Purkhart Pear Williams Eau de Vie Liqueur
Purkhart Pear Williams Eau de Vie is an Austrian pear eau-de-vie — 750mL at 40% ABV, an unaged fruit brandy distilled from Williams pears and water only ("100% Reines Destillat Williamsbrand") — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof) — per the official importer Haus Alpenz
- Size: 750mL per store tag (a 375mL SKU also exists)
- Fruit: Williams pears from South Tirol (Alto Adige), prized for their opulent, creamy ripe-fruit fragrance
- Style: unaged fruit brandy — distilled pears and water only, no added sugar; lively palate, deep pear flavor into the finish, floral/fruity complexity
- Producer: Destillerie Purkhart, Oberosterreich (Upper Austria) — family eaux-de-vie house since 1932; US importer Haus Alpenz
Pears, Nothing Else
A proper eau-de-vie has no recipe — just fruit and fire. Purkhart distills Williams pears from South Tirol, the variety eau-de-vie makers prize for its creamy ripe-fruit fragrance, into a crystal-clear brandy with nothing added: no sugar, no aging, no color. It's the pear intensity other fruit liqueurs are chasing, at 40% ABV. See more from Purkhart, or browse the store's liqueurs and brandy selections.
Tasting Notes
Lively, opulent Williams pear — creamy ripe fruit, floral/fruity complexity, deep pear into the finish (importer tasting).
How to Enjoy
Neat at cellar temperature as a digestif; in aromatic sours; as the base of a French 75 riff; or stirred with dry vermouth for a perfumed Martini variation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Purkhart Pear Williams a liqueur or a brandy?
It's an unaged fruit brandy (eau-de-vie): distilled Williams pears and water only, no added sugar. The official name is "Purkhart Pear Williams Eau-de-Vie" — the store title's trailing "Liqueur" is inaccurate.
What is the ABV?
40% ABV (80 proof) per the official importer Haus Alpenz.
Where do the pears come from?
Williams pears from South Tirol (Alto Adige), chosen for their opulent ripe-fruit fragrance.
How do you drink pear eau-de-vie?
Neat as a digestif, or in aromatic sours and French 75 variations.
Pear, distilled to its essence: order Purkhart Pear Williams Eau de Vie online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.