Dick Taylor 78% Vanuatu Dark Chocolate – Malekula Island Limited Edition

Quick Facts for the Connoisseur:

Cacao Content: 78% Dark Chocolate

Origin: Malekula Island, Vanuatu (Single-Origin, Direct Trade)

Ingredients: Just Two (Organic Cacao, Organic Cane Sugar)

Flavor Profile: Bold and smoky with notes of tobacco, molasses, and dark dried fruit.

Format: Limited Edition 2oz Bar.

Dietary: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Paleo-Friendly.

The Untamed Terroir of Vanuatu Experience one of the rarest origins in the Dick Taylor collection. Sourced from the volcanic soils of Malekula Island, this 78% dark chocolate showcases a "bold and unapologetic" character. Vanuatu cacao is legendary for its savory, earth-driven profile, offering striking notes of tobacco and deep molasses that set it apart from the fruity profiles of Madagascar or the nutty tones of South America.

A Masterclass in Minimalist Craft This bar is a "pure" expression of the bean. By using only two ingredients—organic cacao and organic cane sugar—Dick Taylor allows the complex, rugged character of the Malekula Island beans to command your palate. Without the addition of extra cocoa butter or vanilla, the texture remains dense and rewarding, unfolding slowly to reveal layers of dried fruit and smoke.

Limited Edition Craftsmanship As a Limited Edition release, this bar is a statement piece for any serious chocolate collection. Each bar is bean-to-bar crafted in Eureka, California, and wrapped in Dick Taylor’s iconic letterpress packaging. Whether you are treating yourself to an indulgent escape or searching for an exceptional gift for a discerning chocolate lover, this award-winning bar delivers an authentic, transparent experience.