Mint Irish Cream Milk Chocolate Bar

The product I picked up during this trip was a Mint Irish Cream Milk Chocolate bar by Kiva Confections. The bar contains 20 sectioned pieces, each containing 5mg of THC, for a total of 100mg of THC per bar. The specific strain of cannabis used in this bar was not specified. 

Appearance  5/5
Kiva Confections always hits it out of the park with the packaging design, and overall look of their products. This chocolate bar was no exception. The outermost packaging is a brown paper sleeve bearing the product name and info. It definitely gives this product an artisanal look, that’s for sure. Inside the sleeve, the chocolate is sealed inside a mint green wrapper. This, too, is pretty stylish, given the nice outlines of each piece of chocolate that are printed right on the wrapper. It’s just a nice touch.

The chocolate itself comes perforated, but not broken off. Each piece has a decorative cannabis leaf stamped into the chocolate, which I thought looked cool. Unfortunately, I have to report that the pieces did not break off as evenly as I had hoped for. I used a sturdy kitchen knife to try to break off a single 5mg piece, but couldn’t do so without breaking a couple of shards off other pieces. This is a bit of an issue when trying to precisely dose. 

Aroma  4/5
I expected a complex and strong smell upon unwrapping the chocolate bar, and I was not disappointed. There’s obviously a strong milk chocolate scent, but on top of that, I could smell the mint, as well as what I would describe as a sweet cream, almost caramel, flavor. It’s similar to the “Irish cream” scent of Bailey’s. The weed smell was there too, but pretty faint.

Taste  4/5
Again, based on my previous experience with Kiva products, I was expecting good things here. I’m happy to say Kiva didn’t disappoint (again)! 

Immediately upon trying a piece, I could tell that this is high-quality chocolate. It melts nicely in your mouth, and has a smooth, creamy texture. The mint is somewhat subtle, but definitely there. It adds a pleasant tingle to the flavor, though it’s not as strong as other mint chocolate products you may have tried before. 

The “Irish cream” flavors are also present, though I’m not sure how to describe them. As I noted above, the bar kind of calls to mind a shot of Baileys. Add the hint of cannabis extract that comes through, and you’ve got a chocolate bar with a really unique flavor profile. To me, it almost seemed like too many different flavors at once, but it meshed together fairly nicely.

Effect  5/5
You’ve already heard this twice now, but I’ll say it again: given my past experiences with Kiva edibles, I was expecting good things here. And I’m happy to report that Kiva’s streak continues! After taking a 10mg dose (two pieces) of the Mint Irish Cream bar, I waited for the effects to kick in. 

About 45 minutes later, I started to feel a nice sense of relaxation. From there, it progressed into a really deep sense of calm, with some nice, euphoric feelings. It was a strong high, but it never became overwhelming. I did notice that some of the earlier pains I had felt during the day melted away, and the physical feelings of comfort perfectly matched with how I felt mentally during the high. All in all, it was a super pleasant experience.

Product price: $30

You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy the lucky charms of this Kiva bar. Chocolate lovers will be pleased, especially those looking for flavors that are outside the usual selection. The Kiva Mint Irish Cream bar also earns points for medical users, given its strong calming effect, and what I noticed to be physically alleviating benefits. The easy-to-measure dosing is a plus, too. Though, you should keep in mind that it may take some patience to get a perfectly dosed 5mg piece broken off. Recreational and heavy users will appreciate that this bar contains a full 100mg, so they can go about their dosing however they see fit.

Definitely don’t wait til the next St. Patty’s Day to enjoy this edible. The high it produces is really great for any occasion, whether taking in a movie alone, or hanging out with friends. Pick up a bar for yourself, or to share, and enjoy the soothing high that it produces. I’d also recommend checking out more products from Kiva, if you’re looking for quality artisanal edibles that will never disappoint.

Address: 975 Rohlwing Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Phone number: 847-754-4955
Hours:
Sunday Closed
Monday  11AM–7PM
Tuesday  11AM–7PM
Wednesday  11AM–7PM
Thursday  11AM–7PM
Friday  11AM–7PM
Saturday  11AM–7PM

Nestled away in an otherwise pretty quiet industrial area of Rolling Meadows, Nature’s Care is a medical and recreational cannabis dispensary serving the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Easy to access, via I-90, or Illinois Route 53, it’s a one-stop shop for flower, edibles, concentrates, tinctures, pre-rolls, and more. 

If you’re visiting as a recreational user, you should probably plan ahead — the lines can stretch around the outside of the store on busy days, and parking on premises is reserved for medical users only. There is a parking map on the dispensary’s website for more information. If you are a medical patient, be sure to ask the staff for a pass to display on your car upon visiting. Though lines can be long, the staff at Nature’s Care does their best to accommodate customers as quickly (and efficiently) as possible. 

Nature’s Care uses the Jane sales platform, which makes it easy for customers to set up an account on their phones, and place pre-orders online. Once your pre-order is placed, you’ll get a text confirming your order, followed by another one when your order is ready to be picked up. At that point, you’re good to head over and grab your stuff! 

The friendly and helpful staff will help you out during any step of the way, explaining their ordering system, as well as their loyalty program. All in all, I enjoy visiting Nature’s Care because of the positive vibes around the store, and the friendly, attentive service.