A sixteenth century Sheikh once said “Whoever tastes coffee will forever forswear the liquor of the grape”. We think he might have said otherwise if he could have tasted the following combinations of the two:
Applewood’s Espressocello
Combining South Australian grapes with exclusive Mexican coffee beans, this coffee liqueur is a cocktail worthy combination of Applewood spirit and artisan coffee. Distilled with a brandy base using beans ground on-site at the Applewood distillery, this is a drink for lovers of sweet spirits and cold-brew coffee. If you want to finish your day the same way you start it, buy a bottle of Applewood Coffee Liqueur Espressocello.
Patron XO Cafe
Pairing Patron’s smooth-sipping silver tequila with the dry essence of fine coffee, Patron XO Cafe is carefully crafted to be smooth and subdued rather than sweet. It has a thick coffee flavour enhanced by a warm hit of unaged tequila, and can be used to craft all kinds of cocktails (or drunk neat for dessert). If you find coffee liqueur can be too sweet for your taste, try a bottle of Patron XO Cafe.
Belgrove Black Rye Coffee Liqueur
Produced by one man on Australia’s only bespoke rye distillery, Belgrove Black Rye is a beautifully hand-crafted coffee liqueur. In fact, Peter Bignell’s Belgrove distillery is so small that he uses the spare mash to feed his sheep. The bite of Belgrove’s well grown black rye is tempered by the strong sweetness of his grappa, making this great over ice cream or in cocktails. Support bespoke distilleries by buying a beautiful bottle of Belgrove Black Rye Coffee Liqueur.
666 St Ali Coffee Vodka
Crafted in partnership with world-renowned Melbourne coffee house St Ali, and guided by insights of legendary barista Matt Perger, this carefully crafted coffee vodka preserves its flavour without compromising its strength. Using a refined aeropress technique and St Ali’s signature South American ‘Chompy’ bean blend, 666 extracts an incredibly intricate spirit with strong hints of coffee and soft notes of vanilla. If you want the best of Melbourne coffee and Tasmanian spirits, try 666 St Ali Coffee Vodka.
Caffe Borghetti Coffee Liqueur
A classic Milanese coffee liqueur, the recipe for this rich spirit has been unchanged since 1860. Distilled from real espresso coffee with the dedication of Italian artisans, its Arabica beans give it an aromatic taste while the Robustica blend bestows a rich flavour. This sweet liqueur is distilled in enormous coffee makers, marking it as an exceptional drink on its own or in cocktails. If this sounds appetising, add Caffe Borghetti Coffee Liqueur to your collection.