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Raul Sisniega x Machete (Barrel Aged Blend)

Roasted by Dark Matter Coffee

This barrel-aged blend combines Central American coffees with barrel-aged beans for a balanced, boozy, and thought-provoking coffee experience.

Raul Sisniega x Machete (Barrel Aged Blend) — Dark Matter Coffee
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From the roaster

DMC and Raul Sisniega Melded Minds for a Psychedelic Reenvisioning of our Portolio Blends Perfect for any Trip!

 

Marvel at Machete’s cutting edge, a deeper exploration into the world of barrel aging!  Exquisitely prepared coffees from Central America are blended with the rich, complex sweetness of barrel-aged coffee beans. The contrast between each component adds profound layers of depth and cohesion to the cup. A delightful and thought-provoking experience that slices through the tedium of industry standards.

Machete is our barrel-aged coffee blend that gives the delicious taste of booziness coming from the rotating barrels used to age this coffee. For lovers of barrel-aged products and even casual fans, this blend is an incredibly approachable and balanced middle ground between our fully barrel-aged coffees and our regular offerings. 

*** Sold as whole bean by default. If you would like it ground, please select your preference – drip, espresso, or press. 

Please review our shipping schedule.  Web orders are processed in the order they are received and not available for same-day pickup.

— Dark Matter Coffee

Context

The Raul Sisniega x Machete (Barrel Aged Blend) represents a collaborative effort between producer Raul Sisniega and Dark Matter Coffee. Sourced from Central America, this offering highlights the intersection of traditional coffee production and experimental post-harvest processing. Barrel-aged coffees often undergo a secondary maturation phase, where green or roasted beans absorb the aromatic compounds of the vessel, frequently resulting in complex, spirit-forward profiles that diverge from standard regional characteristics.

When evaluating such unique flavor profiles, it is helpful to reference a flavor wheel to identify the nuanced notes that emerge from this specific aging process. While standard Central American coffees are often celebrated for their balanced acidity and clean, nutty sweetness, this barrel-aged blend pushes those boundaries by integrating deeper, more resonant layers of flavor. This release serves as a testament to the ongoing innovation within the specialty coffee industry, showcasing how creative partnerships can transform the sensory experience of a familiar origin.

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