El Artesano Torta Alicante with Almonds and Honey 7 Oz (200 G)

I purchased this Torta Alicante with Almonds as a Christmas present for my parents who are from Spain. They had been dying for some authentic turron and I thought I would surprise them with this and their other favorite, which I purchased separately. While I understand this product is imported and authentic, I was a little disappointed in how thin and little quantity it actually was. They, on the other hand, thoroughly enjoyed it and it definitely brought back memories for them. I was pleased overall that they were so content. So, while I actually didn't have it because it is not the sort of thing I like, they really enjoyed it.

Thin and crispy

This is the so-called "Torta de Turron" from Alicante, Spain. They are made in the town of Jijona, a place with a long tradition in the manufacture of these gastronomic treats. They contain mainly toasted almonds. If taken with Spanish Brandy (e.g. Cardenal Mendoza), they make one of the best combination of flavors I have ever had.

This Turron tasted as expected but was chewy, not crunchy. Maybe the round one is always chewy since it is thin...can't remember...hadn't had it in a long while. The benefit is it is easier on the teeth...and it tasted just fine.

This is a SOFT type of TURRON (some are really hard, teeth breaking hard). Not overly sweet and with a very thin wafer on both sides. Absolutely delicious. Keeps well for a long time (I have tried and long as several weeks).

I ordered this El Artesano product based on a news article telling me I haven't lived until I had this treat. It arrived and quickly I was disappointed because the product was stuck to the inside packing material. After a clean up to the best of my abilities, I found the product was not much different than an average box of peanut brittle. I guess if I look hard at the name and imagine myself on some exotic vacation then I may hype myself into lavishing praise but I'm in my small kitchen eating expensive peanut brittle that needed cleaning.

Wow! I'm officially giving up all my other treats and only buying this! Crunchy, wafer covered deliciousness!Only one torta disc, but I did not expect three for that price.I will definitely buy this again!

So far, this is the best Turron Alicante I've found here in the states. It is just the right thickness so you can break it into pieces, making it much easier to eat than the super thick bars. It is quite delicious, too. Overall, I'm very pleased with this turron.