I like coffee. In fact, I can't get enough of it in the morning, at mid-day or even in the evening. Some nights it just seems ideal to grab your favorite Rum and Coffee liqueur, vodka, half and half, a copy of The Big Lebowski and just stay in.
I've always used Kahlua in my White Russians so when I saw the new Grind Espresso Shot on the shelf I had to give it a try. Kahlua comes in at 40 proof (with a newer 70 proof just released) and Grind is 60 proof.
Grind is Caribbean Rum mixed with Arabica coffee extract and espresso. I couldn't be happier with how fresh and aromatic this product is.
It smells of fresh ground coffee, vanilla and caramel.
The palate is rich, but not too sweet with notes of fresh ground/brewed coffee, vanilla, chocolate and sugar syrup.
The finish is fairly long with hints of coffee bitterness, mocha and light vanilla.
This really worked well with the high quality Hangar 1 vodka. Hangar 1 is an interesting vodka because it is crafted using Viognier grapes as well as midwestern wheat. There are many flavored varieties, which really stand out as compared with more artificially flavored vodka. Hangar 1 sources fruit in season for their limited edition flavored vodka and infuses it with the vodka base before distilling it.
This is a cocktail that really ties the room together.
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