Orchard Pear Brandy
Eau de vie from heirloom Bartlett pears, unaged and radiant
Our Orchard Pear Brandy is an eau de vie in the truest tradition—a transparent celebration of the fruit itself. Made exclusively from heirloom Bartlett pears sourced from a single orchard in the Hood River Valley, each batch requires over 30 pounds of fruit per bottle. The spirit is double-distilled in a copper pot still and bottled unaged to preserve the pear’s ethereal aroma and delicate sweetness. Serve chilled as a digestif or alongside a sharp cheese board.
Crystal clear, almost water-white. The first nosing is revelatory: ripe Bartlett pear leaps from the glass, followed by honeysuckle, white flower, and a faint mineral quality. On the palate, the pear is pure and concentrated, like biting into fruit at its absolute peak. Delicate sweetness balances with a subtle grip of white pepper and green almond. Finishes ethereal and long, with persistent pear essence and a clean, slightly floral fade.