Poire Williams — often called “Pear Williams” — is a clear fruit brandy (eau-de-vie) made from Williams/Bartlett pears, mainly in France, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. It is known for intense fresh pear aroma, crisp fruit flavor, and a smooth warming finish.
Many famous bottles contain a whole pear grown inside the bottle, created by placing the bottle over a young pear while it grows on the tree