Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot Liqueur is produced in Austria by the Purkhart family, using Klosterneuburger apricots from the Danube Valley and other regions. The liqueur is made with both fresh apricots and apricot eau-de-vie, creating a rich, fruit-forward profile. Bottled at 24% ABV in 375 ml format, it typically retails for about $25.
It’s an immediately engaging spirit, with a clear, fresh apricot note that comes across as authentic and ripe, and never overtly sweet. Naturally, one wants some level of sugar in a liqueur, and R&W’s expression manages to ride a fine, almost perfect line between its sweet and sour notes.