Patron XO Cafe Dark Cocoa
Patron XO Cafe Dark Cocoa

Patrón XO Cafe Dark Cocoa Liqueur (red seal)

R.I.P. - No longer made
Difford's Guide

alc./vol: 30%

Proof: 60°

Vintage: Non-vintage

Aged: Unaged

Product of: Product of Mexico Mexico

Launched in February 2012, Patrón XO Cafe Dark Cocoa is coffee liqueur based on Patrón Silver tequila and flavoured with Criollo dark cocoa from Mexico's Tabasco region and coffee from the Mexican states of Veracruz and Chiapas. This is the line extension to Patrón XO Cafe liqueur.

Review and Tasting


Sampled on 27/01/2013

Appearance:

Clear, deep reddish-brown, almost black.

Aroma:

Coffee beans, tiramisu, espresso and bitter chocolate.

Taste:

Slight sweetness is balanced by robust dry strong espresso with creamy tiramisu, cacao powder, dark chocolate and subtle herbaceous spicy tequila.

Aftertaste:

Rich chocolate and coffee finish with cracked black pepper and cinnamon spice.

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