Williams Birnenbrand im Port-Faß gereift Lantenhammer

Intensely fruity Williams pear brandy from Lantenhammer

• Noble Williams pears: Harvested by hand in the Bolzano basin, in Vinschgau and Volkach
• No Ordinary brandy: High art of distilling - distilled twice in copper kettles
• Matured twice: Initially three years in noble stoneware barrels, then 12-14 months in tawny port wine barrels 

Portrait: What makes the Williams Birnenbrand im Port-Faß gereift Lantenhammer.

For this noble Williams pear brandy, Williams pears from the greater South Tyrol area, the Bozen Basin, from the Vinschgau near Schlanders at higher altitudes and from Franconia, more precisely the area around Volkach. The stocks come mainly from older trees, which are harvested and cared for by hand.
Immediately after the harvest, the fully ripe fruits make their way to Hausham am Schliersee to the Lantenhammer distillery. 
Arriving there, the Quality, purity and the sugar content of the pears are checked before they are washed by hand and gently crushed with a mash mill.

During the controlled fermentation process, selected pure cultured yeasts produce an optimal variety of aromas and alcohol, which is then distilled in copper Stills is double distilled. After a total of 12 hours, a multifaceted Williams fine brandy with approx. 70% vol. Alcohol content, which first matures for three years in historical stoneware vessels before receiving a unique wooden barrel finish between 12 and 14 months in selected 228l tawny port wine barrels from Portugal.

The fruit brandy Williams pear brandy in a port barrel matured is best enjoyed on its own and goes perfectly with light meat and poultry dishes.

Tasting Notes: This is what the Williams Birnenbrand im Port-Faß gereift Lantenhammer tastes like

• Nose: intensive fruit bouquet from ripe pears, plus fine honey aromas and subtle barrel nuances
• Palate: soft mouthfeel with natural Williams pear character, fine notes of port wine on the palate and raisins
• Finish: mild finish - fruity, ripe pears and a hint of port wine