Release No. 11· July 2026
Starburst Soda | Colombia.
Latest release
SL.OW|Quindío, Colombia
- Dr Pepper
- Cherry Starburst
- Tangy Lime
This cherry honey co-ferment Castillo from Jairo Arcila at Santa Monica is explosive, candy-like and deeply expressive — Cherry Starburst sweetness, Dr Pepper cola depth, and a tangy lime zest that keeps the whole thing playful. A 72-hour anaerobic fermentation with wine yeast and fresh cherries builds layer after layer of fruit. Structured, juicy and long in the finish.
- Producer
- Jairo Arcila
- Farm
- Santa Monica
- Region
- Quindío
- Variety
- Castillo
- Altitude
- 1,450–1,500 masl
- Process
- Cherry Honey Co-Ferment (Wine Yeast)
- Roast
- Light
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Chapter 01 · The Producer
A wine-yeast cherry co-ferment from Jairo Arcila at Santa Monica.
Jairo Arcila is one of Colombia's most celebrated producers, and Santa Monica is where his experimental streak shines. For this lot, the ripest Castillo cherries are selectively hand-harvested, floated and sorted before a honey-style co-fermentation: 72 hours of anaerobic fermentation with wine yeast and fresh cherry additions, then slow drying on raised beds with careful moisture control. Cofinet, our import partner, work directly with Jairo and his family to keep every lot traceable and the quality exactly where it should be — you might recognise his name from Gummy Bear and Velvet Berry.Jairo Arcila · Santa Monica, Quindío
In the cup
Cherry Starburst sweetness, Dr Pepper cola depth, tangy lime through the finish.
- Dr Pepper
- Cherry Starburst
- Tangy Lime
II · In the Cup
Cherry Starburst, Dr Pepper depth, tangy lime zest.
Expect Cherry Starburst sweetness straight away, then a Dr Pepper-like cola depth rolling underneath. Tangy lime zest acidity keeps it playful and structured, with an intensely juicy, lingering finish. Candy-like, expressive, and unlike anything else on the shelf.
Chapter 02 · The Ritual
Take a trip back to the Starburst days.
Enjoy every drop of this because sadly there is a limited amount to go around.
