Alfred Schladerer Schwarzwalder Williamsbirne Pear

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.