{"product_id":"leopold-bros-michigan-tart-cherry-liqueur-denver","title":"Leopold Bros. Michigan Tart Cherry Liqueur, Denver","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorthern 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol by Volume (ABV):\u003c\/strong\u003e 20%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montmorency cherry juice, house-made neutral spirit and cane sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Spirit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Column-distilled from potatoes, wheat and floor-malted barley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherries are pressed, and their juice is blended with spirit distilled in-house and sweetened with cane sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavouring and Colouring:\u003c\/strong\u003e No artificial flavours or colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Distiller and Co-founder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Todd Leopold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCo-founder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scott Leopold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcentrated 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2012:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winner, Spirits Category, Good Food Awards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistiller's Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrothers 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Serve lightly chilled in a small liqueur glass or over ice. Refrigerate after opening to slow natural oxidation and preserve the original fruit character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoyment\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Try alongside dark chocolate desserts, vanilla ice cream or almond pastries. Its concentrated cherry flavour also lends itself to fruit sauces and dessert preparations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Leopold Bros. Michigan Tart Cherry Liqueur?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Dispensary","offers":[{"title":"750mL","offer_id":67642509328439,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Leopold_Bros._Michigan_Tart_Cherry_Liqueur_Denver.png?v=1792530942","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/leopold-bros-michigan-tart-cherry-liqueur-denver","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}