The launch arrives to fill premium coffee liqueur shaped hole left by Patron XO Café being discontinued from sale in the UK.
It's a sumptuous blend of the finest quality coffee combined with the smoothest tequila.
It's already available to purchase online at a price to match Patron XO Café.
A spokesperson told That's Food and Drink: "It's a new premium Coffee Tequila brand, Black Gold XO Café, which has been launched in a bid to fill the unfortunate void left by the discontinuation of the much-loved Patron XO Café in the UK."
Already available online at an RRP of £30, Black Gold XO Café is really the perfect blend and smoothest iteration of two of the world’s most beloved beverages, coffee, and tequila.
Crafted to a unique recipe with meticulous attention to detail, this luxurious coffee tequila is genuinely silky smooth, rich, and full-bodied, with a subtle hint of roasted coffee beans and a warm, lingering tequila finish.
Although the Bacardi-owned Patron XO Café was discontinued in 2021 and reintroduced in the US earlier this month, UK consumers continue to express their undoubted disappointment for its discontinuation, with the alcohol giant’s social media pages regularly flooded with outcry and calls for its return to the UK market.
However! Bacardi’s loss is clearly Black Gold XO Café’s gain, offering up a similar flavour profile, the same luxury experience, and all at the same price point as Patron XO Café before its discontinuation, Black Gold XO Café is offering consumers the chance to reconnect with their favourite tequila experience, both at the bar and at home.
Soft launched to mixologists earlier this year, the reaction from those making the best cocktails is the business has been absolutely massive, with the initial small batch run rather quickly sold out.
Black Gold XO Café is already an award-winning brand, having won gold at the 2024 Tequila & Mezcal Masters.
The completely unbranded liquid was submitted to the awards ahead of its market launch and was judged purely on its taste, and to great, widespread acclaim.
Said Nic Ponticakis, who has the unenviable position of being Brand Manager for Black Gold XO Café: “We're obviously thrilled to be reacquainting coffee tequila fans with their favourite liqueur.
“You just have to look online to witness that consumers are continuing to crave this flavour combination but are yet to have their needs fully met.
"With social media posts and petitions demanding ‘Bring back Café Patron’ we know there remains a gap in the UK coffee tequila market that needs filling, and with Black Gold XO Café, we're really confident that we've done it.
“With the continuing undoubted popularity of coffee-based cocktails, such as the iconic Espresso Martini, it was vital we created a coffee tequila that would be incredibly delicious both on its own, or as part of a cocktail creation. With its elegant packaging and luxuriously smooth taste profile, Black Gold XO Cafe is the perfect choice for both scenarios.
“We can’t wait to see consumers around the UK elevating their moments of joy with Black Gold XO Café!”
In addition to its stunning aesthetic and flavour profile, Black Gold XO Café also has a number of sustainability credentials, such as including the use of post-consumer recycled glass for its bottles, a biodegradable closure, and a stopper also made from recycled materials.
Black Gold XO Café is available to purchase via Amazon https://amzn.to/3xqlaAN and ClicknDrink https://clickndrink.co.uk/black-gold-coffee-tequila-70cl with an ABV of 34% and in a 70cl bottle format.
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Are you a retailer or a cocktail bar or hotelier wanting to discuss stocking Black Gold XO Café? Then you can contact LWC Drinks https://www.lwc-drinks.co.uk
We believe that Black Gold XO Café will be an ideal addition to your Christmas and New Year drink's cabinet, so may be suggest you buy in your stocks early to avoid the rush?