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| Type | Liqueur |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Maraska and Luxardo |
| Country of origin | Croatia (at the time, part of the Venetian republic) |
| Introduced | In 16th century([1]) |
| Alcohol by volume | 32% |
| Color | Clear |
| Flavor | Smooth but strong; a sweet liqueur with herbal, nutty and funky flavors. Not much of a cherry taste. A rounded taste and persistent aroma. Intense, flavorful finish. |
| Website | Luxardo profile Maraska profile |
Maraschino (/ˌmærəˈskiːnoʊ, -ˈʃiː-/ MARR-ə-SKEE-noh, -SHEE-, Italian: [maraˈskiːno]) is a liqueur obtained from the distillation of Marasca cherries. The small, slightly sour fruit of the Marasca cherry tree (Prunus cerasus var. marasca), which grows wild along parts of the Dalmatian coast in Croatia, lends the liqueur its unique aroma.