Bristol Blends: Valentine's for the Coffee Lovers

Valentine's dinners are rarely about the food alone - they're about what happens after. When the plates are cleared away and the conversation slows, Psychopomp Single Origin Coffee Digestif offers a quietly indulgent way to linger a little longer.  

Blended in Bristol using unsweetened, single origin speciality coffee and English wheat spirit, this vegan treat is a far cry from the sugary coffee liqueurs many people have come to expect. 

Instead, it delivers deep espresso and dark chocolate notes with a clean, dry finish that feels perfectly at home after a rich meal.

Unlike traditional coffee liqueurs, which rely on sweetness to carry flavour, Psychopomp's Coffee Digestif focuses on clarity and character.

Each batch is made using seasonal beans chosen for their distinct profile, meaning no two releases are ever quite the same - local roasters such as Triple Roast, Clifton Coffee and next up Oddkins - work collaboratively with Psychopomp to create unique blends for each batch. 

The result is a spirit that reflects its origin, much like a thoughtful wine pairing, and offers something genuinely different for coffee lovers.

Best served over ice after dinner, the Digestif also works beautifully poured over ice cream for a simple affogato, or used to sharpen classic cocktails like an Espresso Martini. 

Its versatility has made it a favourite with bars and restaurants including The Pig near Bath, The Pig in the Cotswolds, and Bravas in Bristol.

B Corp certified, carbon-neutral Psychopomp Microdistillery was founded in Bristol by former cardiologist Liam Hirt and is a carbon-neutral producer focused on flavour-first spirits. 

Alongside the Single Origin Coffee Digestif, the distillery produces small-batch gin, aquavit and absinthe, with the same commitment to experimentation and provenance.

Its sister site, Circumstance Distillery, is one of Britain's first new urban whisky distilleries in decades.

Whether opened at the end of a Valentine's meal or given as a gift to someone who cares about coffee, Psychopomp Single Origin Coffee Digestif is about slowing down and enjoying what comes after.

Recently, Psychopomp reopened its bar on beautiful St. Michael's Hill in Bristol, after a six year lockdown related hiatus, and the intimate space is the perfect space to pick up a bottle on the way home if you happen to be local.

Whether brought to the table as the final course or wrapped as a Valentine's gift for a coffee lover, Psychopomp Single Origin Coffee Digestif has been created to be the kind of drink that turns the end of dinner into the best part of the evening.

Psychopomp Single Origin Coffee Digestif | 70cl | 20% ABV | Suitable for Vegans

Links to buy

Master of Malt RRP £20.97 https://tinyurl.com/4dx7fcuf

Available from Microdistillery.co.uk RRP £22

Psychopomp Bar, Bristol RRP £22

Also available at the following restaurants:

The Pig In The Cotswolds

The Pig near Bath 

Bravas, Bristol

Limoncello di Capri

I first became aware of  Limoncello di Capri at a high end genuine Italian restaurant in London a while back and it's truly a stunningly good drink.

Limoncello di Capri is distributed in the UK by Mangrove Global.  

Legendary leading Italian drinks company Molinari has recently taken the step to relaunched its world-renowned liqueur, Limoncello di Capri, with a bold new look.

Molinari’s Limoncello di Capri is sitting in a class of its own and this is due entirely to the fact that they only employ authentically sourced ingredients. 

The liqueur is made from 100% Sorrento, ‘I.G.P’ lemons, this is a special type of fruit that is specific to the region which gives the drink its utterly outstanding, delicious flavour. 

The process of making it has remained unchanged throughout the years and the production of the liqueur takes place only on the Gulf of Sorrento itself , so it's a truly genuine taste of the Sorrento Coast. 

Originally designed as a post-meal digestif, this adaptable drink is now enjoying a renaissance amongst all types of drinkers with a variety of different serving suggestions. Though it's still a crackingly good post-meal digestif!

The first signature serve makes for the perfect aperitivo, the Limoncello Spritz, which includes 50ml of Limoncello di Capri, 75ml of prosecco, and 25ml of soda (over ice, naturally!) accompanied by a sprig of fresh mint and a slice of lemon as a garnish. Or you can mix 50ml of Limoncello di Capri with 100ml of tonic water and pour over ice, if you'd prefer.

ABV: 30%|50cl

£14.50 from Majestic.

https://www.majestic.co.uk/spirits/limoncello-di-capri-50cl-49460