Babaevskii - surprising everyone

Expectation:
The bar looks very interesting (in a good way) and I have not tasted many Russian chocolates. Curious is probably the workd that best describe my expectations.


First impression:
The wrapping is good. Nice picture on the cover and like most of this kind it is tempting. Does not stand that much out of the crowd other than it being Russian.

Wrapping: 4


How does it look?
Again good, but not special. Like the size of the pieces that you break this chocolate into. Everyone will get a fair share even if you are a good group of people. If you are alone you get many pieces. ;-)

Appearance: 4


Is it yum-yum?
What is the opposite of yum-yum? This is very close to that! The cinnamon taste does not work at all and you better have something to drink beside this one. This is a taste you want to forget!

Taste: 2


Did I need one more?
Hopefully this will never be a chocolate that I ever will taste again. Hopefully I'll remember it so I don't have to take one by mistake.

Frequency: 1


Does it cost your shirt?
Not expensive, but value for money is not what you get. Give it to the neighbor you dislike.

Price: 2


Final statement:
See it, remember this post and do not buy this one.

Total score: 13/30
Average score (round off): 2,6

Ducd'O - impressive, impressive indeed

Expectation:
The box looks quite good and exclusive, that also brings up expectations. Either a great investment or a total failure.


First impression:
The box looks good, exclusive, but I've seen better in the class and it does not have cover over the single parts. That makes the score go lower than it's potential.

Wrapping: 3



How does it look?
The pieces looks really tempting. Even the more strange looking was pieces I could not wait on tasting.

Appearance: 5


Is it yum-yum?
Delightful! Really good taste. It fills your mouth and really lives up to expectations!

Taste: 5


Did I need one more?
Of course I had to taste more than one. But after the second one you find yourself wanting to stop. You want more and you want to stop. A few is enough.

Frequency: 4


Does it cost your shirt?
It's not a bad price when you get quality chocolate like this, and you get to try many different types. Bring it for special occasions and share it with your friends.

Price: 4


Final statement:
You will have big expectations and this box will deliver. For those who ants pure chocolate and nothing fancy this is not for you at all.

Total score: 22/30
Average score (round off): 4,4

Non-stop - you can stop, but your kids won't!

Expectation:
Non-stop? Looks like a combination of two chocolates that they have made before. They offer non-stop as the small chocolate bites you see, but here they combine it probably with their standard milk chocolate.


First impression:
Looks like a chocolate to get some attention from kids. They love to combine things, and since they already love non-stop and milk chocolate from before. This will probably be a favorite for them. For me it looks quite standard and not that special.

Wrapping: 3



How does it look?
It looks very good. Great chocolate and with small non-stop chunks. I really wanted to try it!

Appearance: 4


Is it yum-yum?
Yup. It is yum yum. Good chocolate, and when you bite the small chunks you get a 'kick' from a different type of chocolate. Good good!

Taste: 5


Did I need one more?
Yup, one more right away. But the chocolate is big and you get a bit too much sweet chocolate. You will like the taste, have one more and then probably stop. If you are a kid you will after the second one run like nuts all over the room.

Frequency: 3


Does it cost your shirt?
It cost about the same as all other you can compare it to. Not a bad price, but also not cheap-cheap.

Price: 3


Final statement:
You will like it if you like sweet chocolate, and your kids on the other hand will finish it all right away and have a great time!

Total score: 18/30
Average score (round off): 3,6

Cuba - for people who want chocolate with their milk

Expectation:
Cuba looks a bit more special, and it costs a bit more. Friends claim it is the best chocolate to have to... milk! I will try it without milk, but still expect it to be good.


First impression:
It looks like a chocolate for more grown ups, and the wrapping is quite good. It has it'sown wrapping inside to protect the chocolate and I like that very much.

Wrapping: 4



How does it look?
It looks quite plain. Two types of chocolate (milk and nougat) makes it look interesting (in a good way). But I would bet people who buy this know what they are getting and does not need anything fancy.

Appearance: 3


Is it yum-yum?
The nougat taste gives you a good start, and the chocolate follows up. It does not fill your mouth at first, but the taste stays and you will have a good long nougat taste.

Taste: 4


Did I need one more?
This is a good chocolate with a good taste, but for some reason it is not a chocolate that I would prefer over the other ones. Maybe I am just missing the milk to make it great?

Frequency: 3


Does it cost your shirt?
It does not cost alot compared to other small bars, but you won't find this in larger size. Hence the price is a bit higher than it's competitors. But fans of this won't mind.

Price: 3


Final statement:
The taste it quite good and you will not be disapointed. I think most people will say it is good, and a very small group will have it as a favorite!

Total score: 17/30
Average score (round off): 3,4

Stratos - happy blue ox gets high score

Expectation:
It looks like nothing special, but a happy blue ox on the front with delightful chocolate. I bet it will be good.


First impression:
The cover looks a bit childish actually. This is a chocolate more for kids it seems. Ok wrapping, but nothing fancy. Protects the chocolate good enough.

Wrapping: 3



How does it look?
It looks quite tempting even if it not special in any other way. Just a nice chocolate that I think everyone would think is tempting.

Appearance: 4


Is it yum-yum?
I like this a lot! It melts in your mouth, and unlike many other chocolates who only gives a bit test, this one fills your mouth. It has got bubbles and they claim it helps in the taste and I am willing to trust them on that. A nice long taste. Mmmmmmm!

Taste: 5


Did I need one more?
Yes! Stratos is a chocolate that will go fast once it is opened. It is actually great to have with potatoe chips.

Frequency: 5


Does it cost your shirt?
It is less expensive than other milk chocolates, but only by a bit. But this price won't scare you away when you know what you are getting.

Price: 4


Final statement:
I've had it before, and I will have this again. If I go abroad I will bring it to friends and family so they can taste it. It is only sold in Norway and it is really good!

Total score: 22/30
Average score (round off): 4,4