Heering Cherry Liqueur
Heering Cherry Liqueur is a 24% ABV (48 proof), 750mL Danish cherry liqueur made since 1818, when Peter F. Heering founded the house in Copenhagen. It is made from Danish Stevns sour cherries crushed together with their stones — the source of its signature almond note — blended with spirit, sugar and spices, and matured in oak; importer copy puts the maturation at three years and notes no artificial flavours or colourings. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 24% (48 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Cherry liqueur
- Fruit: Danish Stevns sour cherries, crushed with their stones
- Maturation: 3 years in oak, per importer copy
- Heritage: Produced since 1818, Copenhagen
The Original Cherry Liqueur, Since 1818
Heering presents itself as the first cherry liqueur, and two centuries of bartenders have treated it as the reference: it is an original component of the Singapore Sling and a fixture of the Blood and Sand. De Kuyper Royal Distillers acquired the brand in 2017, carrying the 1818 recipe into its current chapter. Find it among our liqueurs, browse the full spirits shelf, or visit the Heering vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Stewed, jammy dark cherry with woody spice and a faint almond edge. Palate: Cherry jam and stewed plum, syrupy sweetness kept in check by the fruit's natural tartness. Finish: Almond and cherry jam with lingering tartness.
How to Enjoy
Build the classics — a Singapore Sling or Blood and Sand — or pour a small measure over ice, or over vanilla ice cream.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cherries does Heering use? Danish Stevns sour cherries, crushed with their stones, which give the liqueur its characteristic almond note.
How long has Heering been made? Since 1818, when Peter F. Heering founded the house in Copenhagen; the brand has been owned by De Kuyper since 2017.
What cocktails call for cherry Heering? Most famously the Singapore Sling, where it is an original component, and the Blood and Sand.
Two centuries in the shaker — order Heering Cherry Liqueur online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
