{"product_id":"woodford-reserve-bourbon-cherries","title":"Woodford Reserve Bourbon Cherries","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodford Reserve Bourbon Cherries — pit-free cocktail cherries soaked in Woodford Reserve bourbon and sweetened with all-natural ingredients, aged in authentic oak bourbon barrels for the deep ruby color and bourbon-oak character that standard maraschino cherries don't deliver.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaraschino cherries are sweet, uniform, and forgettable. Woodford Reserve Bourbon Cherries are none of those things. The bourbon barrel aging imparts genuine oak and vanilla character from the wood, the Woodford Reserve soak brings Kentucky straight bourbon flavor into the fruit itself, and the all-natural sweetening keeps the finish clean rather than artificial. The result is a garnish that adds actual flavor to a cocktail rather than just color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the Old Fashioned and Manhattan where they're most at home, these cherries work in any context where a maraschino would be used — and in a few where a maraschino definitely wouldn't, including desserts, cheese boards, and bourbon-based marinades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pit-free cocktail cherries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSoak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic oak bourbon barrels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSweetener:\u003c\/strong\u003e All-natural ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/woodford-reserve\"\u003eWoodford Reserve collection at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAre these pit-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — completely pit-free, so no risk of dental damage when used as a garnish or eaten directly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat cocktails work best with bourbon cherries?\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Fashioned and Manhattan are the natural home, but any whiskey or bourbon cocktail that calls for a cherry garnish benefits from these. They also work in Boulevardiers, Whiskey Sours, and stirred spirit-forward drinks where a maraschino would feel cheap.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCan these be used in cooking?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the bourbon character holds up well in desserts, marinades for red meat, and cheese pairings. The sweetness is balanced by the oak and bourbon, making them more versatile than a standard maraschino in any culinary context.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Are these pit-free?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — completely pit-free, so no risk of dental damage when used as a garnish or eaten directly.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What cocktails work best with bourbon cherries?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Old Fashioned and Manhattan are the natural home, but any whiskey or bourbon cocktail benefits. They also work in Boulevardiers, Whiskey Sours, and stirred spirit-forward drinks where a maraschino would feel cheap.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can these be used in cooking?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — bourbon character holds up well in desserts, marinades for red meat, and cheese pairings. More versatile than a standard maraschino in any culinary context.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Woodford Reserve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903906385991,"sku":"Y 390881","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/woodford-reserve-bourbon-cherries-2.png?v=1782412979","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/woodford-reserve-bourbon-cherries","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}