$838.35
Notes: Yellow fruits, Panela (unrefined cane sugar) and Soft floral
Body/Acidity: Velvety and Clean citrus
Origin: Colombia
1,650 meters above sea level
Variety: Yellow Bourbon
Roast: Medium Roast
Yellow Bourbon Grand Reserve – Medium Roast is a vibrant, sweet, and fruity interpretation of the renowned Bourbon Amarillo variety. Its medium roast allows its natural attributes to shine through: heightened sweetness, tropical notes, a silky body, and bright acidity, all within a clean and harmonious cup.
On the Coffee Flavor Wheel, this Yellow Bourbon expresses itself intensely in key categories:
Floral – Light Floral / Sweet Floral: While less floral than a Geisha, it retains an aromatic delicacy characteristic of the variety. hints of sweet flowers, soft petals, and light floral honey. This subtle floral note complements and enhances the coffee’s natural sweetness.
Fruity – Tropical Fruit / Stone Fruit: The heart of Yellow Bourbon falls into the Fruity category “smooth mango, peach, cantaloupe and light mango and papaya. These notes come from the Bourbon Amarillo genetics, known for producing juicy and sweet profiles.
Acidity – Wine-Like / Citrus Fruit: The acidity falls into the Citrus and Wine-Like categories. Bright, refreshing, and perfectly balanced. It’s not intense or acidic: it’s a brightness that cleanses the cup and enhances the fruit and honey.
Sweetness – Honey / Brown Sugar / Caramelized: This is the dominant category in this coffee “soft honey, brown sugar, light caramel and panela (unrefined cane sugar). The sweetness is deep, round, and natural, without any processing intervention (it’s neither honey nor anaerobic). simply the pure genetics of the Yellow Bourbon expressing themselves.
Body – Silky / Smooth Body: In the Mouthfeel category, it’s described as having a silky, smooth, and round body. A coffee that feels light yet full in the mouth, ideal for filter brewing and smooth espresso.
Finish – Clean Cup & Sweet Finish: The aftertaste falls into the Sweet Finish and Clean Cup categories “sweet, fruity, and lingering, leaving a clean and refined sensation”. It’s a coffee that invites you to keep drinking.
Final message to the consumer: Yellow Bourbon Grand Reserve is a cheerful, sweet, and fruity cup with a unique tropical character. Its balance of honey, fruit, and a touch of citrus makes it a delightful experience for any specialty coffee lover. If you’re looking for a coffee that combines natural sweetness, tropical fruit, smoothness, and a clean cup, this will be one of your favorites from La Montaña Coffee. Yellow Bourbon: a tropical, sweet, and silky cup inspired by the Coffee Flavor Wheel.