Lucky day #13 of the National Preparedness Month of giveaways and it’s sure to perk you up. Today I have a 12oz package of Lock N Load Java’s Double Tap special reserve. The Double Tap is medium roast coffee grown in the premier highland coffee growing regions. It consists of a blend of Ethiopian and Sumatran beans. Lock N Load deals only with reputable growers with small sustainably farms. Buying only the highest quality perfectly ripened beans.
Lock N Load Java was founded in 2010 by veteran LTC(R) Carl Churchill. Carl served in the Army for 21 years as both an enlisted man and an Officer. He describes the mission of Lock N Load Java as such:
“work hard, do good, give back, and make it fun. In founding Lock-n-Load Java, he committed to organizing and running the company based on the experiences that a lifetime of service leadership in the military taught him… while ensuring the fun and camaraderie he experienced in the military remained a core part of the company as well. “
They have the fun part down done cold. I love the logo of the company. It reminds me of of my favorite tattoo, wish I had thought of a lightning bolt. All the write up’s, names and packaging are fun. I can really see the companies humor hit the bulls eye for me.
Lock N Load gives back to the troops in spades as well. They support seven Military Charities, Our Military Kids, The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, The Special Operations Warrior Foundation, The National Military Family Association, The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, TAPS, Homes for Our Troops. Lock N Load Donates $1 from every purchase to one of these great charities. Whether you win this contest or not I would implore you to pick up a package of Lock N Load to help support these causes.
I have one more thing to add before we move on to the review and how you can win some coffee. I appreciate Carl and the whole team at Lock N Load. I found out about them from ITS tactical and are one of the bigger companies I approached for prizes for this giveaway. One of the companies I expected to blow me off to be honest, but like the other great companies that have thus far donated prizes they responded quickly and without hesitation. I received a box of awesome, including a hand written card from Carl the owner. So a big thanks to Lock N Load and all the other amazing sponsors.
I’ve never reviewed a coffee before. I’m not a fancy guy and can’t talk about subtle notes of this or that. I can’t tell you about complexity or aromas. I can tell you that this is one hell of a smooth brew. I can definitely tell that it is a medium roast. The mild bitter tanginess does not overpower the flavor. To me I taste a sweet taste in the back of the mouth on this brew. To be honest I taste more to this coffee than any I’ve drank before. It has layers I’m still discovering. The more I drink the more I find in the flavor. Although I enjoyed the very first cup I enjoy each new cup more.
I tend to be a black coffee man and have drank most of the Double Tap that way. I had one cup with heavy cream and one with coconut milk. The heavy cream overpowered it and I lost the flavors. The coconut milk however complimented it very well. Although I think black is the way to go one this java.
If you win this contest you will LOVE this coffee. I am going to buy a package of their Double Barrel Black since I like a really dark bold roast. I like my coffee like my rifles. BLACK! Also I would rather support Lock N Load Java and their charities over Starbucks.
Now on to how you can win. First subscribe to the blogs instant notifications. You can do so here. Next leave a comment on this blog post. Third go to the Lock N Load Java Facebook page Like and Thank them. Then check back tomorrow when i announce the winner in the comments here. You will have 24 hours to claim your java. Email me your shipping address to James@Survivalpunk.com.
TELL ME HOW MUCH YOU LOVE COFFEE IN THE COMMENTS!
I LOVE COFFEE!
I love me some coffee how do i get it
Coffee is life!
Thanks for the opportunity!
COFFEE!!! MUST AVE COFFEE!
COFFEE!!! MUST HAVE COFFEE!!
Cocked & Locked, now send me a bag of the Java and nobody gets hurt……..
Most of the room in my heart goes to my wife…our dog gets a good chunk, too…the remaining 2% is split equally between coffee and everything else in the world.
Coffee is 2 percent of my body weight at any given time.
Without coffee I would not survive!
Didn’t think my breakfast of bacon could be any better but it looks like it can.
so whats it taste like . and i could use it now can’t get go with out my coffee and i am out lol Zzzzzzzzzzz
Coffee is life
Coffee is almost better than morning sex as a wake-me-up!
Coffee makes my day! As a career firefighter, it keeps the firehouse rolling. Nothing says good morning like a hot pot of the good stuff at shift change!
A great company and great coffee! I can NEVER have too much coffee!
Coffee is always a great start to the day. Now excuse me while I go get a cup of my inferior blend…
“The power of a man’s mind is directly proportioned to the amount of coffee he drinks.” – Sir James mackintosh (1765-1862)
While we should note that, like beer, we only really *rent* coffee, I wish to share with you one of my favorite coffee sayings, “Fueled entirely by Caffeine and Hate!” 🙂 Peace, love, and three shots tightly grouped center mass!
Coffee did you say Coffee, take mine black please. Thanks
Mark Graves your the winner! Send me an email to claim your prize!
sad face. 🙁
🙁 grr i love coffee so much lol
Congrats, Mark! Remember to only use your coffee-powers for Good! 🙂
hi james! gimme your coffee
As of right now the 24 hour window has closed. Sorry Mark. New Winner is Amanda Willis. Yay Amanda enjoy!