Alsace Eau-de-Vie · Williams Pear · Unaged and Crystal Clear
Open the bottle and the room smells of ripe pears. That is the whole trick of a great eau-de-vie: no oak, no sugar, no colour — just an enormous quantity of fruit distilled and bottled clear, so that what reaches the glass is the orchard itself, at 40%.
Gilbert Miclo founds his distillery in Alsace, the French region that has always taken fruit spirits more seriously than anywhere else in the country.
The Fruit
Williams pears, picked ripe. The house now works through more than two thousand tonnes of fresh fruit in a year.
The Distillation
The fruit is fermented whole, then distilled gently in small batches. Cutting the spirit tightly is what keeps the pear clean rather than jammy.
No Oak
Rested in glass or neutral vessels, never wood. Eau-de-vie is bottled clear precisely so nothing stands between you and the fruit.
What Sets It Apart
Fruit, Not Flavouring
Distilled from real pears — no essence, no sugar
Bone Dry
Smells sweet, tastes completely dry — that is the surprise
Sixty Years On
One family distillery, one thing done properly
Nobody Has One
A category almost no British drinks cabinet contains
Tasting Profile
Ripe Pear
Floral
Warmth
Sweetness
Williams PearOrchard BlossomAlmondWhite PepperClean Dry Finish
How to Serve It
Very Cold, Very Small
An hour in the freezer, poured into a chilled tulip glass
After a Long Dinner
The classic French digestif — a thimbleful is plenty
Over the Pudding
A splash across poached pears or vanilla ice cream
Pairs Well With
Tarte Tatin
Caramelised fruit meeting clean fruit
Roquefort
Pear and blue cheese, the oldest pairing in the book
Dark Chocolate
Cold spirit, warm cocoa — a very good ending
Toasted Almonds
There is already almond in the glass to answer them
The Finishing Touches
Green Velvet Gift Box
Our signature presentation box, added at checkout.
Hand-Tied Ribbon
Wide cream satin, tied by hand into a full bow.
Signature Gift Bag
Our matching gift bag, so it's ready to hand over on arrival.
Your Message
Add a personal note at checkout — we'll include it with the delivery.
Sending it as a surprise? Enter the recipient's address at checkout and we'll deliver straight to their door, boxed, ribboned and carrying your message — in as little as 30–45 minutes anywhere in London.
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UK-Wide Delivery
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At a Glance
Origin
Alsace, France
Style
Fruit eau-de-vie, unaged
Fruit
Williams pear
Serve
Ice cold, in a small glass
ABV
40%
Bottle Size
70cl
Questions
Is this a pear liqueur?
No — and the difference matters. A liqueur is sweetened and usually much lower in strength. An eau-de-vie is a distilled fruit spirit with nothing added: no sugar, no colour, no oak. It smells intensely of pear and then finishes completely dry, which catches most people out the first time.
Why is it clear?
Because it never sees a barrel. Colour in spirits comes from wood, and wood would bury the delicate pear character this is made to show. It is rested in glass or steel and bottled as it comes off the still.
How should I drink it?
Straight from the freezer, in a small chilled glass, after dinner. Do not warm it in your hand like a brandy — cold keeps the fruit aroma tight and the alcohol in the background. A very small pour goes a long way.
Who is this a good gift for?
The person who has every whisky and every gin. Eau-de-vie is a genuine blind spot in most British drinks cabinets, and a good Alsace poire is one of the most purely aromatic things you can put in a glass. Also excellent for keen cooks — it belongs in the kitchen as much as on the shelf.
Can you deliver it directly to the person I'm gifting?
Yes — enter their address at checkout and add your message. In London it can be at their door within 30–45 minutes, any hour of the day. The recipient must be 18+ with ID for our Challenge 21 check.
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