Leopold Bros. Michigan Tart Cherry Liqueur, Denver

Northern Michigan cherries give Leopold Bros. Michigan Tart Cherry Liqueur its unmistakable tension between juicy sweetness and mouthwatering acidity. Crafted in Denver, Colorado, from Montmorency cherry juice, house-made spirit and cane sugar, this 20% ABV liqueur captures the fruit’s concentrated character without artificial flavours or colours. Its lively tartness brings a fresh dimension to a Manhattan, a Singapore Sling or a simple splash of sparkling wine.

Product Details:

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 20%.
• Proof: 40.
• Ingredients: Montmorency cherry juice, house-made neutral spirit and cane sugar.
• Base Spirit: Column-distilled from potatoes, wheat and floor-malted barley.
• Production: Cherries are pressed, and their juice is blended with spirit distilled in-house and sweetened with cane sugar.
• Flavouring and Colouring: No artificial flavours or colours.
• Master Distiller and Co-founder: Todd Leopold.
• Co-founder: Scott Leopold.

Sensory Description:

Concentrated cherry aromas introduce a palate where ripe fruit sweetness meets the pronounced acidity of Montmorency cherries. The flavour is intensely fruity, with tartness providing definition and keeping the sweetness balanced. A lingering cherry impression makes it equally compelling as a small sipping pour or a flavourful cocktail ingredient.

Awards & Accolades:

• 2012: Winner, Spirits Category, Good Food Awards.

Distiller's Background:

Brothers Todd and Scott Leopold built their independent distillery around complementary skills: Todd trained in brewing and distilling in Chicago and Europe, while Scott brought experience in environmental engineering and sustainable manufacturing. After relocating from Michigan to Colorado, they opened their purpose-built Denver distillery in 2014. Their longstanding relationship with a cherry-growing cooperative in Traverse City preserves a connection to the company’s Michigan beginnings, while producing their own base spirit gives them control over the liqueur from fermentation through blending.

Serving Suggestions:

• Temperature: Serve lightly chilled in a small liqueur glass or over ice. Refrigerate after opening to slow natural oxidation and preserve the original fruit character.
• Enjoyment: Add to a Singapore Sling or a Gin Rickey with fresh lime. Replace a portion of the sweet vermouth in a Manhattan or Negroni for a tart cherry variation, or pour a small measure into dry sparkling wine.
• Pairing: Try alongside dark chocolate desserts, vanilla ice cream or almond pastries. Its concentrated cherry flavour also lends itself to fruit sauces and dessert preparations.

Why Leopold Bros. Michigan Tart Cherry Liqueur?

Real Montmorency cherries, house-made spirit and a clear thread of acidity make this a useful bottle for anyone who wants cherry flavour with freshness and definition. It offers enough concentration to shape a cocktail while retaining the sweet-tart character of the fruit itself.