Over the last few years, I have become a confirmed chocaholic, a craving that I can attribute almost exclusively to giving up smoking. Since then I've made it my task to seek out different brands and types, and have narrowed my focus to a few particular manufacturers. Of particular note, and worth sharing with you all, is Chocolatour, the vintage chocolate by Chocolove. Made with single harvest beans from exclusively one location, these come as close to chocolate heaven as you could wish. Take, for example, the description of the Milk variety (which - much to the probable horror of TRUE chocaholics - I prefer over bittersweet):

Made with Java Whites, a variety of Criollo cocoa bean unique to Java, this chocolate is smooth, rich and full. It starts with hints of coconut and cream in the aroma. On the palate, sweet caramel and butterscotch flavors transition to coffee and cream and then a touch of banana and coconut on the finish. Each vintage of Chocolatour is unique in its flavor profile. While the chocolate flavor will continue to develop with time, this milk chocolate is at its best right now.

You can find out more on the Chocolove web site, including a retail locator.