What is an eau-de-vie?

A clear, unaged fruit brandy distilled from fermented fruit — here, Williams pears — with no barrel aging or added sugar.

No. Despite the ripe-pear aroma, it is dry on the palate with no residual sweetness.

How should I serve it?

Chilled or at cool room temperature in a tulip glass to concentrate the pear aromatics; it also adds genuine pear character to cocktails.

A clear glass Schladerer Williams Birne brandy bottle on a white background featuring a distinctive green and gold cap, a prominent green wax seal, and an embossed coat of arms design on the glass body

Alfred Schladerer Schwarzwalder Williamsbirne Pear

Name: Alfred Schladerer Schwarzwalder Williamsbirne Pear
Brand: Alfred Schladerer
SKU: S 323164
Price: 49.99 USD
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Schladerer Williams-Birne is a clear, unaged pear eau-de-vie from the Alfred Schladerer distillery in Germany's Black Forest, distilled exclusively from Williams (Bartlett) pears.

Alfred Schladerer has distilled fruit brandies in Staufen, in the southwestern Black Forest, for over 160 years. Ripe Williams pears are fermented cool to preserve their delicate aromatics, then distilled in traditional copper pot stills and bottled clear — with no wood aging, added sugar, or flavoring. The result is a pure, dry expression of fresh pear.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Ripe Williams pear, soft floral notes, a touch of pepper and allspice
Palate: Dry and aromatic — juicy pear with peppery spice and a satiny body
Finish: Clean and lingering, with no residual sweetness

Specs

Distillery: Alfred Schladerer, Staufen, Black Forest, Germany
Style: Pear Eau-de-Vie (clear, unaged fruit brandy)
Fruit: 100% Williams (Bartlett) pears
ABV: 40% (80 Proof)
Size: 750mL

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an eau-de-vie? A clear, unaged fruit brandy distilled from fermented fruit — here, Williams pears — with no barrel aging or added sugar.
Is it sweet? No. Despite the ripe-pear aroma, it is dry on the palate with no residual sweetness.
How should I serve it? Chilled or at cool room temperature in a tulip glass to concentrate the pear aromatics; it also adds genuine pear character to cocktails.

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