Naturally, Bandero was well positioned to throw its hat into the coffee liqueur ring. The brand released Bandero Café in 2022, a premium-oriented liqueur that painstakingly recreated both the name and flavor of its Patrón-produced predecessor.

The low-proof coffee liqueur, a blend of Patrón Silver Tequila and fine Arabica coffee, is no longer considered a priority for the brand, and as such is at risk of disappearing from shelves altogether. Coffee fans will love this, which is Italy’s bestselling liqueur. Crafted from a blend of Arabian and Robusta coffees, this is a sweet and smoky number which works perfectly as a chilled shot. Dead Man’s Fingers Coffee Rum At VIP Bottles, we are also sad to see one of our favourite shooters go, but Patron XO Café’s cult status has led to other tequila brands such as Cazcabel to release their own coffee-infused take on tequila.Little explanation was given. The only official statement was provided by Patrón Tequila President Mauricio Vergara, who vaguely said that the brand was looking to focus “on growing and protecting production and supply of our core super and ultra-premium tequilas.” A lighter sip at 20% ABV, this Italian Liqueur is a sweet blend of Italian grappa spirit and freshly brewed Espresso. Dark and creamy, this is perfect as a chilled shot or to be used to create a decadent Espresso Martini. Francisco Alcaraz is the Master Distiller & Blender behind the recipe for the Mexican spirit. Produced at the Hacienda de Patrón, the distillery sources agaves from Los Altos in Jalisco. Roca Patrón is crafted from 100% Weber Blue Agave which are harvested after six to seven years by expert Jimadors.

Before taking a sip of Patron XO Cafe, take the time to breathe in the luxurious aroma of sweet coffee followed by faint yet irresistible notes of chocolate and vanilla. Taste The exact details of the partnership have yet to be made public. Nonetheless, it appears that Bandero has been solidified as the “true” follow-up to Patrón XO Cafe, or at least, the truest one we’ll get for a while. The beauty of coffee XO is in it’s uniqueness. It is tequila based , differentiating it from other coffee liqueurs. As such , it’s not too sweet, has rich coffee flavouring and a strong taste of alcohol (35% by volume).

A popular blend of premium agave tequila and Arabica coffee, Patron Café has grown a huge cult following as the chilled shot to have on a night out. We’ve gathered the best coffee-flavoured tequilas and other spirits available here at VIP Bottles to help fill that Patron XO Café-shaped hole in your heart. In a press release, Bandero Tequila declared: “When Bacardí called time on Patrón XO Cafe, many cafe tequila lovers in the UK shed a tear. Now that love affair can blossom again with the introduction of Bandero Café.” Things have now been taken a step further as John Paul DeJoria himself — who helped to oversee production of Patrón XO Cafe — has announced that he’s joining the Bandero Tequila team alongside his daughters.

The classic coffee liqueur and an official Espresso Martini ingredient, Kahlua is an icon on its own. A smooth and sweet rum-based Mexican coffee liqueur with notes of treacle and all-spice. Borghetti Espresso Liquor The alcohol world was shook last week by Bacardi’s announcement that its popular coffee-infused tequila Patron XO Café is set to be discontinued. One of the huge range of flavours available from the Cornish rum company, the blend of rum and coffee continues to be a winner with this hit flavour. Notes of vanilla, rum-soaked raisins, chocolate orange and freshly-brewed coffee has made this a popular flavoured rum. Bottega Espresso Liqueur Patron XO Cafe is unique in that it does what other coffee-infused tequilas fail to do, which is to deliver a tequila that’s balanced enough to make the coffee combination work. What Patron has managed to do in terms of crafting a coffee flavoured tequila with such perfect balance is nothing less than extraordinary. Patron XO Cafe tasting notes Nose With the explosion of the Tequila category, our focus is on growing and protecting production and supply of our core super- and ultra-premium Tequilas.Patron XO Cafe comes in a beautifully crafted box containing a bottle featuring Patron’s unique style and shape. The bottle is dark in color, evoking thoughts of the rich and decadent flavours of coffee and fine tequila that awaits inside. Mauricio Vergara, president and chief operating officer, Patrón Tequila, said: “At Patrón, we are proud to be the leader in super-premium Tequila, driving the upwards momentum and growth of the category, and we take great pride in producing the finest Tequila in the world.

Another tweet read: “I haven’t done any panic buying but I WILL PANIC BUY CAFE PATRON. Why would they do this? We have suffered enough surely.”

The Patrón Spirits Company was launched in 1989 by John Paul DeJoira and Martin Crowley. With its inception, came the world’s first ultra-premium Tequila. A new state-of-the-art facility was constructed in Jalisco in 2002, to facilitate its profound reception. It became the first spirits brand in its class to sell one million cases. Bacardi-owned Patrón Tequila has confirmed it will discontinue its coffee-flavoured liqueur, XO Cafe. Patrón XO Cafe will be discontinued to allow the Tequila brand to focus on its core expressions This tequila is also a perfect selection for making Espresso Martinis. If you love the sweet taste of Irish cream liqueurs, you’ll love the Baby Stout. You can make this drink in two easy steps. Simply pour Patron XO Cafe into a shot glass and top it with an Irish cream liqueur of your choice.