Mr Black
Discover Mr Black, a cold brew coffee liqueur roasted and distilled in US. Explore its history, product details, and how to use it to make amazing cocktails.
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
THE MR BLACK STORY
Mr Black was founded in 2013 by designer Tom Baker and pioneering Australian distiller Philip Moore. Tom, a creative-minded coffee connoisseur, joined forces with Philip who was distilling coffee liqueur at his craft distillery in New South Wales. It was to become a match made in caffeinated heaven.
Australia has a thriving coffee culture, with iconic Greek cafes in Sydney and Melbourne being the first to introduce locally roasted coffees in 1910. Mr Black’s aim was to embody this coffee culture and transcend it from morning and daytime drinks into evening with a liqueur.
Mr Black’s mission is for people to appreciate coffee liqueur as much as their morning coffee.
Tasting Notes: Mr Black is rich and dark, with a taste of caramel, marmalade, and a lingering coffee finish.
FOR THE LOVE OF COFFEE
Watch the Mr Black story and see how its devotion to coffee is brought to life.
WHAT IS COFFEE LIQUEUR?
Coffee liqueur is an alcoholic beverage made by infusing coffee beans into a distilled spirit, commonly brandy or vodka. Sugar or other sweeteners are then added, resulting in a sumptuous, rich drink which can either be enjoyed on its own or in a range of mouth-watering cocktails.
First recorded in the early 1600s, coffee liqueur was created by a French monk by the name of Frère David who combined coffee beans, sugar, and distilled spirit. The recipe was kept a secret and stayed behind the walls of the monastery for many years before being shared more widely.
With the increasing popularity of coffee has also come a love of coffee liqueur. There are now hundreds of well-known coffee liqueurs to choose from and they have been steadily growing in popularity and featured on cocktail menus around the world. The ever-growing espresso martini trend that began in the 1980s has been a key driver in Mr Black’s worldwide success.
ROASTED & DISTILLED
What makes Mr Black special? It’s the way it’s made.
Made with Real Coffee
From bean to bottle, the Mr Black journey starts and ends with authentic coffee.
Only the finest 100% Arabica beans
Mr Black is meticulously crafted using Colombian and Ethiopian coffees.
Cold Brew Perfection
Cold brewed for a silky-smooth coffee experience, delivering a bold taste without any harsh bitterness or acidity.
Crafted for Cocktails
A favorite among mixologists, Mr Black makes the ultimate Espresso Martini.
IT'S ALL IN THE DETAIL
There's an emphasis on sustainability at Mr Black, working with farmers, cooperatives, and importers to get the very best, responsibly sourced ingredients available.
Producing consistently concentrated cold brew and fine-tuning water composition, temperature and time are the lifelong obsessions for the distillation team at Mr Black. Small details that are perfected time after time, resulting in a truly wonderful coffee liqueur.
MR BLACK SIGNATURE SERVES
Give your cocktail menu and guests a taste of cold brew coffee magic with these enticing Mr Black recipes.
MR BLACK ESPRESSO MARTINI
Discover the luxurious fusion of coffee and vodka with Mr Black's signature Espresso Martini.
MR BLACK COLD FASHIONED
A delicious blend of rye whiskey, Mr Black, and bitters – the Cold Fashioned is coffee-rich and subtly smooth.
MR BLACK REPOSADO ESPRESSO MARTINI
Give your espresso martini a Mr Black makeover with this sumptuous twist on the classic.
MR BLACK COFFEE NEGRONI
Combine the floral, spicy notes of Aviation Gin with the deep, chocolatey aroma of fresh coffee for a tasty twist.
MR BLACK QUICK FACTS
- Mr Black was originally created in Australia, often referred to as the home of modern coffee culture.
- Roasted and cold brewed with 100% specialty-grade Arabica coffee.
- Made with a vodka base that lets the coffee shine through.
THINK YOU KNOW MR BLACK?
Test how well you know Mr Black with this short quiz all about the brand.
