Nux Alpina Walnut Liqueur

Nux Alpina Walnut Liqueur is an Austrian-made spirit with a rich history, produced by the Purkhart family for three generations using the same traditional recipe. Each summer, fresh green "Weinsberg" walnuts are hand-picked near Sankt Peter in der Au and steeped for months in grape brandy, with spices and alpine botanicals added in the final month. This process results in a balanced and smooth walnut liqueur, not overly sweet, that has become renowned for its quality. The Purkhart distillery, operational since 1932, is known for its exacting standards in producing eaux-de-vie, schnaps, and liqueurs.

Nux Alpina Walnut Liqueur, one of the more intriguing craft spirits available at Anders Erickson's House of Bitter Bear, offers a distinct profile of rich, freshly cracked walnuts and warm baking spices, with a subtle caramel sweetness balanced by a hint of bitter green walnut. This Austrian delight, made by steeping green "Weinsberg" walnuts in grape brandy with alpine botanicals, truly shines in cocktails that benefit from nutty depth, such as a Manhattan variation or when paired with aged spirits. It's a sophisticated addition to your home bar, bringing a smooth, lingering finish and an aromatic complexity that enhances many classic and modern cocktail ingredients.

Nux Alpina offers rich aromas of freshly cracked walnuts and baking spices. On the palate, you'll find smooth, prominent walnut flavors complemented by warm spices like cinnamon, with a touch of sweetness balanced by a slight bitterness, and a lingering, satisfying finish.