Rock Town Coffee Liqueur is a small-batch coffee liqueur from Rock Town Distillery in Little Rock, Arkansas, bottled at 20% ABV (40 proof).
Founded by Phil Brandon in 2010, Rock Town was the first legal distillery in Arkansas since Prohibition, and it still makes its spirits by hand in Little Rock.
The liqueur is blended with cold-brewed coffee made from Leiva's Guatemalan beans, roasted in Arkansas by a North Little Rock roastery whose coffee comes from the owner's family farms in Guatemala.
It is handmade by traditional methods, one small batch at a time, and only lightly sweetened, so the coffee comes through pure, strong and focused.
On the nose it smells like fresh cold brew, nutty and roasted, making it a natural choice for coffee lovers who prefer a less sugary liqueur.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Fresh cold brew, roasted and nutty.
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Palate: Pure, strong coffee, lightly sweet.
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Finish: Clean roasted coffee.
Specifications
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Producer: Rock Town Distillery, Little Rock, Arkansas
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Founded: 2010
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Style: Coffee liqueur
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Coffee: Cold brew from Leiva's Guatemalan beans, roasted in Arkansas
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ABV: 20% (40 proof)
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Origin: Arkansas, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Rock Town suggests an Espresso Martini: shake Rock Town Coffee Liqueur with vodka, fresh coffee and a little simple syrup over ice, then strain into a chilled martini glass. It is just as good over ice with a splash of cream as a White Russian, poured into hot coffee with whipped cream on top, or sipped neat after dinner. Stir it into an Old Fashioned with bourbon for a coffee twist, drizzle it over vanilla ice cream, or use it in tiramisu and chocolate desserts. Pair it with dark chocolate, biscotti and pecan pie. For a gathering, chill the bottle and set out glasses, ice and garnishes so guests can serve themselves. A bottle also makes a thoughtful host gift for a dinner party or the holidays. Store it upright in a cool, dark place.
Frequently Asked Questions
What coffee is used?
Cold brew from Leiva's Guatemalan beans, roasted in Arkansas.
How sweet is it?
It is lightly sweetened, so the coffee flavour leads.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 20% ABV, or 40 proof.
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