Name: Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur
Brand: Midnight Oil
Price: 31.25 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur taste like?

Accepted Answer

Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur is characterised by Chocolate, Vanilla, Oily, Solvent notes. This entry is a coffee liqueur, not whisky—Midnight Oil from Climpson & Sons blends flash-brewed Brazilian coffee with aged Guyanese rum and unaged Caribbean rum, enriched with cacao and Madagascan vanilla at 21% ABV. The result balances coffee's bitter-sweet chocolate notes with rum's tropical warmth and vanilla's rounded sweetness. Best served as an after-dinner digestif or in coffee-forward cocktails.

Question 2

Is Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur sweet?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur is noticeably sweet (80/100), with flavours like Vanilla.

Question 4

Is Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur is approachable and a great starting point. Its Chocolate, Vanilla, Oily character makes it accessible at 40% ABV.

Question 5

Is Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur costs £31.25 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur is enjoyable neat at 40% ABV. A few drops of water can also help open up the nose and soften the finish.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur?

Accepted Answer

Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The sweet, honeyed character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur?

Accepted Answer

Serve Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur similar to Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur and Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old share a similar flavour profile (Oily) and are in a similar price range. Weeknight Whisky Islay 8 Year Old costs £31.95 vs £31.25 for Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur.

Question 11

Is Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur similar to Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur and Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey share a similar flavour profile (Vanilla) and are in a similar price range. Good Times 8 Year Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey costs £34.95 vs £31.25 for Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur.

Question 12

How does Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur compare to TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.)?

Accepted Answer

Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur and TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Midnight Oil Coffee Liqueur is sweet and approachable, while TB/BSW 6 Year Old (Thompson Bros.) is known for Sherried, Cooked Fruit, Nutty notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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