Cherry Rocher Liqueur
Cherry Rocher Liqueur is a genuine piece of French spirits history: a cherry liqueur at 24% ABV (48 proof) in a 750mL bottle, made since 1705 by the Distillerie Cherry Rocher in La Côte-Saint-André, in the Rhône Valley near the French Alps. A blend of four cherry varieties — sweet and sour cherry juices in the ancestral method — it pours a deep crimson and drinks like the cherry orchards of old France. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 24% (48 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: French cherry liqueur
- Origin: La Côte-Saint-André, Rhône Valley, France — Distillerie Cherry Rocher, since 1705
- Profile: blend of four sweet and sour cherry varieties, ancestral method
Three Centuries of Cherries
Few liqueur houses can claim a founding date of 1705, but Cherry Rocher's distillery in the Rhône Valley has been blending cherry juices for over three centuries — long enough, the house says, to have conquered the court of the King. The recipe remains deliberately old-fashioned: juices of four different cherry varieties, sweet and sour, blended for aromatic potency in the historic style. Its crimson tint is the proof of intensity — this is cherry liqueur as it was made before industrial flavorings, an aperitif of the French countryside.
Tasting Notes
Rich and fruity on the nose — Morello cherry leads with natural tartness and gentle sweetness. The palate balances sweet and tart in equal measure: deep cherry fruit, smooth rounded texture, and a subtle almond note from the cherry pits. The finish is long and fruit-forward, cherry sweetness and gentle tartness lingering with a warm, satisfying close.
How to Enjoy
Serve pure on the rocks as an aperitif, or make the house's "Cherryqueen": a measure of Cherry Rocher topped with champagne. It also flavors desserts beautifully — pour it over ice cream or fold it into chocolate fondants. Browse more French classics in our liqueur collection and the Cherry Rocher range.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is the Cherry Rocher distillery?
Founded in 1705 in La Côte-Saint-André, France — over 320 years of cherry liqueur production.
What is Cherry Rocher made from?
A blend of juices from four sweet and sour cherry varieties, made by the ancestral method.
How strong is Cherry Rocher?
24% ABV (48 proof) — a classic aperitif strength.
What cocktails use cherry liqueur?
The Cherryqueen (cherry liqueur + champagne), plus Blood and Sand variations and dessert cocktails.
For more historic French pours, see aperitivo. Order Cherry Rocher Liqueur online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — since 1705, and still crimson.