19 Jan 2026
Bristol Blends: Valentines for the Coffee Lovers

Psychopomp Microdistillery
Valentine's dinners are rarely about the food alone - they're about what happens after. When the plates are cleared 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 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 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
 
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Links to buy
Master of Malt RRP £20.97
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
 
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