Fall is officially here! That must mean it’s time to enjoy some pear brandy. Lucky for you, you can taste and purchase your very own bottle of Napa Valley Distillery’s highly anticipated pear brandy, which is now back in stock!
This exclusive brandy is made entirely from Seckel pears – which are tiny pears with a round body, and are naturally very sweet. They are the only true American variety of pear grown commercially. Unlike other varieties planted in the U.S. from European cultivars, Seckels are thought to have originated as a wild seedling near Philadelphia. They were discovered in the early 1800s. The pears are crushed and fermented into a “Pear Wine.” The wine is then distilled in a traditional Alembic Copper Pot Still.
Enjoy this spirit neat, or blend it with other spirits and ingredients found at Napa Valley Distillery. One of their favorite ways to enjoy this spirit is in the “La Poire Folle,” a cocktail created by the Napa Valley Distillery team. This recipe is sure to warm you up this fall!
To make:
1/4 oz fresh lime juice
1/4 oz simple syrup
1 oz of NVD Pear Brandy
Shake together and strain into a glass that has been rinsed with Napa Valley Distillery’s Papillon #Pastis.
Cheers!