In a change from the norm, I felt this block was worthy of a review feature for few different reasons. Thorntons are celebrating their 100th anniversary and are currently having a really hard time of it. Seeing as this was one of the anniversary products, and that a little bit of support for the old dog wouldn’t go amiss, I upgraded this to review status!
The bar comes in a 100g square block, which is packaged inside foil and this minimalist box. It looks neat on the shelves and when opened up allows the chocolate to be appreciated at its optimum. A combination of white chocolate, lemon oil and popping candy is used to emulate a classic Lemonade drink, and even though not one of the constituents are particularly favourable to me, I was mightily impressed with its execution.
Popping candy is a divisive inclusion, but I felt that it was both well implemented and befitting of the bars concept, and the creamy feel of the white choc was similar to the thicker texture of cloudy artisan lemonade. A light lemon smell had come from the bar, and the citrus flavour was balanced well, and without the poor cheesiness I have experienced elsewhere.
So why are Thorntons in trouble? They clearly can make some fine chocolate, give them a hand and buy a bar (or two!).
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