Mr Black Is A Serious Coffee Liqueur Made By People Who Like A Good Drink

Australians are well known for enjoying a good drink, and in recent years they've also emerged as leaders in the global coffee scene. Mr Black Cold Pressed Coffee Liqueur beautifully unites these two passions into a sleek, expertly crafted product that truly stands apart from other coffee liqueurs on the market. The idea took shape in 2012 when two Sydney-based innovators decided to bring coffee into the evening drinking scene, inspired by the booming craft gin movement.

Tom Baker, a designer with a background in premium drinks product development, and Philip Moore, an acclaimed master distiller, teamed up to create Mr Black. The journey wasn’t instant — it took them nine months of rigorous testing and experimentation to perfect their recipe. Their hard work paid off when they earned a gold medal at the London International Wine and Spirits Competition. Despite its global acclaim, each bottle of Mr Black is still handcrafted at their distillery in New South Wales.

What makes Mr Black unique is its production process. It is cold-extracted at 23°C — a much gentler process than espresso extraction — with no added flavourings, preservatives, vanillas, or caramels. These common additives are typically used to mask lower-grade coffee or shortcuts in production, but Mr Black lets the coffee speak for itself. With a significantly higher coffee-to-water ratio and a longer steep time than traditional cold brews, it delivers a bold, rich coffee profile ideal for blending with spirits.

Mr Black is made from a carefully selected trio of specialty coffees sourced from around the globe:
Brazilian Arabica – A mix of traditional French roast and modern lighter roast, it provides that iconic “fresh coffee” flavour and acts as the backbone of the blend.
Ethiopian Djimmah – Light-medium roasted to bring out notes of fruit, toffee and chocolate.
PNG (Papua New Guinea) – A regional classic, known for its zesty orange marmalade character.

Mr Black Cold Pressed Coffee Liqueur

Colour: Black Ink
Aroma: Fresh espresso dominates
Body: Bitter yet beautifully balanced, with notes of chocolate, caramel and a fine citrus touch
Finish: Toffee, marmalade, and — unsurprisingly — a rich, lingering coffee finish

This is a liqueur designed for coffee lovers. Whether enjoyed neat over ice or used to elevate a cocktail, Mr Black’s depth and intensity make it incredibly versatile. The creators suggest mixing it 50:50 with whisky, mezcal, tequila or rum to showcase just how well coffee integrates into your evening glass.
Buy Mr Black Cold Pressed Coffee Liqueur here.