Razzouk Arak Brandy 750ml
Razzouk Distillery holds a distinctive place in Lebanese spirits history as the first producer to bottle and brand arak commercially, back in 1918 in Beirut. Before then, the spirit circulated through itinerant dealers who refilled customers' earthenware jars on the street. Razzouk changed that tradition, building a reputation that lives on in its enduring motto, "The Prince of the Souk is Arak Razzouk," and the family has continued producing arak by hand across generations since.
Production starts with special varieties of sweet mountain grapes, which are crushed and fermented before undergoing a slow, low-fire distillation meant to preserve the delicate character of the base spirit. Natural aniseed is then added, and the liquid goes through a second distillation to fully integrate its anise character. The finished arak rests in traditional earthenware jars for a minimum of six months before bottling, arriving at 50 percent alcohol by volume.
The aroma leads with fresh aniseed, followed by citrus zest and gentle herbal notes, with deeper layers of honey, stone fruit, and a faint warmth reminiscent of cayenne. On the palate, the spirit is smooth and well-rounded despite its strength, with bold anise flavor carrying through a silky, clear texture.