Luxardo Original Maraschino Cherries

Product of: Italy

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Known in Italy as "Marasche al frutto" (literally 'cherries to the fruit'), these are the Marasca cherries used by Luxardo for distilling its renowned Maraschino liqueur, but here preserved in a jar, 50% candied cherries and 50% syrup. No thickening agents or preservatives are used.

The old-fashioned-looking 400 gram (14.1oz) jars have a shelf life of three years. Once opened, keep the jar closed in a cool, dry place. Despite the label advising against it, we store ours in a refrigerator between uses.

Ingredients
"Cherries, Marasca cherry juice, glucose, water, citric acid, natural colour anthocyanin, Marashino flavour."

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 03/01/2011

Appearance:

Black cherries in thick deep red, almost black, syrup.

Aroma:

Rich cherry with a whiff of amaretto-like almond and smoke.

Taste:

Sweet, unctuous cherry and jammy fruit with faint almond nuttiness.

Aftertaste:

Sweet, marzipan-like cherry jam finish.