We believe we have created a truly exceptional experience, capturing the delightfully fruity nuances of the pear, reflecting a smooth texture with a pleasant sweetness. The pure, intense, and natural flavour is subtly fruity, creating a smooth and elegant finish.

Gold Medal at the London Spirits Competition 2025
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Silver Medal at the London Spirits Competition 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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Selected Quality from Slovenia 2024

About the pear brandy

SERVE
recommended at room temperature, 16–18°C.

SERVING
in a tulip glass – this enhances the clarity, aromas, and organoleptic qualities of the distillate.

MATURING
at least six months in stainless steel containers.

APPEARANCE
colourless, transparent, crystal-clear liquid.

SCENT
intensely fruity, with fresh, ripe pear notes.

TASTE
fresh, harmonious, smooth, fruity, soft, with light floral notes.

A monk, known as a "good Christian," is said to have brought the Williams pear from Italy to France as a gift for the French king. From there, it made its way to the Williams nursery in London, where it was spread across Britain around 1770.

Since the Williams pear begins to spoil shortly after reaching full ripeness, it is difficult to store and therefore quite rare.

Our orchard is located at an altitude of approximately 290 m, in the central Slovenian hills of the Slovenske gorice.

Fully ripe and sun-ripened fruits have an excellent, sweet, and juicy flavour with a distinct pear aroma.

About the pear

About the production process

Only through our own production process, can we precisely select the optimal harvest date and allow the pears to ripen fully on the tree. This ensures they develop their full aroma and reach their peak sweetness.

Ciril’s Williams Pear Brandy is crafted using the traditional double distillation method to preserve as much flavour and aroma as possible. We use wood as fuel for the distillation process.

Every step – from selecting the fruits in our own orchard to fermentation and distillation – is carried out in-house. It takes 5 kg of pears to produce one bottle of fruit brandy (0.5 l).

The brandy reveals around 40 different aromas.

Ciril
Firbas

Our farm “pri Cirilovih”, which translates as "at the Firbas family’s place," was named after our great-grandfather Ciril, who planted the first fruit trees on the property.

Stanislav
Firbas

Thanks to Stanislav's determination, the first pear orchard was planted in 1987, as all other fruit farmers in the neighbouring communities were focused on planting apples. His perseverance and drive for new challenges laid the foundation for both the farm’s future success and love for distillation. This enthusiasm was passed on to the next generation.

Mitja
Firbas

With respect for the heritage, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for improvement, Mitja took over the business in 2019. 

About the pear brandy

About the pear

About the production process

CirilFirbas

Stanislav Firbas

Mitja Firbas

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Firbas

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Firbas

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Firbas