Cuban Altura

I've been cupping the Cuban Altura each day since I roasted it to track its progress before the cigar tasting on Sunday.

It is quite a mild coffee, with some sweetness at first and quite low acidity generally. There is a pleasant bitterness in the aftertaste, almost like that from balsamic vinegar (without the acidic sharpness though).

I found earthy, spicy, light tobacco hints and slight beef gravy with some floral notes on the first day.

I have since found stronger tobacco and beef tones - and the balsamic bitterness accompanied by the maltiness I had heard about.

I am looking forward to seeing how it pairs with the cigars on Sunday, and how it serves as an espresso base prepared the the Tigers.

Josh Devlin from Devlin's Cigar Divan has also posted a comment to let everyone know that there are an additional 5 places this time (25 instead of 20) but that these final places are going fast so you'll have to be quick.

I got so excited about this coffee and the Cigar tasting that I even made a label for the bags (as oppossed to scribbling on them as usual!)