Finca La Herradura – Castillo Honey
Quinchía, Risaralda, Colombia
Flavor Notes: 🍮 Caramel • 🍯 Molasses • 🍋 Lemon Curd
Nestled at 1,730 MASL in the rolling mountains of Quinchía, Risaralda, Finca La Herradura produces coffees that embody the warmth and richness of Colombia's coffee landscape. Grown and processed by José Rodolfo Ríos, this Castillo lot highlights the natural sweetness and fruit character that make an expertly crafted honey process so rewarding.
Roasted to a medium profile, this coffee opens with a fragrant aroma of yellow fruits and honey, creating a sweet and inviting first impression. The honey process enhances the coffee's sweetness and body while preserving the lively character of the varietal.
In the cup, notes of caramel and molasses provide a rich, syrupy foundation. Bright accents of red fruits add complexity and vibrancy, while lemon curd contributes a gentle citrus brightness that balances the sweetness. A medium, juicy body carries the flavors smoothly from the first sip to the last.
The finish is sweet and lingering, leaving behind delicate impressions of red fruits and honey that remain long after the cup is gone.
Coffee Profile
Producer: José Rodolfo Ríos
Farm: Finca La Herradura
Origin: Quinchía, Risaralda, Colombia
Altitude: 1,730 MASL
Varietal: Castillo
Process: Honey
Roast Level: Medium
Cupping Score: 84.25
Sensory Notes
Bag Notes: Caramel • Molasses • Lemon Curd
Fragrance / Aroma: Yellow Fruits • Honey
Flavor: Red Fruits • Caramel • Lemon Curd
Body: Juicy, Medium
Acidity: Medium Citric
Finish: Lingering Red Fruits and Honey
Flavor Profile
A sweet and approachable honey-processed Castillo featuring rich caramelized sugars, juicy red fruit character, and balanced citrus brightness. Comforting yet lively, this cup showcases the careful work of José Rodolfo Ríos and the distinctive terroir of Risaralda.
