AN ACQUISITION WITH A CHERRY ON TOP

DUTCH SPIRITS GROUP De Kuyper has acquired liqueur brand Cherry Heering from Danish producer Peter F. Heering.  Along with the purchase of Cherry Heering, the deal also includes Heering Coffee Liqueur.  The brands join the company’s liqueur and spirit portfolio including De Kuyper cocktail liqueurs, Peachtree, Rutte Gin & Jenever and Mandarine Napoléon.  Established in 1818, Cherry Heering is thought to be the oldest cherry liqueur in the world and is known for being used in the first Singapore Sling and in cocktails such as the Blood and Sand.