Luxardo still produces this wonderful liqueur according to the original formula used by Girolamo Luxardo in 1821. Distilled from Marasca cherries specially selected from the Luxardo plantations, Luxardo Maraschino is carefully aged in special vats of Finnish ash wood. Luxardo Maraschino is a specialty known and appreciated around the world. Dry and peppery, with hints of pistachio in the aromas, this liqueur has a big buttery body and a palate that bursts with flavor-nuts, candied violets, sweet butter and rock candy are all there, and nicely balanced with a paraffin note. The finish is long and warm. This is a very sophisticated bottling, and an essential ingredient in many cocktails such as the Crusta, a drink made like a sour that calls for maraschino liqueur instead of sugar or simple syrup.
— Distiller's notes