Highlander Grogg [Flavored]
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Roast Level : Medium / Full City
Essences of maple rum, caramel and a nutty hint.
Roast Level: Medium-Dark / Full City
Tasting Notes: Rich and creamy with notes of butterscotch, vanilla, toasted hazelnut, and a smooth, sweet finish.
About This Flavor
Hartford Coffee’s Highlander Grogg is one of our most beloved and uniquely named flavored coffees — inspired by the tradition of Scottish Highland “grogg,” a warming, whisky-infused beverage that has fueled storytellers, warriors, and wanderers for centuries. Our version captures that spirit in coffee form: a rich, warm, and deeply satisfying blend of butterscotch, vanilla, and toasted hazelnut flavors layered over a smooth medium-dark base. No whisky, all the warmth.
Blend & Flavoring Details
- Base Coffee: Premium Central & South American arabica blend
- Roast Level: Medium-Dark / Full City — smooth body, low bitterness
- Flavoring: Natural and artificial flavor oils applied post-roast
- Flavor Profile: Butterscotch, rum, vanilla, toasted hazelnut
- Caffeine: Standard caffeinated
- Roasted Fresh: Small-batch, roast date stamped on every bag
All Hartford flavored coffees start with our signature air-roasted base — a process that produces a cleaner, sweeter roast than conventional drum roasting. The flavor oils are applied in precise quantities to achieve a natural sweetness that complements rather than overwhelms the coffee’s own character.
Brewing Recommendations
Highlander Grogg’s rich, dessert-like flavors are versatile and work beautifully in any brewing method.
Drip / Automatic Brewer — Most Recommended
Medium grind | 1:15 ratio | 195–205°F. The classic way to enjoy Highlander Grogg. The butterscotch and vanilla notes bloom beautifully in hot water — an irresistible morning aroma. Excellent with cream and a touch of sugar.
French Press
Coarse grind | 1:12 ratio | 4-minute steep. Produces a fuller-bodied cup that amplifies the hazelnut and butterscotch richness. Perfect for a slow weekend morning.
Iced Coffee
Brew double-strength (1:8 ratio) over ice. The flavors remain vibrant cold — an incredible iced butterscotch vanilla latte base. Add milk or cream for a café-style drink at home.
Holiday Specialty
Highlander Grogg makes an exceptional coffee for holiday entertaining. Brew a pot and add a cinnamon stick and steamed milk — an instant seasonal crowd-pleaser that fills the room with warmth.
Why You’ll Love It
Highlander Grogg is the flavored coffee for people who want something more than just sweetness — it’s layered, complex, and warming in a way that makes every cup feel like a special occasion. It’s been a Hartford Coffee staple for good reason, and once you try it, you’ll understand why it’s earned such a devoted following.
Why Air-Roasted
At Hartford Coffee, we air-roast every bean in small batches right here in St. Louis. Air roasting suspends the beans on a bed of hot air, roasting them evenly from every angle without the scorching or smoky char of traditional drum roasters. Small batches mean we can dial in each origin to bring out its unique character — so you get cleaner flavor, brighter acidity, and a smoother cup, every time.
1 review for Highlander Grogg [Flavored]
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| Select Size | 1lb, 2lb, 5lb |
| Select Grind | Coarse Grind – French Press, Fine Grind – Expresso, Regular Grind – Drip Brew, Super Fine Grind – Turkish, Whole Bean |
Mei Li Gates (verified owner) –
This is a solid, no frills coffee blend that has excellent drinkability, and works incredibly well for Turkish coffee (also excellent as iced or pour-over).