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Roast 4

Coffee Liqueur

Roasted by Rave Coffee

This award-winning coffee liqueur is distilled in the UK using single-origin El Carmen coffee beans, white rum, and brown sugar syrup.

Coffee Liqueur — Rave Coffee
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From the roaster

Award-winning El Carmen Nº 50 Coffee Liqueur.

Distilled in the UK using our El Carmen single-origin coffee beans, this liqueur is double-filtered and blended with English white rum and brown sugar syrup.

 

The result is smooth, beautifully balanced and full of flavour. Expect notes of caramel, vanilla, and molasses. Dangerously good when sipped neat over ice, and also built for cocktails.

 

Included with each purchase is our Rave cocktail guide.

 

Alcohol 16.5% Volume 70cl

 

Ingredients: Landlocked English White Rum, El Carmen Cold Brew Coffee, Brown Sugar Syrup.

 

UK chief medical officers recommend both men and women do not regularly exceed 14 units per week. This bottle contains 11.5 units of alcohol. Please drink responsibly.

 

Distilled and blended in the UK.

 

Bottle made of 100% recycled glass, please recycle.

 

You must be 18 or over to purchase this item. ID will be required on delivery.

— Rave Coffee

Context

The Coffee Liqueur blend, crafted by Rave Coffee, is designed to highlight deep, indulgent sweetness. By focusing on a profile of caramel, vanilla, and molasses, this selection leans into the comforting, dessert-like qualities often sought in darker roasts or specific blending techniques. These notes fall squarely within the "Sweet" and "Sugar Browning" categories of the flavor wheel, which serves as a helpful guide for identifying the nuanced chemical compounds that develop during the roasting process.

While lighter roasts often emphasize acidity and floral aromatics, coffees developed with these specific flavor markers are frequently prized for their heavy body and lingering, syrupy finish. Whether enjoyed as a standalone cup or as a base for milk-based beverages, this profile offers a classic, approachable experience that prioritizes richness and depth over the bright, fruit-forward characteristics found in other processing methods.

Buy — £27.75 from Rave Coffee

In the Encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

What does Coffee Liqueur taste like?

Expect tasting notes of caramel, vanilla, and molasses.

What roast level is Coffee Liqueur?

It is roasted to a roast 4 level.

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