Vertuo Barista Creations Limited edition Double Espresso (80 ml · 2.7 fl oz) Discontinued
Whisky Essence
Whisky Flavour & Ripe Fruits
Whisky Essence is a Nespresso Vertuo capsule. It is no longer listed in any market we track.
Price history
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Years on sale
Calendar years in which we recorded this capsule on sale in at least one market. An empty covered year means no sale was recorded in the markets and sources we cover, not proof that it was absent from every country.
- 2023 on sale
- 2024 not seen
- 2025 not seen
- 2026 not seen
on sale not seen · seen in 1 year
Taste profile
- Bitterness
- 2/5
- Acidity
- 2/5
- Roast
- 2/5
Intense alcohol and liquor notes, reminiscent of Whiskey, outlined by bitter, acidic and fruity notes.
Flavour notes
About this coffee
Origin
A touch of fine-Robusta from Uganda finishes of the blend.
Roasting
This split roast has only Arabicas in the first batch for a light and short roast, while the second batch is a combination of Arabica and a touch of Robusta for a slightly longer and darker roast. The Robusta component shines through to add some roundness to the blend.
How to prepare it
Preparations for this capsule, each linked to its source. The ones marked as the manufacturer’s come from official product information; the rest come from public sources and are suggestions rather than instructions.
Whisky Essence Ginger Tonic manufacturer’s suggestion
80 ml · 2.7 fl oz
Add 1 tsp ginger syrup to a glass and stir in 1/2 tsp lemon juice. Brew 80ml Barista Creations Whisky Essence into the glass. Add ice and top with 70ml Mediterranean tonic. Garnish with a mint sprig and edible flowers.
Whisky Essence maple latte
Make a latte with Whisky Essence and add a little maple syrup.
Source (new tab) unconfirmed
Whisky Essence over ice
Brew Whisky Essence over ice.
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Whisky Essence red eye
Make Whisky Essence as a red eye with any regular coffee capsule.
Source (new tab) unconfirmed
Whisky Essence with brown sugar and cream
Add brown sugar and half-and-half to Whisky Essence over ice.
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Whisky Essence with half-and-half and sugar
Add a little half-and-half and a bit of sugar in the raw to Whisky Essence.
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Edition history
- Whisky Essence Limited Edition 2023–2023 Limited Edition
Official limited release.
Common questions
Which machines does Whisky Essence fit?
Whisky Essence is a Vertuo capsule and fits Vertuo machines only. Vertuo and Original capsules are physically different and are not interchangeable.
Is Whisky Essence a capsule or a coffee pod?
Both words describe the same thing. The manufacturer calls them capsules, and English-language stores also say coffee pods; Whisky Essence is one sealed portion of ground coffee either way. This site says "capsule" throughout only for consistency — searching for "Whisky Essence pods" and "Whisky Essence capsules" will find the same coffee.
What does Whisky Essence taste like?
The published flavour notes for Whisky Essence are balanced, flavoured, nutty, nutty and balanced, whiskey flavor.
What cup size is Whisky Essence brewed at?
Storefronts list Whisky Essence at Double Espresso (80 ml).
Can Whisky Essence be brewed shorter and stronger for a milk drink?
On Vertuo machines with Coffee Creations the same capsule brews a shorter, stronger cup, intended as the base for iced and milk drinks. It is an extra mode, not the only one these machines have: a normal cup is still one press. On Vertuo Next, Pop, Pop+, Lattissima and Creatista you turn it on by pressing the coffee button twice — it blinks turquoise, the mode applies to that cup only, and the machine goes back to brewing normally afterwards; Vertuo Up has a dedicated Coffee Creations button, and there the mode stays on until the machine is switched off. The size steps down one place: an Espresso capsule brews as a Ristretto (25 ml), Double Espresso and Gran Lungo brew as an Espresso (40 ml), and a Mug capsule brews as a Double Espresso (80 ml). The machine refuses the mode for Ristretto, Cold Brew Style and Carafe capsules — the mode switches off again and the barcode size is brewed — and Nespresso does not recommend it for Alto or the Coffee+ range. In the rare case that the double press does nothing, try updating the machine’s firmware from the Nespresso app. Older Vertuo models, including Vertuo Plus, brew only the size written in the barcode.
What is similar to Whisky Essence?
The closest matches we hold are Vanilla Custard Pie, Caramel Cookie, Hazelino Muffin, scored on cup size, flavour notes, intensity and the published sensory profile.
Can you still buy Whisky Essence?
Whisky Essence is no longer sold in any market we track; it was last seen on 14 April 2026. Remaining stock sometimes appears on marketplace resellers.
Price in every market
Published retail price in each market. The comparison column converts them to one currency so they can be read side by side.
| Country | Pack price | Per capsule | Per capsule ($) | Stock | Store |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland no longer sold last price seen Mar 2025 | €6.90 / 10 capsules | €0.69 | $0.80 | Last priced Mar 2025 | Open store for Ireland (new tab) |
| United Kingdom no longer sold last price seen Apr 2026 | £6.30 / 10 capsules | £0.63 | $0.84 | Last priced Apr 2026 | Open store for United Kingdom (new tab) |
| United States + tax no longer sold last price seen May 2023 | $13.00 / 10 capsules | $1.30 | $1.30 | Last priced May 2023 | Open store for United States (new tab) |
Rows marked “no longer sold” show the last price we recorded before the listing was withdrawn — sometimes years ago. They are excluded from the averages and rankings.