Exotic Reviews

Fragrant, fruit-forward. Pink grapefruit, nectarine, ginger blossom, cocoa nib, mulled wine in aroma and cup. Bright, ringing acidity; supple, viscous mouthfeel. The finish is gently lingering with floral-citrus sweetness with undertones of cocoa nib.

Balanced, sweetly nutty. Almond butter, baking chocolate, sassafras, pink peppercorn, Meyer lemon in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Gentle, pleasing, sweetly nutty finish.

Balanced, elegant and quietly luxurious. Notes of Meyer lemon, almond brittle, pink rose, baking chocolate and plum in aroma and cup. Bright, balanced acidity; Silky-smooth body. The finish highlights sweet citrus and floral tones.

Floral and spice-tinged aromatics lead into flavors of starfruit, hibiscus, panela, sweet basil and cocoa nib. The acidity is juicy and refined, the body silky and cohesive. Long, resonant finish with layered fruit and gentle spice.

Exquisitely structured and perfumed. Honeysuckle, lychee, sandalwood, panela, bergamot in the aroma and cup. Silky, buoyant mouthfeel; floral-saturated, cocoa-tinged finish that persists with grace and clarity.

Floral, cocoa-toned, rich and balanced. Magnolia, macadamia, dark chocolate, dried mango, cedar in aroma and cup. Lush, silky mouthfeel; very long, flavor-saturated finish with a sweet floral lift.

Distinctive and unusual. Herbal florals, cedar, bittersweet cocoa, molasses, and lemon balm in aroma and cup. Quiet acidity; smooth, medium body. The finish is long and gently drying, with hints of spice and herb mingling with sweet cocoa.

Aromatic, fruit- and floral-driven. Passionfruit, raspberry, candied violet, cocoa, honey in aroma and cup. Juicy, high-toned acidity; creamy-full mouthfeel. Long finish that centers honey and berry sweetness.

Exuberant, exquisitely articulated. Notes of concord grape, lychee, star jasmine, honeycomb, and cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Structure is bright yet seamless, with a lively, sparkling acidity; plush, silky mouthfeel. The finish is long and perfumed, carrying sweet fruit and floral notes deep into the long.

Very sweet, layered, original. Fresh pipe tobacco, dried pineapple, vanilla bean, honeysuckle, hops in aroma and cup. Candy-sweet and juicy in structure; plush mouthfeel. Turns crisper with more hops in the layered finish.

Melon-toned, delicately spiced. Cantaloupe, chrysanthemum, date sugar, white pepper, almond nougat in aroma and cup. Gently sweet structure with balanced, malic acidity; creamy, suede-like mouthfeel. The finish lingers centers around notes of cantaloupe and almond, with a whisper of floral spice.

Citrus-toned, delicately floral. Lemon zest, elderflower, caramel, white pepper, walnut in aroma and cup. Sweetly bright structure with soft, balanced acidity; medium, silky-smooth mouthfeel. Finish leads with notes of lemon zest and walnut.

Floral-toned, richly fruity. Narcissus, strawberry, blood orange, cocoa nib, myrrh in aroma and cup. Sparkling, vibrant acidity; lively, viscous mouthfeel. Harmonious, resonant, decisively coherent finish that fulfills the promise of the cup.

An intense, densely complex, rather hectic coffee. Spice/herb medley (cardamom, lavender, patchouli, more), cedar, grape candy, hazelnut in aroma and cup. Profoundly sweet-savory in structure, without a hint of brightness or lift but still generous in range of sensation. Satiny in mouthfeel; in the finish flavor consolidates to a dense, rich sweetness.

Disconcertingly perfumy yet brisk. Intense flowers, Riesling wine, cocoa nib, berry, fir in aroma and cup. In structure, sweetly fermenty with a brisk, bitterish edge. Leanish but silky mouthfeel. The bittersweet structure carries into the finish where floral and wood notes jostle.

Rich, deep, low-toned. Banana, cashew, brown sugar, carob, pipe tobacco in aroma and cup. Bittersweet in structure, with a faint hint of tart brightness. Full though slightly chalky mouthfeel. Banana and cashew carry into a dense, compressed finish.

Richly sweet-savory. Baking chocolate, Graham cracker, almond, citrus saltwater taffy, fresh-cut oak in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; full, velvety mouthfeel. Crisply chocolaty finish with undertones of citrus saltwater taffy and oak.

Bright, balanced, juicy-sweet. Cocoa nib, strawberry guava, cashew butter, pink peppercorn, lemongrass in aroma and cup. High-toned, malic acidity; very smooth, satiny mouthfeel. Cocoa-toned finish with notes of lemongrass and pink peppercorn.

Deeply savory, sweetly tart. Jolly Rancher, hop flowers, halvah, pineapple kefir, hint of sweet soy in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet-savory acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Savory-leaning finish redolent of halvah and sweet soy.

Crisply sweet-savory. Hop flowers, date, marjoram, satsuma mandarin, salted caramel in aroma and cup. Gently brisk, bittersweet acidity; crisp, velvety mouthfeel. Crisp, sweet-savory finish centered around notes of hop flowers and salted caramel.