Izzy's - Cherries Jubilee

Cherries Jubilee - Cherry Ice Cream infused with German Asbach Brandy with Black Cherry Halves

Today we return to the Saint Paul-based Izzy's Ice Cream for their implementation of Cherries Jubilee.  I have reviewed a pint of Cherries Jubilee from the New Orleans brand before.  Cherries Jubilee is a fruit liqueur flambé dessert which was originally invented for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897 and is now often associated with New Orleans.  Izzy's states on their website that they use German Asbach brandy.  Let's see how they compare.

Opening the pint, I see the dark purplish pink color of the cherry base with two quite large black cherry pieces visible.  Digging in the base has a strong black cherry flavor with a quite noticeable bit of brandy in the mix.  The flavors blend quite well -- to the point where the black cherry flavor in the base simply seems as if its spiked, but I'm sure brandy lovers would be able to taste the specific brandy flavor.  It is a good mix, though.  The cherry mix-ins are quite good.  They are juicy and flavorful.

I enjoyed this flavor quite a bit.  The cherry and brandy flavors blended together quite well.  The brandy added aromaticity and a slight kick but it is in no way 'boozy' and liqueur was not strong enough to make the ice cream soft.  I liked this much better than the New Orleans ice cream implementation.  Cherries Jubilee is a bit of an eclectic flavor, but if you like a cherry/brandy mix then try this one out.