St. George Nola Coffee Liqueur 750mL

St. George NOLA Coffee Liqueur

Coffee Liqueur | 25% ABV | 50 Proof | 750mL | Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Coffee | French Chicory | Madagascar Vanilla

Process & Profile

St. George NOLA Coffee Liqueur is a rich, aromatic coffee liqueur inspired by the bold coffee-and-chicory tradition of New Orleans. Produced by St. George Spirits in Alameda, California, it combines Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee beans, French-roast chicory, Madagascar vanilla, and cane sugar.

The Yirgacheffe beans are roasted locally to St. George’s specifications, using mostly medium-to-dark roasts with some lighter-roasted coffee included to preserve brighter fruit and aromatic notes.

After roasting, the beans are ground and cold-infused at the distillery. This method is designed to extract the coffee’s flavor and aroma while minimizing excessive bitterness and astringency. The coffee infusion is then blended with roasted chicory and Madagascar vanilla before being lightly sweetened.

Bottled at 25% ABV / 50 proof, NOLA Coffee Liqueur balances roasted coffee intensity with dark chocolate, fruit, hazelnut, chicory, and subtle vanilla without becoming overly sweet.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh dark-roast coffee, cocoa, roasted nuts, vanilla, and subtle berry fruit

Palate: Rich coffee, bittersweet chocolate, hazelnut, black pepper, plum, dates, and earthy chicory

Finish: Long and roasted with lingering coffee, dark chocolate, fruit, and gentle bittersweet character

What Makes It Special

St. George NOLA Coffee Liqueur is designed to taste more like freshly brewed coffee than a heavily sweetened dessert liqueur.

The use of Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee provides natural berry, chocolate, and rounded fruit characteristics, while French-roast chicory adds earthy bitterness along with plum and date notes.

Its cold-infusion process is another important distinction. Rather than aggressively extracting the roasted beans, St. George uses a gentler method intended to preserve aroma and flavor while reducing harsh astringency.

Madagascar vanilla and cane sugar round out the profile, but the sweetness remains restrained enough for the coffee and chicory to stay at the center.

This balance makes NOLA useful both as an after-dinner drink and as a versatile cocktail ingredient for Espresso Martinis, White Russians, Revolvers, and other coffee-forward drinks.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy St. George NOLA Coffee Liqueur neat or over ice to experience its full roasted coffee, dark chocolate, hazelnut, and chicory character.

It is especially well suited to an Espresso Martini, where it can provide both coffee intensity and sweetness without requiring a heavily sugared coffee liqueur.

It also works well in a White Russian, Revolver, Coffee Old Fashioned, or poured over vanilla ice cream for an easy coffee-inspired dessert.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is St. George NOLA Coffee Liqueur?

St. George NOLA is a California-made coffee liqueur inspired by New Orleans-style coffee, made with Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee, French chicory, Madagascar vanilla, and cane sugar.

2. What proof is St. George NOLA Coffee Liqueur?

St. George NOLA Coffee Liqueur is bottled at 50 proof, equal to 25% alcohol by volume.

3. What coffee is used in St. George NOLA Coffee Liqueur?

St. George uses Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee beans, selected for their bright berry, chocolate, and rounded fruit characteristics.

4. What does St. George NOLA Coffee Liqueur taste like?

It offers rich roasted coffee, bittersweet chocolate, hazelnut, black pepper, plum, dates, vanilla, and earthy chicory with restrained sweetness.

5. Where can I buy St. George NOLA Coffee Liqueur?

You can buy St. George NOLA Coffee Liqueur directly from The Barrel Tap, where you can shop coffee liqueurs and other premium spirits online.