Pear Brandy

• Small batch pear brandy made by Finger Lakes Distilling in Burdett, New York
• Local Bartlett pears are run through a fruit grinder and then fermented as a whole-fruit mash (the pears are not pressed)
• After a 10–12-day fermentation, the pear mash is distilled in batches on a pot still with the addition of a brief run on a rectification column, resulting in a crisp spirit that retains rich pear character
• The distillate rests in stainless steel tanks for 4–6 months where aromatics continue to develop
• A nose of caramelized pear and sage transition to counterpoints of fresh pear skin, poached pear, and bracing gentian on the palate. A texture-rich finish expresses lemon zest and a hint of anise.
• NY Farm Distillery License eligible
• 40% ABV

Tasting Notes

Finger Lakes Distilling produces a small batch of pear brandy every year with Bartlett pears grown in the Finger Lakes region. The pears are run through a fruit grinder and then fermented as a whole-fruit mash (the pears are not pressed). After a 10–12-day fermentation, the pear mash is distilled in batches on a pot still with the addition of a brief run on a rectification column, resulting in a crisp spirit that retains rich pear character. The distillate rests in stainless steel tanks for 4–6 months where aromatics continue to develop. A nose of caramelized pear and sage transition to counterpoints of fresh pear skin, poached pear, and bracing gentian on the palate. A texture-rich finish expresses lemon zest and a hint of anise. 40% ABV