Benjamin Prichard's Sweet Lucy Liqueur 750ML

Benjamin Prichard's Sweet Lucy Liqueur 750ML is a bourbon-based fruit liqueur bottled at 35% ABV (70 proof) in a 750ml bottle from Tennessee's Prichard's Distillery. Winner of Gold medals at both the ASCOT Awards and the MLSA Competition, Sweet Lucy stands apart from mass-market whiskey liqueurs through its layered combination of peach, apricot, and orange flavors married with genuine Tennessee bourbon.

Quick Facts: ABV: 35% (70 proof)  |  Origin: Kelso, Tennessee, USA  |  Bourbon-Based Fruit Liqueur  |  Distillery: Prichard's Distillery

Production & Heritage

Prichard's Distillery was founded by Phil Prichard in 1997 in Kelso, Tennessee. It holds the distinction of being the only Tennessee distillery exempt from the Lincoln County Process — the charcoal-mellowing step that defines most Tennessee whiskey. Sweet Lucy starts with a bourbon base distilled from a mashbill featuring white corn, a nod to the white corn on red cob varieties grown in Tennessee during the late 1700s. The liqueur infuses that bourbon with natural peach, apricot, and orange flavors, resulting in a spirit that bridges the gap between straight bourbon and dessert liqueur. The product is an officially licensed product of Ducks Unlimited, Inc., with a portion of proceeds supporting wetland conservation efforts and the non-profit organization A Soldier's Child.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Orange zest and ripe peach emerge first, followed by baking spices and warm bourbon undertones. There is a generous sweetness on the nose without becoming cloying, anchored by a bakery-like quality reminiscent of ladyfingers and praline.

Taste: The entry is creamy and immediately fruit-forward, with peaches and apricots dominating the early palate. At mid-palate, orange peel and bourbon vanilla develop alongside a gentle spice warmth. The sweetness is prominent but maintains enough bourbon backbone to keep it grounded, with ripe stone fruit carrying through to the peak.

Finish: Medium in length, the finish lingers with sugar and baking spice, trailing off into soft vanilla and a faint bourbon warmth. The texture remains smooth and slightly creamy as it fades.

How to Drink Sweet Lucy

Sweet Lucy drinks well neat or slightly chilled, where its fruit and bourbon interplay comes through most clearly. On the rocks, the dilution tempers the sweetness and opens up the citrus notes. It also works in several cocktails:

• Whiskey Sour: Sweet Lucy's stone fruit character replaces simple syrup entirely, adding depth alongside fresh lemon juice.
• Old Fashioned variation: Use Sweet Lucy as the sweetening agent in place of sugar or simple syrup, with a dash of aromatic bitters to balance the fruit notes.
• Bourbon Peach Smash: Muddle fresh mint with Sweet Lucy and a splash of soda water for a refreshing warm-weather serve that amplifies the liqueur's natural peach profile.

Best For

• Bourbon drinkers looking to explore sweeter, fruit-forward expressions
• Gifting to someone who supports wildlife conservation through Ducks Unlimited
• After-dinner sipping as an alternative to traditional dessert liqueurs
• Adding a Tennessee-made twist to classic bourbon cocktails

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sweet Lucy taste like? Sweet Lucy delivers prominent flavors of ripe peach, apricot, and orange layered over a creamy bourbon base with vanilla and baking spice. It is noticeably sweet but avoids becoming syrupy, with enough whiskey character to balance the fruit.

How does Sweet Lucy compare to Southern Comfort? Both are fruit-flavored whiskey liqueurs, but Sweet Lucy uses a Tennessee bourbon base distilled from white corn rather than a neutral spirit or whiskey blend. Sweet Lucy also leans more heavily into stone fruit — peach and apricot — while Southern Comfort has a broader spice and citrus profile at a lower 35% ABV for both products.

Is Sweet Lucy good for cocktails? Sweet Lucy works well in cocktails that traditionally call for bourbon plus a sweetening element, as it can serve both roles simultaneously. It is particularly effective in Whiskey Sours, smashes, and Old Fashioned variations where its fruit sweetness replaces simple syrup.

Where is Sweet Lucy made? Sweet Lucy is produced at Prichard's Distillery in Kelso, Tennessee, a small-batch operation founded in 1997. Prichard's is notably the only Tennessee distillery exempt from the Lincoln County Process that defines most Tennessee whiskey production.

What foods pair well with Sweet Lucy? Peach cobbler or peach pie mirrors and amplifies the liqueur's dominant stone fruit notes. Dark chocolate truffles contrast the sweetness with bitter cocoa. Aged cheddar or Gruyère provides a savory counterpoint. Butter pecan ice cream echoes the praline and vanilla aromas. Smoked duck breast creates an interesting pairing given the brand's ties to Ducks Unlimited and hunting culture.

What sizes does Sweet Lucy come in? Sweet Lucy is widely available in the standard 750ml bottle size.

Is Sweet Lucy worth the price? Sweet Lucy positions as a mid-range liqueur — priced above mass-market whiskey liqueurs but justified by its small-batch Tennessee bourbon base and dual Gold medal recognition. For drinkers who find standard whiskey liqueurs one-dimensional, it represents a meaningful step up in complexity.

Why Sweet Lucy?

What separates Sweet Lucy from the crowded field of flavored whiskey liqueurs is its foundation: actual small-batch Tennessee bourbon distilled from a heritage white corn mashbill at a distillery that predates the modern craft movement by years. Gold medals from both the ASCOT Awards and MLSA Competition validate the quality beyond marketing claims. The official Ducks Unlimited licensing and charitable contributions to A Soldier's Child give the bottle a purpose beyond what is inside it. For bourbon enthusiasts who want fruit-forward sweetness without abandoning whiskey credibility, Sweet Lucy occupies a niche that few competitors match.