Rothman and Winter Orchard Apricot Liqueur
Rothman and Winter Orchard Apricot Liqueur is an Austrian apricot liqueur — 750mL at 24% ABV, made from Klosterneuberger apricots selected each season from family orchards in the Danube Valley, with the fruit's juice combined with a Blume Marillen eau-de-vie from the same apricots — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 24% (48 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Fruit: Klosterneuberger apricots from family orchards in Austria's Danube Valley
- Style: seasonal harvest juice combined with a Blume Marillen eau-de-vie distilled from the same fruit; floral bouquet, long elegant finish, not cloying
- Producer: Destillerie Purkhart, Austria — family eaux-de-vie, schnaps, and liqueur house since 1932; US importer Haus Alpenz
Danube Valley Apricots in a Glass
The Danube Valley's Klosterneuberger apricots are Austria's reference fruit for apricot brandy, and this liqueur doubles down: the apricot eau-de-vie in the bottle is the Blume Marillen spirit — the Purkhart house's own apricot distillate — folded back into juice from the same harvest. The result is floral and elegant where most apricot liqueurs are just sweet. Browse more from Rothman and Winter, or see the store's liqueur selection.
Tasting Notes
Delicate floral bouquet, true ripe-apricot fruit, and a long elegant finish; markedly less sweet than typical apricot liqueurs.
How to Enjoy
Use it anywhere a recipe calls for apricot brandy, or sub it for triple sec in a margarita variation. It also lifts sparkling wine and wheat beer pours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV of Rothman and Winter Orchard Apricot?
24% ABV (48 proof), per the importer Haus Alpenz. Note: the Virginia ABC database shows a stray 32% entry for this SKU, which contradicts the importer's own listing and every retailer — trust 24%.
What apricots does it use?
Klosterneuberger apricots selected each season from family orchards in Austria's Danube Valley.
Is apricot liqueur the same as apricot brandy?
Not exactly — but this one is made with the Blume Marillen apricot eau-de-vie, so it performs like one in cocktails.
How sweet is this liqueur?
Deliberately restrained — higher proof, less sugar, floral bouquet and a long finish rather than syrupy sweetness.
For apricot with real fruit behind it, order Rothman and Winter Orchard Apricot Liqueur online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.