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Description
31% ABV / 500mL
White Possum Maraschino is an intense cherry liqueur that fuses traditional Italian Maraschino flavours with a smattering of Australian desert peaches.
This luxurious liqueur is the result of over two years of experiments and trials. Many cherries were harmed in the process and we make no apologies for our actions.
Our final recipe goes something like this. First, we crush a ridiculous number of sour cherries into a paste, then slowly ferment the mixture over many weeks to extract those deep funky cherry flavours. This 'cherry wine' is then distilled in a pot still where we remove the sharp 'heads' and the lousy 'tails' of the distillate. From there, we let it rest and age in a small vat until the flavour mellows a little. Then we add a rich infusion of quandongs, a semi-sweet indigenous ‘peach’ that contributes a distinctly fruity aroma, and a couple of other herbs and roots before letting all the flavours rest further and marry together in harmony.
We use real ingredients throughout and deliberately avoid filtering the liqueur to ensure no flavour is filtered out, so you may notice some sediment and oils that may drift out of the liqueur over time. Simply give your bottle a quick shake and all will be normal again!
Contains precisely 0.0% artificial colours, flavours and preservatives. Vegan friendly (we don't use any animal products nor processes throughout). Gluten free.
Limited Stock
Due to the long-winded nature of the production process, our Maraschino is made in very small batches and if enough people hear about it, there may not be any left soon!
Awards
SILVER - 2022 Tasting Australia Spirit Awards
BRONZE - 2022 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards
Tasting notes
Serving suggestions
Check out our Cocktail Recipes page for some delicious ideas on how to use Maraschino in your mixology.
Bottle refill and upcycling program
We take back empty bottles from our core liqueur range for refilling. These are usually collected from bars and restaurants. We're happy to take them back from retail customers too. If you've got several empty bottles and are able to drop them off at our distillery in Altona North 3025, then please get in touch. In return, we'll send you a discount code for a future purchase.
Our limited edition liqueurs are bottled in assorted old spirit bottles where possible. Between our lovely network of bars who help collect empty spirit bottles for us and the empty bottles that get spat out of our own tasting flight production line, we've managed to build up a locally sustainable supply of bottles. These bottles are given a "rough massage" to strip the labels off, then a hardcore hot rinse and a final polish up before being revived with a new liqueur filled life.
Wholesale & trade enquiries
If you're interested in wholesale pricing for on-premise and off-premise, please contact Mind Spirits & Co. For partnership and export enquiries, please contact us directly.