State Liquor Stores Discontinue Cherry Heering
The all-natural, not-too-sweet Danish liqueur can still be had via special order.
Posted by: Jessica Voelker on Jan 19, 2011 at 12:08PM
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Admittedly, this news will not blow everyone’s minds. But after reading this Tweet from Kathy Casey (Dish D’Lish, Liquid Kitchen) last night, I had to find out whether or not it was true.
Yup, it’s true. Kimberly at the WSLCB confirms: Washington State stores will no longer stock Cherry Heering, though it is available by special order.
While not as well-known as angostura bitters, say, or vermouth, Cherry Heering—a ruby-hued Danish liqueur—is certainly a staple of the well-stocked home bar. I like to drink it with sparkling wine, Kir style, something I learned at the Copper Gate in Ballard.
But consider yourself warned, cocktail nerds: Next time you want to whip up a round of Remember the Maines, you’ll need to plan ahead.
Tags: WSLCB, Cherry Heering
Yeah, good luck with the special order… Feeling particularly jaded about WSLCB after placing a special order at the beginning of November and it’s STILL not in. They usually say 6 weeks. Meanwhile, the product has sold out from every other Seattle liquor store that did stock it. Hrmph.
Sadness.
Anyone know of a suitable substitute? Our WSLCB in Monroe had this horrible watered down nasty tasting stuff from Oregon…….. but….
any thing else out there similar?