Red Bourbon | Wilton Benítez | Sugarcane EA Decaf | Colombia
Red Bourbon | Wilton Benítez | Sugarcane EA Decaf | Colombia
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Our Red Bourbon earned a 94-point score from Coffee Review (April 2026), the highest rating ever awarded to a decaffeinated coffee. Read the full review here.
This Red Bourbon decaf from famed Wilton Benítez highlights the level of precision and control possible in modern Colombian coffee processing. Grown at high elevation and guided through a carefully structured fermentation protocol, this coffee delivers clarity, balance, and depth while maintaining an exceptionally clean profile.
Origin Details
- Region: Piendamó, Cauca, Colombia
- Producer: Wilton Benítez and Paraíso 92
- Farm: La Macarena
- Variety: Red Bourbon
- Elevation: 1900 meters
- Process: Advanced Process (see below)
- Decaf Method: sugarcane (EA) decaffeinated
- Resting Time: 2-4 days
Roast Level
Light
Tasting Notes
- Caramel
- Peach
- Cola
- Bergamot
- Red fruit
- Ginger
Clean, juicy, balanced, and fresh with a refined sweetness and clear structure.
Note: Due to the natural processing and sugarcane decaffeination method, this coffee will appear quite dark on the exterior even though it is roasted very light and delicately. Do not judge a book by its cover.
Processing Method
- Manual harvest of fully ripe cherries
- Sorting by size and density
- Sterilization with ozonated water
- Sterilization with ultraviolet light
- Cherry fermentation for 48 hours with yeast inoculation
- Pulping
- Second fermentation for 68 hours using natural juices of the coffee
- Washing
- Controlled drying at low temperature
- Sugarcane decaffeination
Ripe cherries are hand-harvested and sorted by size and density to ensure consistency. Prior to fermentation, the cherries undergo dual sterilization using ozonated water and ultraviolet light, establishing a highly clean fermentation environment.
Cherry fermentation lasts 48 hours with the addition of Saccharomyces pastorianus yeast. After pulping, the coffee enters a second fermentation stage lasting 68 hours, incorporating natural juices developed during the initial fermentation. Drying is carefully controlled before the coffee is finished using the sugarcane decaffeination process, preserving sweetness and clarity in the final cup.
Why We Love This Coffee
- Clean, controlled fermentation driven by yeast inoculation
- High elevation Red Bourbon with clarity and structure
- Layered fermentation without overpowering intensity
- Sugarcane decaffeination preserves sweetness and balance
Resting Time: 2-4 days
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Eric
Great stuff, love Wilton Benitez and this is a nice expression of his beans from the roaster. Improved over the first week.
Ian Maures
Amazing beans! Love these so much. The tasting notes are dead on. You really get that ginger and cola note as the brew is hot. As it cools, the peach really starts to come through.
Anonymous
Amazing. Tastes like a savory Kenyan. Super clean.
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- 5 stars: 71 (92%)
- 4 stars: 1 (1%)
- 3 stars: 2 (3%)
- 2 stars: 2 (3%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)
So delicious! I’m almost through my first order already. It’s so enjoyable to be able to have great tasting coffee drinks into the afternoon and evening. I enjoy it the most as espresso and sometimes as a milk drink.
Thanks, Denise. We appreciate the support 🙏
Only 5 days out from the roast date, and I’m loving the balance and complexity. I picked up an additional flavor note of nectar-like sweetness in the aftertaste right from the start, when it’s warm. The flavors really pop when it reaches room temperature, and it’s like sipping a fine wine.
I’m a first-time buyer and appreciate Ken David’s write-up in Coffee Review, a trusted source. This coffee lives up to the hype.
Brewed as a Chemex pourover, ground with a Mazzer Philos with light roast burrs.
Thanks for taking the time to write this nice review, Gary! We appreciate you.
Probably the most interesting decaf I have brewed to date. Love the cola note.
Thank you 🙌
I prefer dark roasts but thought I'd try this decaf. Still a dark roasty at heart but took a chance and it's not bad!
I've been brewing this on V60 and it is great! This is the second specialty decaf I've tried from frequent, and I'm still wrapping my head around it being a decaf. I love the lingering sweetness. It brings joy to my afternoons.
Expensive, 8oz only, taste nothing special , came as i belibve over rosted close to the dark roast side
Outstanding decaf. Makes a great pour over. No decaf taste at all. Its an unusual flavor profile, but it is very good. Need to grind really coarse and use minimal agitation.
This cannot be Decaf; you must be pulling a fast one on us. A Decaf worthy of a 94 rating that is amazing. I brew it straight, or as a half and half. It stands on its on.
Wow this is one flavorful bean!!! I get floral, ginger and pear. It's a definite change from anything else I've had before of ANY coffee, much less a decaf. What a great treat for the early evening when you're trying to avoid a caffeine boost.
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This one was a stunner! Flash brew brings out ginger and cola notes. As it cools, strong IPA-like finish.
Thanks!!! Yeah, we get some fresh hop notes as well when it cools some times!!
Delicious and full-bodied. Tastes like fully caffeinated coffee, not nearly as floral as Pink Bourbok which I think I prefer although this one is also great. Zero bitterness, fully recommended.
Love this one! Really phenomenal. Got a lot of red fruit in the cup, without the harsher "funky ferment" notes that some people don't like. Excited to keep brewing this one.
Lives up to its rating. I would gladly use this as a daily driver. Incredibly smooth cup brewed with my V60. Cup clarity is exceptional
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My second bag. Pure awesomeness. Cant go wrong taste so good its like drinking a liquid fruit! Need to get another as it quickly gets consumed
Found this coffee while looking at roasts for my bi-yearly caffeine detox. What a fantastic cup! I usually enjoy decaf coffee, but the process usually cuts some of the unique characteristics of the bean. This comes very, very close to the “magic” of a full-caf cup. Very well done, Frequent! I’ll be looking at your other offerings soon.
Hi Scott, we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Red Bourbon! Thanks for your kind words. We look forward to serving you more great coffees soon. :)
It definitely deserves the high score! Delightful taste. Love it!
So so good, didn't know decaf could be like this
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Really good very fruit forward and delicious
Thank you Austin!!
If you want to try something new, try this, it takes a bold stance away from the average when it comes to decaf, and has a taste that stands out from the rest, give it a try, it might grow on you.
This one tasted special the second I had my first sip. I’m not usually a fan of coffees with flavors of fruit, but this one appeals to me.
Yes, it lives up to the hype. Well balanced while being fruity and complex, it is a decaf that sets the bar high but also, if you are comparing it to non decaf, finally here is one that can actually hold its own. I found it to be a great everyday coffee, works in espresso and pour over equally well. It has a normative profile which is even more impressive in some ways. I would get it again, and again.
Every one’s a winner. The roasters at Frequent certainly are masters of their craft.
Very nice! Not easy finding quality decaf. Will definitely be reordering and trying your other coffees.
A little too strong on the ginger
This coffee demands attention! Each sip is so complex, it will slow you down, encouraging an almost meditative moment. I taste rambutan and earl grey, with a fruity, medium-heavy mouthfeel. I am excited to continue this bag, while trying more brewing methods to see what other experiences hide behind the complexity of this coffee. Another banger, Frequent!
For me it smells like caramel and peach. Has a ginger flavor that is actually unique.
Love to hear it. Thanks for the feedback, Danny!