From Sparrow’s liqueur list, Heirloom Alchermes is a spice driven liqueur from a little known but highly dedicated Wisconsin distillery, $12 by the pour, or $18 for a larger pour.
About Heirloom Alchermes
Heirloom Liqueurs is a craft producer based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, founded in 2018 by the team behind Bittercube Bitters. Alchermes is an old style liqueur with roots reaching back centuries in Italy, a warm, spiced potion traditionally colored a deep red. Heirloom is known as the rare American maker keeping this style alive, building it from real botanicals rather than extracts or artificial flavorings. Their method begins with a maceration of whole botanicals in high proof distillate, drawing flavor from spices sourced around the world before the liquid is finished and sweetened. It is exactly the kind of thoughtful, small batch bottle we love putting in front of curious drinkers in Kirkland.
Tasting Notes
This is a liqueur led by warm baking spice, with cinnamon and clove at its heart and softer floral and vanilla notes weaving through. It is heartier and more aromatic than most sweet liqueurs, rich and complex without being heavy, a true sipper for someone who appreciates spice.
What to Pair It With
Alchermes is a fascinating after-dinner pour, lovely neat or over ice in our 21+ lounge, and a prized ingredient for craft cocktails. Its spice notes make it a natural companion to dessert or a cup of coffee at the end of a meal from the Sparrow dinner menu. Ask for it at the quartzite bar and let it round out the evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heirloom Alchermes?
Heirloom Alchermes is a spice-driven liqueur made by Heirloom Liqueurs, a craft distillery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is an American take on a centuries old Italian style, built from whole botanicals with warm notes of cinnamon and clove.
How much is a pour of Heirloom Alchermes at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland, a pour of Heirloom Alchermes is $12, or $18 for a larger pour.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu alongside its sibling, the Heirloom Creme de Flora. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come explore a pour.