Whiskey & Cream Coffee Liqueur Essence 20 ml

Whiskey & Cream Coffee Liqueur Essence 20 ml

Picture that warming coffee drink in a tall glass – hot coffee, whiskey, brown sugar and a thick cap of cream – only in liqueur form, cold and silky and ready to pour whenever you like. That is Whiskey & Cream Coffee. The essence brings three of life’s good things together in one bottle, and the result is a dessert liqueur that disappears alarmingly fast.

Coffee and cream is a combination that needs no further introduction. Add the warmth of whiskey and a hint of chocolate, and you have a drink that is just as fitting after dinner as on a chilly afternoon in front of the fire.

Colour & Appearance

The finished liqueur is a pale coffee brown, like a very milky latte. It is opaque, creamy and thick, and drapes itself over the ice cubes like velvet.

Nose

The nose offers freshly ground coffee and espresso, softly wrapped in sweet cream and vanilla toffee. The whiskey shows as a warm, malty note in the background, while a touch of dark chocolate and roasted hazelnut makes the aroma even harder to resist.

Palate

The palate is like a luxurious coffee dessert. First comes the cream – smooth, sweet and full – then the coffee, whose gentle roasted bitterness balances the sweetness perfectly. The whiskey adds warmth and depth with notes of vanilla, malt and a little oak, while chocolate and toffee tie everything together. The mouthfeel is creamy and soft, and for all its sweetness the liqueur never becomes cloying, thanks to the roasted character of the coffee.

Finish

The finish is soft and medium-long. Coffee, toffee and a quiet whiskey warmth linger, just as they do after the last sip of a really good coffee drink.

How to Use

The essence is mixed according to the instructions on the label, which state which ingredients are needed besides spirit. 20 ml makes 750 ml of finished liqueur. Keep the finished liqueur in the fridge.

Serving Suggestions

• Well chilled over ice in a tumbler.
• In a cup of hot coffee instead of milk and sugar.
• Over vanilla ice cream with chopped dark chocolate.
• Shaken with vodka and espresso into a creamy coffee cocktail.
• In tiramisu, chocolate mousse or cheesecake.

About the Essence

A favourite with everyone who loves cream liqueur but wants a little more coffee character. Perfect to have in the house at Christmas and other festive occasions – or to decant into pretty bottles and give away as a home-made present.

The finished liqueur keeps best in the fridge and should be shaken gently before serving. Expect it to run out sooner than you think – especially if you offer it round with the coffee. In a handsome bottle with a handwritten label it also makes a much-appreciated gift.