Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur

Mr Black is a cold brew coffee liqueur for people who love real coffee. It first launched in Sydney in 2013. It blends 100% specialty-grade arabica coffee with Australian wheat vodka. The beans come from Popayán in Colombia and the Guji region of Ethiopia. A mix of medium and dark roasts gives it depth. In the US it is bottled at 25% ABV.

Cold brewing is the secret. The coffee steeps slowly in cold water instead of hot. That keeps the flavor round and less acidic. You get honest coffee taste, without the syrupy, fake edge of many sweet liqueurs.

Fresh coffee hits you first on the nose, with a little dark chocolate. On the palate it is bittersweet and full. Mr Black points to dark chocolate, orange marmalade and dried fig. The finish keeps that roasted coffee note going without feeling heavy. It also earned two Gold medals at the 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

This is the go-to bottle for an Espresso Martini. It also shines in a Coffee Negroni or a White Russian. You can sip it neat or over ice, too. For an easy dessert, pour a little over vanilla ice cream. Unopened, it stays fresh on the shelf for up to two years.

Pick it up if you are a true coffee person. It is a simple, high-quality bottle for your home bar or your favorite cocktail.