Troyanska Pear Brandy 700ML

Centuries of Balkan Fruit Mastery

Venture into the heart of European distilling traditions with Troyanska Pear Brandy, an exceptionally pure and smooth fruit eau-de-vie (rakia) crafted in the scenic Balkan Mountains. Produced at the historic Vinprom-Troyan distillery in Bulgaria—a region celebrated since the 14th century for its fruit distillates—this expression blends generations of local farming heritage with world-class distilling expertise. Made with zero artificial flavors, added sugar, or neutral grain spirits, it delivers the true, unadulterated essence of sun-ripened orchard fruits.

What elevates Troyanska far above standard fruit brandies is its rigorous three-stage distillation process, overseen by Central European fruit spirit house Rudolf Jelínek. By processing only the finest hand-picked pears at the peak of technical ripeness, the continuous column distillation extracts pristine, aromatic fruit oils while stripping away harsh alcohols. A dedicated harmonization period follows distillation, allowing the wild orchard flavors to elegantly integrate into a soft, remarkably rounded masterpiece.

Taste Profile & Mixology

• The Profile: Crystal clear and brilliantly clean in the glass, featuring a light, velvety mouthfeel, subtle natural fruit sweetness, and absolutely no aggressive burn or artificial syrupy finish.

• Flavor Highlights: An inviting, true-to-fruit nose of fragrant, ripe summer pears and gentle white spring blossoms leads into a smooth palate of juicy orchard fruit, soft honey notes, and a subtle hint of blanched almond.

• The Finish: Medium in length, clean, and beautifully balanced, fading gracefully with a faint, pleasing orchard-skin dryness.

• How to Enjoy: Traditionally served neat at room temperature or slightly chilled in a tulip-shaped glass or snifter to concentrate its vibrant fruit bouquet. It also serves as a phenomenal craft modifier; swap it into a Sidecar to replace grape cognac with bright orchard notes, or shake it into a refreshing Pear Brandy Sour.

Product Specifications

• Size: 700ml Bottle

• Origin: Troyan, Bulgaria

• Spirit Type: Traditional Fruit Brandy / Pear Rakia (Eau-de-Vie)

• Distillery: Vinprom-Troyan (Rudolf Jelínek)

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 40% (80 Proof)

Pure fruit authenticity in every drop. Perfect for adventurous spirits collectors, lovers of traditional European slivovitz and rakia, or home bartenders seeking an elegant, unadulterated orchard base, Troyanska Pear Brandy brings centuries of Bulgarian craftsmanship straight to your glass.