BruCo was introduced in 2003 into the US and I received samples from the importer and tasted the Rum/Vanilla combination with clients over lunch around the time of the Fancy Food Show in January. 

Type(s): Eating Chocolate
Taste Rating: Superior
Overall Value Rating: Very Good

Flavors tasted:

Rum/Vanilla Fondente
Cafe/Anise

Overall Impressions

The chocolates are both very smooth and creamy without a hint of grittiness, acidity, or astringency. The flavors are easy to recognize but not overpowering with a lingering finish of fine chocolate taste. These bars were voted the best Artisanal chocolate at Eurochoc 2002.

In the Rum/Vanilla combination the rum flavor predominates on the initial and middle tastes, but the lingering aftertaste is chocolate, not rum, which shows finesse and subtlety The same is true with the coffee/anise combination.

Both of these chocolates go well with a wide variety of after-dinner drinks including coffees and liqueurs. However, they can easily be eaten by themselves anytime.

UPDATE(S):

BruCo bars are difficult to find. They have been available through The Chocolate Co-Op in the past and may be available through online retailers such as igourmet.com. Though a trifle expensive (the bars are fairly small), they are a very good though not superior value.

Company Information:

Manufacturer website:
http://www.cioccolatodibruco.com/englishversion/prodotti_e.htm

Importer website:
http://www.ritrovo.com/products/category/category3.htm (shopping cart)