Castillo Coffee Variety - Flavor, Origins & Roasters \| Unpacking Coffee [Skip to content](#main-content) [ ![Unpacking Coffee Logo](/images/cuppin-logo.svg) Unpacking Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee) [ Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees) [ Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters) [ Cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings) [ Recipes ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes) [ Origins ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins) [ Log in ](https://unpacking.coffee/login) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/login "Log in") [ Register ](https://unpacking.coffee/register) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/register "Register") [ Varieties ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties) Castillo Castillo ======== Arabica variety Developed in Colombia for resistance to coffee leaf rust while maintaining cup quality. On Unpacking Coffee, **Castillo** appears in **12 coffees** from **12 roasters** . Those coffees most often come from **Colombia** . They are usually **washed** — 6 of the 10 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted **milk chocolate** , **cherry** , **cola** and **brown sugar** in the same cuppings. 12 coffees tracked 12 roasters offering 2 growing origins 20 cuppings logged Based on 20 cuppings logged here, most recently September 16, 2026. Where it's grown [ Colombia 10 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) [ Peru 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru) How it tastes here Descriptors tasters reached for across 20 cuppings of this variety. [ milk chocolate×4](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ cherry×3](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ cola×3](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/98 "cola") [ brown sugar×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28 "brown sugar") [ butterscotch×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") [ lime×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ mango×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/15 "mango") [ meyer lemon×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon") [ peach×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ pear×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/2 "pear") [ strawberries×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/259 "strawberries") [ apricot×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") How it's processed 10 of the 12 coffees record a process. Washed 6 Co-fermented and experimental 3 Double Fermentation/Soaking 1 Roasters working with Castillo [ BC Bluebeard Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/240-bluebeard-coffee-roasters) [ BC Boonton Coffee Company 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/261-boonton-coffee-company) [ BS Branch Street Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/289-branch-street-coffee-roasters) [ CC Camellia Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/284-camellia-coffee-roasters) [ DC DOMA Coffee Roasting Company 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/268-doma-coffee-roasting-company) [ DC Driftaway Coffee 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/251-driftaway-coffee) [ DC Dune Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/238-dune-coffee-roasters) [ KC KOS Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/304-kos-coffee-roasters) [ OC Onyx Coffee Lab 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/50-onyx-coffee-lab) [ RR Recluse Roasting Project 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/255-recluse-roasting-project) Questions about Castillo in coffee ### What does Castillo taste like? Developed in Colombia for resistance to coffee leaf rust while maintaining cup quality. On Unpacking Coffee, Castillo appears in 12 coffees from 12 roasters. Those coffees most often come from Colombia. They are usually washed — 6 of the 10 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted milk chocolate, cherry, cola and brown sugar in the same cuppings. ### Which coffees are grown from Castillo? 12 coffees are grown from Castillo, including Strawberry Shake by KOS Coffee Roasters, Juan Puerta Mango by Resident Coffee Roasters and Colombia Young Producers by Branch Street Coffee Roasters. ### Where is Castillo grown? Those coffees most often come from Colombia. ### What flavors does Castillo show? Tasters also noted milk chocolate, cherry, cola and brown sugar in the same cuppings. Coffees ### [ Strawberry Shake ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/196-strawberry-shake) by [KOS Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/304-kos-coffee-roasters) Process Co-fermented and experimental (Strawberry) Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Quindío Elevation 1400m Source Viviana Martinez First noted Sep 16, 2026 Last tasted Sep 16, 2026 2 cuppings [ strawberries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/259 "strawberries") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ creamy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/260 "creamy") ### [ Juan Puerta Mango ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/183-juan-puerta-mango) by [Resident Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/296-resident-coffee-roasters) Process Co-fermented and experimental (Mango) Varieties [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Quindío Elevation 1386m Source La Sirena First noted Aug 11, 2026 Last tasted Aug 11, 2026 3 cuppings [ mango](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/15 "mango") [ mango lollipop](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/246 "mango lollipop") [ fruit rollup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/245 "fruit rollup") [ jumex mango nectar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/247 "jumex mango nectar") [ cream](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/86 "cream") ### [ Colombia Young Producers ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/173-colombia-young-producers) by [Branch Street Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/289-branch-street-coffee-roasters) Process Co-fermented and experimental (Strawberries, red wine yeast, fruit glucose, CO2) Species Arabica Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Elevation 1700m Source Columbia Young Producers Development Lot - Antioquia, Quindío And Huila First noted Jul 14, 2026 0 cuppings ### [ Peru Umapata Community ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/166-peru-umapata-community) by [Camellia Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/284-camellia-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Country [Peru](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru) Region Cusco Source Yungas Coffee Project First noted Jun 22, 2026 Last tasted Jun 22, 2026 1 cupping [ swiss orange chip](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/230 "swiss orange chip") [ dried apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/200 "dried apricot") [ butter toffee](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/231 "butter toffee") [ mandarin jam](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/233 "mandarin jam") [ cara cara zest](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/234 "cara cara zest") ### [ Colombia Nariño ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/149-colombia-narino) by [DOMA Coffee Roasting Company](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/268-doma-coffee-roasting-company) Certifications Organic Process Washed Varieties [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/14-colombia), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo), [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Nariño Harvest 2025 Source La Jacoba (smallholder Farmer Association) First noted May 12, 2026 Last tasted May 12, 2026 1 cupping [ chamomile](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/127 "chamomile") [ golden pear](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/211 "golden pear") [ maple syrup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/26 "maple syrup") ### [ Colombia Huila, Santa Maria ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/146-colombia-huila-santa-maria) by [Boonton Coffee Company](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/261-boonton-coffee-company) Process Washed Varieties [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo), [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Huila Elevation 1500-1600m Harvest 2025 First noted May 12, 2026 Last tasted May 12, 2026 1 cupping [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ pear](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/2 "pear") ### [ Mandarino ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/137-mandarino) by [Recluse Roasting Project](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/255-recluse-roasting-project) Varieties [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo), [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/14-colombia) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Elevation 1400 - 1600m First noted Apr 28, 2026 Last tasted Apr 28, 2026 1 cupping [ pear](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/2 "pear") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") ### [ Colombia Diego Bermudez Cardamom Cloud ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/122-colombia-diego-bermudez-cardamom-cloud) by [Driftaway Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/251-driftaway-coffee) Process Double Fermentation/Soaking Varieties [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Huila Elevation 1960m Harvest 2025 Source Finca El Paraíso First noted Mar 13, 2026 Last tasted Mar 13, 2026 1 cupping [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ cardamom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/48 "cardamom") [ butter](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/85 "butter") [ pistachio](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/187 "pistachio") ### [ Buesaco Sareni ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/83-buesaco-sareni) by [Bluebeard Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/240-bluebeard-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo), [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Nariño Elevation 2100m First noted Nov 11, 2025 Last tasted Nov 11, 2025 1 cupping [ white peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/147 "white peach") [ clementine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/149 "clementine") [ raspberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ green grape](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/150 "green grape") ### [ Punch Bowl ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/75-punch-bowl) by [Dune Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/238-dune-coffee-roasters) Varieties [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo), [Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/40-landrace) Elevation 1700-1900m First noted Oct 19, 2025 Last tasted Oct 19, 2025 2 cuppings [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ mandarin orange](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/142 "mandarin orange") [ meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon") ### [ Jairo Arcila Lychee ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/38-jairo-arcila-lychee) by [Onyx Coffee Lab](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/50-onyx-coffee-lab) Process Washed Species Arabica Varieties [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Quindío First noted Aug 08, 2025 Last tasted Aug 08, 2025 1 cupping [ lychee](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/120 "lychee") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ blueberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/8 "blueberry") [ rose](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/56 "rose") ### [ Timana ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/16-timana) by [Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Species Arabica Varieties [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Huila First noted Jun 09, 2025 Last tasted Jul 03, 2025 6 cuppings [ cola](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/98 "cola") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ brown sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28 "brown sugar") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") Use filters or recent searches to refine your results. 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[ ### [ Reko Ethiopia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/212-reko-ethiopia) by [Ruby Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/184-ruby-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Kurume](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/95-kurume), [Ethiopian Heirlooms](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/38-ethiopian-heirlooms) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Kochere Elevation 1850-2100m Source Reko Washing Station First noted Nov 10, 2026 Last tasted Nov 10, 2026 1 cupping [ lemon meringue](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/268 "lemon meringue") [ lavender](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/57 "lavender") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/212-reko-ethiopia) [ ### [ Organic Ethiopia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/211-organic-ethiopia) by [Portland Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/309-portland-coffee-roasters) Certifications Organic Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) First noted Nov 02, 2026 Last tasted Nov 02, 2026 1 cupping [ floral](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/105 "floral") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/211-organic-ethiopia) [ ### [ Crossfade ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/209-crossfade) by [Broadcast Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/308-broadcast-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Ruiru 11](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/29-ruiru-11), [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Country [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) Region Kirinyaga Elevation 1400-2000m First noted Oct 31, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/209-crossfade) [ ### [ Kenya Swara ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/210-kenya-swara) by [Broadcast Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/308-broadcast-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34), [Batian](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/7-batian), [Ruiru 11](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/29-ruiru-11) Country [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) Region Kirinyaga Elevation 1600-1800m First noted Oct 31, 2026 Last tasted Nov 11, 2026 1 cupping [ berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ jammy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/169 "jammy") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/210-kenya-swara) [ ### [ Volcán Azul Washed SL28 ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/208-volcan-azul-washed-sl28) by [April Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/10-april-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28) Country [Costa Rica](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica) Source Volcán Azul First noted Oct 31, 2026 Last tasted Oct 31, 2026 1 cupping [ red cherries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/266 "red cherries") [ nougat](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/31 "nougat") [ florals](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/267 "florals") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/208-volcan-azul-washed-sl28) [ ### [ Gotiti, Ethiopia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/207-gotiti-ethiopia) by [Ritual Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Heirloom](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Yirgacheffe Source Gotiti washing station First noted Oct 23, 2026 Last tasted Oct 23, 2026 1 cupping [ melon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/180 "melon") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/207-gotiti-ethiopia) [ ### [ Arturo Paz, Dark Room Dried: Natural Geisha, Honduras ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/206-arturo-paz-dark-room-dried-natural-geisha-honduras) by [Ritual Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Natural Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha) Country [Honduras](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/honduras) Harvest June 2026 Source El Itacayo First noted Oct 20, 2026 Last tasted Oct 20, 2026 1 cupping [ elderflower syrup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/264 "elderflower syrup") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ stonefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/102 "stonefruit") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ candied tropical fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/265 "candied tropical fruit") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/206-arturo-paz-dark-room-dried-natural-geisha-honduras) [ ### [ Indian coffee beans from Coorg, Karnataka, India ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/205-indian-coffee-beans-from-coorg-karnataka-india) by [Paul John Caffeine](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/307-paul-john-caffeine) Country [India](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/india) Region Karnataka Source Indian Coffee Beans From Coorg, Karnataka, India First noted Oct 14, 2026 Last tasted Oct 14, 2026 1 cupping ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/205-indian-coffee-beans-from-coorg-karnataka-india) [ ### [ Jhoan Vergara Las Flores Pink Bourbon ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/204-jhoan-vergara-las-flores-pink-bourbon) by [Kafiex Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/249-kafiex-roasters) Process Thermal Shock Washed Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Huila Source Jhoan Vergara First noted Oct 13, 2026 Last tasted Oct 13, 2026 1 cupping [ froot loops](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/262 "froot loops") [ candied lemon drop](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/263 "candied lemon drop") [ green apple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/116 "green apple") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/204-jhoan-vergara-las-flores-pink-bourbon) [ ### [ Mama Cherri ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/203-mama-cherri) by [Creature Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/84-creature-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Catuaí](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/11-catuai) Country [Costa Rica](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica) Region Coto Brus Source Doña Isa First noted Oct 09, 2026 Last tasted Oct 09, 2026 1 cupping [ cherry pie](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/141 "cherry pie") [ caramel corn](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/261 "caramel corn") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/203-mama-cherri) [ ### [ Uganda 96 Hour Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural) by [DOMA Coffee Roasting Company](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/268-doma-coffee-roasting-company) Process Natural Varieties [SL14](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/102-sl14), [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [Nyasaland](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/103-nyasaland) Country [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda) Region Mt. Elgon Elevation 1400 - 2000 maslm Harvest 2026 Source The Coffee Yards/norman Mukuru First noted Oct 05, 2026 Last tasted Oct 05, 2026 1 cupping [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "fudge") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ lemon candy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/251 "lemon candy") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural) [ ### [ Mustefa Abakeno ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/201-mustefa-abakeno) by [Marigold Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/252-marigold-coffee) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Oromia First noted Oct 05, 2026 Last tasted Oct 05, 2026 1 cupping [ orange peel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "orange peel") [ honeysuckle](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "honeysuckle") [ cacao nibs](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/241 "cacao nibs") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/201-mustefa-abakeno)