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Bols Cherry Brandy Liqueur is one of the world’s best-known cherry liqueurs and an essential ingredient in countless classic cocktails. Produced by Lucas Bols in Amsterdam, this vibrant deep red liqueur combines the rich flavour of ripe dark cherries with subtle almond and marzipan notes derived from crushed cherry stones, creating a beautifully balanced sweet-fruit profile with a gentle warming finish.
With an ABV of 24%, Bols Cherry Brandy is smooth enough to sip over ice, versatile enough for modern cocktails and indispensable for recreating many classic recipes. Whether you’re mixing a Singapore Sling, Blood & Sand, Remember the Maine or adding depth to desserts, this premium Dutch cherry liqueur is a must-have addition to any home bar.
Bols Cherry Brandy offers an intense aroma of ripe black cherries, cherry jam and subtle stone fruit:
Unlike traditional brandies, Bols Cherry Brandy is a fruit liqueur rather than a grape spirit, making it approachable, sweet and exceptionally versatile.
Lucas Bols has been producing fine liqueurs in Amsterdam since 1575, making it one of the world’s oldest distilled spirits companies.
Bols Cherry Brandy is created using carefully selected cherries together with natural botanicals and quality distillates. The inclusion of crushed cherry stones contributes to the distinctive almond-like character that gives the liqueur its complexity and authenticity. The result is a bright ruby-red liqueur with concentrated fruit flavour and an excellent balance between sweetness and richness.
Whether you’re building a cocktail cabinet or looking for a versatile fruit liqueur, Bols Cherry Brandy remains one of the finest and most recognisable cherry liqueurs and is available to buy now at Fareham Wine Cellar.
Established in Amsterdam in 1575, Lucas Bols is the world’s oldest distilled spirits brand. The company’s global legacy was shaped by the founder’s grandson, Lucas Bols, who leveraged his shares in the Dutch East India Company to secure first-choice access to exotic spices, herbs, and fruits arriving at Amsterdam’s ports. By mastering the art of maceration and copper-pot distillation, he transformed these rare botanicals into hundreds of pioneering liqueur and genever recipes. True to their historic motto semper idem (“always the same”), the House of Bols remains a globally revered cornerstone of traditional distilling craftsmanship and historic cocktail culture.
Enjoy Bols Cherry Brandy:
Bols Cherry Brandy appears in numerous classic cocktail recipes, including:
The rich fruit profile also pairs beautifully with bourbon, rye whiskey, gin, rum and Cognac.
Is Bols Cherry Brandy actually made from brandy?
Despite the name, Bols Cherry Brandy is primarily a cherry liqueur rather than a traditional grape brandy. The term “Cherry Brandy” is a historic style name commonly used for cherry-flavoured liqueurs.
What cocktails use Bols Cherry Brandy?
It is a key ingredient in classic cocktails including the Singapore Sling, Blood & Sand, Remember the Maine and many modern cherry-based cocktails.
Can you drink Bols Cherry Brandy neat?
Yes. It can be enjoyed neat, served over ice or mixed with soda or lemonade. It also works wonderfully in desserts and baking.
Does Bols Cherry Brandy need refrigeration?
No. Store the bottle in a cool, dark place after opening. Refrigeration is optional but not required.
How sweet is Bols Cherry Brandy?
It is moderately sweet with concentrated cherry fruit flavours balanced by subtle almond and marzipan notes, making it suitable for both cocktails and sipping.
What is the alcohol content of Bols Cherry Brandy?
Bols Cherry Brandy is bottled at 24% ABV.
