From Sparrow’s amaro list, Heirloom Pineapple Amaro is a bright, tropical take on the classic Italian bitter, made in the United States ($14 by the pour, or $21 for a larger pour).
About Heirloom Pineapple Amaro
Heirloom is a Minnesota-based line of liqueurs that grew out of the team behind Bittercube, a respected craft bitters company, and the Pineapple Amaro is one of its signature bottlings. It is a full-bodied amaro built around tropical ingredients, most notably pineapple, layered with the kind of bittering botanicals that define the category. The idea is a true amaro, herbal and balanced, with a sunny twist that sets it apart from the darker Italian classics.
Tasting Notes
Look for ripe pineapple and tropical fruit up front, giving way to a gently bitter, herbal finish that keeps it firmly in amaro territory rather than tasting like a fruit liqueur. It is rich and rounded, equally good sipped slowly over ice or shaken into a cocktail, with the tropical fruit and bitter herbs holding each other in balance.
What to Pair It With
Enjoy it as a digestivo after dinner, neat or over a large cube, or let the bartenders build it into a cocktail in our 21+ lounge. Its tropical edge plays nicely with brighter dishes from the Sparrow menu like the Tuna Tartare or Scallops and Prosciutto. It is also a fun pour for our four-season patio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heirloom Pineapple Amaro?
Heirloom Pineapple Amaro is an American amaro from the Minnesota-based Heirloom line, made with tropical ingredients including pineapple. It is a full-bodied, herbal bitter liqueur with a tropical character, enjoyed neat as a digestivo or in cocktails.
How much is a pour of Heirloom Pineapple Amaro at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland, Heirloom Pineapple Amaro is $14 by the pour, or $21 for a larger pour. Find it on our amaro list in the Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside.
See it on the Sparrow beverages menu near classics like Fernet Branca. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and try something tropical.