Coffee Review: Don Pablo Bourbon Infused Coffee

Coffee Review: Don Pablo Bourbon Infused Coffee arrives. We assessed it with care.

Nose

From the very first breath in I caught several aromas simultaneously. Caramel, nuts, chocolate– enough to distract me for a few seconds wondering what it would take to make a homemade Snickers bar. There’s a recognizable twang of alcohol behind these aromas, but it’s muted, pleasant and warm. You’re not going to catch me talking badly about the way bitterness interacts with round, malt sweetness. The upscale-candy bar impression of the nose is enhanced on the palate. Very little hang-time for a coffee, the key flavors seem to fade after a minute or so leaving a light-toast, almost burnt matches flavor (which I’m not knocking as a negative or anything, it’s just the closest aroma I can name). Final Thoughts: Interesting as a novelty item that’s fun for a cup or two, but there’s nothing here that makes me want to stop buying my usual beans. I think of the three whiskey-infused coffees I sampled, this was my favorite. The flavors were mutually complementary and well-defined and the influence of the whiskey was clearly discernible.

Palate

Interesting as a novelty item that’s fun for a cup or two, but there’s nothing here that makes me want to stop buying my usual beans. I think of the three whiskey-infused coffees I sampled, this was my favorite. The flavors were mutually complementary and well-defined and the influence of the whiskey was clearly discernible.

Finish

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Verdict

Coffee Review: Don Pablo Bourbon Infused Coffee presents a competent offering that warrants consideration for those exploring the category.