We are delighted to share with you a truly exceptional lot from Nestor Lasso's El Diviso estate in Colombia.

Roasted by Kawa in Paris, what makes this lot uniquely special is not just its 90.25 cup score, which is outrageously high, but its processing method. 'Hydro Honey' refers to a method by which the cherries (Sidra, in this case) are dried on patios, before being rehydrated and added to a batch of fresh cherries before undergoing traditional honey processing.

Bourbon Sidra is an interesting varietal anyway, and in this case its particularly difficult to establish what the major contributing factors in the taste experience are. Is it the varietal? Terroir? Processing? A mix of each of the above is the best conclusion we can draw.

In the cup, you will enjoy aromatics of intense strawberry and eucalyptus, with subtle underlying herbaceous qualities which remind us of fresh rosemary. In taste, fermented strawberry and rosewater dominate the cup with a heavy sweetness. As the cup cools, complex florals begin to take over and the profile feels like it changes completely.

We're mindful not to say too much. That removes the fun from brewing!