Feingeisterei Birnenbrand Williams Christ BIO (50cl, 40%)

A clear pear brandy from fully ripe Williams Christ pears grown around Lindau on Lake Constance. The fruit is washed, destemmed and mashed on the day of harvest, then fermented for four weeks at cool temperatures with natural yeast. Double distillation takes place in a wood-fired copper still, and only the heart cut is used. No added sugar, aromas or other additives are used. The brandy is bottled at 40% in 500 ml bottles. Alongside ripe pear fruit, cinnamon blossom and fine bitter almond appear, with quince, white blossom and a hint of citrus completing the aroma. It is suited to drinking neat at 18-20 C in a small Burgundy glass and can also be served with goat's cheese.