Barrel Aged - Blackfish Distillery (Turihamwe)

Since the day we opened our doors, we've made it a tradition to release something truly special around the holiday season. Every year, we team up with incredible local breweries and distilleries to create a one-of-a-kind coffee experience. Over the years, we’ve collaborated with fantastic partners like Oola, Métier Brewing Company, and Black Fish Distillery. This year, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve joined forces once again with our good friends at Black Fish Distillery for a spectacular release! How Does Barrel Aging Work? 🤔Here’s the magic: coffee beans are highly hygroscopic, meaning they love to absorb moisture—and with it, the aromatic compounds in their environment. When green coffee beans are stored in barrels that previously held spirits, they soak up the lingering flavors of the spirit. Depending on the barrel, this can result in subtle sweetness (like with rum barrels) or delightful bitter notes (as seen with whiskey or bourbon barrels). The result? A rich and complex