Luxardo Sangue Morlacco is a liqueur with legend in its veins, dark, intense, and rooted in Venetian history. Its name, meaning “Morlach Blood,” pays tribute to Balkan warriors celebrated by poet Lord Byron for their fierceness and spirit. Opening the bottle feels like stepping into an old Venetian cellar: stone walls, deep ruby aromas, and the unmistakable perfume of ripe marasca cherries. With this 2-bottle set, you’re bringing home one of Italy’s most iconic cherry liqueurs.

Luxardo Cherry Liqueur Sangue Morlacco (2 Bottles)
Brand: Luxardo | Category: Cherry Liqueur | ABV: 30% | Origin: Veneto, Italy | Volume: 2 x 70cl

Tasting Profile
Nose: Deep, vibrant, and fruity. Aromas of marasca cherry, dark berry compote, vanilla, and sweet almond rise with rich intensity.
Palate: Bold, smooth, and luxuriously sweet. Flavors of black cherry syrup, red fruit, baking spices, cocoa, and subtle marzipan unfold with velvety depth.
Finish: Long, warm, and richly sweet. Dark cherry and almond linger with a soft, lingering glow.

Production Details
Sangue Morlacco is crafted from Luxardo’s famous marasca cherries, small, sour, and incredibly aromatic. After maceration and slow extraction, the cherry juice is refined, blended, and sweetened according to family tradition dating back to the early 1800s. This liqueur stands as one of Luxardo’s oldest recipes, preserved and perfected across generations.

Perfect For
Dessert cocktails, Negroni variations, Manhattan twists, after-dinner pours, gifting, and elevating any home bar with a deep, cherry-rich spirit. Excellent for baking, dessert sauces, and pairing with dark chocolate.

Expert Notes
Loved by bartenders for its intensity and authenticity. Sangue Morlacco brings real cherry depth without artificial sharpness, making it a go-to liqueur for premium cocktails and old-world sipping.

Customer Reviews
"Thick, rich, and bursting with real cherry flavor. A must-have for cocktails."
"Perfect balance of sweetness and depth. Luxardo quality all the way."
"Two bottles? Absolutely. This stuff disappears fast."

Interesting Fact
Lord Byron himself praised Luxardo’s marasca cherry liqueur during his travels, cementing its place in cocktail and cultural history.

Serving Suggestions
Sip neat or over ice for a dessert-like treat. Mix into Manhattans, Cherry Old Fashioneds, or tiki cocktails. Drizzle over ice cream, chocolate cake, or panna cotta for a decadent finish.

Distillery Background
Founded in 1821, Luxardo is one of Italy’s oldest and most revered liqueur houses. Known for maraschino cherries and premium fruit liqueurs, the family distillery preserves techniques passed down for over 200 years. Sangue Morlacco remains one of its most enduring icons, dark, legendary, and unmistakably Luxardo.