Etter Pear Williams Eau-de-Vie (37.5cl, 42%)

Etter Pear Williams Eau-de-Vie is a Swiss pear brandy bottled at 42% ABV in a 375 ml bottle. Each bottle distils more than 10 pounds of fresh Williams pears from the right bank of the Rhone in the Canton of Valais. The brandy then evolves for years in glass demijohns before bottling, the Etter method that reveals uncommon depth and richness without wood. It comes from the family distillery in Zug, Switzerland, distilling since 1870. It is crystal clear in appearance. The nose shows green pear skins, raw almond and a hint of butterscotch. The palate is rich and rounded, with green and yellow pear, chalk and white tea. The finish is bone-dry, persistent and elegant.