From Sparrow’s liqueur list, Mr Black is a premium cold brew coffee liqueur from Sydney, Australia, and a favorite for coffee lovers ($11 by the pour, or $16.50 for a larger pour).
About Mr Black Coffee Liqueur
Mr Black is made at a coffee roastery and distillery just north of Sydney, Australia, founded in 2013 by distiller Philip Moore and designer Tom Baker. It is built like a cold brew rather than a sweet, syrupy liqueur: specialty-grade arabica coffee is cold-brewed and blended with Australian wheat spirit, water, and sugar. The makers are proud that nothing artificial goes in, no added flavors, caramels, or vanillas, just coffee, water, alcohol, sugar, and time. The result uses far less sugar and much more coffee than old-world coffee liqueurs, which is why baristas and bartenders alike have embraced it.
Tasting Notes
This drinks like real cold brew with a kick: deep, roasty coffee aromas, notes of dark chocolate and toasted nuts, and a clean, not-too-sweet finish that lets the coffee shine. It is rich without being cloying, the kind of pour that satisfies a real coffee craving.
What to Pair It With
Mr Black is a natural after-dinner pour and a coffee lover’s nightcap. Sip it over ice, stir it into an espresso martini, or enjoy it alongside coffee or dessert in our 21+ lounge. It is also a fun finish to a meal from the Sparrow dinner menu, especially after the American Wagyu steaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mr Black Coffee Liqueur from?
Mr Black is a premium cold brew coffee liqueur made at a roastery and distillery just north of Sydney, Australia, using specialty-grade arabica coffee.
How much is a pour of Mr Black at Sparrow in Kirkland?
Mr Black Coffee Liqueur is $11 by the pour, or $16.50 for a larger pour, at Sparrow in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near the Licor 43 and the Letterpress Nocino. We are on the Eastside in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood, so reserve a table and come try it.