Across the Mediterranean, spirits have long been shaped by local grapes, herbs, fruit and botanicals.
Ouzo, tsipouro and tsikoudia sit at the heart of Greek drinking culture, while mastiha captures the distinctive resin of Chios. Italy contributes limoncello and sambuca, while France has its own deeply established tradition of anise-led aperitifs.
The collection includes Plomari, Barbayanni, Ouzo 12, Skinos, Mastic Tears, Tsilili, Katsaros, Kretaraki, Pernod, Ricard and more.
Ouzo
Ouzo is one of Greece's best-known spirits, defined by its distinctive anise character.
The range includes Plomari, Barbayanni Green and Aphrodite, Ouzo 12 and Sans Rival, spanning established producers and different expressions of the traditional style.
Ouzo is commonly served with water and ice alongside food, particularly seafood and meze.
Tsipouro & Tsikoudia
Tsipouro and tsikoudia belong to Greece's tradition of grape-based distillation and should not simply be grouped with ouzo because some examples contain no anise at all.
The collection includes Tsilili Tsipouro Without Anise, Dekaraki Tsipouro, Katsaros Black Label, Katsaros Barrel Aged Tsipouro, Kretaraki Tsikoudia and Manousakis Single Variety Tsikoudia.
Styles range from clear, unaged spirits through to barrel-aged expressions with greater oak-derived complexity.
Mastiha
Mastiha derives its distinctive character from the aromatic resin of the mastic tree, historically associated with the Greek island of Chios.
Its profile is unlike conventional anise spirits, combining fresh herbal, pine-like and subtly resinous aromas.
The collection includes Skinos Mastiha Spirit alongside Mastic Tears Classic and Lemon, with Skinos also represented in miniature formats and its Dark Coffee expression.
Limoncello, Sambuca & Mediterranean Liqueurs
Mediterranean liqueur traditions extend from the fresh citrus character of limoncello to the sweet anise intensity of Italian sambuca.
The collection includes Il Convento Limoncello, Unico Cello, Galliano White and Black Sambuca, and Greek Kretaraki Meli Rakomelo.
Pastis & French Anise Spirits
France has its own important anise tradition, particularly associated with the south.
Pernod and Ricard offer two established expressions, traditionally diluted with cold water to create a long, refreshing aperitif.
Choosing Mediterranean Spirits
For classic Greek anise character, begin with ouzo. For something grape-led, explore tsipouro or tsikoudia, including anise-free and barrel-aged expressions.
Mastiha offers a completely different botanical profile, while limoncello provides a citrus-led after-dinner style and French pastis offers another interpretation of anise.
Shop Mediterranean & Anise Spirits at Kent Street Cellars
Explore ouzo, tsipouro, tsikoudia, mastiha, limoncello, sambuca and pastis from Greece, Italy, France and across the Mediterranean.
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