Dunkin' Is Bringing Back a Fan-Favorite Item Permanently

Dunkin' Donuts bringing back Butter Pecan Swirl

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This time it's for good. Today, Dunkin' Donuts is officially bringing back the Butter Pecan Swirl permanently. Dunkin' shared the exciting news via a press release earlier this month, but the flavor is available starting today.

Guests can now add the Butter Pecan Swirl to any coffee-related drinks. It is described as a flavor that "features notes of butter roasted pecan and sweet cream." The Butter Pecan Swirl first came to the menu in 2013. Since then, it has been a seasonal offering. Dunkin notes that it has been in high demand, with only the pumpkin spice requested more. Apparently, passionate coffee enthusiasts even created petitions and social media groups in a rally effort to get the butter pecan option back. This seemed to clearly get Dunkin's attention.

“On the 10-year anniversary of Butter Pecan Swirl’s debut, we knew it was time to make this adored flavor a core menu staple,” said Jill McVicar Nelson, Dunkin's Chief Marketing Officer. "The requests from guests and our Dunkin’ teammates to make this Swirl a regular offering are staggering. We’re thrilled to finally grant their wish, making this a permanent delight for Dunkin’ fans to savor all year long.”

For Dunkin' customers who still can't get enough Butter Pecan in their lives, there's apparently more sweet news on the way. Though it has not been revealed by the company yet, a butter pecan donut is a common combination. It's typically a buttery glazed plain donut topped with crushed nuts.

Pecan To The Rescue

Fans were disappointed last month when the popular coffee chain announced the Dunkaccino was being retired. Many locations also started implementing a new brew tap system around this time. In a press statement, Dunkin' stated, "As we focus on innovation and finding new ways to delight guests, we continually evolve our menu in an effort to deliver a fast, frictionless experience."

They certainly held true to their promise of delighting guests. Available today, Dunkin is bringing back permanently the Butter Pecan Swirl.

5 Bands/Musicians with Their Own Coffee Brands

Bands and musicians with their own beer/liquor brands is very on trend, but another beverage venture that’s been very popular in recent years has been rockers launching their own coffee brands.

Just how popular is coffee in the rock community? Here are five bands/musicians with their own coffee brands.

Green Day

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Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt launched Oakland Coffee Works in 2015. Recently they annouced a new label under their brand: 'Father Of All...' Dark Roasts, which is billed to "kick your ass and soothe your soul." In addition to the coffee itself, there’s a line of merch as well.

Korn

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Korn launched their coffee brand in Fall 2018. Its name? Korn Koffee, because if they actually spelled coffee with a “C,” that would be just weird.

Kirk Hammett

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The Metallica guitarist partnered with Dark Matter coffee to create his special blend called Ghoul Screamer likely due to his horror film fandom.

Dave Ellefson

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The former Megadeth bassist launched his Ellefson Coffee Co. a few years ago, and in addition to selling a variety of different roasts, Ellefson also sells different coffee edibles like chocolate-covered espresso beans dubbed “Atomic Rocks.”

Joey Kramer

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Aerosmith’s drummer has had a lot of success with his Rockin’ & Roastin’ coffee brand, and even though his own coffee shop only lasted a year, fans can still buy his brew through a subscription service at RockinAndRoastin.com.