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Ka'u Yellow Bourbon

39 reviews
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Origin: 100% Kaʻū Coffee
Roast: Medium Light

Tasting Notes:

Floral, dried peach, cocoa nib, tangerine; silky mouthfeel & long, flavor-saturated finish

Coffee Variety & Process: Bourbon, Washed Process

LUSH & JUICY YELLOW BOURBON COFFEE

With abundant sweetness, intense aromatics, and sparkling tropical fruit flavors, Yellow Bourbon is as lush and elegant as it is rare to find in Hawaii. Named for the variety's distinctively colored cherries, Yellow Bourbon (pronounced 'boar-bone') showcases the complex character of this prized cultivar.

In the cup, this Kaʻū Yellow Bourbon offers a vivid, fruit-forward profile that’s both elegant and energetic. Richly floral notes of wisteria and dried peach rise from the aroma, followed by the bright pop of tangerine and the deep, roasted whisper of cocoa nib. Its texture is plush and silky, carrying a long, flavor-saturated finish that lingers and evolves with each sip — an expressive showcase of this rare variety's potential in Hawai'i.

The Bourbon coffee variety tends to have pronounced fruit flavors and abundant sweetness. This excellence translates to competition success—our Puna Pink Bourbon earned Grand Champion honors statewide, showcasing the exceptional potential of Bourbon varieties grown in Hawaiʻi's volcanic soils.

OVERALL RATING: 95

Coffee Review Blind Assessment: Richly floral, high-toned. Wisteria, dried peach, cocoa nib, tangerine, oak forest in aroma and cup. Delicately tart acidity; plush, silky mouthfeel. A resiny myrrh-like note emerges in the flavor-saturated finish.

The Bottom Line: An exuberant, confident, multilayered and precisely nuanced washed Kaʻū Yellow Bourbon—a testament to both variety and terroir.

DOMESTIC U.S. SHIPPING RATES

Order Cost & Carrier Delivery
$98 $10.00 via USPS/FedEx 6-9 days*
Over $98 Free FedEx (USPS if PO Box) 4-6 days*
Expedited  $24.95 via FedEx 2Day 3-5 days**

 * Delivery quote excludes weekends/holidays and is based on fulfillment+delivery times. Does not include delays that are caused by carrier or out of our control.

** Upgraded and expedited shipping may be purchased at the time of checkout. ‘Expedited’ prioritizes your shipment in the queue. Delivery quote excludes weekends/holidays and is based on fulfillment+delivery times.

ROAST DATES

Orders are roasted Sunday-Friday and shipped Monday-Friday. Roast dates are applied to the bags in your order.

ESPRESSO BITES: SUMMER SHIPPING RATES

From June 1 - September 1: $13.25

Because Espresso Bites are made without stabilizers or preservatives, they may bloom or melt when shipping temperatures exceed 80 F. If this is a concern in your location please select FedEx shipping.If you notice a white color on your bar, it's perfectly safe to eat! This happens when the cocoa butter softens and migrates to the surface. It happens more often when shipping in warm weather.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING RATES

*Rural locations may incur additional fees at checkout.

Hawaii to Canada* Varies based on Territory
Up to 1 lb: $17.29-$18.58
2-5 lbs: $17.35-$25.28
6-10 lbs: $21.84-$29.76
11-15 lbs: $29.14-$44.21
16-20 lbs: $35.76-$48.72
21-25 lbs: $42.95-$55.63
26-30 lbs: $55.07-$70.03
31-99 lbs: $59.63-$125.86
100+ lbs: Email for quote

De Minimis for Duty

De Minimis for VAT
$150 CAD $40 CAD

Hawaii to Germany, United Kingdom*
*Rural locations may incur additional costs at checkout

Up to 1 lb: $17.62
2-5 lbs: $17.64-$25.22
6-10 lbs: $25.67-$29.08
11-15 lbs: $41.44-$50.04
16-20 lbs: $53.98-$58.28
21-25 lbs: $61.46-$62.84
26-30 lbs: $83.21-$88.46
31-99 lbs: $90.07-$165.31
100+ lbs: Email for quote
De Minimis for Duty De Minimis for VAT
150 EUR 22 EUR
135 GBP 15 GBP

Hawaii to Japan, South Korea*
*Rural locations may incur additional costs at checkout

Up to 1 lb: $17.64
2-5 lbs: $20.93-$31.81
6-10 lbs: $34.32-$41.56
11-15 lbs: $43.99-$53.74
16-20 lbs: $53.84-$61.03
21-25 lbs: $63.48-$67.64
26-30 lbs: $75.35-$92.33
31-99 lbs: $94.17-$189.94
100+ lbs: Email for quote
De Minimis for Duty De Minimis for VAT
10,000 JPY 200,999 JPY
150,000 KRW** 150,000 KRW
** price of goods+shipping cost+insurance
Hawaii to Australia*
*Rural locations may incur additional costs at checkout
Up to 1 lb: $20.70
2-5 lbs: $22.16-$30.40
6-10 lbs: $29.33-$36.40
11-15 lbs: $55.54-$72.31
16-20 lbs: $76.98-$85.37
21-25 lbs: $91.27-$93.29
26-30 lbs: $122.59-$126.73
31-99 lbs: $126.77-$245.34
100+ lbs: Email for quote
De Minimis for Duty De Minimis for VAT
1000 AUD None

* Please note that customs and duties are displayed at checkout. All costs listed are estimates.

ESPRESSO BITES

Because Espresso Bites are made without stabilizers or preservatives, they may bloom or melt when shipping temperatures exceed 80 F. If this is a concern in your location please select FedEx shipping.

If you notice a white color to your bar, it's perfectly safe to eat. This happens when the cocoa butter softens and migrates to the surface. It happens more often when shipping in warm weather. Learn more about blooming.

Espresso Bites that melt or bloom when shipped via FedEx are eligible for a full refund or credit.

Espresso Bites that melt or bloom when the buyer elects Free Shipping or standard USPS are eligible for a credit.

If your order is incorrect or damaged in any way, please email us at hello@bigislandcoffeeroasters.com with your order number within 7 days of receiving your order.

For our Refunds & Returns Policy, please see here.