I just am in love with Merridale's fruit brandies, this is their 7 year old pear brandy, triple distilled and aged in French oak. A gorgeous blend of fresh Bartlett pears and toasted oak, both so complimentary that neither pushes the other out of the way. A blend of fragrant pear, tannic skin and toasted dry vanilla and spice.
Alcohol - 40% / 80 proof
Color - Very light gold
Nose - Fresh bartlett pear, flesh and tannic skin, hint of dry vanilla
Taste - Dry, slightly spicy, aromatic pear notes with a mix of flesh and tannic skin. The dry vanilla oak plays well with the strength of the pear and compliments it perfectly.
Finish - Pear on pear with a dry finish of toasted oak and vanilla
Best Enjoyed - Neat