The Story
Woodford Reserve Bourbon Cherries — pit-free cocktail cherries soaked in Woodford Reserve bourbon and sweetened with all-natural ingredients, aged in authentic oak bourbon barrels for the deep ruby color and bourbon-oak character that standard maraschino cherries don't deliver.
Maraschino cherries are sweet, uniform, and forgettable. Woodford Reserve Bourbon Cherries are none of those things. The bourbon barrel aging imparts genuine oak and vanilla character from the wood, the Woodford Reserve soak brings Kentucky straight bourbon flavor into the fruit itself, and the all-natural sweetening keeps the finish clean rather than artificial. The result is a garnish that adds actual flavor to a cocktail rather than just color.
Beyond the Old Fashioned and Manhattan where they're most at home, these cherries work in any context where a maraschino would be used — and in a few where a maraschino definitely wouldn't, including desserts, cheese boards, and bourbon-based marinades.
Specs
- Contents: Pit-free cocktail cherries
- Soak: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon
- Aging: Authentic oak bourbon barrels
- Sweetener: All-natural ingredients
Browse the full Woodford Reserve collection at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these pit-free? Yes — completely pit-free, so no risk of dental damage when used as a garnish or eaten directly.
- What cocktails work best with bourbon cherries? Old Fashioned and Manhattan are the natural home, but any whiskey or bourbon cocktail that calls for a cherry garnish benefits from these. They also work in Boulevardiers, Whiskey Sours, and stirred spirit-forward drinks where a maraschino would feel cheap.
- Can these be used in cooking? Yes — the bourbon character holds up well in desserts, marinades for red meat, and cheese pairings. The sweetness is balanced by the oak and bourbon, making them more versatile than a standard maraschino in any culinary context.
Description
Woodford Reserve Bourbon Cherries — pit-free cocktail cherries soaked in Woodford Reserve bourbon and sweetened with all-natural ingredients, aged in authentic oak bourbon barrels for the deep ruby color and bourbon-oak character that standard maraschino cherries don't deliver.
Maraschino cherries are sweet, uniform, and forgettable. Woodford Reserve Bourbon Cherries are none of those things. The bourbon barrel aging imparts genuine oak and vanilla character from the wood, the Woodford Reserve soak brings Kentucky straight bourbon flavor into the fruit itself, and the all-natural sweetening keeps the finish clean rather than artificial. The result is a garnish that adds actual flavor to a cocktail rather than just color.
Beyond the Old Fashioned and Manhattan where they're most at home, these cherries work in any context where a maraschino would be used — and in a few where a maraschino definitely wouldn't, including desserts, cheese boards, and bourbon-based marinades.
Specs
- Contents: Pit-free cocktail cherries
- Soak: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon
- Aging: Authentic oak bourbon barrels
- Sweetener: All-natural ingredients
Browse the full Woodford Reserve collection at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these pit-free? Yes — completely pit-free, so no risk of dental damage when used as a garnish or eaten directly.
- What cocktails work best with bourbon cherries? Old Fashioned and Manhattan are the natural home, but any whiskey or bourbon cocktail that calls for a cherry garnish benefits from these. They also work in Boulevardiers, Whiskey Sours, and stirred spirit-forward drinks where a maraschino would feel cheap.
- Can these be used in cooking? Yes — the bourbon character holds up well in desserts, marinades for red meat, and cheese pairings. The sweetness is balanced by the oak and bourbon, making them more versatile than a standard maraschino in any culinary context.
