What Is Anis?
Travel Distilled explains what anis is, where it comes from, how it’s produced, and how to use this licorice-flavored spirit.
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What is Ouzo?
Travel Distilled answers the question ‘what is ouzo’, the anise-flavored Greek spirit, with its history, how to drink it and use it in cocktails and cooking.
Greek Vodka Made from Olives
Travel Distilled reviews Kastra Elion Vodka, an unusual Greek vodka made from olives and grain and sold in one of the best vodka bottles you’ll find.
Grace Gin from Greece
Grace Gin from Greece is one of the few gins made in that beautiful Mediterranean country, distilled on the island of Evia and created by three Greek women friends.
Mastiha Greek Spirit Review
Mastiha Antica is a unique Greek spirit made from tree sap from the mastic tree from the island of Chios.
Verino Tsipouro Ipsicaminos Review
Travel Distilled reviews Verino Tsipouro Ipsicamino, a Greek brandy made in the Peloponnese and now available in the USA.
Apostalagma Ouzo Review
Travel Distilled reviews Apostalagma Ouzo from the Verino Distillery in Argos, Greece, which is an outstanding ouzo at a punchy 59% ABV.
Stray Dog Wild Gin
Stray Dog Wild Gin from Northern Greece is one of only a handful of Greek gins and the first to be imported to the USA.
Metaxa 12-Star Review
Travel Distilled reviews 12-Star Metaxa, the original Greek spirit, on a par with brandy and cognac.
Touring the Metaxa Distillery
Touring the Metaxa Distillery, a behind the scenes look at the House of Metaxa in Athens from Travel Distilled.