Bandida Black is Back

Why Bandida Black Café Mezcal?

Do you ever miss the unapologetic fun, atmosphere, and wild colour of the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s? Picture the pastel glow of legendary nightclubs, the anticipation outside Studio 54, or the electric vibrance of early MTV. We want Bandida Black to be part of the revival—a spirit that brings back celebration and glamour.

Why Coffee Mezcal?  For some, it’s best not to drink at all.  For those who choose to drink, why not experience one of the best quality spirits in the world?  Bandida Mezcal, and other Artesanal Mezcals are the last great handmade spirits remaining, with each and every part made entirely by hand and from natural and organic ingredients.

For almost a generation, Café Patron ruled nightlife. Simply hearing the name evoked a sense of intrigue—the French “café,” the Spanish “patron.” But it was the rich aftertaste and easy sweetness that made it iconic.

As tastes evolved, over a decade later Carajillo’s and Espresso Martini’s became the signature of late-night culture. As a result, we obsessed over how to craft a coffee-flavoured ultra-premium mezcal that captures something similar but with one main difference—without artificial preservatives, and without sacrificing the wild, smoky heart of Mezcal.

We locally source natural, organic coffee beans from the mountains of Oaxaca and infuse them after the second distillation. This unique process respects the boldness of the coffee while letting the nuanced essence of Bandida shine through. Even mezcal newcomers can enjoy Bandida Black.

Why coffee? We wanted to create one of the first truly Premium coffee spirit blends. If you are new to Mezcal, and maybe the flavour profiles are too strong for your palate, Bandida Black takes you on a Mezcal journey preserving the delicate notes of Bandida's extra-aged agave; each agave is grown for 9-10 years.

The recipe is the result of two years of tasting and refining, with our top master chef from Monterey and two legendary Maestro Mescaleros from Matatlan. We set out to perfect the balance of every ingredient.

Bandida Black contains no artificial additives or preservatives. The flavour is built from roasted Oaxacan coffee, clove, star anise, orange peel, and cinnamon. Our only sweetener is pure, unrefined piloncillo—Mexico’s traditional cane sugar—used at less than 1/4 to 1/8 the amount found in most coffee liqueurs. The result? A spirit that’s rich, vibrant, and far lower in sugar and glycemic impact than other café-blends- for comparison, Café Patron contains around 37% sugar.

What does it taste like? Expect subtle notes of cinnamon, chocolate, and vanilla, with a velvet finish that pairs beautifully with desserts or adventurous food.

And for all of these reasons, we have improved the bottle functionality of Bandida Black;

•   -  New anti-drip neck.
•   -  Triple-fired ceramic bottle.
•   -  Glass interior lining— preserves flavour with zero ceramic contact.
•   -  Heavy Metal-Alloy metal lid: Premium, and reusable—no plastic used.
•   -  Custom proprietary cork closure: Airtight, natural freshness.
•   -  Distinctive Design: Shaped like an artisanal agave piña, the bottle pays tribute to the soul of mezcal.
•   -  Real Gold Detailing: Mayahuel, the Aztec goddess of agave, on the base—an exclusive tribute to mezcal’s ancient heritage.

The world has noticed. The International Wine & Spirits Competition 2024 awarded Bandida Black 91 points, the highest ever for a café-infused spirit. Judged by industry icons—Anthony Moss MW, Deano Moncrieffe, Cristian Silenzi, James Phillips, and Simone Spagnioli—Bandida Black stood apart for its purity, innovation, and unforgettable taste.

View Bandida Black at the IWSC

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