Leopold Bros Michigan Tart Cherry Liqueur
Leopold Bros Michigan Tart Cherry Liqueur is a cherry liqueur — 700mL at 20% ABV (40 proof), made from northern Michigan Montmorency cherries juiced and infused into in-house neutral distillate with a touch of cane sugar — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 20% (40 proof)
- Size: 700mL per the official Leopold Bros sell sheet (some US retailers list 750mL — bottle read pending)
- Origin: Montmorency cherries from northern Michigan; produced in Denver, Colorado, USA
- Method: cherries juiced and infused into 100% in-house neutral distillate (never purchased), touch of cane sugar — nothing more; first released 2002, annual release
- No artificial flavors or preservatives — real fruit: consume within 60 days of opening at room temp, up to 120 days refrigerated
- Recognition: Gold Medal (91 points) — Beverage Tasting Institute; Gold Medal — San Francisco World Spirits Competition; Good Food Awards winner
One Cherry, Done Right
Leopold Bros uses exactly one cherry — the Montmorency, grown in northern Michigan, prized for a sweet-tart balance no other varietal matches. They juice it, infuse it into distillate they make entirely from scratch, add cane sugar, and stop. No artificial anything, which is why the bottle asks you to drink it within 60 days of opening. The medals followed: BTI gold, SFWSC gold, a Good Food Award. More from Leopold Bros, or browse the full liqueurs shelf.
Tasting Notes
Delicate cherry depth on the nose; a dry, sour-cherry palate with real fruit grip; an elegant, long, gently tart finish.
How to Enjoy
Manhattans, Singapore Slings, gin & tonics, and sours — or anywhere a cocktail needs honest cherry character.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cherries are used?
Montmorency cherries from northern Michigan, juiced and infused into in-house neutral distillate with cane sugar.
What is the ABV?
20% ABV (40 proof).
How long does it keep once opened?
Real fruit oxidizes: about 60 days at room temperature, up to 120 days refrigerated.
What awards has it won?
Gold medals from the Beverage Tasting Institute (91 points) and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, plus a Good Food Award.
Real cherry, real distillate, real medals: order Leopold Bros Michigan Tart Cherry Liqueur online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.