R. Jelinek Kosher Pear Williams Brandy
R. Jelinek Kosher Pear Williams Brandy is a pear eau-de-vie bottled at 42% ABV (84 proof), made from the Williams pear variety and produced under the supervision of the Jewish Orthodox Union. RUDOLF JELINEK's master distiller sources the special Pear Williams fruit seasonally, finishing the distillation in Vizovice, Czech Republic using methods handed down over four generations. The official copy promises an exquisite aroma and taste. It scored 83 points at the 2023 Bartender Spirits Awards. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 42% (84 proof)
- Style: Pear Williams eau-de-vie (clear fruit brandy)
- Kosher: Produced under Orthodox Union supervision
- Origin: Vizovice, Czech Republic; RUDOLF JELINEK, established 1894
- Recognition: 83 points, 2023 Bartender Spirits Awards
The Noble Pear, Distilled
Poire Williams is the aristocrat of pear brandies — the variety exists almost specifically to be distilled, and Jelinek's version brings four generations of eau-de-vie craft to it. A clear spirit with a rich pear aroma and a delicate, pleasantly fruity flavor, it is the purest expression of the pear the distillery can put in a bottle. Explore more brandy and the R. Jelinek range.
Tasting Notes
Clear and bright. The nose is intensely pear — fresh-cut Williams pear with blossom lift. The palate is delicate and fruity with the typical pear aftertaste: soft, clean, and aromatic without sweetness.
How to Enjoy
Serve lightly chilled neat as a digestif, the classic Central-European way. It also makes an exceptional base for pear-forward cocktails — a pear brandy sour or a split-base martini lets the fruit shine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does pear Williams brandy taste like?
It tastes of fresh, ripe Williams pears — aromatic, delicate, and clean, with a characteristic pear aftertaste. As an eau-de-vie it is dry, not sweet.
How do you drink pear brandy?
Traditionally neat, lightly chilled, as a digestif. Pear Williams also excels in cocktails — its intense aromatics carry through mixers.
Is pear brandy kosher?
This expression is produced under Orthodox Union supervision as part of Jelinek's kosher program.
Pear at its purest — order R. Jelinek Kosher Pear Williams Brandy online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.