Coffee package labeled 'Drunken Sailor' with a whiskey barrel design on a wooden surface.

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DRUNKEN SAILOR — Guatemala Single Origin | Whiskey Aged Medium Roast

5.0 / 5.0 from 4 reviews

30 days in a whiskey barrel before roasting. It's not a gimmick — it works.

$23.99

Est. $0.99 per cup based on 24 cups per 12 oz bag.

Taste profileRoast, notes, and brew fit.
Roast
Medium
Body
Medium
Notes
OakBrown sugarNougatVanillaMild citrus
Finish
Warm, smooth & clean
Origin
Guatemala — Huehuetenango (single origin)
Brews
DripFrench PressPour OverSiphon
Grind Type Ground (Drip)
Size 12 oz (0.75 lb)
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Best if

  • You want the roast profile shown above
  • You like the listed tasting notes
  • You want coffee that fits the brew methods shown

Maybe skip if

  • You want a much lighter or darker roast
  • You dislike the listed tasting notes
  • You prefer a very mild cup with little roast character

What to expect

30 days in a whiskey barrel before roasting. It's not a gimmick — it works.

Body: Medium

Taste notes

Notes: Oak · Brown sugar · Nougat · Vanilla · Mild citrus

Finish: Warm, smooth & clean

Brew guidance

Best methods: Drip, French Press, Pour Over, Siphon

Use the brew method you already know. Adjust grind finer for more body or coarser if the cup tastes harsh.

Origin and roast notes

Origin: Guatemala — Huehuetenango (single origin)

Sourced from 400 small family farms via Unitrade co-op. Aged 30 days in whiskey barrels before roasting. CoffeeCare-funded community program.

Full details

Green beans. Whiskey barrel. 30 days. Then roasted.

DRUNKEN SAILOR is Guatemala single origin aged in whiskey barrels before roasting. Not a gimmick. The barrel aging actually works.

After-dinner coffee. Gift coffee. Coffee for when you want something genuinely different.

Who this is for: Whiskey drinkers. Anyone tired of the same five roasts. Gift buyers looking for something worth remembering.

Origin: Guatemala (single origin), sourced from 400 small family farms
Process: 30-day whiskey barrel aging before roast

Strength: ⚓⚓⚓⚓ — smooth, confident, quietly powerful

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Questions

Coffee questions

Which grind should I choose?
Choose the grind that matches your brewer. Whole bean gives you the most control if you grind at home.
Is this bitter?
Bitterness depends on roast level, grind, water temperature, and brew time. Use the taste profile and brew guidance above before choosing.
Is this acidic?
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When is it roasted?
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How long does shipping take?
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Which roast should I start with?
Start with the product whose taste profile matches how you already drink coffee. If you usually add cream, a fuller-bodied roast is usually safer.

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DRUNKEN SAILOR — Guatemala Single Origin | Whiskey Aged Medium Roast

$23.99