Brenda it is just very strong coffee, I like mine black but can drink it with a bit of milk in. I think it is just the kind of coffee bean they use, I will have to find that out and let you know. It is A1******* One shop I go to will flavour with all sorts of liquers. But it is not the same as Irish coffee which I also love. You could put your drambuie in it Brenda but it is lovely by itself.