Origin Info for Kona Red Bourbon
Roaster Location:Hawai’i
Roaster:Big Island Coffee Roasters
Coffee Origin:Holualoa,Kona
Roast Level:Medium-Light
Price: $17.28 (per 100g)
Rating: 94
Flavor Profile
Aroma: chocolate, pomegranate, lemon verbena, agave syrup, pink grapefruit zest in aroma and cup.
Tasting Notes: richly sweet-tart, deeply chocolaty.
Body: full, smooth, viscous mouthfeel.
Milk Integration:
Expert Review
Produced by Franck Carisey of Uluwehi Farm entirely of the Red Bourbon variety of Arabica, and processed by the traditional washed method (fruit skin and flesh are removed from the beans before they are dried) with the addition of wine yeasts during fermentation. Big Island Coffee is an award-winning coffee roaster operated with hands-on passion by Kelleigh Stewart and Brandon von Damitz. Visit www.bigislandcoffeeroasters.com for more information.
Notes
This Big Island Red Bourbon fermented with wine yeasts displays an intriguing cup profile that juxtaposes tart fruit with rich chocolate notes — juicy, deep, balanced and bright.
Bottom Line
A Medium-Light roast from Holualoa and Kona, offering nan. On the palate, it delivers nan, with a nan. Rated 94/100, it’s a standout for well-balanced flavors.