Rothman and Winter Orchard Quince Liqueur

Rothman and Winter Orchard Quince Liqueur is a 24% ABV (48 proof), 750mL fruit liqueur from Destillerie Purkhart in Upper Austria, imported into the US by Haus Alpenz — combining fresh-pressed quince juice with fine quince eau-de-vie, both produced from the October harvest in alpine valleys throughout the region. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

The Purkhart family has produced award-winning eaux-de-vie, schnaps and liqueurs since 1932, and the Rothman & Winter collection follows one recipe across three generations: each fruit liqueur starts with the fruit's own eau-de-vie and juice for intensity of flavor, then is bottled at higher proof and with less sugar to reinforce that intensity — quince drinks also carry a deep winter-holiday tradition.

Tasting profile (importer notes): vivid quince with notes of apple, pear, bright citrus, honey and rose — sweet, tangy and floral. Browse the Rothman and Winter brand collection, more liqueurs, and the full spirits collection at Del Mesa Liquor.

Serving note: mix with soda, green tea or sparkling wine, or add its tartness and acidity to gin and agave-spirit cocktails; the importer serves it in a Deuce Collins, a Quincess with sparkling wine, and a Quincessential Margarita.

What is Orchard Quince made from? Fresh-pressed quince juice combined with fine quince eau-de-vie from the October harvest — Destillerie Purkhart's juice-plus-eau-de-vie method, bottled at higher proof with less sugar.

What does quince taste like? Apple, pear, bright citrus, honey and rose — sweet, tangy and floral.

How do I use it? With soda, green tea or sparkling wine, or to bring tartness and acidity to gin and agave cocktails.

What is the ABV and size? 24% ABV (48 proof), 750mL.