Castillo - Honey

Finca La Herradura – Castillo Honey Quinchía, Risaralda, Colombia Flavor Notes: 🍮 Caramel • 🍯 Molasses • 🍋 Lemon Curd Nestled at 1,730 MASL in the rolling mountains of Quinchía, Risaralda, Finca La Herradura produces coffees that embody the warmth and richness of Colombia's coffee landscape. Grown and processed by José Rodolfo Ríos, this Castillo lot highlights the natural sweetness and fruit character that make an expertly crafted honey process so rewarding. Roasted to a medium profile, this coffee opens with a fragrant aroma of yellow fruits and honey, creating a sweet and inviting first impression. The honey process enhances the coffee's sweetness and body while preserving the lively character of the varietal. In the cup, notes of caramel and molasses provide a rich, syrupy foundation. Bright accents of red fruits add complexity and vibrancy, while lemon curd contributes a gentle citrus brightness that balances the sweetness. A medium, juicy body carries the flavors smoothly from the first sip to the last. The finish is sweet and lingering, leaving behind delicate impressions of red fruits and honey that remain long after the cup is gone. Coffee Profile Producer: José Rodolfo Ríos Farm: Finca La Herradura Origin: Quinchía, Risaralda, Colombia Altitude: 1,730 MASL Varietal: Castillo Process: Honey Roast Level: Medium Cupping Score: 84.25 Sensory Notes Bag Notes: Caramel • Molasses • Lemon Curd Fragrance / Aroma: Yellow Fruits • Honey Flavor: Red Fruits • Caramel • Lemon Curd Body: Juicy, Medium Acidity: Medium Citric Finish: Lingering Red Fruits and Honey Flavor Profile A sweet and approachable honey-processed Castillo featuring rich caramelized sugars, juicy red fruit character, and balanced citrus brightness. Comforting yet lively, this cup showcases the careful work of José Rodolfo Ríos and the distinctive terroir of Risaralda.