Paw Paw Liqueur

• Paw paw botanical liqueur produced by Apologue in Thornton, Illinois
• Botanical maceration in non-GMO neutral grain spirit includes paw paw pulp, peach, ginger, granny smith apple, cinnamon, lime peel, bitter orange peel, marshmallow root, licorice root, and vanilla bean
• Paw paw sourced from two independent farms in Ohio and Indiana
• Sweetened with organic cane sugar
• Aromas of fresh baked apple pie, grated cinnamon, and maple syrup; the palate shows a kaleidoscope of fruit and spice—namely Honeycrisp apple, wildflower honey, toasted oats, and pineapple with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of mint on the finish
• Certified OU-Pareve Kosher
• 33% ABV

Apologue continues their exploration of novel botanical liqueurs with paw paw, the largest edible fruit native to North America and the only non-tropical fruit in the family that includes cherimoya, custard apple, and soursop. Enjoy this liqueur over ice, with soda water or tonic, or as a modifier in cocktails as you would spiced, herbal liqueurs such as Becherovka.

Tasting Notes

Apologue continues their exploration of novel botanical liqueurs with paw paw, the largest edible fruit native to North America. The only non-tropical fruit in the botanical family that includes cherimoya, custard apple, and soursop, paw paw is cherished for its luscious tropical flavors, typically described as a cross between banana, mango, and pineapple with a creamy, custard-like texture. Apologue combines the pulp of this bona fide American fruit with neutral grain spirit and a medley of botanicals including peach, ginger, Granny Smith apple, cinnamon, lime and bitter orange peel, marshmallow and licorice root, vanilla, and organic cane sugar.

The result is a warm, indulgent liqueur evocative of autumnal comforts. Aromas of freshly baked apple pie, grated cinnamon, and maple syrup transition to a palate showing a kaleidoscope of fruit and spice—namely Honeycrisp apple, wildflower honey, toasted oats, and pineapple with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of mint on the finish. Enjoy this liqueur over ice, with soda water or tonic, or as a modifier in cocktails as you would spiced, herbal liqueurs such as Becherovka. 33% ABV, Certified OU-Pareve Kosher

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