{"product_id":"whiskey-barrel-aged-1","title":"Non-Revenue - Medium Roast (Whole Bean)","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by the precision and patience of long-haul flight, this selection bridges the gap between the high-altitude origins of premium coffee and the grounded, earthy complexity of charred oak. The beans are aged in retired single-malt whisky barrels, allowing the porous structure of the green coffee to absorb the spirit’s essence before meeting the heat of the drum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Notes \u0026amp; Tasting Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis profile is designed for a smooth \"climb\" and a long, warming \"touchdown.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAroma:\u003c\/b\u003e Toasted oak, vanilla bean, and a hint of peat smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrimary Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Dark chocolate and butterscotch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e A distinct, lingering warmth of aged whisky and caramelized sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBody:\u003c\/b\u003e Full-bodied and syrupy with low acidity, reminiscent of a calm evening flight at 30,000 feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e Huehuetenango, Guatemala.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/b\u003e 1,600 – 1,800 Meters (ASL).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBarrel Type:\u003c\/b\u003e First-fill American Oak Whisky Barrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConditioning Period:\u003c\/b\u003e 30 days of \"pre-flight\" barrel aging with daily rotation for uniform infusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Processing Method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMethod:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eStrictly High Grown (SHG)\u003c\/b\u003e. The high altitude ensures a denser bean, which is crucial for structural integrity during the barrel-aging process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/b\u003e Shade-grown under a canopy of native trees to promote biodiversity and slow cherry maturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eWashed \u0026amp; Sun-Dried\u003c\/b\u003e. After being pulped and fermented, the beans are dried on raised beds. This clean processing method provides a \"blank flight deck,\" allowing the complex whisky and oak flavors to take center stage without competing with heavy fruit fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewing Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTo experience the full \"flight envelope,\" we recommend a \u003cb\u003eFrench Press\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003ePour Over\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRatio:\u003c\/b\u003e 1:15 (Coffee to Water)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemp:\u003c\/b\u003e 200°F (93°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePilot's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This coffee is best enjoyed black to fully appreciate the spirit-forward aromatics, but a splash of cream can unlock hidden notes of dulce de leche.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stick \u0026 Rudder Coffee Co.","offers":[{"title":"Whole Bean \/ 12oz","offer_id":42246506479671,"sku":"C-WHISKEY BARREL AGED-WH-12OZ-BL","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/5974\/1239\/files\/Non-Revenue-WholeBean_1600x2400px.jpg?v=1779771235","url":"https:\/\/stickandruddercoffeeco.com\/products\/whiskey-barrel-aged-1","provider":"Stick \u0026 Rudder Coffee Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}