Heirloom Liqueurs American Alchermes is the producer’s interpretation of the centuries-old Alchermes (alkermes) Italian liqueur tradition — a warm aromatic liqueur built around cinnamon and clove, softened with rose water and vanilla bean, producing a richly aromatic spirit at 40% ABV that adds an old-world spice character to classic cocktails (Negroni, sour, fizz) and the namesake Alkermes Spritz.

Alchermes is one of the oldest known commercial liqueurs in Europe — historically produced from kermes scale insects (the source of its distinctive red color and “alchermes” name), though modern recipes have moved away from insect-derived coloring. Heirloom’s American Alchermes interpretation uses whole botanicals — cinnamon, clove, rose water, vanilla bean — to recreate the warm-spice character of the traditional category for contemporary American cocktail use.

Specs

• Producer: Heirloom Liqueurs (Bittercube), USA (est. 2016)
• Style: American Alchermes-Style Liqueur
• Botanicals: Cinnamon, clove, rose water, vanilla bean
• ABV: 40%
• Size: 750ml

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