Evil Bean Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
25% ABV (50 proof) | 750mL | Cold brew coffee liqueur | Nevada-distilled spirit + high-altitude-roasted Alpen Sierra coffee — Evil Bean Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur is built on an estate-distilled spirit from Minden Mill Distilling in Nevada — wheat and barley grown, milled and distilled within two miles of the distillery — blended with coffee from Alpen Sierra in Carson Valley, roasted at 4,700+ feet. Master Distiller Joe O'Sullivan and Master Roaster Christian Waskiewicz launched it nationally in April 2025 under Foley Family Wines & Spirits. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Coffee liqueur lives and dies by its coffee, and Evil Bean treats it like a roast date matters. The high-altitude roast brings out dark chocolate and cherry notes that play against the clean Nevada grain spirit. Among coffee liqueurs, this is the craft challenger to the big legacy brands — an Espresso Martini upgrade.
Tasting notes
Official tasting notes: dark chocolate, cherry cordial and caramel. Smooth, bold and full-flavored, with genuine cold brew depth rather than syrupy sweetness.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 50 proof cold brew coffee liqueur — dark chocolate, cherry cordial, caramel
- Nevada estate-distilled spirit from Minden Mill Distilling
- Alpen Sierra coffee, high-altitude roasted at 4,700+ ft in Carson Valley, NV
- From Foley Family Wines & Spirits; launched nationally April 2025
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
The obvious move is an Espresso Martini — Evil Bean's roast character shines through. Also excellent over ice with cream, or straight in a White Russian.
Frequently asked questions
What proof is Evil Bean Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur?
50 proof (25% ABV) — stronger than many coffee liqueurs, so it holds its own in cocktails.
Where is Evil Bean made?
The spirit is estate-distilled at Minden Mill Distilling in Nevada and blended with Alpen Sierra coffee roasted in Carson Valley, Nevada.
Is Evil Bean good for Espresso Martinis?
Yes — that's its headline use. The cold brew depth and 50-proof backbone keep the coffee flavor front and center in the drink.