Description

Hellyers Road Tasmanian Coffee Cream Liqueur (700ml)

Volume: 700ml          ABV: 17%          Age: No Age Statement          Country: Australia

The Spirit

Indulge in the ultimate Tasmanian treat with the Hellyers Road Coffee Cream Liqueur. This 700ml expression is a decadent fusion of the distillery’s award winning single malt spirit and premium roasted coffee, blended with the finest local cream. While Hellyers Road is famous for its world class whiskies, this liqueur has become a cult favourite for its purity of flavour and the remarkably high quality of its spirit base.

Bottled at 17% ABV, this is a “farm-to-glass” liqueur that captures the essence of Tasmania’s lush dairy country. Unlike mass produced cream liqueurs that often use neutral grain spirit, Hellyers Road utilises their own single malt distillate, which provides a robust, malty backbone that prevents the liqueur from being overly cloying. It is a sophisticated, artisanal alternative for those who appreciate the finer details of a well crafted digestif.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich, comforting, and deeply aromatic. You are greeted by the scent of freshly ground Arabica coffee and warm mocha, followed by an indulgent layer of sweet vanilla bean and heavy cream. As it opens, a subtle hint of malted barley and toasted nuts emerges, reminding you of the high-quality single malt spirit at its core.

Palate: The mouthfeel is extraordinarily silky, thick, and luxurious. It delivers a primary burst of creamy espresso and milk chocolate, which quickly evolves into a mid-palate of butterscotch and soft toffee. The texture is “velvet-like,” with the coffee providing a gentle, roasted bitterness that perfectly balances the sweetness of the fresh Tasmanian cream.

Finish: Long, smooth, and incredibly “moreish.” The finish lingers with a final flourish of dark cocoa and sweet malt, finally tapering off with a clean, warming trail of cappuccino and vanilla.

The Distillery

Hellyers Road, based in Burnie, Tasmania, was founded in 1999 by a group of dairy farmers. A unique factual detail: Because the distillery grew out of the Betta Milk cooperative, they have direct access to some of the highest quality dairy in the world. This gives them a distinct advantage in liqueur production, as they can ensure the cream is as fresh and pure as the water they draw from the local rivers. The Coffee Cream Liqueur is a celebration of this dual heritage—merging the art of single malt distilling with the excellence of Tasmanian agriculture.

Overall Review

The Hellyers Road Coffee Cream Liqueur is globally reviewed as one of the best in its category, frequently outperforming major international brands in blind tastings. Critics have lauded its “natural, non-synthetic flavour and incredible texture,” marking it as a mandatory purchase for those who want to elevate their coffee, pour it over ice cream, or simply enjoy a premium chilled dram after dinner.