though, I really wanted to eat the whole thing right away. This definitely gets a thumbs up from me. I have another Vosges candy bar in the house right now, the Calindia, that I’m now really looking forward to.

Structure
From the packaging, this is a “Wafer, Caramel and Cereal Centre in a Milky Chocolate Sensation.” I’m guessing that “Milky Chocolate Sensation” is marketing speak for “Fake Milk Chocolate”…

Texture
There’s a nice crunch from the cereal and wafer with some chewiness from the caramel. Overall, it’s a nice balance of textures, though the chocolate is a bit waxy.

Taste
Really bland. There’s absolutely no chocolate or caramel flavor. All I could taste was sugar and vanilla.

Verdict
This should be a good candy bar. It has really nice texture and a classic flavor combination, but it just doesn’t have quality ingredients.

Structure
A two-segment molded bar of green tea-flavored white chocolate with layers of crispy wafers inside.

Texture
Classic Kit Kat texture - a soft chocolate shell with a crispy interior.

Taste
It’s really no surprise that Kit Kat has so many varieties. It’s the perfect vehicle for applying various flavorings because the white chocolate and wafers are so flavor neutral. For this bar, the green tea is the
dominant flavor, though it’s still pretty subtle. Overall, I’d say this is a sweet, but not overwhelmingly tasty product.

Verdict
I’m giving this a thumbs down because it wasn’t as good as the other green tea, white chocolate, crispy candy bar from Japan that I reviewed. I’m not a huge fan of green tea either, so I’d rather try one of the Strawberry or other fruit-flavored Kit Kats next time.

Structure
A mint-flavored milk chocolate bar with a dark chocolate Barack Obama bust printed on the back.

Texture
Nothing special about the texture other than it’s really smooth milk chocolate.

Taste
Wow, the mint flavor is REALLY intense - like I just brushed my teeth with Altoids. I couldn’t really taste the chocolate in fact because the mint really took over.

Verdict
This is a quality product with really smooth milk chocolate and while the mint flavor is intense, it doesn’t taste good. Ultimately, I’m giving this a negative review because it just doesn’t work as a candy bar. These should be served in smaller pieces as after dinner mints. There’s just no way for one person to eat the whole bar - especially in one sitting.

Structure
A single, green bar of green tea flavored white chocolate with whole pieces of puffed rice incorporated throughout.

Texture
This is a solid candy bar that takes a little bit of effort to bite through. Two things came to mind when I first bit in. One, it reminds of a the Nidar Smash I previously reviewed - though it’s not as crunchy. Two, the puffed rice immediately reminded me of Honey Smacks, which I haven’t eaten in about 20 years.

Taste
The green tea flavor is light, but definitely noticeable. This is my first green tea chocolate product that I’ve tasted. I wasn’t completely turned off by it, but I wouldn’t say that I liked it better than regular old chocolate. The puffed rice actually has some rice flavor to it, which makes it different from the flavorless rice crispies found in candy bars like Nestle Crunch. Overall, this product’s flavor was subtle and different from anything I’ve tried before.

Verdict
I’m on the fence on this one. I wasn’t exactly craving more after a few bites, but I ultimately decided to give it a thumbs up because it’s clearly well made with quality ingredients and would be a very good choice for anyone looking to try a green tea flavored candy bar.

Structure
A molded milk chocolate bar chock-full of crunchies.

Texture
It’s certainly crunchy. There’s just enough chocolate to keep the crunchy bits stuck together. It’s kind of like a rice crispy treat, except chocolate instead of marshmallow.

Taste
There’s almost no chocolate flavor, certainly less than you’d expect from looking at the packaging. It has a malty, slightly burnt flavor and is not very sweet. In general, it’s a pretty flavorless product.

Verdict
This just wasn’t a very good candy bar. I’m not a huge fan of Nestle Crisp, but if you’re in the market for a chocolate bar with crispies, I’d still choose that over a Crunky.

Structure
A 10-segment, molded dark chocolate bar with lime flavoring and small bits of macadamia nuts mixed in.

Texture
The macadamia nuts were completely unnoticeable. In fact, I ate a few sections of the bar and started writing this post before I took another glance at the picture and noticed they were in there. That’s how unnoticeable they were. You’re pretty much getting plain chocolate with this product. Fortunately, the chocolate was rich and very smooth.

Taste
The macadamia nuts were once again unnoticeable. The lime flavor was VERY subtle at first, but became increasingly noticeable on the finish. The chocolate was delicious (better than Choxie), so I wasn’t too upset by the light application of lime flavor.

Verdict
This candy bar desperately needs some texture, which it should have gotten from the macadamia nuts. They simply needed to be bigger and more plentiful. The lime flavor was a little underwhelming, but that can be forgiven because the chocolate is pretty good. In the end, I would have preferred a plain dark chocolate Dagoba bar to this effort.

Before I left though, I couldn’t help noticing the rack of candy bars they had on the counter under the label Kingsbury Chocolates. It turns out the same people who run the cafe also make their own chocolates at their Alexandria, Virginia location. They produce a bunch of candy bar varieties, including the dark chocolate and cocoa nibs one I picked up on my way out and the “ChocObama” Bar.

Structure
A 28-segment, molded dark chocolate bar with roasted cocoa nibs mixed in.

Texture
The chocolate is perfectly tempered with a firm snap and smooth feel. The cocoa nibs add just a hint of crunch to each bite.

Taste
The dark chocolate is deep without any unpleasant bitterness or acidity - just the way I like it. The taste of the nibs isn’t too noticeable because the chocolate already has a rather intense flavor, but I suppose they add to the overall taste of the whole bar.

Verdict
This is a pretty simple bar that’s perfectly executed. I’ll definitely stop into their cafe next time I’m in the area and pick up another variety, possibly the “ChocObama” Bar.