Thursday, November 21

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A roaster’s manual for coffee aged in whiskey barrels

The worlds of coffee and alcohol have long overlapped and crossed, from espresso martinis to cold brew stouts. Read More: Whiskey Barrel Aged Coffee whiskey barrel-aged coffee is one of the most well-liked innovations to come out in recent years. In this method, green coffee is kept in oak barrels that were previously used to make wine, whiskey, and rum. In addition to producing novel and intriguing tastes, the method is thought to be reasonably priced and ecologically benign. Large coffee chains like Starbucks have taken notice of this and have begun to sell barrel-aged beans as part of their lineup. Whisky-barrel aged coffee is an affordable option for roasters to showcase their ingenuity and provide customers with a unique sipping experience. I had a conversation with Oak ...