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Wilmore, Kentucky, Kentucky · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Drinklings Coffee House
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsDrinklings Coffee HouseKentucky coffee roastersEthiopiaColombiaHondurasGuatemalaNicaraguaTanzaniaSumatraHaitiIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
Visit Drinklings Coffee House's site Drinklings Coffee House is a specialty roaster based in Wilmore, Kentucky, that draws inspiration from the literary society 'The Inklings.' The brand focuses on creating community-oriented spaces that encourage conversation, hospitality, and imagination through high-quality, house-roasted coffee. Beyond their coffee program, they are known for their custom-made syrups and literary-themed merchandise.
Ownership
Drinklings Coffee House is an independent, family-owned business co-founded by Randy Hardman and Andrew Eberhart.
Founded
2016
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its literary-inspired branding, community-centric events, and house-roasted specialty coffee. They are particularly recognized for their 'Oxford Blend' and their commitment to fostering fellowship and conversation in their Wilmore coffee house.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Colombia · Honduras · Guatemala · Nicaragua · Tanzania · Sumatra · Haiti
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources specialty-grade coffee from various global regions and emphasizes ethical sourcing and long-term relationships. They offer both single-origin coffees and signature blends, but they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their current offerings.
Notable coffees
- — Oxford Blend
- — Cambridge Blend
- — Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
- — Tanzanian Peaberry
- — Sumatra
- — Haitian
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://www.drinklings.coffee/pages/about-drinklings-coffee
- https://www.drinklings.coffee/
- https://www.drinklings.coffee/collections/fresh-roasted-coffee
- https://www.theasburycollegian.com/2019/04/review-drinkling
- https://www.drinklings.coffee/blogs/blog/moving-from-coffee-with-a-mission-to-coffee-for-imagination-and-fellowship
- https://jessaminejournal.com/2026/03/24/drinklings-nears-10th-anniversary
- https://thrive.asburyseminary.edu/podcast/randy-hardman-coffee-faith-business
- https://jessaminechamber.org/directory/drinklings-llc
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-22. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand emphasizes ethical sourcing, I could not verify specific farm-level details or direct-trade certifications for their current coffee lineup on their website.