Williams Maraska Pear Brandy 70 cl 37.5%

Some brandies are built around the cask, others are built around the fruit alone. Williams Maraska firmly belongs to the second category – a spirit where the pear's own flavour is left entirely to speak for itself.

Expert's Description

Williams Maraska is a Pear Brandy from Croatia, distilled by Maraska, bottled at 37.5%.

Maraska traces its roots back to 1821 in the port city of Zadar on the Dalmatian coast and is today regarded as one of Croatia's most respected distilleries. The Williams brandy is distilled exclusively from hand-picked Williams pears (the same variety known as Bartlett pears), giving the spirit an exceptionally fresh, refined flavour and a mild, floral aroma.

Unlike many fruit brandies aged in oak casks, the style behind Williams Maraska is built to preserve the pear's clean, unaltered character rather than adding wood and spice.

The fullness of flavour comes best into its own when the spirit is served chilled and neat, supporting its position among the most respected pear brandies on the market.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Clean, ripe pear with a light floral scent.

Palate

Fresh and refined, with distinct pear sweetness and a fine acidity.

Finish

Short and clean, with a final hint of pear skin.

Specifications

Name: Williams Maraska Pear Brandy
Distillery: Maraska
Country: Croatia
Type: Pear Brandy
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3850158202156
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed chilled and neat to highlight the pear's freshness

Flavour Profile

Ripe pear · Flowers · Freshness · Light acidity

Did You Know?

The Williams pear that gives this brandy its name is the same variety known in English-speaking countries as the Bartlett pear – one of the world's most widely grown and recognisable pears.

Frequently Asked Questions About Williams Maraska Pear Brandy 70 cl 37.5%

What is the difference between a pear brandy and a pear liqueur?

Williams Maraska is a distilled pear brandy without added sugar in the classic sense, which sets it apart from a sweeter pear liqueur, even though the pear's natural sweetness is still clear.

Why are only Williams pears used?

The Williams pear, also known as the Bartlett pear, has a particularly clean and aromatic profile that makes it ideal for distillation without needing other fruits.

How should Williams Maraska be served?

Chilled and neat, so the pear's freshness and finesse come through best without being diluted.

Can the bottle be stored for a long time after opening?

Yes, brandy is stable and can be stored upright, cool and dark without losing character.

Does this brandy suit dessert?

Yes, the clean pear flavour works well with light desserts and fruit-based dishes, where a heavy, cask-aged spirit would otherwise dominate.

Does Williams Maraska make a good gift?

An authentic Croatian pear brandy from a distillery with roots to 1821 is a distinctive and welcome gift for the curious spirits drinker.