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Vanilla Bean Bourbon Infused Coffee
BOTTLE DETAILS- PRODUCED BY: Fire Dept Coffee, Rockford, IL
- YEAR: 2020
- HOW I DRANK IT: Black in a Ceramic Coffee Mug
- MSRP: $19.99 for 12 ounces
- BUY ONLINE: Fire Dept Coffee
NOSE: Vanilla | Hint of Bourbon | Cocoa
TASTE: Vanilla | White Chocolate | Hint of Bourbon
FINISH: I found the finish a little thin with hints of vanilla and bourbon
SHARE WITH: Those interested in Bourbon flavored coffee or flavored coffees in general.
WORTH THE PRICE: Yes! If you are interested in bourbon flavored coffees this would be what you would expect to pay for a limited release, small batch flavored coffee.
BAG, BARISTA OR BUST: If you are a fan of medium roast and flavored coffees especially vanilla flavored you should go for a bag.
OVERALL: If you read our review on the Fire Dept. Black Cherry Bourbon Infused Coffee then you know that a day without coffee doesn't really cut it for me. In fact, I am pretty sure I would give up bourbon before coffee. I hope you will go back and read our last review for more info.
I have never been a huge of fan of flavored coffees however. Like the Black Cherry Bourbon Flavored Coffee , the bourbon is infused into the green coffee beans and then roasted. The flavor is already in the bourbon, so we are talking about a vanilla flavored ‘bourbon” here. The type of “bourbon” is undisclosed so you will have to use your imagination as to which one it is. I have my hunches.
Vanilla and bourbon notes definitely come through on the nose both as you open the coffee bag and after grinding. Those notes are also present after brewing. However, in the cup, the smell of the bourbon and vanilla are muted and the taste somewhat thin as well. As a dark roast person it was pretty obvious this was a medium roast.
Since I am a dark roast fan, I purchased a bag of the Fire Department Coffee Dark Roast and enjoyed it very much. Since then I have purchased several more. I believe I will keep a bag of this in the house.
Note that FDC sells a number of different coffees including different spirits-infused coffees including Bourbon, Irish, Canadian and Cinnamon Flavored whiskey, Rum and Tequila.
Please see the video at this link if you are interested in the small batch roasting process.
Lee’s bourbon journey started with one mistaken gulp of bourbon and coke as an eight-year-old. While bourbon was always part of his life, Lee followed a beer, wine path for the most part until a bartender poured him a taste of Buffalo Trace about ten years ago. It was at that point Lee’s love of bourbon really took off. Not only does Lee enjoy a good pour of bourbon but he is more than willing and excited to talk about it. Lee believes that bourbon, and for that matter all spirits, is enhanced by the experience of good company, good conversation and good bars. The combination leads to great stories. Say hi to him when you see him. Lee lives in Leesburg, VA, with his wife, best friend, and drinking partner, Patti. You might find her having a bourbon as well. Both Lee and Patti like to read mystery thrillers and travel. Most likely the travel leads to visits to new bars. Read Lee's full profile.
Jim Knudsen has lived in every region of the United States, traveled the world, and always enjoyed spirits along the way. While he has sampled local spirits in 50 countries on 6 continents, he always comes home to bourbon. Jim is an accomplished global sales and marketing executive, with a degree in Physics from Michigan State University and an MBA from Baldwin-Wallace College. Growing up in Michigan, in a household rich with the experience of enjoying drink. He now lives in Georgia with his wife Karen, the love of his life, his personal editor, and style consultant. When not drinking bourbon he likes to golf, reading, and enjoys professional football and boxing. Actually, these are more often enjoyed while drinking bourbon. His four great kids, with families of their own, have blessed him with 6 grandchildren. While coming to bourbon late in life, he is working diligently to catch up.
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