Distiller Notes
Clear Creek heard their customers loud and clear when they suggested that Clear Creek make their Blackberry Liqueur exclusively out of Oregon’s own Marion Blackberries, also known as Marionberries. This wonderful local berry is a cross between the Olallie and Chehalem blackberry varietals, and was developed in Marion County, Oregon, in 1956. This liqueur has the best of both berries. It’s sweet, earthy, and reminiscent of summer in the Northwest. Chill and sip as a dessert cordial. Use in cocktails, such as the Bramble, in which Crème de Muir is called for.
First prepared by 13th century Italian monks as herbal medicines and elixirs, Liqueurs are distilled spirits that have been combined with flavoring agents. A range of herbs, spices, nuts, fruits and flowers can be used, and a sweetener such as sugar or corn syrup is often added. While typically rather sweet, some examples are herbaceous or tart and pair exceptionally well with desserts or act as a delightful addition to cocktails.