Colombia, La Granada | Pink Bourbon

La Granada, in Acevedo, Huila, produces one of our favourite Pink Bourbon lots, cultivated by Don Gabriel Castaño Buendía. We’re thrilled to have it back, as it truky showcases the varietal at its best: gentle boozy notes, bright citrus, and sweet red-fruit clarity. Gabriel planted Pink Bourbon early in the region and spent many years refining it into the expressive, high-quality coffee it is today.

 

Cherries are hand-selected, de-pulped, and fermented in bags for 100 hours, then dried for 60 hours. The careful process brings out a clean, layered cup with balanced acidity and a smooth, refined mouthfeel. La Granada is a coffee that’s approachable yet distinctive — a classic Pink Bourbon that’s easy to enjoy, but impossible to forget. We’re honoured to continue enjoying this coffee as Don Gabriel’s son carries forward his father’s legacy.

Produced by Don Gabriel Castaño Buendía in the Acevedo region of Huila, Colombia, this lot of Pink Bourbon showcases the meticulous cultivation practices found in one of the country’s most renowned coffee-growing departments. Roasted by Reuben Hills, the coffee presents a profile defined by gentle boozy notes, bright citrus, and a distinct sweet red-fruit clarity.

Pink Bourbon is a unique, naturally occurring hybrid that is often celebrated for its complex acidity and refined sweetness, traits that frequently challenge traditional expectations of the Bourbon lineage. When evaluating the nuances of such a specific origin, tasters often find it helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better articulate the interplay between the vibrant citrus acidity and the deeper, fruit-forward characteristics inherent in this harvest. This selection serves as a compelling example of the high-quality output currently emerging from the smallholder farms of Acevedo.